Proteas

The inaugural Champions Trophy saw Hansie Cronje's SA outfit steamroll all foes, en route to the title in Dhaka.A young, still swift-bowling Jacques Kallis lit up the tournament with both blade and ball.The Proteas have almost always wilted in big white-ball jamborees subsequently.It is a constantly discomfiting thought that South Africa, widely acknowledged as a…

Nearby Zimbabwe may find themselves playing generous doses of international cricket well before South Africa do.Logistically, bilateral combat between the two may be easier to arrange than for other Proteas foes. Signs of near-guaranteed action soon enough for the Proteas would appease fans after the "3TC" shambles. Several countries seem set to steal a march…

Vernon Philander's retirement leaves Lungi Ngidi as the most appealing candidate for a return to the Test team.Ngidi has had a stop-start Test career, and also sports only a modest tally of appearances in first-class cricket.His pressure-building skills make him a potentially good foil for outright tearaway bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje.Yet another once-staple,…

Clive Eksteen (Gallo Images) Cricket South Africa have terminated the contract of former Proteas spinner Clive Eksteen.He was suspended in October 2019 while in the role of head of sales and sponsor relations.Cricket South Africa have promised that other disciplinary cases, including that of former CEO Thabang Moroe will be concluded soon.Former Proteas spinner, Clive…

SA playing India at the right venues in winter should present few problems, although history does show exceptions.New Zealand are more accustomed than most opponents to tackling the Proteas ‘out of season’.Spray paint and use of a hovercraft have been previous measures to try to ensure play in winter contests in SA.South Africa tackling the…