Telford Vice

Respect to Biff

Respect to Biff

Graeme Smith has been a figure easy to misunderstand. That should not hide the fact that he is among the toughest, most intelligent cricketers around - and a great batsman to boot

18-Jul-2012•Telford Vice

The pioneer South African cricket needed

The pioneer South African cricket needed

Makhaya Ntini had the strength to bear the burden of being a beacon of hope for millions

02-Nov-2010•Telford Vice

Who after Corrie?

Who after Corrie?

South Africa's current coach will be moving on after the World Cup. Who's it going to be to pilot them against Australia and Sri Lanka next year?

21-Oct-2010•Telford Vice

Football shoots, cricket scores

Football shoots, cricket scores

There's plenty of money on offer in the Champions League T20, but it's still a long way from taking a place among the truly big sporting events

09-Sep-2010•Telford Vice

South Africa's future in Johan

South Africa's future in Johan

He's only the second frontline spinner to captain South Africa. Now with Graeme Smith stepping back, Johan Botha's future as leader looks bright

22-Aug-2010•Telford Vice

Older, wiser and lighter

Older, wiser and lighter

Smith is about as big as anyone in South African cricket should be allowed to get. Now that he's stepping down, the team will be forced to seriously look at a future without him

18-Aug-2010•Telford Vice

A good bloke on a doomed ship

A good bloke on a doomed ship

Andrew Hudson is likely be a conservative convenor of selectors. But will he be able to handle the madness and bad press that come with the job?

07-Jun-2010•Telford Vice

Where to now, Graeme?

Where to now, Graeme?

Another big-tournament disappointment for South Africa and the knives are out for the captain. Could it be the end of the road?

20-May-2010•Telford Vice

The old restriction in the throat

The old restriction in the throat

They have a star coach and a renowned sports psychologist helping them this time. But will the two be able to tackle the old familiar big-tournament hoodoo?

29-Apr-2010•Telford Vice

South Africa fight fatigue and rust

South Africa fight fatigue and rust

Their World Twenty20 squad includes IPL stars and benchwarmers. While football hogs the spotlight back home, will the cricket team finally bring home an ICC trophy?

22-Apr-2010•Telford Vice

Duminy's talent will out

Duminy's talent will out

First he needs to unclutter his mind and go back to playing his naturally aggressive game. And hopefully he'll have Kepler Wessels to help him on his way back

05-Mar-2010•Telford Vice

The ghosts of 2000

The ghosts of 2000

Ten years after an infamous first visit to Nagpur, South Africa are set to return there. This time they have their backs against the wall

04-Feb-2010•Telford Vice

Too many chiefs by half

Too many chiefs by half

It is plausible that CSA is under government pressure to follow rugby's lead by appointing a black coach. South Africa's blip in form would be a convenient excuse to do just that

27-Jan-2010•Telford Vice

Smells like a trade-off

Smells like a trade-off

The GCB and the South African board may have kissed and made up, but quite a few questions remain unanswered

15-Aug-2009•Telford Vice

Who's talking about colour now?

Who's talking about colour now?

Why aren't the critics talking about the Amlas and the Duminys? A look at the hypocrisy in South African attitudes towards transformation

02-Jun-2009•Telford Vice

Pariahs turn glitterati

Pariahs turn glitterati

From outcasts to the number one destination for global sports events, South Africa has come a long way

14-Apr-2009•Telford Vice

Not bad for a mad lad

Not bad for a mad lad

Andre Nel has called time on a career fuelled by an unstoppable, demented internal combustion

Recess is over

Recess is over

Australia now seem to have the wood on their favourite whipping boys for good

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