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Wiaan Mulder credits Mark Boucher, Russell Domingo, Hashim Amla and Allan Donald for resurgence as Proteas allrounder

Allrounder Wiaan Mulder has revealed the names of some Proteas legends that have helped lift his game to another level at international level.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Michael Sherman|Published

Proteas and pressure, and why they’re no longer chokers

Whether they win or lose against India in the final in Bridgetown on Saturday, it will not change the fact that the Proteas have already taken those nasty labels and kicked them to the curb.

Sport Cricket Opinion
Michael Sherman|Published

Proteas, Rob Walter on the verge of greatness at T20 World Cup

The relatively unknown Rob Walter stands on the brink of South African cricket history as he prepares his side for their first ever Cricket World Cup final.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

On this day in history, February 15

More than just dates and boring facts

The Star News
Greg Hutson|Published

Mark Boucher suggests that CSA re-evaluates its scheduling practices

Boucher said he expected CSA to ensure that the two best teams from each country are playing against each other in the Test series.

Saturday Star News
Anita Nkonki|Published

It’s nice that perception of Proteas has changed a little bit, says Rob Walter

South Africa were one of the underrated teams earlier this year despite winning a One Day International series over current world champions England in February.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Proteas hope to inspire, unify South Africa with a brand of cricket that excites everyone at World Cup

The Proteas have a responsibility to unite the country, to inspire and to give hope that there is more to the diversity of South Africa when the country acts as one.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Nothing like a pumping Bullring to send Proteas to the World Cup

The Proteas wrapping up a comeback series win over Australia at the Wanderers, was the perfect World Cup send-off.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Zaahier Adams|Published

Injuries happen but losing quality players left a hole, laments Mumbai Indians coach Mark Boucher after IPL exit

The loss of fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer to injuries left a hole that was difficult to fill for Mumbai Indians, coach Mark Boucher said after his team's IPL exit.

Sport Cricket
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Proteas beef up coaching staff with Wandile Gwavu appointment

Wandile Gwavu replaces Justin Ontong, who was the fielding coach under previous head coach Mark Boucher.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Zaahier Adams|Published

Anrich Nortje keen to get stuck in for Proteas under new coaches

Rob Walter, who has been installed as the new white-ball mentor is not available, and the Test coach Shukri Conrad will instead guide the team against England in Bloemfontein and Kimberley.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Zaahier Adams|Published

Shukri Conrad, Rob Walter set to be unveiled as new Proteas coaches in dual setup

Shukri Conrad and Rob Walter are set to be named Proteas’ Men’s Test and limited-overs coaches respectively on Monday.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Zaahier Adams|Published

Malibongwe Maketa puts his hand up for permanent Proteas coach job

Malibongwe Maketa was appointed interim coach in November after Mark Boucher’s sudden resignation to join the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Zaahier Adams|Published

WATCH: Mr 360 headlines star-studded commentary team for SA20

De Villiers headlines a stellar team of SuperSport commentators and presenters who will call the exciting action of South Africa’s new league.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Staff Reporter|Published

Victor Mpitsang breaks silence about Reeza Hendricks non-selection at T20 World Cup, Tabraiz Shamsi criticism

Victor Mpitsang explained that Temba Bavuma owed his starting spot down to the fact that he was captain.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Stuart Hess|Published

Tabraiz Shamsi hits out at Victor Mpitsang and Mark Boucher over T20 World Cup treatment

Tabraiz Shamsi has criticised the Proteas selection panel for the treatment he received during the T20 World Cup in Australia.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Zaahier Adams|Published

Proteas coach Malibongwe Maketa admits tour to Australia is a 'big challenge'

The look on Temba Bavuma’s face at the airport on Wednesday suggested the players have taken that shocking exit at the T20 World Cup very hard. Bavuma said he will need more time to process it.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Stuart Hess|Published

Are we over the choking? Do Proteas fans even care anymore?

Whereas previous World Cup exits had also been greeted with vitriol – ‘chokers this and chokers that’ – reactions to last Sunday’s result – could for the most part fall into the category of resignation.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Stuart Hess|Published

Keegan Petersen’s injury adds to Proteas woes

Keegan Petersen will miss South Africa’s tour to Australia, after suffering a hamstring tear in the T20 Challenge final.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Stuart Hess|Published

Cricket South Africa needs to make big calls to avoid another disastrous tournament

What SA cricket fundamentally struggles with is not so much personnel, but rather a state of mind, writes Zaahier Adams.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Zaahier Adams|Published

Mark Boucher hints at Proteas player exodus after T20 World Cup exit

Outgoing Proteas coach Mark Boucher left Cricket SA with a stinging message after his team's shock exit at the T20 World Cup, prompting speculation there may possibly be a string of player movements now too.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Zaahier Adams|Published

Mark Boucher's tenure as Proteas coach: The good, the bad and the ugly

Mark Boucher’s tenure ended at the T20 World Cup in Adelaide, in dreadfully familiar circumstances.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Stuart Hess|Published

Mark Boucher admits ‘Proteas only have themselves to blame’ after Dutch humiliation

Outgoing Proteas coach Mark Boucher was loath to use the dreaded ‘C’ word to describe South Africa’s shocking defeat to Netherlands on Sunday.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Zaahier Adams|Published

Proteas wilt against Dutch as T20 World Cup hopes evaporate

The Proteas were a mess of bad bowling and tentative batting that brought an inglorious conclusion to Mark Boucher’s coaching era.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Stuart Hess|Published

Proteas appoint Malibongwe Maketa as interim coach for Australia tour

Malibongwe Maketa will lead the Proteas’ Men’s Team to Australia for the three-Test series next month.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Zaahier Adams|Published