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What comes next for South African cricket?

This is a watershed moment for South African cricket. The SJN Hearings have rocked the foundations of the game in the country and now assistant coach Enoch Nkwe has left his post.

Helping Dan and Nons unpack this mess is award winning journalist Simnikiwe Xabanisa.

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In the second episode of a special two part interview, The Proteas assistant coach Enoch Nkwe chats to Dan and Nons about his experience learning and coaching overseas and the impact he looks to make in helping the Proteas attain a trophy in 2023. 

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In the first episode of a special two part interview, The Proteas assistant coach Enoch Nkwe chats to Dan and Nons about life in cricket. Here he unpacks his early days growing up in Soweto, the cultural challenges of moving to St. Stithians High School and how childhood trauma has shaped his views as a coach.

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Dan, Nons and Simmi preview the knockout rounds of the CSA T20 Challenge and look back on a tournament that asked more questions than it answered - which is a good thing for a podcast. Should Keshav Maharaj go to the World Cup? How many spinners need to play in India? Is David Miller any good? Why won't Simmi stop talking about Tabraiz Shamsi's batting?

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It's a packed show as Dan and Nons say goodbye to Faf du Plessis the Test cricketer and hello to the CSA T20 Challenge.

But more importantly, they discuss the important subject of mental health in the game and call out some senior journalists who owe more than a few people an apology.

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Nons is back to unpack the disappointing Test series defeat to Pakistan as well as the less disappointing defeat to Pakistan in the first T20 international. The fellas try and insert some calm and nuance into the fiery debate while still reserving just enough sting to keep the first-shakers satisfied.

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Like Bill Murray in Groundhog Day, Simmi and Dan have reached their breaking point after seeing the same scene play out yet again. South Africa bowl well, struggle with the bat and now face a mountain in Asia. You've heard this on before, haven't you?

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He's represented his country 111 times and played around the world for teams based in England, India, Canada, Pakistan and the USA. Now in the UAE, Wayne Parnell is taking hat-ticks and standing out in the T10 Super League in Abu Dhabi. With a new head of blonde hair, he chaats to Simmi and Dan from the bubble.

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Dan and Simmi come from different worlds, but if there is one thing that can united them, it is another disappointing performance from the Proteas in Asia. Credit to Pakistan of course, but loads to think about as South Africa go 0-1 down in the series.

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There are Test matches when nothing happens, there are five overs of spin against South Africa when series happen - Vladimir Lenin.

(Not really, that's from Dan. He's joined by Simmi who did his best from his car).

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