Robert Houwing

Get South Africa a think tank

Get South Africa a think tank

With the next World Cup less than two years away, it's important to look at what's causing their one-day cricket dysfunction

21-Jun-2013•Robert Houwing

South Africa's batting has the yips

South Africa's batting has the yips

They're being badly impeded by the perplexing inability of their strong line-up to fire together

30-Dec-2011•Rob Houwing

The horror, the horror

The horror, the horror

The World Cup knockout-phase monkey stays infernally glued to South Africa's backs for another four years

27-Mar-2011•Robert Houwing

'It's amazing how many new friends you have before a Test'

'It's amazing how many new friends you have before a Test'

The South African spinner on his favourite opponents, celebratory drinks, fielding in front of Bay 13, and what hotel rooms need to improve them

10-Jun-2010•Interview by Robert Houwing

An artist in the super league of left-handers

An artist in the super league of left-handers

If you're a South African born not later than the sixties, there'll only ever be one No. 4 for you

23-May-2010•Robert Houwing

The men in the shadows

The men in the shadows

They might well have played Test cricket for South Africa if circumstances had been different

18-Dec-2009•Robert Houwing

Chin music for the maestros

Chin music for the maestros

Mean South African bowlers v rampaging Caribbean batsmen? Bring it on

23-Feb-2009•Robert Houwing

Hail Biff the brave

Hail Biff the brave

Surely after his heroics on the last day in Sydney, Graeme Smith must own the hearts of all South Africa?

08-Jan-2009•Robert Houwing

Weaklings turn bullies

Weaklings turn bullies

South Africa have never, yet, snared a series in Australia. But suddenly their corner looks very compellingly like the one to be in

21-Dec-2008•Robert Houwing

Obsolete and essential

Obsolete and essential

South Africa may not really need Jacques Kallis' runs at the moment, but he is a long way from being dispensable just yet

09-Dec-2008•Robert Houwing

Biff collars the respect

Biff collars the respect

Even his fiercest critics will now have to salute Graeme Smith

12-Aug-2008•Robert Houwing

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