17/11/2025

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How to hit over the top like Dawid Malan

England’s Dawid Malan was not the No.1 ranked batter in T20i cricket for nothing. Composed and deliberate at the crease, he also packs a powerful punch when […]

How to hit over the top like Dawid Malan

England’s Dawid Malan was not the No.1 ranked batter in T20i cricket for nothing. Composed and deliberate at the crease, he also packs a powerful punch when […]

How to back-up better than the pros!

The problem with backing up comes when the non-striker walks in with a bowler and slides the bat on the turf. The best way to prevent Mankad […]

Save your wicket and steal more singles

I’ve been spotting batters wandering outside their crease before the ball has been delivered since South Africa played India at Kingsmead in 1992. The ICC recently announced […]

No more Mankad run outs!

Every match I watch on TV I see the non-striker backing up too far out of their crease before the bowler has delivered the ball… and batters […]

Hit over the top like Dawid Malan

England’s Dawid Malan is not the No.1 ranked batter in T20i cricket for nothing. Composed and deliberate at the crease, he also packs a powerful punch when […]

Whiteball batting inspiration…

What to do before a whiteball innings? Watch this video! Have a watch of this video to build your confidence while you wait for your chance to […]

Break the training mould

Training to protect your goal is a never-ending process… but to be the best keeper you can be, you need to push yourself as well as your […]

Markram… greatness awaits?

With the Test series against England set to start Boxing Day, we looked at what might be the key to unlocking the artistry of one of South […]

How to (and NOT TO) run between the wickets

Gandhi Jafta of the Thistles was on the losing end against Coronation in their Cricket South Africa’s (CSA) Women’s Super League match at Newlands in December, but […]

Winster reminds us: if they miss, you hit!

SWD’s Jane Winster showed off-spinners how it’s done with a well planned over to help the Coronation to victory over the Thistles in their CSA Women’s Super League […]

Hit the power zone during the festive season

New York Times best-selling author Natalia Rose has launched a new online course that can offer sports stars (and aspirant stars!) the edge over their rivals.

Razor sharp Chetty strikes again

The inaugural Women’s T20 Super League 2019 got off to a low-key start at the Irene Country Club on Sunday. While the crowds might not have flocked, […]

Better bat speed (like Virat Kohli)

Gio Colussi of The Cricket Academy posted some excellent insight for batters looking for more bat speed – which should be the Holy Grail for every batter.

A beautiful clip to leg

Kovsies Cricket Club opening batsman Wihan Victor played a glorious clip backward of square off Clares Cricket Club opening bowler Brandon Scullard in the Momentum National Club Championships in […]