New leadership dynamic taking shape
The Proteas and Quinton de Kock in particular would benefit from Faf du Plessis and AB de Villiers’ inclusion at the T20 World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.
The Proteas and Quinton de Kock in particular would benefit from Faf du Plessis and AB de Villiers’ inclusion at the T20 World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Bowling coach Charl Langeveldt is looking forward to the returning Kagiso Rabada’s ‘renewed focus’ during this month’s T20I series against Australia.
An all-round display by captain Keshav Maharaj helped the log-leading Dolphins stretch their lead at the top of the One-Day Cup table with a convincing 26-run win over the Cape Cobras in Cape Town on Wednesday.
After being handed a surprise Test debut in India last October, George Linde has been curiously absent from all Proteas squads in the home summer.
Australia batsman Steve Smith, like teammate David Warner, is expecting a hostile reception from South African crowds during this month’s T20I series.
Cricket South Africa is not doing Sisanda Magala or his public profile any favours by keeping him in the limited-overs squads, but ruling him out of match time for this month’s England series.
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has questioned whether batsman Faf du Plessis will enjoy an extended stay in the Proteas Test XI without the captaincy.
Former Australia captain Steve Waugh has suggested the Proteas were ‘too one-dimensional and regimented’ to win World Cups.
Interim director of cricket Graeme Smith is hopeful batsman Faf du Plessis’ decision to resign as Proteas Test and T20I captain will yield renewed confidence.
The Knights earned their first points of the One-Day Cup season, although they were helped by rain after their latest outing against the Warriors was washed out in East London on Tuesday.
Cape Cobras coach Ashwell Prince believes his team is currently just short of where they need to be and has challenged them to improve when they face the Dolphins in their latest One-Day Cup outing in Cape Town on Wednesday.
Batsman Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the Proteas’ first T20I against Australia at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Friday.
Former Proteas fast bowler Allan Donald has been appointed head coach of the Knights.
Proteas wrist-spinner Tabraiz Shamsi has broken into the top 10 of the International Cricket Council’s rankings for T20I bowlers.
The Proteas were impressive at times during the three-match series loss to England. ANDRE HUISAMEN highlights which players enhanced their reputations and who took a knock.