<![CDATA[Sport Proteas Category RSS]]> http://www.iol.co.za:80/cmlink/1.699 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:03:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Kirsten wants to leave with a ‘bang’]]> http://www.iol.co.za/kirsten-wants-to-leave-with-a-bang-1.1520034

Gary Kirsten says he wants to go out of his Proteas job in style, by winning the ICC Champions Trophy next month.

]]> 1.1520034 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:03:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Zondeki retires from all cricket]]> http://www.iol.co.za/zondeki-retires-from-all-cricket-1.1518633

Former Proteas bowler, Monde Zondeki, has decided to call an end to his cricket career following persistent back problems.

]]> 1.1518633 Mon, 20 May 2013 13:03:07 +0200 <![CDATA[Domingo: I’m in the spotlight now]]> http://www.iol.co.za/domingo-i-m-in-the-spotlight-now-1.1517607

Proteas coach Russell Domingo is a quiet guy who keeps his down and goes about his business, but it won't be that easy now.

]]> 1.1517607 Fri, 17 May 2013 12:55:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Domingo deserves his chance]]> http://www.iol.co.za/domingo-deserves-his-chance-1.1517032

Stuart Hess thinks appointing Russell Domingo to succeed Gary Kirsten as Proteas coach is the right move by Cricket SA.

]]> 1.1517032 Thu, 16 May 2013 13:54:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Steyn eyes trophy as gift for Kirsten]]> http://www.iol.co.za/steyn-eyes-trophy-as-gift-for-kirsten-1.1516393

South Africa hope to give coach Gary Kirsten the perfect parting gift by winning next month's Champions Trophy.

]]> 1.1516393 Wed, 15 May 2013 15:09:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Alviro the man to launch the innings]]> http://www.iol.co.za/alviro-the-man-to-launch-the-innings-1.1516289

Test opener Alviro Petersen’s excellent form on the English county circuit has earned him a recall to the Proteas one-day side.

]]> 1.1516289 Wed, 15 May 2013 13:18:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Petersen replaces Smith in Proteas side]]> http://www.iol.co.za/petersen-replaces-smith-in-proteas-side-1.1515603

Opener Alviro Petersen will replace the injured Graeme Smith in the South Africa squad for next month's Champions Trophy.

]]> 1.1515603 Tue, 14 May 2013 12:52:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Proteas face uncertain future]]> http://www.iol.co.za/proteas-face-uncertain-future-1.1514936

Less than a year after climbing to the top of the Test rankings, South African cricket is suddenly faced with an uncertain future.

]]> 1.1514936 Mon, 13 May 2013 13:23:00 +0200 <![CDATA[WC not a priority for Domingo yet]]> http://www.iol.co.za/wc-not-a-priority-for-domingo-yet-1.1514609

New Proteas coach Russell Domingo’s will focus on the next few months of cricket before they start thinking about the World Cup.

]]> 1.1514609 Mon, 13 May 2013 09:29:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Warning signs for SA cricket]]> http://www.iol.co.za/warning-signs-for-sa-cricket-1.1514399

It will be fascinating to see how Russell Domingo adapts to running all three formats of the national cricket team, writes Lungani Zama.

]]> 1.1514399 Sun, 12 May 2013 14:54:35 +0200 <![CDATA[Domingo makes SA cricket history]]> http://www.iol.co.za/domingo-makes-sa-cricket-history-1.1514373

Russel Domingo became the first person of colour to coach the Proteas when he was named to succeed outgoing coach Gary Kirsten.

]]> 1.1514373 Sun, 12 May 2013 13:22:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Domingo has no plans for big changes]]> http://www.iol.co.za/domingo-has-no-plans-for-big-changes-1.1514260

New Proteas coach Russell Domingo says he plans to build on the processes put in place by outgoing coach Gary Kirsten.

]]> 1.1514260 Sat, 11 May 2013 14:21:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Domingo named new Proteas coach]]> http://www.iol.co.za/domingo-named-new-proteas-coach-1.1514201

Russell Domingo will take over as coach of South Africa's cricket team from Gary Kirsten, Cricket South Africa announced.

]]> 1.1514201 Sat, 11 May 2013 11:11:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Why Kirsten quit Proteas]]> http://www.iol.co.za/why-kirsten-quit-proteas-1.1514195

Gary Kirsten has resigned as Proteas head coach due to family commitments.

]]> 1.1514195 Sat, 11 May 2013 11:07:03 +0200 <![CDATA[Miller has an eye on Test cricket]]> http://www.iol.co.za/miller-has-an-eye-on-test-cricket-1.1513971

Having become an instant household name after his recent IPL century, David Miller harbours hopes of playing Test cricket.

]]> 1.1513971 Fri, 10 May 2013 14:19:13 +0200 <![CDATA[Kirsten to step down as Proteas coach]]> http://www.iol.co.za/kirsten-to-step-down-as-proteas-coach-1.1513869

Gary Kirsten has opted not to renew his contract and will step down as SA coach at the end of the Champions Trophy.

]]> 1.1513869 Fri, 10 May 2013 12:18:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Smith to miss Champions Trophy]]> http://www.iol.co.za/smith-to-miss-champions-trophy-1.1512760

A recurring ankle injury has ruled star Proteas batsman Graeme Smith out of next month’s Champions Trophy.

]]> 1.1512760 Thu, 9 May 2013 07:54:00 +0200 <![CDATA[We need to get monkey off our back – AB]]> http://www.iol.co.za/we-need-to-get-monkey-off-our-back-ab-1.1512632

Proteas captain AB de Villiers believes South Africa can remove their “chokers” tag at this year’s Champions Trophy.

]]> 1.1512632 Wed, 8 May 2013 18:43:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Tough SA tour helped us – Misbah]]> http://www.iol.co.za/tough-sa-tour-helped-us-misbah-1.1512624

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq says the tough tour of SA has put them in the right mindset for the Champions Trophy.

]]> 1.1512624 Wed, 8 May 2013 18:31:00 +0200 <![CDATA[Talk of 'choking' annoys Kirsten]]> http://www.iol.co.za/talk-of-choking-annoys-kirsten-1.1510044

Gary Kirsten is aware of South Africa's poor record in ICC competitions, but he's not fond of talking about it.

]]> 1.1510044 Fri, 3 May 2013 13:02:00 +0200