Mulder in the wilderness, Proteas still seek No 7
South Africa’s seemingly never-ending search for a genuine Test all-rounder continues, writes RYAN VREDE.
Proteas must let Harmer loose
The Proteas can ill-afford to look beyond Simon Harmer for their series opener against Bangladesh, 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.
The Proteas Test team they may have to pick
RYAN VREDE picks the Test XI, including a completely new bowling attack, the Proteas should go with if IPL-contracted players leave before the series against Bangladesh.
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.
SA’s black African batsmen crisis continues
The prospect of unearthing the next Temba Bavuma looks bleak, 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.
Five lessons from Proteas’ incredible bounce-back
RYAN VREDE analyses the key learnings from a Proteas’ Test victory against New Zealand that came just six days after a humiliating defeat.
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.
Anderson ‘praying’ for England recall
England great James Anderson hopes his record-breaking international career has not been ended following his dramatic omission from the upcoming tour of the West Indies.
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.
Black Caps vs Proteas (1st Test)
Get live score updates and text commentary from the first Test at Hagley Oval from midnight (SA time).
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.
Five big positives from Proteas’ series win over India
The Proteas’ Test series victory over top-ranked India was marked by a clutch of positives. RYAN VREDE looks at the five most outstanding.
Watch: Best of Petersen against India
Look back at all 38 boundaries scored by Man of the Series Keegan Petersen during the Proteas’ memorable 2-1 victory over India.
