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IOL News
04-07-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Proteas all-rounder revival brings an end to post-Kallis era
Proteas all-rounder Wiaan Mulder will captain South Africa in the second Test against Zimbabwe, starting on Sunday. Photo: BackpagePix That didn't stop South African cricket from trying. In the years since, many all-rounders have come and gone as the Proteas searched in vain for someone who even remotely resembled the greatness of Kallis. It soon became clear that the pursuit was more fairytale than reality. On that Boxing Day Test at Kingsmead in 2013, South African cricket — along with the wider cricketing world — recognised that Kallis' retirement marked the end of an era. A cricketer of his calibre, offering genuine world-class skill with both bat and ball, would likely never grace the field again. A little over a decade ago, the greatest all-rounder the sport of cricket has ever seen, Jacques Kallis, walked away from the game, concluding a career that spanned almost two decades. The surreal feeling of scoring your maiden Test century and claiming your maiden five-wicket haul in the same match! 🤯🔥 Corbin Bosch delivered a powerhouse performance, etching his name into the history books with match-defining moments that showcased his exceptional… Then, in 2016, a teenager still clad in his St Stithians school uniform burst onto the domestic scene. Wiaan Mulder was dismantling seasoned professionals with both bat and ball for the Lions, and suddenly, hopes of discovering the next great Proteas all-rounder reignited. Mulder's early rise saw him fast-tracked into the national set-up, burdened with the near-impossible expectation of replicating Kallis' standards. But international cricket is unforgiving, and those lofty comparisons quickly became suffocating. Despite solid domestic performances, Mulder struggled to make a lasting impact at the highest level, and the once-hopeful conversation began to fade. Fast forward a few years, and a new name emerged — Marco Jansen. Towering and talented, Jansen made an immediate impact with both bat and ball. At the same time, Mulder quietly rebuilt his game. He recently scored his maiden Test century in subcontinent conditions, cementing his role as South Africa's first-choice Test all-rounder. Mulder has since added a second Test century, this time batting at No. 3, and is now on the cusp of leading the side for the first time — set to captain the Proteas in the upcoming second Test against Zimbabwe later this week. Meanwhile, Corbin Bosch has wasted no time making headlines. In just two Test matches, the emerging all-rounder has already notched up a five-wicket haul, a century, and a fifty — a remarkable start that further bolsters the Proteas' all-rounder stocks. It is, of course, still early days. But for the first time in years, South African cricket can begin to dream again — not of replacing Kallis with a single player, but of cultivating a group of versatile, match-ready all-rounders who can deliver when called upon. Lingering behind that front line of Mulder, Jansen, and Bosch is Senuran Muthusamy — a reliable slow left-armer with a solid batting pedigree. In his four-match Test career so far, he has one fifty to his name and continues to offer balance and control. Beyond the national squad, domestic cricket is also producing a promising crop. The Dolphins' Jason Smith, the Lions' Beyers Swanepoel, and Western Province's George Linde are among those keeping the pipeline of talent flowing. Jacques Kallis may have been a once-in-a-generation cricketer, but a new era of South African all-rounders is quietly emerging. And while none may wear the mantle of 'the next Kallis', together, they could form the backbone of a revitalised Proteas side for years to come.
