This wasn’t a choke

The Proteas didn’t revisit old World Cup habits. They just weren’t good enough across two matches, writes RYAN VREDE.

Bavuma’s selection amounts to sabotage

By persisting with Temba Bavuma, the Proteas selectors are willingly and consciously compromising their chances of winning a World Cup, writes RYAN VREDE.

Miller is world’s best T20 batsman

David Miller has become the pre-eminent and most valuable T20 batsman in the world after years of betraying his potential, writes RYAN VREDE. 

Boucher’s Faf feud compromises Proteas

Faf du Plessis’ allegations of a complete breakdown in his relationship with Mark Boucher paint a picture of a man not fit to coach South Africa, writes RYAN VREDE. 

Proteas won’t make it out of group

RYAN VREDE makes some bold predictions for the T20 World Cup, including that the Proteas will be home early.

Spotlight on Proteas batsmen

RYAN VREDE analyses where the Proteas batsmen stand heading into the T20 World Cup.

Early World Cup exit looms for unrefined Proteas

RYAN VREDE looks at the significant areas in which the Proteas were exposed during the India T20I series.

Bavuma’s entitlement enabled by Proteas selectors

Temba Bavuma must upskill or risk a career marked by T20 disappointment, writes RYAN VREDE.

Boucher can erase past with World Cup win

Mark Boucher’s average record will be forgotten if the Proteas win the T20 World Cup but what state will he leave the team in, asks RYAN VREDE?

Proteas’ pummelling rooted in tactical malaise

It is better to be committed to having an identity than to having none like the Proteas do, writes RYAN VREDE.

Cricket’s hostile takeover is complete

India, England and Australia’s takeover of international cricket will fundamentally change the game for the worse, writes RYAN VREDE.

Proteas on mission to humble England

RYAN VREDE picks his Proteas XI to beat England in the upcoming three-Test series.

Proteas T20 World Cup watch: Who’s going, who’s staying?

The T20 World Cup squad picture became clearer following the Proteas’ series victory over England, writes @Ryan_Vrede.

How much longer can 50-over cricket survive?

The ODI format is on life support and its end is near, writes RYAN VREDE.

CSA has grown some balls

Cricket South Africa’s decision to surrender what could be critical World Cup qualifying points in favour of protecting its financial interests is bold, brave and, critically, absolutely right, writes RYAN VREDE.