Bavuma’s actions speak louder than words

Temba Bavuma’s important message off the field was as powerful as his strokes were on it this past Tuesday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

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.

Five cures for the Proteas’ batting woes

The Proteas had a bit of a horror show with the bat against England, failing to reach the 300-run mark in each of their eight innings against the visitors. JOHN GOLIATH looks at ways they can remedy their ailments with willow in hand.

Delayed effects of Kolpak, player drain

Success doesn’t come overnight. By the same token, neither does failure. Six years ago the Proteas were the No 1-ranked Test team in the world. Now they are a long way off the ‘Big Three’. It’s the delayed effects of Kolpak and the player drain.

England in SA: Proteas report card

The Proteas struggled to deal with the collective team effort put forward by England as they slipped to a 3-1 Test series defeat. WADE PRETORIUS grades the squad.

Talking points: How England won in SA

Any England tour to South Africa brings with it drama on and off the field. ANDRE HUISAMEN reflects on five moments that defined the series.

SA fight hard, but get what they deserve

In the bosom of the great Unity Stand at the Wanderers there is a long line of glass encasements honouring triumphs of the past, writes DANIEL GALLAN.

Pantomime at the Bull Ring

Vernon Philander left the field in almost complete anonymity. At least to those of us sitting in the yawning Unity Stand at the Corlette Drive end of the Wanderers on Sunday afternoon, writes DANIEL GALLAN.

Nortje rises to occasion but let down by mates

What must have Anrich Nortje been thinking when he walked out to the middle of the Wanderers at 6:06pm carrying his bat in the fading Johannesburg light? DANIEL GALLAN has more.

SA show fight in the dying light

So that’s what fight looks like. The word has been used so liberally by the South Africans throughout this series that it seemed they had forgotten what it meant, writes DANIEL GALLAN.

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.

Spice up the pitch for Vern’s swansong

Vernon Philander has had a phenomenal Test career for South Africa, but the Proteas need him to perform his greatest hits one last time against England, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Correct ODI squad, seven months too late

The Proteas squad for next month’s three ODIs against England bears an awkward resemblance to what fans, pundits and critics alike wanted at the 2019 World Cup.

Batting with intent, not just slogging

Besides an obvious lack of form and a loss of confidence, the Proteas’ batting lacks the intent and intensity required to put an international bowling attack under pressure, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Player ratings: Look away now, Proteas

The Proteas’ struggles with bat and ball continued in Port Elizabeth as they slumped to an innings and 53-run defeat before lunch on day five of the third Test. WADE PRETORIUS rates the players.