Proteas get “Pak(i)slae”
It seems we are in for a lean time when it comes to the shorter format of the game – and I imagine that the reason for this is not due to the […]
It seems we are in for a lean time when it comes to the shorter format of the game – and I imagine that the reason for this is not due to the […]
Dale and Morné may work in different departments, but there is no doubting their effectiveness in doing a great cleaning up operation. Wrapped up and sent Packing A lot has been said about […]
The final test against Pakistan starts tomorrow and although the series may have already been decided, I am of the view that it will still prove to be a cracker of a game. […]
Unfortunately, I did not get to see any of the cricket as I spent the weekend on the West Coast without TV and cell reception. Heaven! On my return on Sunday afternoon, I […]
The first time it happened was against the Aussies – I think we all thought it was a once off; A slip on the part of Australia, just one of those inexplicable cricket […]
The most important lesson we can take from the one-day series against the Black Caps is the there is no replacement for experience. Blooding the youth is vital to the sustainability of a […]
To describe the series loss as a disappointment, is an understatement. Although the Proteas seemed to be cruising to a win at a 160 for 1 the side imploded to lose the game […]
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How fickle we are! We often take away from our victory by over analysing the match or circumstances. Ever heard the saying, a near miss is as good as missing it by a […]
In my opinion, the Black caps never stood a chance due to the failures of its management structures. New Zealand Cricket (NZC) failed the team, and specifically the players, by not providing them […]
In my opinion, this is South Africa’s best 5-day test XI since readmission. Please note that I did not consider persons with less than 40 test matches. The balance of the side is: […]
Deservedly the Proteas reaffirmed their position as the best test side in the world with an outstanding display in the third and final test. We all were a bit disappointed after the first […]
A result for the 3rd and final test seems very likely at Perth; this is if you take into the account that the recent Shield matches (Australia domestic 4-day competition) all ended well […]
In view of the lull in sporting activities, I did some spywork and found the following extracts in the Sydney Morning Herald in anticipation of Friday’s first match between the Proteas and Australia. […]
Another ICC tournament and the Proteas are yet again on the brink of the ejection edifice. (The word PME comes to mind – editor) Australia thumped the Proteas yesterday. Perhaps a little payback […]
T20 World Cup – Super Eights – the weekend preview As expected Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Ireland and Zimbabwe were eliminated from the tournament, so no surprises as we progress to the next phase. The […]
With the Super Eights looming, the Proteas are poised in an ideal position to stake their claim for the World T20 trophy. A clinical performance against a Zimbabwean side and a comprehensive beating […]
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