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?”
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”
Ferisco Adams shines in Mzansi Super League
Ferisco Adams has been so good in the Mzansi Super League that he should be selected for the Proteas T20 squad. In this year’s edition, Adams has taken 3 wickets from the 6.4 overs he has bowled at a miserly economy-rate of 6.60. He then showed his batting prowess with a quick-fire 23 not out offContinue reading “Ferisco Adams shines in Mzansi Super League”
Why was Pite van Biljon not retained by the Jozi Stars?
Big-hitting middle-order batsman Pite van Biljon came back to haunt the Jozi Stars over the past weekend. Van Biljon was picked up by the Tshwane Spartans for Mzansi Super League 2.0 after plying his trade for the Jozi Stars in the 2018 edition of the South African T20 tournament and used his first game againstContinue reading “Why was Pite van Biljon not retained by the Jozi Stars?”
What has happened to Kagiso Rabada?
Kagiso Rabada, the great pace bowler who sits in second-place on the ICC Test Bowling Rankings, has not seemed to be at his brilliant best of late. What are the facts? He picked up 11 wickets in 9 matches at this year’s 2019 Cricket World Cup at an average of 36.09 and strike rate ofContinue reading “What has happened to Kagiso Rabada?”
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