Team of the Month: February 2019
SACricketMag.com’s composite XI, selected from the month’s top performers in international, franchise, provincial and U19 cricket.
SA U19 staring down the barrel
The SA U19 side chased leather on day two of the second Youth Test at Thiruvananthapuram as India U19 racked up 395 runs in their first innings, and then snapped up two quick SA wickets before the close.
SA U19 collapse again
An impressive five-wicket haul by Manishi handed the India U19s the advantage on day one of the second Youth Test against SA U19 in Trivandrum on Tuesday.
SA U19 crushed by 9 wickets
The touring SA U19 side lost the first Youth Test at Thiruvananthapuram against India U19 by nine wickets, but the side will take some valuable lessons into the next match.
Parsons snaps up 6-77, but SA U19 close on 3-34
Bryce Parsons took 6-77 as the SA U19 side battled to contain the Indian U19 batsmen on day two of the first Youth Test at Thiruvananthapuram in India, but the loss of three SA U19 wickets before the close of play have put the young Proteas side under huge pressure.
SA U19 learn hard lesson
The SA U19 side was bowled out for 197 on day one of the first Youth Test at Thiruvananthapuram in India.
SA U19 spinner welcomes responsibility
Spinner Kgaudise Molefe is relishing the challenge of bowling important spells during South Africa U19’s ongoing tour of India.
SA U19 lose fast bowler to injury
Fast bowler Gerald Coetzee has been ruled out of South Africa U19’s ongoing tour of India due to a side strain.
KZN development stars excited to face U19 world champs
The South Africa U19 team leaves for their tour to India on Friday and Andile Mokgakane, Lifa Ntanzi and Thamsanqa Khumalo are excited to compete against the four-time U19 Cricket World Cup champions.
SA U19s looking forward to India tour
The South Africa U19s have their eyes set on testing themselves against current world champions India during their upcoming tour of the subcontinent.
Watch: Jonathan Bird, unplugged
We find out more about SA U19 star batter Jonathan Bird, the promising young Western Province opener who scored a century on his List A debut against Easterns in October 2018.
Dragons give back to U19s
North West Dragons impart cricket knowledge on African U19 stars.
Journey to U19 World Cup begins
Nine U19 African teams are in Potchefstroom for the 2020 World Cup qualifiers.
CSA locks in U19 talent
Cricket South Africa is determined to lock in its young players until they secure senior provincial or franchise contracts.
KZN Khumalos’ life-changing tour
The inspiring tale of KZN’s two Khumalos continues as Thamsanqa and Mondli take their first trip overseas to play for their country.
