Short Fine Legs

After cleaning up Sri Lanka's tail, thanks to a four-for from young Lutho Sipamla, Dean Elgar and Aiden Markram set to work. Both would fall before registering tons and the home side were in touble at 220/4. But Faf du Plessis and Temba Bavuma steadied the ship to hand the impetus back to the Proteas.

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Sri Lanka end the first day in a commanding position at 340/6. South Africa's bowlers just not at the races.

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The Islanders are back in town. But after their shock victory last time, this contest will take place on the Highveld. Can they handle the extra bounce and pace? Cricinfo's Sri Lanka correspondent Fidel Fernando provides some insight on his countrymen.

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Dan and Nons go through the Proteas squad with a fine comb. Should Markram open? Who will act as spearhead without Rabada? Will Mulder bring balance? Which new face will we see on Boxing Day?

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It's a big question, and requires a big answer. Nons is back to help Dan ponder this. They're joined by Times journalist Khanyiso Tshwaku who has some choice words for cricket stadiums around the country.

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Dan chats to journalist Zaahier Adams, The Independent's main man in Cape Town, to unpack the T20 whitewash and look ahead to the 50 over series between England and the Proteas

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Daniel sits down with Tim Wigmore to talk about all things cricket on the eve of the summer series involving The Proteas and England.

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Some good news at last! The Proteas are back in action this week and domestic cricket will be broadcast live. Nons and Dan are joined Cricket Fanatics Magazine editor Khalid Mohidin to unpack this wave of optimism.

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How has the covid pandemic impacted youth cricket in South Africa? Has the conveyor belt of talent ground to a halt? And what options to young prospects have in these uncertain times? CSA's head of youth and tertiary cricket, Niels Momberg, gives us the lowdown.

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It's been a winter of discontent for South African cricket but a new dawn is emerging over the horizon. After the mass exodus of CSA's board, Dan and Nons chat to Andrew Breetzke, CEO of the South African Cricketers Association.

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