Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje and Tabraiz Shamsi are the foil to a misfiring batting lineup. They will be the foundation upon which any strong World Cup challenge is built, writes Ryan Vrede.
England, Australia, India and, most recently, New Zealand have reiterated that they are the game’s controlling quartet. The International Cricket Council is powerless to curb their behaviour, the most recent examples of which robbed Pakistan of life-giving tours, writes RYAN VREDE. (more…)
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. (more…)
The series between England and India has highlighted the gulf that exists between the Proteas and the format’s elite, writes RYAN VREDE. (more…)
With Bafana Bafana disappointing yet again, there seems to be one man who has all the knowledge, experience and mentality to change things in the national team. But, unfortunately, Pitso Mosimane has already experienced the Bafana set-up and quite frankly might not want to go back.
It’s been a year of unfortunate interruptions, but the Springboks still have every hope of creating a lasting dynasty, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)
Frans Steyn’s value to the Cheetahs will only be heightened following the unfortunate injury to captain Ruan Pienaar, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)
Despite buying Bidvest Wits’ top-flight status almost four months ago, Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM) kicked off their first campaign by naming just three substitutes for the MTN8 quarter-final against SuperSport United. Their lack of preparation shines a light on the failings of South African football, writes DEAN WORKMAN.
As the old adage goes, ‘If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail’. Safa’s inability to provide Bafana Bafana with the basics over the past week has translated into on-field performances leaving a lot to be desired, with the horror show off the pitch continuing.
It is difficult to call for patience after five trophyless years at Naturena. However, after the arrival of Gavin Hunt the Amakhosi faithful need to do just that and give him time to stamp his authority and embed his winning mentality into the Kaizer Chiefs squad, writes DEAN WORKMAN.