The bigger picture
Playing on the type of wicket we saw in Mohali first up was a good thing, even if South Africa came up short.
Balance was all wrong
The decision to go into the first Test against India with only five specialist batsmen was a shocker.
Proteas batsmen lost the mind game
Many people defended the decision to experiment with Vernon Philander opening the batting as South Africa chased 218 to win the first Test.
Match-fixers targeting SA
South African cricketers have been warned that they are targets for match fixers in the domestic game.
History on Amla’s side
Hashim Amla’s excellent Test record in India is a reason for optimism that he can turn his fortunes around when the first Test starts on Thursday.
Bowling key for both teams
The difference between India and South Africa in the Test series might just come down to who has the more effective bowling attack.
AB saves Proteas again
South Africa scraped their way to a draw in their sole preparation match before the first Test against India on 5 November.
Knights bring back Russell
The Knights, desperate to go one better in the Ram Slam T20 Challenge and secure some silverware, have brought back West Indian Andre Russell for the campaign which kicks off on Sunday.
Treat a national treasure with care
There is an understandable clamour to throw the ball to Kagiso Rabada at every opportunity. The Proteas tiro hasn’t let anyone down and he’s the most promising 20-year-old cricketer on the planet.
Knights make surprise coaching change
Mystery surrounds the departure of Knights coach Sarel Cilliers, who has been succeeded by Nicky Boje, the former Proteas left-arm spinner, in a temporary capacity.
Proteas deserve praise
South Africa’s thrashing of India by 214 runs to win the ODI series was one of their best performances in quite a while.
Ingram breaks Cobras’ back
A solid innings of 70 from Colin Ingram paved the way for a five-wicket win for the Warriors over the Cape Cobras in Paarl on Sunday.
Proteas must make some changes
Dean Elgar should play in the final ODI against India and open the batting.
Knights break Warriors
In a thrilling, close-run match, the Knights ended the Warriors’ early surge in the Momentum One-Day Cup, winning by 13 runs in Bloemfontein on Friday night.
Move AB up the order
AB de Villiers should bat in the top three in One-Day Internationals instead of coming in at No 4.
