Now is the time to introduce to the future

One of the most significant challenges that face cricket organisers is that the international game is largely played by bilateral agreement.

WIN: Tickets to the T20I at Newlands

SA Cricket Magazine and KFC have teamed up to give away six tickets to the third KFC T20I against Australia at Newlands in Cape Town.

Who are these meaningless apologies for?

Ben Stokes became the second Englishman caught ‘using an audible obscenity’ during the fourth Test at the Wanderers and the second member of the squad to offer a qualified apology.

All-time England in SA XI

England made their first trip to South Africa to play Test cricket way back in the 19th century, and through the ages have had plenty to celebrate on their tours.

Make franchise cricket financially viable

South Africa’s domestic cricket structures have been running at a loss for several years, with the international game propping it up financially.

Is time up for Faf?

Could the career of captain Faf du Plessis be coming to an abrupt halt as the Proteas went 2-1 down to England in Port Elizabeth, asks ANDRE HUISAMEN.

‘Dutchman’ Nortje fights the good fight

Fast bowler and nightwatchman Anrich Nortje is determined to lead the Proteas away from trouble during the ongoing third Test against England at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth.

Five focus areas for the Proteas

A response is needed from the Proteas in the third Test against England that starts at St George’s Park in Port Elizabeth on Thursday, ANDRE HUISAMEN outlines the biggest areas of concern.

St George’s Park: Back to where it all began

The third Test of the series between South Africa and England returns to the scene of the very first Test between the two countries.

Opening issue: Options start to emerge

The Proteas haven’t had a formidable opening pair since the days of the Graeme Smith and Herschelle Gibbs combination. But options have become available …

Progression, continuity – tricky balance

The Mark Boucher era has started with clear indications that national selectors will look to grant greater rewards for franchise performers, but the Proteas must balance player progression with continuity.

Malan: It felt like a video game

Proteas opening batsman Pieter Malan has likened his Test debut last week to a video game and spoke glowingly of his first taste of cricket at the highest level.

Of ‘brain farts’ and ‘mental errors’…

Dean Elgar described his first innings dismissal as a ‘brain fart’. Faf du Plessis said the sweep that led to his wicket loss in the second innings was a product of a ‘mental error’, writes DANIEL GALLAN.

ICC needs stump-mic consistency

The sledging incident between Jos Buttler and Vernon Philander has demonstrated the need for the ICC to apply its rules with greater consistency.

Proteas beset with impatience

When Axl Rose sang, All we need is just a little patience, he wasn’t thinking about Test cricket, but it is sound advice for anyone with aspirations of success in the ultimate format.