Opinion

SA bowlers are the stronger unit

I’m going for our bowlers to spark and put South Africa in the World Cup semi-finals.

Win toss, score 260 and it’s game on!

The toss might seem like a sideshow to the main event, but whoever wins it is likely to bat first in Sydney.

Abbott a must for play-offs

Kyle Abbott must play ahead of Vernon Philander in the quarter-final against Sri Lanka in Sydney.

Batting trio key to SA hopes

The Proteas will prevail in the play-offs if AB de Villiers, Hashim Amla, and Faf du Plessis all hold their nerve.

SA Cricket magazine spoke exclusively to Scotland’s in-form World Cup batsman Kyle Coetzer, whose connection to South Africa is alive and well – and will soon have the chance to rekindle yesteryear’s success with Richard Levi and Rory Kleinveldt.

De Kock needs time in middle

Quinton de Kock must be backed to open the batting in the Proteas’ final pool match against the UAE.

Pressure management

Opening with Rilee Rossouw and pushing Quinton de Kock to No 6 could solve South Africa’s batting problems.

Confidence will be low after this

It really is quite bizarre how South Africa’s batsmen have imploded batting second at this World Cup.

Proteas exposed by old frailties

Every armchair critic is a national selector – and each one of them has been right since before the start of the World Cup.

Focus on McLaren, Parnell

The rejection of Ryan McLaren and the poor form of Wayne Parnell are quickly becoming moot points, as South Africa explore the depths of the part-time bowling ranks in Australasia.