Defining season for Boucher

There needs to be a shift towards finding an identity, tactical philosophy and consistency in results under Mark Boucher this season. His honeymoon period is done, writes SA Cricket Magazine editor, Ryan Vrede.

Kallis a blow for SA Cricket

Jacques Kallis’ temporary appointment by the English Cricket Board once again signals Cricket South Africa’s struggles to keep hold of our best coaches, writes ANDRE HUISAMEN.

Proteas have questions to answer

SA Cricket magazine editor Ryan Vrede consider the five most pressing questions the Proteas need to answer during the Test summer.

Proteas face potential selection crisis

The Proteas run the risk of having to select a clutch of new players for their first Test against Sri Lanka, following the latest round of domestic four day fixtures being ravaged by Covid-19 positive tests.

Save Steve, let the gifted soar

SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE doesn’t want to see Steve Smith captain Australia again for the same reasons he doesn’t want Quinton de Kock to do the job for South Africa.

Pick Verreynne, free De Kock

Kyle Verreynne can’t be ignored in a Test context any longer. His selection can ease the massive burden Quinton de Kock is being asked to carry, writes RYAN VREDE.

Who will captain the Proteas?

With 17 days to go before the Proteas play their first Test, they still have no captain. More concerning is that there are no obvious candidates, writes RYAN VREDE.

Markram a middle-order option

There could very well be space for both Aiden Markram and Pieter Malan in a future Proteas Test team, writes ANDRE HUISAMEN.

What now for SA’s battered reputation?

With the England series on the verge of being cancelled, and the rest of the summer schedule in jeopardy, South African cricket’s bio-secure bubble team of organisers have their work cut out proving their competency to prospective tourists. 

Leadership is killing De Kock’s brilliance

The captaincy is seriously compromising the potency of a generational talent in Quinton de Kock. It’s time to free him of the responsibility, writes SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE.

Proteas ratings: Rassie rocks, Shamsi bombs

Every Proteas player ranked out of 10 by SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE.

More hope than certainty for Proteas

A series defeat by England was expected, but the Proteas are far from piecing together their T20I World Cup puzzle, writes SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE.

Miller’s presence severely missed

David Miller’s absence from the first two T20Is against England left a bigger void than probably expected, writes ANDRE HUISAMEN.

Kneeling: Every man for himself

The Proteas’ stance on kneeling is confusing at best, frightening at worst, and showcases the complexity of teams taking an agreed position on issues that polarise individuals within those teams, writes RYAN VREDE.

Time to settle Proteas T20 team

With less than 12 months to go until the T20 World Cup, the national selectors should aim to finalise the strongest possible Proteas team against England, writes ANDRE HUISAMEN.