HD Ackerman: Tackle the problems

The Proteas limped out of World Cup contention with two round-robin matches remaining. SA Cricket magazine columnist HD Ackerman offers his version of the way forward.

SA cricket’s precarious position

It might get worse before it gets better, writes Gary Lemke in his latest SA Cricket Magazine column.

Pictures: Jofra Archer fells Steven Smith

Australian batsman Steven Smith retired hurt, but later returned, after being felled by England fast bowler Jofra Archer on day four of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s in London on Saturday.

Talking points about SA’s Test, T20I squads

The Proteas squads for the September and October tour of India, which will comprise three T20Is and as many Tests, have been named.

The six casualties of CSA’s restructure

The ‘dynamic new structure‘ revealed by Cricket South Africa on Sunday has left several men without a job.

Maketa must succeed Gibson

Unless an outrageously obvious candidate emerges, Malibongwe Maketa must succeed Ottis Gibson.

Who was left out? Aussies’ Ashes discards

Australia have trimmed their provisional 25-man squad for the Ashes series to a final 17. Here are the eight unlucky discards – and why.

Kirsten: Keep a lid on it

Gary Kirsten is a World Cup winner as a coach and one of the giants of South African cricket, and he believes the Proteas have every chance of success in England… if they don’t overhype their chances, writes COLIN BRYDEN.

Mag Preview: Bring It Home Boys

Three of South Africa’s big guns will need to be in peak form to win the trophy for the first time.

Mag Preview: Best of the Rest

We look at five other countries who have the ability to surprise and knock over a few ‘favourites’ in this year’s tournament.

Mag Feature: Andile Phehlukwayo

The Proteas again have a world-class No 7 who is a match-winner with bat and ball, and will play a big role at the World Cup, writes GARY LEMKE.

Preview: Clouds that hover


The defending champions arrive in England with questions still surrounding the cheating that tore the sport apart.

Mag Preview: Why England expects

Under captain Eoin Morgan the hosts have become a fearless batting team capable of taking any bowling unit apart. The flip side is that they can also crash and burn. 

Mag Preview: Virat Kohli the Talisman

One of the World Cup favourite teams has an array of talent spearheaded by its captain.

Markram determined to keep Amla close

Aiden Markram is eager to learn from Hashim Amla’s proven experience in English conditions, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.