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?”
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”
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?”
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