Depth key to SA’s sustained success
The Proteas management remains intent on developing a wider group of players rather than merely a best XI, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Ambitious Proteas look to future
Cricket South Africa is taking an encouraging long-term approach by locking down Graeme Smith and easing Quinton de Kock’s workload, writes JON CARDINELLI.
When the Proteas were kings
JON CARDINELLI reflects on the day the Proteas beat England at Lord’s to win the 2012 Test series and claim the mace.
Boucher right to cast net wide
Mark Boucher’s decision to use 23 players across the 12 limited-overs matches against England and Australia will reap short- and long-term benefits, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Collective performance a sign of progress
Quinton de Kock’s failure with the bat proved a blessing in disguise for South Africa in the ODI series against Australia, writes JON CARDINELLI.
New leadership dynamic taking shape
The Proteas and Quinton de Kock in particular would benefit from Faf du Plessis and AB de Villiers’ inclusion at the T20 World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.
De Kock embraces captaincy challenge
Quinton de Kock proved he has the appetite as well the aptitude for the captaincy in the ODIs against England, writes JON CARDINELLI.
All eyes on Quinton as Proteas rebuild
The Proteas ODI side will rely heavily on their new captain during this period of transition, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Faf’s departure won’t help SA cause
JON CARDINELLI charts the worrying decline of South Africa’s top six, following the retirement of Jacques Kallis and Graeme Smith six years ago.
Boucher appointment step in right direction
The appointment of Mark Boucher as head coach will improve the Proteas’ chances of a long-term turnaround.
Coaches must address batting woes
The Proteas will be hard-pressed to fire on the batting front when they tour India in the coming months, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Proteas face tough road to redemption
The Proteas need to hit the ground running when they begin their challenging Test Championship campaign in India, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Stats highlight sad batting story
A spike in form during the closing stages shouldn’t overshadow the fact that South Africa’s World Cup campaign was derailed by poor batting performances under pressure, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Proteas fire too little too late
The minor success against Sri Lanka should be remembered in the context of a major World Cup failure, writes JON CARDINELLI.
SA’s mental meltdown demands scrutiny
The Proteas will never win a World Cup unless they come to terms with their painful past, writes JON CARDINELLI.
