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.
Bavuma’s thumb ‘improving by the day’
Temba Bavuma is expecting to play in the Proteas’ first T20 World Cup warm-up match against Afghanistan on Monday.
Bavuma: Proteas team much more inclusive in recent years
South Africa’s limited-overs captain, Temba Bavuma, is adamant there is more inclusivity and equality in the local game now in contrast to how it was in the early 2000s.
Proteas’ T20 World Cup squad picture taking shape
With just three matches to go before the T20 World Cup begins, RYAN VREDE looks at the composition of the final squad as matters stand.
A lack of depth will haunt Proteas’ World Cup crack
A lack of depth in critical positions, as well as the scarcity of X factor, threatens to undermine the Proteas’ T20 World Cup challenge, writes RYAN VREDE.
The Proteas have a Malan problem
Janneman Malan is making consistent statements about his international white-ball competency that demands he be considered in the game’s shortest format. However, with six matches before the World Cup, when and where do you fit him in, asks RYAN VREDE.
Shock defeat follows logically for shocking Proteas
Losing to Ireland is unacceptable and embarrassing and the nature of the defeat suggests this Proteas ODI side has an uncertain future, writes RYAN VREDE.
Bavuma ready to take next step in captaincy
Temba Bavuma says he still has a lot to learn in his role as Proteas captain following their T20I series win over the West Indies.
De Kock, Shamsi shine but Ngidi, Klaasen do World Cup dreams no favours
RYAN VREDE rates the Proteas players on the strength of their performances against the West Indies.
Proteas’ death bowling “criminal”
Temba Bavuma has slammed South Africa’s bowling at the death in the fourth T20 International against the West Indies on Thursday.
Proteas awaken from two-year slumber but is it sustainable?
The Proteas produced their most complete Test performance under Mark Boucher, addressing some major concerns in the process. What happens next is as important as what happened in St.Lucia, writes RYAN VREDE.
Bavuma: Conway has always been exceptionally talented
Proteas limited-overs captain Temba Bavuma has joined the cricketing world in lavishing praise upon Devon Conway following his sensational double century on debut.
Bavuma draws inspiration from Kolisi, Sharks
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma spent a few days in Durban recently where he trained with the Sharks rugby team and gained some insights from Siya Kolisi.
Rewind: When Bavuma scored maiden Test century
Relive the moment back in 2016 when Temba Bavuma scored an unforgettable Test century against England at Newlands.
Bavuma to miss T20I series due to injury
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out with injury for the upcoming T20I series against Pakistan, which gets under way on Saturday.
