
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’.
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.