Visitors hold the aces going into series decider South Africa edged Pakistan in the second ODI, at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg winning by 17 runs. In a normal situation, they would hold the advantage going into the series decider on Wednesday. However, the momentum will be neutralised because five of the starting XI have […] READ MORE
Who is the best spin bowler in the world? Spin bowling is not an easy art. It requires guile and patience. Spinners don’t necessarily have the same conditions to work with as fast bowlers do on the first few days of a test match. In limited overs, spinners are often targeted because their margin for […] READ MORE
A recent history of England’s test team The first recognized test match took place between England and Australia in 1877. Since England has played 1022 test matches – at least 192 more than any other test playing nation. However, between 2015 and 2020, England’s approach looked clueless, and they often gifted test matches to the […] READ MORE
An Awry Subcontinental Sojourn: How Could South Africa Have Averted A Whitewash ? Sweeps, humidity,cramps, edges falling short, dust kicking up, loud LBW calls, reversed decision reviews and a dogged contender for the longest innings to draw the Test and perhaps save the team a few blushes….seems like a recipe for a Test in the […] READ MORE
South Africa Announce ODI Squad To Tour Sri Lanka South Africa have released their ODI squad to tour Sri Lanka in July and August. This marks the beginning of a new era for South African cricket as they start life without AB de Villiers and Morne Morkel. Sri Lanka have been in the news recently […] READ MORE
When Dale Steyn left the field against Australia clutching his troublesome right shoulder, South Africa would have feared the worst. But Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Maharaj stood up when most needed to lead a glorious comeback. Ever since detonating Michael Vaughan’s stumps on debut in 2004, Steyn has been an ever-present menace to batsman around the world. […] READ MORE