The fractured wrist that ruled Aiden Markram out of the 2019 Mzansi Super League proved to be a blessing in disguise for the Faf du Plessis-led Paarl Rocks. A source within the Paarl Rocks’s camp told South African Cricket that, if Markram was fit, he would have opened the batting alongside Cameron Delport at theContinue reading “Why the Paarl Rocks won Mzansi Super League 2.0”
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Why was Jean de Villiers in the crowd at the 2019 Mzansi Super League Final?
Former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers was one of the spectators cheering on the Paarl Rocks in last night’s Mzansi Super League Final against the Tshwane Spartans. In fact, De Villiers decision to purchase a ticket paid dividends as Faf du Plessis led the Rocks to a convincing win by eight wickets. But why does JeanContinue reading “Why was Jean de Villiers in the crowd at the 2019 Mzansi Super League Final?”
Can Desmond Tutu be CSA’s life-guard?
After Cricket South Africa’s weak of upheaval, in which its corruption-tainted CEO Thabang Moroe was suspended and hastily replaced by Titans CEO Jacques Faul on an interim basis, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu’s release from hospital in Cape Town after recovering from a stubborn infection could not have come at a better time for the problem-stricken CSA. Tutu, a Nobel PeaceContinue reading “Can Desmond Tutu be CSA’s life-guard?”
Versatile Dane Vilas adding fire to the Durban Heat
At 6 foot 2 inches tall, Dane Vilas is a towering figure in the heart of the Durban Heat batting line-up, and, ever since he was recruited for the team in the Mzansi Super League 2.0 draft in September this year, has caught the eye with his on-field leadership style and calm demeanour. However, followingContinue reading “Versatile Dane Vilas adding fire to the Durban Heat”
Is Rassie van der Dussen going down the drain?
Rassie van der Dussen, who was cited by many as ‘the next AB de Villiers’ after his prolific performances for the Proteas at the 2019 Cricket World Cup, is now down in the dumps and looks unable to decipher a way out of his batting slump. In this year’s Mzansi Super League (MSL), he hasContinue reading “Is Rassie van der Dussen going down the drain?”
Why the Tshwane Spartans squad reflects the dire state of South African Cricket
Everything that is wrong with South African cricket is reflected in the Tshwane Spartans squad. The Spartans boast two fast-bowlers, namely Lungi Ngidi and Lutho Sipamla, that are key members of the current Proteas T20 side. Yet, it is Morné Morkel, the 35-year-old fast-bowler who retired from international duty to earn top dollar as aContinue reading “Why the Tshwane Spartans squad reflects the dire state of South African Cricket”
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