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 […]
The mystery of Bobby Locke’s missing putter…
Sportswriter Dan Retief shares the fascinating story about South Africa’s legendary golfer Bobby Locke’s legendary putter, his Trusty Rusty… Dan has published many best-selling sportsbooks, including his […]
Elgar: retiring… or dropped?
After Dean Elgar’s magnificent century against India in the 1st test, Twitter was awash with South African fans crying out for him not to retire, with suggestions […]
Proteas selection shocker for 3rd Test
This video starts off as a bit of fun, but in reality from what we’ve heard in the press conference already, it is going to be a […]
Big Mac comeback?
A look back at Brian MacMillan’s Test career… and where he fitted into the South African batting line-up.
The team the Proteas need to win at the SCG!
The Proteas have more than pride to play for in the 3rd and final Test of this series against Australia… they need a win to keep alive […]
Stop with the five batters, Proteas
The Proteas have had their worst year with the bat but still the Brains Trust persists with the 5-1-5 formation. We are short on runs yet we […]
Why don’t the Proteas bowl Kesh
Here’s a breakdown of how Kesh often isn’t used enough in Tests. The selectors need to knuckle down to the tough decision of making the tough call […]
SA’s bad year with the bat
The Proteas have had their worst year with the bat but still the Brains Trust persists with the 5-1-5 formation. We are short on runs yet we […]
Proteas must go back to 6 batters again in Tests
The Proteas have had their worst year with the bat but still the Brains Trust persists with the 5-1-5 formation. We are short on runs yet we […]
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 […]
The De Villiers field at SACS
A view of the De Villiers field at SACS in Newlands, Cape Town. This is the field where SACS play their 1st XI matches.
First over of the innings at SACS’ De Villiers field in Newlands, Cape Town
The first over of the Paarl Vallei 2nd XI innings against SACS 2nd XI on the De Villiers field at SACS in Newlands, Cape Town.
4 DECISIONS SOUTH AFRICA MUST MAKE TO BEAT INDIA!
Simon Lewis, editor of The Ball, lays out his four crucial decisions that the Proteas management must make if they want to beat the strong touring Indian […]
South Africa is always a competitive team – Pujara
Cheteshwar Pujara, the anchor that underpins the exciting Indian batting line-up, shares his thoughts ahead of the Test series against an “always competitive” South African side… and […]
Gary Player’s trusty rusty putter
Sportswriter Dan Retief shares the fascinating story about South Africa’s legendary golfer Gary Player’s own legendary putter, with which he won seven Majors. Dan has published many […]
Goodall leads stirring run chase as Proteas claim 3-1 series lead
Lara Goodall’s career-best half-century helped the Momentum Proteas complete their highest successful One-Day International chase as they beat India Women by seven wickets to surge into an […]
This is SA’s best chance to beat the Aussies…
The XI players the Proteas must select if they have any hope of beating Australia at the SCG… or at least making it past day four!