Elgar cements spot
Dean Elgar has proved why he belongs at the top of the order while Alviro Petersen has failed to make this golden opportunity count.
Dean Elgar has proved why he belongs at the top of the order while Alviro Petersen has failed to make this golden opportunity count.
The Proteas are that much more dangerous now that Vernon Philander is back to his metronomic best.
The Proteas are that much more dangerous now that Vernon Philander is back to his metronomic best.
Proteas seamer Vernon Philander needs to make this Test series against the West Indies count.
There is little to gain from pushing a partially-fit JP Duminy to play in the three-Test series against the West Indies.
David Miller has failed to live up to his reputation as a game-changing finisher with any great consistency over the past four months.
The South African attack needs to find form in Australasia over the next two months.
Russell Domingo has earned the right to coach the Proteas beyond the 2015 World Cup in Australia.
South Africa’s decision to bowl first in a tournament final against Australia said a lot for the team’s progress.
There is reason for reflection as well as celebration after South Africa’s successful run chase against Australia in Harare on Wednesday.
It’s fitting that Quinton de Kock is being spoken about in the same breath as Sir Vivian Richards and Kevin Pietersen.
The Proteas have sufficient time before the World Cup to offset the loss of Jacques Kallis following his retirement from all international cricket.
Hashim Amla, in his first series as the Proteas Test captain, passed with flying colours to prove he has what it takes to lead a side in transition.
While Dale Steyn put on an exhibition of seam bowling in Galle, the Proteas need their spinners to make more of a contribution in the decisive Test in Colombo.
The Proteas need 20 wickets in at least one of the next two Tests to secure a historic series victory in Sri Lanka.