Intentar ORO - Gratis
Three areas Proteas need to improve ahead of New Zealand clash
Cape Times
|February 13, 2026
THE Proteas currently holds an unbeaten record in the ongoing 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, having secured victories against Canada and Afghanistan earlier this week. However, the side is far from being a finished article. Cricket writer Ongama Gcwabe highlights three key areas South Africa must improve before they take the field against New Zealand in Ahmedabad tomorrow.
PROTEAS spearhead Kagiso Rabada hasn't been at his best since returning from injury.
(AFP)
THE Proteas currently holds an unbeaten record in the ongoing 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, having secured victories against Canada and Afghanistan earlier this week.
However, the side is far from being a finished article. Cricket writer Ongama Gcwabe highlights three key areas South Africa must improve before they take the field against New Zealand in Ahmedabad tomorrow.
The Proteas’ pace attack has struggled with overstepping for a number of years. Be it Kagiso Rabada, Wiaan Mulder, or Marco Jansen, the quicks have leaked a high number of no-balls over the last couple of seasons.
Esta historia es de la edición February 13, 2026 de Cape Times.
Suscríbete a Magzter GOLD para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9000 revistas y periódicos.
¿Ya eres suscriptor? Iniciar sesión
MÁS HISTORIAS DE Cape Times
Cape Times
32 years of freedom but millions of South Africans remain invisible to address systems
As the nation approaches Freedom Day, a stark reality has emerged: millions of South Africans are still navigating life without effective recognition from the systems designed to support them.
2 mins
April 28, 2026
Cape Times
Lobito Corridor project advances to construction bidding phase as financing builds momentum
THE long-anticipated Lobito Corridor project has reached a critical stage, with developers now evaluating bids for its construction, marking a significant step forward for one of Southern Africa's most strategic infrastructure initiatives.
2 mins
April 28, 2026
Cape Times
Urgent appeal for information after police shooting
THE Hawks have appealed to anyone with credible information to come forward to assist in their investigation into an attack on law enforcement officers in Ngangelizwe, Eastern Cape.
1 mins
April 28, 2026
Cape Times
Why royal-tied scents and Australia trip sparked backlash
THE royals are currently occupying more real estate in our search histories than a luxury London postcode.
2 mins
April 28, 2026
Cape Times
TECHNICIAN DIES WHILE INSTALLING STAGE FOR SHAKIRA
A TECHNICIAN was killed at the weekend in Rio de Janeiro setting up a stage where pop superstar Shakira is set to perform a free concert this week, authorities and organisers said.
1 min
April 28, 2026
Cape Times
Wolvaardt smashes world record as SA crush India
THE Proteas Women's team wrapped up their ICC T20 World Cup preparations in magnificent fashion with a comprehensive win over India at Willowmoore Park in Benoni to close out the five-match series 4-1.
2 mins
April 28, 2026
Cape Times
Tolashe must go: Accountability for the vulnerable cannot wait
ON April 23, 2026, the Democratic Alliance laid a criminal charge against National Minister of Social Development, Sisisi Tolashe, because of the deep and growing concern for the people who depend on the crucial portfolio under her stewardship every single day.
3 mins
April 28, 2026
Cape Times
Daring rescue operation saves hikers on Devil's Peak
WILDERNESS Search and Rescue (WSAR) teams came to the rescue of hikers near Devil’s Peak as the cold and wet weather hit Cape Town over the weekend.
2 mins
April 28, 2026
Cape Times
Walk in these shoes: Sawe's remarkable record run
SABASTIAN
2 mins
April 28, 2026
Cape Times
Dealing with the dead in the ruins of Sudan's war
AT A MAKESHIFT morgue in Khartoum, engineer turned mortician Ali Gebbai clicked through a spreadsheet of the dead.
3 mins
April 28, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size

