Levi stars for Cobras
Pitched online by Bobby The Cobras, as predicted, won the Final of the 1-Day Cup. What was refreshing from this win for the Cobras was that Richard Levi stood up in this all […]
High Court orders insurer to reconsider unfair debarment carried out in 2016
The applicant only became aware in May last year that the decision to debar her constituted administrative action.
Read moreAll set for the 1-Day Cup Final
Pitched online by Bobby It’s not often that the Newlands faithful are able to see a host of Proteas players at domestic prices. This should contribute to a sold-out crowd at Newlands for […]
To retire or to be left behind?
Pitched online – by Bobby One thing all great players of cricket, or any sport for that matter, have in common is the decision about when to call it quits. Carry on too […]
Cobras set for silverware?
Pitched online by Bobby The star-studded Cape Cobra side proved too strong for the Sunfoil Dolphins last night at Newlands, securing a home final on 9 December. The playoffs have also now been […]
Domestic cricket scene heats up and RWC afterview
Pitched online – by Bobby It is no coincidence that the Cape Cobras are doing well this season and head the log in the 1-Day Cup. Apart from the talent they have available, […]
Quotas, Bouch & Hansie!
Pitched online by Bobby This week the Minister of Sport, Fikile Mbalula, confirmed that the quota system would continue with the direct selection of black players into national codes using the adopted scorecard […]
The Aussies have left the building…(not quite but the tour is done with)
Pitched online – by Bobby Assessing the tour… Although Australia won the one-day series, the performance of their test squad will be of great concern. Irrespective of today’s result – they will leave […]
Could this be the end for Ponting?
Pitched online – by Bobby Last test for Ricky? Seeing Ricky Ponting and Brad Hadden in their last test is not an impossible thought as the Australian media has been crying out for their […]
How sweet is revenge?
Pitched Online by Bobby Watching the highlights of the SA/AUS test on Saturday, I was reminded of what a humbling sport cricket is. “Over the top” Aussie celebrations The Australians have always been […]
Sublime Steyn dictates terms
Pitched Online by Bobby World Number 1 – Dale Steyn Dale Steyn dictated the terms on the first day of the Beast of Enemies Test Series. Yesterday the 1st test between the Proteas […]
"That's not cricket, Sir"
“Pitched online” by Bobby The conclusion of the shameful spot fixing episode played off on Thursday last week when the guilty Pakistan trio (Salman Butt, Mohamed Asif & Mohamed Amir) were handed their […]
Proteas face selection challenge; Sevens Boks Sponsored by Pampers?
Kirsten’s Dilemma – An interesting selection poser for Gary Kirsten is going to be who to play as the third seamer for the 1st test against the Aussies and who to pick as […]
Proteas wilt under lights & Lions at last!
The much anticipated “grand final” failed to deliver the expected high scoring spectacle I think we all wished for! It did however provide for a close game, deservedly won by the world number […]
Decider at Kingsmead not easy to call & Another weekend, another final!
Bobby writes; A ”grand final” is how Australia’s Mike Hussey described the deciding ODI this Friday; the 3rd and final match of the ODI series between the Proteas and The Foe. Stand in […]
Beaten but Unbowed
My golf four-ball once won a better ball competition by two points thanks to a nerve-wracking two inch tap-in on the final hole by yours truly. My cynical partner commented that he would […]
It is not a simple case of black and white on Sunday.
There are two words that keep sticking in my mind when I think about Sunday’s final between the All Blacks and France: Over-confidence on the one hand, and pride on the other. France […]
