In good shape
Imran Tahir’s cunning, control and guile have given the Proteas’ powerful pace attack an extra dimension in white-ball cricket, writes ZAAHIER ADAMS.
Klusener feels no guilt about 1999
Proteas legend Lance Klusener says that he and Allan Donald should feel no guilt about the 1999 World Cup run-out, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Pollock: The best trust their instinct
When you’re facing a world-class fast bowler, you only have your bat and instinct, writes GRAEME POLLOCK in SA Cricket Magazine.
Gibbs disappointed by Reeza’s omission
Herschelle Gibbs believes that Reeza Hendricks would have been the ideal No 3 batsman for the Proteas at the upcoming World Cup, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Amla’s self-confidence concerns Gibbs
Proteas legend Herschelle Gibbs fears that Hashim Amla’s lack of runs may affect his self-confidence heading into the World Cup, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
World Cup snubs of the past
The unfortunate South African players who were left out of each World Cup squad.
Van Tonder a shining light from Bloem
Raynard van Tonder turned heads when he scored 164 against Sri Lanka for the CSA Invitational XI. This is him charting his continued progress through the ranks, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Faf’s three career-defining knocks
To commemorate Faf du Plessis entering the top 10 of the Test ICC rankings, we revisit three career-defining performances from the Proteas skipper.
The X and Y factor of AB
The Proteas are well-placed to go 1-0 up in the series against Sri Lanka as they look to make inroads on India’s No 1 spot in the ICC Test rankings … but this Test is far from over, writes SIMON LEWIS.
Get to know the Cobras’ new youngster
Akhona Mnyaka, who recently signed with the Cobras, was our Future Star in issue 137 of SA Cricket magazine in July 2017.
READER STORY: My highest score, Matthew Mayne, 11
Eleven-year-old Matthew Mayne shares the story of the day he racked up his highest cricket score ever – 62 not out for Kyalami Prep School against Reddam Helderfontein.
Burn the boats … there’s no turning back
Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés from the 1500s is best remembered through a great military quote: when you arrive on your enemy’s shore and you want your soldiers to fight like hell, ‘burn the boats’, said Cortés.
Molefe a product of a growing spin pipeline
Kgaudise Molefe’s Khaya Majola Week campaign affirms South Africa’s strong spin-bowling production line, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
‘Training is the 1% that leads to the 100% of success.’ – Kenosi Mashwabi
‘Cricket is a skill-based game, but with stellar fitness training you can execute your skill better. Training is the 1% that leads to the 100% of success,’ says Kenosi Mashwabi, the VKB Knights’ assistant strength and conditioning coach.
How to play through the pain barrier – Kenosi Mashwabi
‘You need to play through the pain barrier, but it is essential to know how to draw the fine line and know when to stop,’ says Kenosi Mashwabi, the VKB Knights’ assistant strength and conditioning coach.
