Opinion

Ball tampering charge is ridiculous

The charges against Faf du Plessis are ludicrous, as it’s something that’s been happening for the past 20 years.

In light of the Proteas’ dominance against Australia, AB de Villiers’ impending return to the Test side is a complicated one.

A lot of Proteas players are fighting for their places, and that’s what brought about their rallying spirit in the first Test in Perth.

Is this the end of Dale Steyn? Regardless of the answer, now is the time to think about his successor.

The Proteas should have four seamers in their starting XI for the first Test against Australia on the pacey Perth track.

Getting rid of Russell Domingo would have been the change the Proteas don’t need right now.

Andile Phehlukwayo has emerged from the ODI series against Australia not only as a history-maker, but as a beacon of hope.

The Proteas have played some good cricket in this series, but the real test is the series Down Under.

The Proteas thrashed Australia without seven first-choice players. They have every reason to celebrate.

The Proteas must find room for Hashim Amla in the next ODI, and Farhaan Behardien seems the logical player to miss out.

Australia’s decision to rest a couple of their players for the ODI series against the Proteas is bad news for both sides.

Why is Temba Bavuma being tested at ODI level before he’s been tested at domestic level?

It was a sad day for cricket when the transformation targets were introduced.

The Proteas have a selection issue on their hands when they travel to Australia in November.

AB de Villiers’ autobiography hints at him specialising in the shorter formats, which would be a travesty for the Test team.