Jason Smith was so elegant he was a cliche
Jason Smith was so elegant he was a cliche. He didn’t run, he floated. He didn’t hold the hockey stick, it was an extension of his arms. And the ball? Well, eight-year-old Smith had it on a string.
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Recipe for success – Shukri Conrad’s potjie
Schalk Engelbrecht was stirring a soup in a 1-litre measuring jug. The 21-year-old didn’t know what was in it or when and where it would…
Shukri Conrad’s all-format appointment is excellent – one head coach for one path forward
Proteas fans should breathe a collective sigh of relief and applaud the decision for a number of reasons. Here’s why.
WHY club cricket in Cape Town needs to evolve
Club cricket in Cape Town holds a rich and storied history, deeply embedded in community culture and local pride.
Kagiso Rabada ban – transparency lacking, trust limited
Let’s start with the good news, Kagiso Rabada, quite possibly South Africa’s greatest quick of all-time, has been cleared to play for the Proteas in the final of June’s World Test Championship.
Why Reeza Hendricks is unluckiest cricketer in Proteas system
Reeza Hendricks has become a default depth option for the Proteas, but the role has hampered rather than enhanced his career.
Shukri Conrad shows his hand with inclusion of new trio
Head coach Shukri Conrad has given a few hints about his selection policy with the latest Proteas Test squad.
Scapegoating Temba Bavuma won’t help Proteas progress
Temba Bavuma has copped a lot of criticism for pushing to play in the Cricket World Cup semi-final despite not being 100 percent fit, but we cannot blame him for exemplifying the attitude that has been demanded of him.
Faf du Plessis is Proteas’ missing puzzle piece for World Cup
Faf du Plessis has made it known that he wants back into the Proteas set-up for the World Cup in India and he might just be the missing piece of the team’s batting puzzle.
Aiden Markram should captain the Proteas
It is time for the Proteas to recognise the gulf between T20I and ODI cricket and adapt their leadership structure with the appointment of Aiden Markram as T20I captain.