Speed thrills for new-look SA
The Proteas look set to reap the benefits of a four-prong seam attack in the short- and long-term.
Batting must be AB’s focus
South Africa’s success against India and Australia may hinge on the management of AB de Villiers.
All-rounder race to heat up
Ottis Gibson must continue to experiment with the aim of developing all-rounder options before the 2019 World Cup.
Rabada on road to greatness
Careful management of one of South African cricket’s prize assets will ensure that Kagiso Rabada takes his place among the Test bowling greats.
Maharaj living up to the hype
Keshav Maharaj has shown that he has the skill, as well as the mental strength to join and possibly surpass an elite group of South African Test spinners.
Time for leaders to shine
The senior players will be under pressure to lift the team’s standards in what will be a crucial Test series against Bangladesh.
Mental edge a must
New coach Ottis Gibson will need to address the Proteas’ mental frailties as well as their technical shortcomings during this period of transition.
Batting problems persist
A lack of significant individual scores and partnerships continues to compromise the Proteas in big Tests.
All eyes on Faf
Faf du Plessis has to deliver as a batsman and tactician in South Africa’s must-win Test at Old Trafford.
Amla leads hunt for hundreds
The Proteas’ search for centuries may come to an end this week when they revisit the scene of Hashim Amla’s record-breaking triple-ton.
Proteas find batting fire
Gritty performances by the Proteas’ top six at Trent Bridge bode well for a crucial contest at the Oval.
De Kock deserves key role
Quinton de Kock has to be backed at No 4 in the absence of AB de Villiers.
Elgar carries hopes of three-peat
Dean Elgar has to fire for South Africa to stand any chance of claiming a third-successive Test series win in England.
SA batsmen are chronic failures
The top-rated batting unit on the planet failed to live up to the hype once again at the 2017 Champions Trophy.
Proteas’ batting strength in question
South Africa’s batting implosion against Pakistan bodes badly for a more challenging clash against India.
