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 determined with the Knights and Warriors to fight it out for their place in the final in a fixture on 4 December. […]
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, they also boast the services of arguably one of the best coaches in world cricket in Richard Pybus, and that’s no exaggeration! […]
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 contained in the transformation charter. I simply can’t agree with quotas! Never have and unlikely to ever do! It’s artificial, degrading to […]
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 these shores with more questions then what they arrived with, specifically as to the futures of wicket keeper Brad Hadden and left […]
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 heads since the last test. Ponting has been under severe pressure since the Ashes loss in Australia which also saw him relinquish […]
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 a bit excessive in their celebrations. Watching Peter Siddle and company display animated expressions of joy when wickets fell in the Proteas […]
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 and Aussies kicked off at Newlands and I was delighted to see that the selectors went with the selection of Philander and […]
"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 sentences. Although many felt the jail time was a step in the right direction I am still disappointed with the extent of […]
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 the spinner – Harris or Tahir? Personally, I would play Vernon Philander and Tahir, who are both in good form and deservedly […]
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 one side. Australia recovered from an early onslaught from Amla & Kallis and gradually squeezed the Proteas into a humble score of […]
