Telford Vice

The unsinkables

Five South Africans who would not, could not, did not choke

12-Oct-2017•Telford Vice

Under African skies

The country whose team sits atop the Test rankings continues its fight to establish its democratic credentials. Cricket is one of the canvases on which the struggle takes place

21-Dec-2015•Telford Vice

They don't really care about us

Lament those players whose careers were cut short by apartheid, but how about those who did not even get a chance because of it?

02-Dec-2015•Telford Vice

Daryll and I

How a hero turned sourpuss - before transforming into an expert who seeks no favour

02-Jul-2015•Telford Vice

Man and superman

AB de Villiers may come across as something of a fictional superhero on the field. But his relatively underplayed fallibility off it shows that he is human too

06-Feb-2015•Telford Vice

The coloured lie

Henry Williams was the forgotten man in the Cronje match-fixing hearings. Over a decade later he wants it to remain that way

06-Jan-2015•Telford Vice

The cream of the crop

The contest between the attacks that was supposed to dictate the terms of the series never materialised because England's bowlers could not hold a candle to South Africa's

22-Aug-2012•Telford Vice

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

South Africa promise but never deliver

ESPNcricinfo previews South Africa's chances in the 2011 World Cup

16-Feb-2011•Telford Vice

The bridesmaid awaits her turn

In 2010, South Africa watched India enjoy the crown that could well have been theirs

08-Jan-2011•Telford Vice

All Hersch, zero subtlety

Gibbs' autobiography tells all - and leaves us with the impression that none of it is to be taken seriously

20-Nov-2010•Telford Vice

The bonafide great who never was

Apartheid prevented Barry Richards from becoming a batting superstar, the next Bradman, even

07-Nov-2010•Telford Vice

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?

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

Another organisational triumph for South Africa

The cricket, rugby and football versions of the World Cup have all come and gone without a hitch on the southern tip of Africa in the last 15 years. Now every imaginable ICC tournament has, too

28-Sep-2010•Telford Vice

Lambs to the slaughter

On the night, Chennai were the better team by a margin rather greater than eight wickets

26-Sep-2010•Telford Vice in Johannesburg

Appearances proved to be deceiving

The pitch look threatening at the start and Shaun Tait seemed set to capitalise, but Davy Jacobs had other ideas

25-Sep-2010•Telford Vice in Centurion

Fearless Bangalore march on

Desperation ripped both ways at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on Tuesday

21-Sep-2010•Telford Vice

Guyana's best not enough for victory

For Guyana, the point to prove was that they were a team worthy of this stage despite losing all their matches. They batted like men in sharp suits rather than surfer dudes fresh off the beach

21-Sep-2010•Telford Vice

'It's out of our hands now' - Siddle

Mahela Jayawardene's press conference was a bit like the match itself: done and dusted in less time than he would have needed to strap on his pads. Peter Siddle, however, had more to say

20-Sep-2010•Telford Vice in Centurion

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