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Acquiring the services of Ottis Gibson as the new coach, although far from straightforward, might be easier although there may be compensation to pay
As the Oval celebrates 100 Tests, the model role model goes back to a venue ‘close to his heart’
International cricket will be a shadow of its old self in 10 years’ time, Neil Manthorp predicts.
Others have done it before but the local bid is being attempted at breakneck speed
They may have risen to second in the rankings but issues must be resolved before they face England.
Only four players in the squad are going to India as the rest focus on staying fit for national duty
Keen to set up win, the Proteas will target the Black Caps captain in the windy second Test
SA’s under-pressure Temba Bavuma proved instrumental in turning a modest total into a respectable one.
Many are hailing him as the next Lance Klusener, but Andile Phehlukwayo is batting and bowling his own path to international recognition.
Besides their disappointment, CSA has issued a call-up that will hurt others
Both the Proteas and the Black Caps are on the up, which promises an exciting challenge.
"All the new proposals must be ratified at the next ICC meeting in April, by which time the BCCI might be fully “functional” again"
The tide of sympathetic public opinion turned undeniably away from AB de Villiers this week after he announced his ‘workload management’ plans.
They were very vocal when the Proteas were battling. Now that they are winning praise is due.
The national cricket team’s coach has grown into the role he inherited prematurely and is becoming less intransigent and more flexible.
After dazzling victories again Australia, the Proteas and Sri Lanka could put on quite a show come Boxing Day
Shining the ball has long been cricketing custom, but it will now have to be addressed officially.
No Test team has ever performed a clean sweep in Australia — but the Proteas are close to it.
Time often stands still during moments of sporting greatness, and this week’s unbelievable runout must rank among the best.
‘At least Cricket South Africa can’t be accused of resisting change. Not any more, anyway.’
