Iceman Williamson shows up SA batsmen

The difference between the Proteas and New Zealand mindset was highlighted by Kane Williamson’s brilliantly paced century at Edgbaston, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Amla owes Proteas big score

Hashim Amla’s performance in the coming match against New Zealand may prove key to South Africa’s World Cup redemption, writes JON CARDINELLI

Brutal honesty should spark Protea fire

The Proteas owe themselves and the nation a more traditionally combative performance at the back-end of the round-robin phase, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Déjà vu for SA spin bunnies

SA’s clueless approach to the India wrist-spinners further highlighted the team’s lack of progress over the past year, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Blunt attack at root of World Cup woes

A lack of creativity and energy across the middle overs has rendered the much-hyped Proteas attack largely impotent at this World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Proteas still struggling with identity

The self-styled dark horses of the 2019 World Cup continue to search for solutions to their selection and batting woes, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Filling AB’s boots

Faf du Plessis and his batsmen have to find form and consistency during the early stages of the World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Bowling setbacks heap pressure on batsmen

The Proteas’ chances of success in the early rounds of the World Cup will hinge on the performances of their senior batsmen, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Proteas need Steyn to bounce back

The Proteas need Dale Steyn to shrug off his latest injury setback and play a central role at the World Cup in England, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Aussies have let the game down

Steve Smith and Australia have given cricket lovers around the world another reason to question the integrity of the game.

Pressure builds on SA batsmen

The Proteas’ chances of bouncing back against Australia will hinge on their ability to post more top – and middle –order partnerships of substance.

Answers needed after all-round annihilation

The Proteas bowlers disappointed as much as the batsmen in the humiliating 5-1 series defeat to India.

Spin struggles are cause for alarm

The Proteas have to show more urgency and innovation against the Indian spinners in the remaining ODI matches.

Proteas must heed Wanderers lessons

Proteas coach Ottis Gibson may need to revise the balance of the side as well as the strategy ahead of a very different challenge against Australia.

Gibson’s guidance paying dividends

The Proteas found a winning formula and a new identity in the 2-0 series victory over India.