It saddens me to say this, but when the news broke in January that a few domestic cricket players were involved in spot fixing, I wasn’t actually surprised This absolute disgrace of a human has been given a 12 year ban from cricket for spot-fixing. Thus comes after it was reported earlier this year that “ring leader” Gulam Bodi had been […]
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What is REALLY wrong with SA sport?
Watching the Proteas tumble out of another ICC event shortly after a RWC campaign where the Springboks lost to Japan – I couldn’t help but wonder if SA sport’s biggest problem is not talent, or even coaches – it’s our attitude. In my opinion – SA is one of the most naturally talented nations in […]
Our Cape Town Sixes experience and thoughts
The Cape Town Cricket Sixes Festival was fun. There was loads of highlights but a few disappointments too. This weekend saw the start of, hopefully, something very special for the cricketing community. The Cape Town Cricket Sixes is hoping to become a similar tournament to the Takealot10’s rugby festival. It’s the first year they’ve had it – so […]
10 things you didn’t know about Lords Cricket Stadium
Lords Cricket Ground is a deeply traditional sporting arena and on a recent visit to the UK – I was fortunate enough to experience it first hand. Besides being historic – it also has a number of quirks that you may or may not know. Here’s a list of just a couple of them. 1. The […]
6 Players That Prove Dylan Hartley Might Be A Success
With Eddie Jones confirming that English scoundrel Dylan Hartley is his captain – we got to thinking – do players walking the tight rope between right and wrong make good captains? Dylan Hartely has spent over 40 weeks on the sideline due to disciplinary indiscretions in his career and while selecting him might be a […]
Where to from here for the Proteas?
Driving to work today, I saw this sign on the lamp-post. Damn, what a question… and there are so many answers. Consider our previous nine Tests: we’ve lost five, drawn four and won none. I don’t remember us having such a bad run ever before. We’re not simply losing either – we’re being slammed. In India […]
Hashim Amla was never a captain!
Hashim Amla never wanted to be the Proteas captain and was almost forced into it. His form dropped and he seemed frustrated. His captaincy was questionable to say the least and it’s fantastic that he’s stood down… Let me get one thing out the way: I am a huge Hashim Amla fan. I think he’s arguably South […]
What the Proteas need: an antagonistic leader
When I think back on all of the Protea’s recent successful years, the one thing that stands out consistently is that Biff Smith was leading us. Leading by example. Aggressive, arrogant and cocky were all words to describe him. I loved it, and other countries hated it. We need another Graeme Smith We have plenty of problems in […]
Sport in 2015: The Highs & Lows
As we near the end of 2015 – it’s again time to reflect on the year that has been and to look ahead to 2016 which is brand new and ripe with possibilities. So that’s exactly what we’re going to do in this post; reflect on the highs and lows of 2015 and then to […]
Protea selectors need to get a grip!
If you’re a Protea fan, you’re probably as irritated as the rest of us. But when will the selectors stop picking players based on their names? I can’t remember looking at a South African cricket scorecard and being more despondent. We’re in such a dire situation. Even before a ball was bowled, I looked at the […]