‘Back to the drawing board’ for Bavuma
Batsman Temba Bavuma is still without a victory after succeeding former captain Dane Vilas at the Jozi Stars.
Blitz hand Stars third successive defeat
Liam Livingstone’s excellent half-century followed by a polished bowling display completed a double for the Cape Town Blitz over the Jozi Stars, condemning the defending Mzansi Super League champions to a third consecutive loss of the new season on Thursday.
Smith withdraws director of cricket candidacy
Former Proteas captain Graeme Smith has withdrawn interest in Cricket South Africa’s vacant director of cricket role.
Duminy, Ontong join Rocks as coaches
Former Proteas cricketers JP Duminy and Justin Ontong have joined the Paarl Rocks coaching staff for the remainder of the 2019 Mzansi Super League. Duminy was due to play for the Rocks, but has been sidelined by a hamstring injury. He will, instead, be with the squad in a mentorship role. Ontong has been hired as a specialist fielding coach…. Read more →
Six South Africans included in PSL draft
Fast bowler Dale Steyn, batsman Hashim Amla, all-rounder JP Duminy and leg-spinner Imran Tahir are among six South Africans listed for next month’s Pakistan Super League draft.
De Kock sizes up Newlands showdown
Cape Town Blitz captain Quinton de Kock is understandably eager to beat the Jozi Stars for a second time in as many weeks, come Thursday’s Mzansi Super League fixture at Newlands.
Spartans and Giants share washout
Rain claimed victory over the Tshwane Spartans for a second successive game after their Mzansi Super League clash against the Nelson Mandela Bay Giants had to be abandoned in Centurion on Wednesday.
‘Important to look after mental state’
Batsman David Miller has enjoyed a two-month break away from competitive cricket and is looking forward to returning for the Durban Heat in the Mzansi Super League.
Ngidi: Boucher understands me
A general lack of consistency in the Proteas coaching staff hasn’t necessarily fazed fast bowler Lungi Ngidi.
Klaasen draws on experience around him
Captain Heinrich Klaasen will rely on a Tshwane Spartans squad laden with international experience, come Wednesday’s Mzansi Super League fixture against the Nelson Mandela Bay Giants at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
Pretorius among South Africans in T10
Some South African cricketers not involved in the ongoing Mzansi Super League will participate in the Abu Dhabi T10, which starts this week. Migael Pretorius The Lions all-rounder was impressive in first-class cricket late last month, snaring a first-innings five-for and striking a valuable half-century in victory over the Dolphins at the Wanderers. He has been named in the Deccan… Read more →
Faf: All about winning your home games
Paarl Rocks captain Faf du Plessis was pleased to overcome the absence of an additional batsman en route to an 86-run victory over the Cape Town Blitz in the Mzansi Super League at Boland Park on Sunday.
‘Farhaan made the job easy’ for Kuhn
Middle-order batsman Heino Kuhn relished the Player of the Match award, after the Nelson Mandela Bay Giants beat the Jozi Stars by 24 runs in the Mzansi Super League on Sunday.
Morris ensures Giants down Stars
Chris Morris starred with bat and ball as the Nelson Mandela Bay Giants inflicted a second successive loss on defending champions the Jozi Stars in their opening match of the 2019 Mzansi Super League in Port Elizabeth on Sunday.
Shamsi stars as Rocks sink Blitz
Tabraiz Shamsi led a spectacular bowling performance with three wickets as the Paarl Rocks started the Mzansi Super League by destroying the Cape Town Blitz at Boland Park on Sunday.
