Series | Racism in South African cricket
The reaction from certain quarters to Lungisani Ngidi’s call for the Proteas to take a stand against racism leaves little doubt about the need for real transformation in the sport.
Proteas cricket
Paul Adams: South African cricket’s quirky outlier
Gogga’s life as a Protea and then as coach of the Cobras started like a wild flame but ended in a whimper, with an injury and a player-mutiny his downfall. But he looks back with pride.
Born leader Faf du Plessis bows out
The inspirational former Proteas captain may have left during a dark period in South African cricket but his captaincy was illuminated with bright days, especially against Australia.
Suné Luus is spinning her way into cricketing glory
The Proteas Women spinner is one of the most colourful characters on the team, creating a positive atmosphere in the changing room ahead of South Africa’s pursuit of history at the T20 World Cup.
Where to from here for the Proteas?
England humbled the Proteas on home soil with a 3-1 Test series victory. The poor SA performance reflected political turmoil off the pitch, but there are signs that they can bounce back.
From De Kock the dasher to Quinny the dutiful
Quinton de Kock’s cricketing brain has made him South Africa’s new ODI skipper. But if his batting genius is to win games on its own, first he must give up the keeper’s gloves.
Dean Elgar like you’ve never seen him before
The Proteas’ opening batsman has been typecast as a Test cricketer only, but he and those who have played with him know that Elgar has what it takes to be a star in white-ball cricket.
Long Read | The meaning of Hashim Amla
The Proteas’ legendary batsman brought more to the team than his record-breaking runs. But before he earned legend status, he had to endure being reduced to an ‘outsider’.
Enoch Nkwe and cricket’s doubting Thomases
The interim Proteas team director faces an army of doubters despite winning three of the four franchises trophies on offer in his first year as a coach in South Africa.