Cricket 4.7.2020 10:06 am

Proteas need time to hit their straps

While he is pleased with the work done by players during lockdown, Proteas physiotherapist Craig Govender says it’s crucial they ease their way back into full training in order to avoid injury.

The Proteas high performance squad have completed their first week of training since their season ended in mid-March, and perhaps the first conclusion to be drawn is that it is just as well the return to play scheduled for June 27 was postponed to July 18.

Cricket Sipamla credits coaches for Proteas progress

While they struggled last year, Lutho Sipamla believes the SA cricket team’s coaches played a key role in their ODI series victory over Australia earlier this season.

Cricket Rabada sets new goals after ‘disappointing’ season

After taking an enforced break, Kagiso Rabada says he remains fully committed to the national cricket team.

Cricket Experienced leader Elgar open to Proteas captaincy

Should he be offered the role, Dean Elgar believes he is ready to lead the national Test side.

Cricket CSA looks to international cricket for return to action

The national federation is eager for the Proteas to be back on the field by August.

Cricket Markram working on his ‘mental game’ as he targets Proteas return

Though he is eager to captain the side if the opportunity arises, Aiden Markram is currently focused on his return to the Proteas team.

Proteas Maharaj sticks up his hand for Proteas captaincy

Keshav Maharaj ultimately hopes to lead the national team in all three formats.

Proteas Langeveldt goes in search of young blood

Though he admitted it was a challenge to be working with a young, splintered attack, Langeveldt was pleased with the strides they had made.

Proteas Revitalised Lungi leans on Charl

Having impressed as the Proteas’ bowling top dog in the latter part of the season, the speedster says the national bowling guru has been a breath of fresh air.

Proteas Traditionalist Kyle is in no rush

The gifted young Proteas keeper has made a fine if somewhat belated start to his international career. It fits him like a glove.

Proteas Boucher: It would be ‘stupid’ to lose Kallis, Harris’ expertise

The Proteas head coach also highlights how well he and assistant coach Enoch Nkwe are getting along.

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Proteas Proteas touring deadline looms large

Graeme Smith has crunched his numbers and determined the national team needs six weeks to prepare for any upcoming tour. That complicates things immensely.

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Much like a corona-riddled world at the moment, the Titans star has more questions than answers about a bumpy 2019/20 season.

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There’s a look of stability to the national group for next season, though the lucky ones outstrip the unlucky ones.

Proteas ‘The right decision was made’

Cricket South Africa says it’s ‘wonderful’ to have Proteas back from India and are ‘fortunate’ that economic impact of Covid-19 isn’t too damaging.

Proteas ‘Rapid change’ means Proteas go into self-isolation

The national cricket team went to India for a tour where they eventually played no matches whatsoever.

Proteas Proteas to return home as India cancels short ODI tour

The final two matches of the ODI series were initially slated to be played behind closed doors, but the continued spread of COVID-19 has prompted more radical action.