South Africa's future in Johan
He's only the second frontline spinner to captain South Africa. Now with Graeme Smith stepping back, Johan Botha's future as leader looks bright
View ArticleFootball shoots, cricket scores
There's plenty of money on offer in the Champions League T20, but it's still a long way from taking a place among the truly big sporting events
View Article'We were a family out there' - Alviro Petersen
It was, unarguably, by any measure reasonable or unreasonable, the biggest win in the hitherto limping Lions franchise's history, and Alviro Petersen knew it
View ArticleThe big 'uns always had it in the bag
Victoria showed why it is far better to be the favourite rather than the underdog in a nerveless win over Central Districts
View ArticleWayamba fall by the wayside
Wayamba's followed their flaccid bowling with batting that could most kindly be described as having a nice personality - bedfellows as strange as this do not a strong marriage make
View ArticleSouth Africa play down UAE tour concerns
Senior figures in South African cricket have played down reports that allegations of spot-fixing marring Pakistan's tour of England had made South Africa's cricketers reluctant to play Pakistan in the...
View ArticleSymes' catch to build a dream on
There is nothing like a fine catch - like Jean Symes' to remove Ramnaresh Sarwan - to give any match a kick up the backside
View Article'It's out of our hands now' - Siddle
Mahela Jayawardene's press conference was a bit like the match itself: done and dusted in less time than he would have needed to strap on his pads. Peter Siddle, however, had more to say
View ArticleGuyana's best not enough for victory
For Guyana, the point to prove was that they were a team worthy of this stage despite losing all their matches. They batted like men in sharp suits rather than surfer dudes fresh off the beach
View ArticleFearless Bangalore march on
Desperation ripped both ways at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Tuesday
View ArticleAppearances proved to be deceiving
The pitch look threatening at the start and Shaun Tait seemed set to capitalise, but Davy Jacobs had other ideas
View ArticleLambs to the slaughter
On the night, Chennai were the better team by a margin rather greater than eight wickets
View ArticleAnother organisational triumph for South Africa
The cricket, rugby and football versions of the World Cup have all come and gone without a hitch on the southern tip of Africa in the last 15 years. Now every imaginable ICC tournament has, too
View ArticleWho after Corrie?
South Africa's current coach will be moving on after the World Cup. Who's it going to be to pilot them against Australia and Sri Lanka next year?
View ArticleThe pioneer South African cricket needed
Makhaya Ntini had the strength to bear the burden of being a beacon of hope for millions
View ArticleAll Hersch, zero subtlety
Gibbs' autobiography tells all - and leaves us with the impression that none of it is to be taken seriously
View ArticleThe bridesmaid awaits her turn
In 2010, South Africa watched India enjoy the crown that could well have been theirs
View ArticleSouth Africa promise but never deliver
ESPNcricinfo previews South Africa's chances in the 2011 World Cup
View ArticleZimbabwe v Bangladesh, 2011
Wisden's review of the first Test, Zimbabwe v Bangladesh, 2011
View ArticleRespect to Biff
Graeme Smith has been a figure easy to misunderstand. That should not hide the fact that he is among the toughest, most intelligent cricketers around - and a great batsman to boot
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