Proteas wish list: 2021-22 season

RYAN VREDE looks at five Proteas issues that need to be resolved as a matter of urgency in the 2021-22 Test season.

A season of reckoning for gifted Proteas

The next 10 months will tell us exactly where the Proteas are as a Test side, writes RYAN VREDE.

Proteas’ bowling options emerge, but batting still a concern

The first four rounds of the domestic 4-Day Series have offered some positives for the Proteas’ Test season on the bowling front, but little to inspire confidence with the bat, writes RYAN VREDE.

AB’s impact can’t be measured by runs

AB de Villiers is the most important South African batsman of the past 20 years, arguably ever, because of how he played the game and what he achieved, writes RYAN VREDE. 

Markram’s marvellous rise earmarks him for Proteas captaincy

Aiden Markram began the year on the outside of the T20 side. He finishes it as arguably the Proteas’ most valuable batsman in the format, writes @Ryan_Vrede.

Proteas T20 World Cup review: The winners (and loser)

RYAN VREDE assesses the most notable individual contributions to the Proteas, on and off the field, at the T20 World Cup.

Proteas must plan for a future without Boucher

The Proteas are talented but rudderless and must move on from Mark Boucher and his ill-equipped coaching staff writes RYAN VREDE.

De Kock apologises, now time for action

Quinton de Kock delivered what felt like a sincere apology for his stance on taking a knee. Now we’ve got to move past taking a knee, and South Africa must lead, writes RYAN VREDE.

Player ratings: Markram underlines importance to Proteas cause

RYAN VREDE rates the Proteas in their group victory over the West Indies, which featured another excellent contribution from Aiden Markram.

De Kock stance forces a defining showdown with CSA board

Quinton de Kock has two options: leave the T20 World Cup voluntarily or be forced to betray his deeply-held convictions to play the game he loves, writes RYAN VREDE.

No identity, poor execution – just fighting words from poor Proteas

The Proteas haven’t progressed significantly in T20 cricket in their time under the tutelage of Mark Boucher. Fundamental deficiencies were exposed in their defeat to Australia and change is needed, writes @Ryan_Vrede.

Player ratings: Chronic batting failings continue to haunt toothless Proteas

RYAN VREDE rates the Proteas after their opening World Cup match against Australia.

World Cup make or break for nearly man Miller

David Miller had the potential to be among the world’s most potent T20 players. He has flirted with mediocrity throughout his career, but the World Cup is his defining moment, writes RYAN VREDE.

Spotlight on the other ‘C-word’ as T20 World Cup looms

The World Cup narrative will focus on the Proteas choking but there’s another ‘C’ word that could be far more significant, writes Ryan Vrede.

Markram emerges as Proteas’ unlikely anchor

In the absence of Faf du Plessis, Aiden Markram’s form will be absolutely crucial to the Proteas at the T20 World Cup, writes RYAN VREDE.