Prince's Verreynne appraisal must excite Proteas fans
Ashwell Prince offered insight into Kyle Verreynne’s mental constitution that reinforced the sense that the kid is special and has to be a three-format player for the Proteas, writes RYAN VREDE.
Smith's tenure under pressure as race cloud looms
Cricket South Africa’s director of cricket, Graeme Smith, has every right to defend himself against potentially defamatory accusations of a racial nature. But with new testimony from the SJN leaked regularly, he is under immense pressure and needs to act with emotional intelligence, writes RYAN VREDE.
Rewind: Proteas' last Test series in the Caribbeean
CARL LEWIS takes a nostalgic look back at the Proteas’ last tour to West Indies when a Graeme Smith-led side won a three-match series 2-0.
Prince: Verreynne one of the three best batsmen in SA
Cobras coach Ashwell Prince says he rates Kyle Verreynne as one of the top batsmen in South African cricket, hailing the youngster’s ‘mentality’ as one of his biggest strengths.
The way forward for Proteas needs focus on feeder system
The Proteas have slumped to seventh in the Test rankings and their prospects in the other formats aren’t encouraging. Their rehabilitation will require a long-term approach that should include four key features in the structure of South African cricket, writes RYAN VREDE.
Proteas Test squad: Talking points
The Proteas squad was recently announced for the upcoming Test series against the West Indies. CARL LEWIS discusses the biggest talking points from the 18-man squad.
No healing, only more hurt
A power play rooted in legal might has derailed a noble and necessary process in the Social Justice and Nation Building hearings. Now testimony is leaking, and compounding racial tension in South African, laments RYAN VREDE.
Five of the best: Proteas vs West Indies
CARL LEWIS lists the five best individual match-winning performances from South Africans against the Windies in the Caribbean.
Talking points: No Faf in T20I squad is puzzling
CSA has announced its T20I and Test squads for the upcoming tour of the Caribbean against the West Indies. CARL LEWIS highlights some interesting talking points.
Readers' say: Proteas should pick Abbott, Harmer
An overwhelming majority of readers have voted in favour of Simon Harmer and Kyle Abbott returning to the Proteas Test team.
Caribbean tour vital for Test resurgence - Mpitsang
Cricket South Africa convenor of selectors Victor Mpitsang believes the upcoming Test series against the West Indies is an important corner for the Proteas to turn.
Subrayen, Williams crack the nod for Proteas
Prenelan Subrayen and Lizaad Williams have earned maiden call-ups to the Proteas Test squad for the upcoming tour of West Indies.
Wish list: Rabada to rediscover Proteas fire
As a two-Test series against the West Indies looms on the cricket horizon, the Proteas will need Kagiso Rabada performing at his ferocious best, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Poll: Should Abbott, Harmer return to Proteas?
Have your say by weighing in on whether you’d select Simon Harmer and Kyle Abbott to play for the Proteas Test team in the upcoming series against the West Indies.
Proteas have 'patriotism' problems
Simon Harmer and Kyle Abbott would improve the Proteas’ chances of winning Test matches. The last time I checked, that was reason enough for any player to be in the selection mix, argues RYAN VREDE.
