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    South Africa's Kyle Verreynne batting on day 4 of the 2nd test between South Africa and New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, New Zealand. Monday 28 February 2022. Photo: Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz / BackpagePix

    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.

    Posted in Cricket, Proteas, Test cricket | Tagged Cricket South Africa, Dean Elgar, New Zealand, Opinion, Proteas, Ryan Vrede, SA Cricket, Test Cricket

    Marco Jansen of South Africa celebrating after getting the wicket of Mohd Shami of India during day 3 of the 2022 Betway 2nd Test match between South Africa and India held at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on 5 January 2022 ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

    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.

    Posted in Cricket, Proteas, Test cricket | Tagged Cricket South Africa, Dean Elgar, India Cricket, Opinion, Proteas, Ryan Vrede, Test Cricket

    DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 29: Brandon Stone of South Africa plays his second shot on the 16th hole during Day Two of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club on January 29, 2021 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

    Brandon Stone Column: Unpacking 2021

    It’s the end of year, and time for reflection from Compleat Golfer’s playing editor.

    Posted in European Tour, Golf | Tagged Brandon Stone, Compleat Golfer, DP World Tour, Dunhill Championship, Opinion, SA Open, Sun City

    Proteas’ bowling options emerge, but batting still a concern

    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

    Posted in Cricket, Proteas, Sunfoil Series, Test cricket | Tagged Cricket South Africa, Duanne Olivier, Opinion, Proteas, Ryan Vrede, SA Cricket, Simon Harmer, Test Cricket

    SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 27: South Africa captain AB de Villiers hits out during the 2nd Royal London One Day International between England and South Africa at The Ageas Bowl on May 27, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

    AB’s impact can’t be measured by runs

    AB de Villiers is the most important South African batsman of the past 20 years, arguably ever, because of how he played the game and what he achieved, writes Ryan Vrede.

    Posted in Cricket, IPL, ODI cricket, Proteas, T20I cricket | Tagged AB de Villiers, Cricket South Africa, IPL, ODI Cricket, Opinion, Proteas, Ryan Vrede, T20 Cricket, T20I Cricket, Test Cricket

    Brandon Stone during day 3 of the 2015 Lion of Africa Cape Town Open at Royal Cape Golf Course, Cape Town on 21 November 2015 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

    Brandon Stone Column: Schools of hard knocks

    This October I did something I haven’t done in years. I went back to school – Tour Qualifying School. It’s undeniably one of the most stressful things a professional golfer faces in their career.

    Posted in European Tour, Golf, Opinion | Tagged Brandon Stone, Compleat Golfer, European Tour, golf, Opinion

    ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 12: Quinton de Kock of South Africa poses for a headshot prior to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on October 12, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Gareth Copley-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)

    De Kock’s motives to remain a mystery

    We will never know if Quinton de Kock had a genuine change of heart about “taking the knee” or did so just to keep his job, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

    Posted in Cricket, Proteas, T20I cricket, World Cup | Tagged Black Lives Matter, Cricket South Africa, Opinion, Proteas, Quinton de Kock, Simon Borchardt, T20 World Cup, T20I Cricket

    epa09540917 South Africa's David Miller misses a shot and is given out LBW during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and South Africa at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE, 23 October 2021. EPA/DAVID GRAY AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY EDITORIAL USE ONLY EDITORIAL USE ONLY

    No identity, poor execution – just fighting words from poor Proteas

    The Proteas haven’t progressed significantly in T20 cricket in their time under the tutelage of Mark Boucher. Fundamental deficiencies were exposed in their defeat by Australia and change is needed, writes Ryan Vrede.

    Posted in Cricket, Proteas, T20I cricket, World Cup | Tagged Mark Boucher, Opinion, Proteas, Ryan Vrede, T20 World Cup, T20I Cricket

    epa09540711 South Africa captain Temba Bavuma reacts after being bowled as Australia’s wicketkeeper Matthew Wade celebrates during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and South Africa at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE, 23 October 2021. EPA/DAVID GRAY AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY

    Chronic batting failings continue to haunt toothless Proteas

    Ryan Vrede rates the Proteas after their opening T20 Cricket World Cup defeat by Australia.

    Posted in Cricket, Proteas, T20I cricket, World Cup | Tagged Opinion, Proteas, Ryan Vrede, T20 World Cup, T20I Cricket

    PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 16: Aiden Markram of the Proteas during the 3rd Betway ODI between South Africa and Pakistan at SuperSport Park on April 16, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

    Markram emerges as Proteas’ unlikely anchor

    In the absence of Faf du Plessis, Aiden Markram’s form will be absolutely crucial to the Proteas at the T20 World Cup, writes Ryan Vrede.

    Posted in Cricket, Proteas, T20I cricket, World Cup | Tagged Aiden Markram, Cricket South Africa, Opinion, Proteas, Ryan Vrede, T20 World Cup, T20I Cricket
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