Brief overview The Lions fared significantly better in domestic cricket than their sister franchise, the Jozi Stars, did in the 2019 Mzansi Super League. Coach Wandile Gwavu’s role was key in the absence of Enoch Nkwe, while the franchise was a safe and reinvigorating space for Temba Bavuma during exile from the Proteas Test XI. The Lions won the 4-Day… Read more →
Brief overview The Cape Cobras produced several new Proteas, including Janneman Malan and Kyle Verreynne who were selected for the ODI XI, and Dane Paterson and Pieter Malan for the Test team, but it cost the franchise its 4-Day Domestic Series and One-Day Cup campaigns. They finished at the bottom of the log in both competitions, managing just two wins… Read more →
Brief overview The Warriors effectively finished third in the 4-Day Domestic Series and in the same position in the One-Day Cup. They lost head coach Rivash Gobind at the start of the season, which might have been a blessing in disguise as former Proteas spinner Robin Peterson took over. The franchise also reinspired Jon-Jon Smuts’ waning international career and must… Read more →
Brief overview The Dolphins lost influential head coach Grant Morgan, who joined Scotland, before the start of the 2019-20 season. New head coach Imraan Khan promptly stepped in and steered the franchise to the One-Day Cup title, even if their fifth position in the six-team 4-Day Domestic Series standings was less flattering. Key batsmen Marques Ackerman was the Dolphins’ leading… Read more →
Faf du Plessis has played some memorable innings for the Proteas in Test cricket. The former skipper has often been the epitome of resilience at the wicket and has also been the man to press home dominance when required.
South African cricket’s spin-bowling stocks are arguably at an all-time high, but there is one area where prospects are a little thin on the ground.
Jacques Kallis remains South Africa’s all-time leading run-scorer in international cricket, and as arguably the best Proteas all-rounder of all time should also be recognised as the greatest-ever South African cricketer.
The Test, a documentary that delves into Australian cricket’s new era under the watchful eye of Justin Langer, has grabbed attention. ANDRE HUISAMEN shares his thoughts …
Back on ‘home’ turf, former Proteas spinner Robin Peterson is bringing a new dynamic to the Warriors’ dressing room. He shares his view …
The problem that is No 4 in the Proteas batting order is easily sorted. The coach and selectors must do the right thing, writes GARY LEMKE.
This is an edited extract from a new book, South Africa’s Greatest Bowlers: Past and Present by Ali Bacher and David Williams.
Wihan Lubbe starred in the 2019 MSL, struck 83 on debut for Durban Heat and will be key for North West and the Lions this season. We talk to him for more …
Proteas and Cape Town Blitz all-rounder George Linde has set his sights on the 2020 T20 World Cup squad.
Three Dolphins, two players each from the Cape Cobras, Lions and Warriors, one Knight and one Titan comprise SACricketmag.com‘s 2020 One-Day Cup Team of the Tournament.
One of the most iconic structures in the world, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, doesn’t immediately scream cricket but the structure played an interesting role in the history of the game. During the construction of the 324-metre wrought-iron lattice tower, a great many workers were required, and a large number came from across the channel. British expatriate workers founded the… Read more →
