He didn't change his technique, adapt his preparation or consult a guru. There was no magic moment or secret to his work. Even in cricket, a sport so prone to analysis, there are times when the numbers do all the important talking. Temba Bavuma batted for... See more
It's the unpredictability of Test cricket which gets you, time and time again. It shouldn't, because the unpredictability is predictable. It should be expected, but never is. You never know what will be unpredictable. However many years you've watched, or... See more
There has been a lot of disingenuity about the lack of spectators at Kingsmead for the first Test. It needs to be spoken about for the sake of future Test matches, not just in Durban but most of the rest of the country. A struggling economy doesn't adequa... See more
Stephen Fleming's first major move as England's recently appointed Test coach is almost certain to be the appointment of Eric Simons as his bowling/assistant coach replacing New Zealander Tim Southee. Former fast-bowling all rounder Simons has a long and ... See more
The longest sequence of Test matches without a draw, in any country, is 38. The current contest between South Africa and Australia is the 39thin that sequence. That's right – there hasn't been a draw in South Africa for a decade. That number would be 42 i... See more
