Miller, Shamsi shine but debutants bomb
SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE rates the Proteas out of 10 for their performances in the T20I series against Pakistan.
England crumble as India surge
India scored 329 before bowling England out for 134 as they took control of the second Test in Chennai thanks to Ravi Ashwin’s excellence.
Pretorius shines as Proteas keep series alive
Dwaine Pretorius took a five-for to break Pakistan’s spine, before Reeza Hendicks and Pite van Biljon dealt the death blow with a 77-run partnership in a six-wicket victory that kept the Proteas in the series.
Archer out of second Test
England has suffered a major blow ahead of their second Test against India, following news that Jofra Archer won’t recover from an elbow injury in time to play.
How the ‘Big Three’ stole cricket
It’s too late to legislate the disbandment of the ‘Big Three’ comprising India, Australia and England. They’ve stolen cricket. The game’s last hope is that the people who care make their voices heard and their presence felt, writes SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE.
CSA writes to ICC after Australia tour snub
Cricket South Africa has written to the International Cricket Council concerning financial compensation for less wealthy nations when scheduled tours don’t go ahead, and how postponed or cancelled tours compromise the integrity of the World Test Championship.
Markram makes his mark, De Kock crashes
SA Cricket magazine editor RYAN VREDE rates the Proteas players out of 10 in the series defeat by Pakistan.
Pakistan pummel pathetic Proteas
South Africa lost seven wickets for 33 runs to collapse in the most disgraceful fashion, handing Pakistan a series victory in Rawalpindi.
India in strife as England excel
England’s bowlers, lead by Dom Bess’ four-for, blitzed India after their batsmen did just so in scoring a massive first innings total
Pakistan punish impotent Proteas
Pakistan finished the third day’s play in Rawalpindi 200 runs ahead with four wickets in hand, after yet another spineless batting performance from the Proteas.
Root shines as England take control
Joe Root scored a century in his 100th Test, guiding England to a dominant day one total against India in Chennai.
Where have all the leaders gone?
The Proteas have gone from a generation with a surplus of highly competent leaders in the same team, to having no obvious candidates for captain in the present day. SA Cricket magazine editor, RYAN VREDE, reflects on the sorry state of affairs.
Rain stops play in seesaw day
The heavens opened and halted play for a day during which Pakistan recovered from 22-3 to take control of the first Test in Rawalpindi against South Africa.
De Kock released from ‘burden’ of Proteas Test captaincy
Mark Boucher has confirmed that Quinton de Kock won’t continue as the Test skipper following the conclusion of the Pakistan series.
Cricket Australia: We offered to host
Cricket Australia claims it offered to host the three-Test series against South Africa but that offer was rejected.
