SJN report goes nowhere without competent leadership
The Social Justice and Nation-Building (SJN) report was comprehensive and decisive but it is unlikely to bring meaningful change, writes RYAN VREDE.
Proteas wish list: 2021-22 season
RYAN VREDE looks at five Proteas issues that need to be resolved as a matter of urgency in the 2021-22 Test season.
A season of reckoning for gifted Proteas
The next 10 months will tell us exactly where the Proteas are as a Test side, writes RYAN VREDE.
Proteas’ bowling options emerge, but batting still a concern
The first four rounds of the domestic 4-Day Series have offered some positives for the Proteas’ Test season on the bowling front, but little to inspire confidence with the bat, writes RYAN VREDE.
AB’s impact can’t be measured by runs
AB de Villiers is the most important South African batsman of the past 20 years, arguably ever, because of how he played the game and what he achieved, writes RYAN VREDE.
Markram’s marvellous rise earmarks him for Proteas captaincy
Aiden Markram began the year on the outside of the T20 side. He finishes it as arguably the Proteas’ most valuable batsman in the format, writes @Ryan_Vrede.
Proteas must plan for a future without Boucher
The Proteas are talented but rudderless and must move on from Mark Boucher and his ill-equipped coaching staff writes RYAN VREDE.
De Kock apologises, now time for action
Quinton de Kock delivered what felt like a sincere apology for his stance on taking a knee. Now we’ve got to move past taking a knee, and South Africa must lead, writes RYAN VREDE.
De Kock stance forces a defining showdown with CSA board
Quinton de Kock has two options: leave the T20 World Cup voluntarily or be forced to betray his deeply-held convictions to play the game he loves, writes RYAN VREDE.
No identity, poor execution – just fighting words from poor Proteas
The Proteas haven’t progressed significantly in T20 cricket in their time under the tutelage of Mark Boucher. Fundamental deficiencies were exposed in their defeat to Australia and change is needed, writes @Ryan_Vrede.
World Cup make or break for nearly man Miller
David Miller had the potential to be among the world’s most potent T20 players. He has flirted with mediocrity throughout his career, but the World Cup is his defining moment, writes RYAN VREDE.
Spotlight on the other ‘C-word’ as T20 World Cup looms
The World Cup narrative will focus on the Proteas choking but there’s another ‘C’ word that could be far more significant, writes Ryan Vrede.
Markram emerges as Proteas’ unlikely anchor
In the absence of Faf du Plessis, Aiden Markram’s form will be absolutely crucial to the Proteas at the T20 World Cup, writes RYAN VREDE.
Lack of domestic batting quality frightening
The CSA Provincial T20 Knock Out has exposed glaring deficiencies across the board in our cricket, most notably in our batting. It is going to cost the Proteas dearly in the years ahead. An intervention is urgently needed and it starts with Graeme Smith, writes RYAN VREDE.
Strength of World Cup challenge rests on Proteas bowlers
Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje and Tabraiz Shamsi are the foil to a misfiring batting lineup. They will be the foundation upon which any strong World Cup challenge is built, writes RYAN VREDE.
