Are you a fan or are you a real supporter?
I was more disappointed with the reaction to the loss on Saturday evening than the actual result itself. Yes I paid my hard earned money to be at The Wanderers, and I held my head in my hands when...
View ArticleWorld cup selections, it’s the process not the player
A year ago to the day, Mickey Arthur resigned as coach of the Proteas, how different would his World Cup squad have looked to the one that has been chosen? Most selections are controversial, many...
View ArticleWhy YOU should drop the chokers tag
When we were knocked out of the World Cup by New Zealand, I too was very upset and frustrated with our team. They did let us down, and yes the run chase was very poor but please think about what you...
View ArticleNew leadership installed for South African Cricket
The worst kept secret in South African Cricket was officially announced this afternoon; Gary Kirsten has been appointed coach of The Proteas on a two year contract. Allan Donald will be the bowling...
View ArticleCome on summer, come on, come on
The start of the international and domestic cricket season is upon us, I thought I would take a look and review what is on offer this season. SuperSport Series: First up the domestic season is already...
View ArticleGreat expectations
This season has been described by many including the players as one of the most important that they have played. The season opens with a three Test match series against England, who are currently the...
View ArticleProteas’ Steady Downfall in T20 Cricket
It’s a fact -The Proteas field a better Test side than in T20 and One Day Internationals. This might sound fantastic to some patriotic South African cricket followers; that the Proteas take their Test...
View ArticleWhat Lies Ahead For the Proteas
Once again the Proteas have come out of the April cut-off in first place of the ICC rankings in Test cricket. Both the Proteas Test squad and Proteas management staff had put in countless hours in...
View ArticleKirsten’s departure: Impending doom or Triumph?
Approximately 2 years ago, cricketing circles all over the globe were buzzing. Gary Kirsten, soon after India’s victory in the ICC cricket world cup final against Sri Lanka, opted not to continue his...
View ArticleWhy is de Kock still on the sidelines of ODI cricket?
Although I was fairly young, I recall a youthful Jacques Rudolph on TV, making his Test debut against Bangladesh, Chittagong. In that same match, the 22-year-old left handed batsman scored an...
View ArticleSome Positives Came Out of Proteas’ Journey to Glory
After Proteas’ disappointing exit from the ICC Champions Trophy against England in the semi-finals, the word “Chokers” yet again relentlessly came out and about in the media. Many might concur with...
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