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.
Combative Jansen has ignited Proteas’ attack
Marco Jansen showed at Centurion and the Wanderers that he is born to play Test cricket, writes MARK KEOHANE.
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.
Shock as De Kock announces Test retirement
Quinton de Kock has retired from Test cricket with immediate effect.
Highlights: Proteas vs India (1st Test, Day 1)
Lungi Ngidi took all three wickets to fall as India dominated day one in Centurion.
Watch: Ryan Vrede selects Test Team of the Year
RYAN VREDE has picked his Test XI for 2021 … And what a team it is!
Who takes Nortje’s place?
Anrich Nortje’s injury-enforced absence gives the Proteas an opportunity to field one of a clutch of really good fast-bowling options. RYAN VREDE evaluates them and picks his man.
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.
Pattinson retires from Test cricket
Australian fast bowler James Pattinson announced his shock retirement from Test cricket on Wednesday.
Stokes likely to miss Ashes
England all-rounder Ben Stokes could miss the Ashes series in Australia after undergoing another operation on his injured finger, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Thursday.
Maharaj shows up as potential Test skipper
It only took a chance opportunity for Keshav Maharaj to push his name to the forefront of the candidates to succeed Dean Elgar as Test skipper, writes RYAN VREDE.
