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Hansie Cronje
Thu, February 04 2016
Graeme Smith: The kid who made his team come first
Graeme Smith is a colossus who defined cricket in 21st century the way few others have.
Tue, February 11 2014
Curator asks Australia to not worry about pitch for 1st Test against South Africa
Curator Hilbert Smit said the green pitch will be cut back and ready for the first Test.
Tue, February 04 2014
Hearing on infamous 2000 match-fixing scandal to be held on May 20
Cronje and three others were named amongst the accused in match-fixing scandal of 2000.
Thu, January 19 2017
South Africa defend third lowest ODI score ever against beleaguered England in 1996
The day South Africa successfully defended 130.
Sat, August 23 2014
Nelson Mandela’s aura transcended the South African nation and engulfed the world
When Nelson Mandela set out to unite a nation that was in danger of a collapse, he used a language most people understand and is deeply rooted in their hearts — sport.
Sun, November 17 2013
Sachin Tendulkar’s breathtaking display of batsmanship at Cape Town reverberated by generations to come
In 1997, Sachin Tendulkar was in imperious touch against South Africa at Cape Town. Bharath Ramaraj looks back with fond memories of Tendulkar ripping-open South Africa's fearsome pace-attack.
Mon, October 28 2013
CSA congratulates South African team for 100th Test win
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has congratulated its national team for 100th Test match victory since the formation of a unified national cricket body.
Sat, October 19 2013
Indian run-chases have undergone a major transformation since late-2005
India’s phenomenal win against Australia at Jaipur demonstrates the spectacular peak the team has reached at chasing down formidable totals. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at how they turned a bend and became a fantastic chasing side since late 2005.
Wed, September 02 2015
Hansie Cronje: The great leader of men who was led astray
Hansie Cronje, born September 25, 1969, will be forever linked to bookmakers and match-fixing and the murkier side of cricket. However, he was also one of the greatest captains the world has seen who lives on in many minds as a splendid leader who somehow lost his way. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the life, career, infamy and death of this complex man, trying to figure out the reason behind his transgressions.