Neil Manthorp

Straightforward not simple

Kirsten's biographer on what "The Professor" brings to the India coaching job

05-Dec-2007

Kirsten signs deal to coach India

Gary Kirsten has signed a two year deal to coach the Indian national team starting on March 1st, 2008

04-Dec-2007•Neil Manthorp

'I need more clarity before I commit' - Kirsten

Gary Kirsten has delayed accepting the position of India's coach after hearing about alleged "unhappiness" among some senior players about him being offered the job

03-Dec-2007•Neil Manthorp

Quotas die slow

The system of targets in South Africa won't end anytime soon, but at least a start has been made towards phasing them out

11-Nov-2007

Turning the label around

For once, South Africa are on the right side of a choke

30-Oct-2007

Kallis and Harris made all the difference

Jacques Kallis and Paul Harris made all the difference in South Africa's Test triumph in Pakistan

13-Oct-2007

'It is tough being accountable for decisions made for you'

South African cricket has never been short of issues and controversy - and never more so than over the last few months. Graeme Smith presents his side of the story in a forthright interview with Neil Manthorp

10-Oct-2007•Neil Manthorp

The would-be smiling assassin

Dale Steyn's role has been clearly defined to him for the first time and the worries and anxiety about run-rate and 'control' have subsided. By Neil Manthorp

08-Oct-2007•Neil Manthorp

Back in the fold, back with a bang

Jacques Kallis has put his exclusion from the Twenty20 side behind him to return more determined than ever. By Neil Manthorp

02-Oct-2007•Neil Manthorp

Pollock saved for greener pastures

Mickey Arrthur and Graeme Smith have insisted that Shaun Pollock will come into the picture on more helpful pitches

30-Sep-2007•Neil Manthorp

Walking on eggshells

The steady flow overseas of South African cricketers is not restricted to white players, which makes the problem even worse than first thought

10-Sep-2007

Gravy train

Watch out cricket, Allen Stanford is here, and he's brought his cheque book along

30-Jun-2007•Neil Manthorp

2007 World Cup opening ceremony - a truly spectacular event

The tournament's organisation has been chaotic so far, but the performances were beautiful

12-Mar-2007•Neil Manthorp

Petersen prevails in the rain

Alviro Petersen defied the rain and the Gestetner Diamond Eagles bowlers to lead the Highveld Lions to an eight-wicket victory in their Standard Bank Pro20 match at Sedgars Park in Potchefstroom on Sunday

05-Mar-2007•Ken Borland

Lions win in late scamper

The Lions won yet another last-ball thriller when they beat the Dolphins by just two wickets in their Pro20 match at Kingsmead on Wednesday

01-Mar-2007•Neil Manthorp

Dawson and Willoughby power the Cobras

Dynamic new-ball bowling from Charl Willoughby and Alan Dawson laid the platform for the Nashua Cape Cobras four-wicket victory against the Eastern Cape Warriors in a low scoring encounter at Newlands on Sunday.

26-Feb-2007•Neil Manthorp

Back in the high life

A year after being the subject of obit writers, Shaun Pollock slipped back into his best form to be named Man of the Series against India

09-Jan-2007

Sharing space with Sir Garry

South Africa's leading Test run scorer by the age of 30, Jacques Kallis has established himself amongst the elite in world cricket - and there is plenty more to come

22-Dec-2006•Neil Manthorp

A 'shock' retirement that shocks nobody

For the last 12 months, Nicky Boje's had sand kicked in his face and his retirement from international cricket shouldn't surprise anyone, writes Neil Manthorp

12-Dec-2006•Neil Manthorp

When caution won over passion

The channels of communication between South Africa's chief selector, captain and coach need to be more clearly defined, writes Neil Manthorp

26-Nov-2006•Neil Manthorp

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