World Cup must stay ‘Mankad’ clean
Sometimes it takes the actions of a 13-year-old to teach pampered millionaires how to behave like real sportsmen, writes GARY LEMKE.
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.
More than ‘X-factor’ needed from Morris
Chris Morris will need to find consistency if he aims to help the Proteas lift the World Cup Trophy, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Bavuma highlights selection subdivision
Temba Bavuma’s frustration at a lack of opportunity in ODIs can’t be vindicated by a solid stretch of form at the business end of the CSA T20 Challenge, but has reiterated South Africa’s unwillingness to play so-called Test specialists in limited-overs competition, writes JONHENRY WILSON. Bavuma, Vernon Philander, Keshav Maharaj and perhaps Theunis de Bruyn are prevalent examples of this… Read more →
MSL, T20 Challenge must co-exist
A successful 2019 CSA T20 Challenge proved co-existence with 2018’s Mzansi Super League is feasible.
The reassurance of Rassie’s rise
Wednesday’s unbeaten half-century in the Lions’ CSA T20 Challenge semi-final victory was a timely reminder of the value Rassie van der Dussen will likely bring to the Proteas XI during the 2019 World Cup in the United Kingdom.
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.
Pollock: The best trust their instinct
When you’re facing a world-class fast bowler, you only have your bat and instinct, writes GRAEME POLLOCK in SA Cricket Magazine.
Faf can deliver World Cup success
A fragile sporting nation is crying out for another crowning moment, and Faf du Plessis is the ideal candidate to deliver it, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
SA’s uncomfortable scapegoat
Reeza Hendricks is the fall guy for Hashim Amla’s inclusion in South Africa’s squad for the 2019 World Cup, writes Jonhenry Wilson.
Selectors got it right in opting for Amla
So, the weight of 174 ODIs, nearly 8,000 runs, 27 hundreds, a batting average of 49.27 and a slew of records counted in favour of Hashim Amla’s selection ahead of Reeza Hendricks for the World Cup, writes GARY LEMKE.
Pick on form, not reputation
KHALID MOHIDIN looks at the different ways the Proteas could line up in England and picks his controversial World Cup.
Axing franchises could aid SA cricket
Dropping the six franchises can invigorate the competitiveness of cricket in South Africa, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
The pros and cons of opening with Faf
The Chennai Super Kings’ deployment of Faf du Plessis as an opening batsman during the 2019 Indian Premier League – and previous editions – is a solid lead for South Africa’s World Cup campaign, writes JONHENRY WILSON.
No right or wrong in subjective ‘Mankad’
Monday’s controversy in Jaipur was not the first time Jos Buttler was ‘Mankaded’. Sri Lanka spinner Sachithra Senanayake dismissed Buttler in similar subjective fashion during June 2014’s fifth and final ODI at Edgbaston in Birmingham.
