Proteas must not be shamed into dropping standards

There is a debate raging about whether talented players who don’t meet minimum fitness standards should be considered for Proteas selection. There shouldn’t be, writes RYAN VREDE.

More questions than answers for ‘on their day’ Proteas

There is no structure in place for consistent Proteas success. They appear to be reliant on feeling and talent. That’s not what defines champion teams, writes @Ryan_Vrede.

Proteas Women an inspiration – for those who can watch them

It is a shame millions of South Africans have been robbed of the opportunity to see the Proteas Women’s triumph of talent, temperament and tactics, writes RYAN VREDE.

Don’t use ‘loyalty’ lie to hang IPL-bound Proteas

Questioning a player’s loyalty to his country because he decides to fully participate in the IPL at the expense of a Test series against Bangladesh is a juvenile argument, writes RYAN VREDE.

The SA spin revolution we should have seen coming

A situation where 50% of the top domestic bowlers are spinners reflects a dramatic shift in South African cricket that must be nurtured, writes RYAN VREDE.

Warne’s wonder breathed life into cricket

Shane Warne gave the game a gift it desperately needed by introducing it to the non-cricket lover in a way no player has done since, writes RYAN VREDE.

Batting the key to Proteas breaking into Test elite

The Proteas bowlers have consistently shown that they’re world-class. However, when the batting fires, the team shifts from being mediocre to irrepressible, writes @Ryan_Vrede.

Giant step backwards for impotent Proteas

No reasonable cricket fan would have expected the Proteas to beat New Zealand. However, losing within three days and in the manner they did was pathetic, writes RYAN VREDE.

Performance should never trump people

Those arguing Mark Boucher’s case on the basis of an upturn in results need to seriously examine their morals, writes @Ryan_Vrede.

Career-defining knock makes Bavuma, breaks haters’ hearts

It’s time to stop the Bavuma bashing and support a giant of a cricketer, writes RYAN VREDE.

Petersen leads Proteas’ pursuit of consistent potency

Keegan Petersen emerged as the find of a series against India that was filled with positives. This Proteas team has the potential to be among Test cricket’s elite, writes RYAN VREDE.

The week that reignited Test cricket

In a gripping week, Test cricket reminded its younger siblings why it remains the game’s premier format, writes RYAN VREDE.

Finally, signs of life from brave Proteas

The Proteas have played to somewhere close to their potential and beaten an elite opponent. Now they need to find a method to replicate that potency, writes RYAN VREDE.

Proteas may be better off without loveless De Kock

Will the Proteas miss Quinton de Kock in Test cricket? It depends what version of him you’re talking about, writes RYAN VREDE.

The pain continues for weak-minded Proteas

There is no shame in the Proteas losing to the World Test Championship finalists. It is the manner of the defeat that grates most. Serious intervention is needed, writes RYAN VREDE.