Perfecting the 4 day test
Unfortunately, I did not get to see any of the cricket as I spent the weekend on the West Coast without TV and cell reception. Heaven! On my return on Sunday afternoon, I […]
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Read moreSharks in Shallow Waters?
Looking at the fixture list for the Super 15 series, the Sharks, like the Stormers, face a rather hectic schedule at the start of the tournament. They play the Cheetahs in Bloem, the […]
Steyn & Co – Unlimited!
The first time it happened was against the Aussies – I think we all thought it was a once off; A slip on the part of Australia, just one of those inexplicable cricket […]
Graeme Smith, Pakistan and Wine
Ton up! Special mention and congratulations must be conveyed to our fearless leader, Graeme Smith – well played Sir, on a 100 tests as Captain! We have been privileged as supporters to grow […]
Experience, death bowling and trophies…
The most important lesson we can take from the one-day series against the Black Caps is the there is no replacement for experience. Blooding the youth is vital to the sustainability of a […]
From Heroes to Zeroes
To describe the series loss as a disappointment, is an understatement. Although the Proteas seemed to be cruising to a win at a 160 for 1 the side imploded to lose the game […]
The weekend that was
Ek raak nou al uitgehonger vir die Super 15, en na die naweek se teleurstellende uitslae in die krieket en sokker, begin ek maar solank oplees oor wat vir ons op die rugby […]
A better Challenge?
How fickle we are! We often take away from our victory by over analysing the match or circumstances. Ever heard the saying, a near miss is as good as missing it by a […]
Weighed, measured, and found wanting
The venom of the South African pace attack has proven too much for the Black caps as they were once again destroyed in their first inning. Was it not for a gutsy display […]
Yesterday, Tomorrow and Thereafter
Bobby discusses the second test starting tomorrow, and Paul looks at the period leading up to when the official number one side in test cricket is crowned. We came across a wonderful website […]
Black Caps tour: Setup for failure
In my opinion, the Black caps never stood a chance due to the failures of its management structures. New Zealand Cricket (NZC) failed the team, and specifically the players, by not providing them […]
A special word of thanks to our faithful following.
The team takes a break this week. Our sincere thanks to the many readers who broke the mould and joined us on the blog. Dit was toe glad nie so erg nie, was […]
Bobby’s Boys
In my opinion, this is South Africa’s best 5-day test XI since readmission. Please note that I did not consider persons with less than 40 test matches. The balance of the side is: […]
Australia conquered… again!
Deservedly the Proteas reaffirmed their position as the best test side in the world with an outstanding display in the third and final test. We all were a bit disappointed after the first […]
One Pint of Bitter, please barman
On Saturday night, the English team were drowning their sorrows, as yet another opportunity to beat South Africa, slipped through the cracks. The pub they were sitting in, is one of those typical […]
Ringing in the Changes
I experienced a rare “I told you so” moment when I read yesterday that coach Meyer agreed with my views on patience – both from the players and supporters. But too much of […]
