Opinion: You can’t deny Mark Boucher’s success as a coach
Much has been written about Mark Boucher in the last few months, but very little of it has had to do with how he has conducted himself as head coach.
Much has been written about Mark Boucher in the last few months, but very little of it has had to do with how he has conducted himself as head coach.
If you’re good enough, you’re old enough. Dewald Brevis and Tristan Stubbs would be the youngest players to debut in international cricket. Still, there is some pushback against the two youngsters getting high-level opportunities so early in their careers.
Tristan Stubbs is the latest in a long line of Grey High cricketers with international potential. Like many before him, a move out of the Eastern Cape seems to be in his future.
Former Proteas batsman and Western Province coach Ashwell Prince is back in South Africa after a short stint with Bangladesh, sparking speculation that he might apply for the role of director of cricket role with Cricket South Africa.
The circumstances surrounding the resignation of Justin Langer should be of grave concern to the cricketing world.
The withdrawal of Keegan Petersen from the Proteas’ squad leaves the team with another batting problem, just as a solution to the longstanding issues appeared to present itself.
Simon Harmer has earned his recall to the Proteas’ Test squad and the national team set-up must make use of his enhanced skillset.