IOL News
04-07-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Proteas all-rounder revival brings an end to post-Kallis era
Proteas all-rounder Wiaan Mulder will captain South Africa in the second Test against Zimbabwe, starting on Sunday. Photo: BackpagePix That didn't stop South African cricket from trying. In the years since, many all-rounders have come and gone as the Proteas searched in vain for someone who even remotely resembled the greatness of Kallis. It soon became clear that the pursuit was more fairytale than reality. On that Boxing Day Test at Kingsmead in 2013, South African cricket — along with the wider cricketing world — recognised that Kallis' retirement marked the end of an era. A cricketer of his calibre, offering genuine world-class skill with both bat and ball, would likely never grace the field again. A little over a decade ago, the greatest all-rounder the sport of cricket has ever seen, Jacques Kallis, walked away from the game, concluding a career that spanned almost two decades. The surreal feeling of scoring your maiden Test century and claiming your maiden five-wicket haul in the same match! 🤯🔥 Corbin Bosch delivered a powerhouse performance, etching his name into the history books with match-defining moments that showcased his exceptional… Then, in 2016, a teenager still clad in his St Stithians school uniform burst onto the domestic scene. Wiaan Mulder was dismantling seasoned professionals with both bat and ball for the Lions, and suddenly, hopes of discovering the next great Proteas all-rounder reignited. Mulder's early rise saw him fast-tracked into the national set-up, burdened with the near-impossible expectation of replicating Kallis' standards. But international cricket is unforgiving, and those lofty comparisons quickly became suffocating. Despite solid domestic performances, Mulder struggled to make a lasting impact at the highest level, and the once-hopeful conversation began to fade. Fast forward a few years, and a new name emerged — Marco Jansen. Towering and talented, Jansen made an immediate impact with both bat and ball. At the same time, Mulder quietly rebuilt his game. He recently scored his maiden Test century in subcontinent conditions, cementing his role as South Africa's first-choice Test all-rounder. Mulder has since added a second Test century, this time batting at No. 3, and is now on the cusp of leading the side for the first time — set to captain the Proteas in the upcoming second Test against Zimbabwe later this week. Meanwhile, Corbin Bosch has wasted no time making headlines. In just two Test matches, the emerging all-rounder has already notched up a five-wicket haul, a century, and a fifty — a remarkable start that further bolsters the Proteas' all-rounder stocks. It is, of course, still early days. But for the first time in years, South African cricket can begin to dream again — not of replacing Kallis with a single player, but of cultivating a group of versatile, match-ready all-rounders who can deliver when called upon. Lingering behind that front line of Mulder, Jansen, and Bosch is Senuran Muthusamy — a reliable slow left-armer with a solid batting pedigree. In his four-match Test career so far, he has one fifty to his name and continues to offer balance and control. Beyond the national squad, domestic cricket is also producing a promising crop. The Dolphins' Jason Smith, the Lions' Beyers Swanepoel, and Western Province's George Linde are among those keeping the pipeline of talent flowing. Jacques Kallis may have been a once-in-a-generation cricketer, but a new era of South African all-rounders is quietly emerging. And while none may wear the mantle of 'the next Kallis', together, they could form the backbone of a revitalised Proteas side for years to come.
Economic Times
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Economic Times
Who is Lhuan-dre Pretorius? Meet 19-yr-old batsman who smashed Test ton on debut for South Africa against Zimbabwe
Lhuan-dre Pretorius Synopsis Lhuan-dre Pretorius, a 19-year-old, made a sensational Test debut for South Africa against Zimbabwe, scoring a century and breaking Graeme Pollock's long-standing record to become the youngest South African to register a Test half-century. His aggressive batting helped stabilize the innings after early wickets. South Africa may have found their next batting prodigy. ADVERTISEMENT On Saturday, 19-year-old Lhuan-dre Pretorius not only made his Test debut against Zimbabwe but also announced his arrival in emphatic fashion, by scoring a century and setting a new national record. The left-handed opener reached his maiden Test fifty off just 53 balls in the second session of Day 1 at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo and went on to smash a ton in 112 balls with seven boundaries and three maximums. With that, Pretorius became the youngest South African to register a Test half-century, breaking a six-decade-old record held by Graeme Pollock, who was 19 years and 317 days old when he scored 50 against Australia in 1964. Pretorius, at 19 years and 93 days, showed little nerves on debut. He launched the fourth ball he faced down the ground for six, signalling his intent early after South Africa lost early wickets and slipped to 55 for four in the first session. ADVERTISEMENT His counter-attacking knock helped stabilise the innings and push South Africa to a competitive position. A powerful left-handed batter and wicketkeeper, Pretorius has been a standout performer in South Africa's domestic and age-group cricket. He rose through the ranks of the country's elite school system and was already in the South Africa U-19 setup before finishing school. ADVERTISEMENT He spent most of his school years at St Stithians, a known talent hub, before moving to Cornwall Hill in Pretoria for his final year. His performances at the 2023 U-19 World Cup made him South Africa's top run-scorer in the tournament. He made his first-class debut with the Titans the same year. Pretorius also impressed in white-ball formats. In the 2023–24 CSA T20 Knockout Challenge, he was the sixth-highest run-scorer. He made his T20 franchise debut for the Paarl Royals in January 2025, blasting 97 on debut. ADVERTISEMENT First-Class: 7 matches, 485 runs, 3 centuries, average 60.62 7 matches, 485 runs, 3 centuries, average 60.62 List A: 14 matches, 577 runs, 2 centuries, average 44.38 14 matches, 577 runs, 2 centuries, average 44.38 T20s: 38 matches, 1021 runs, 6 fifties, strike rate 146.48 (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) (Catch all the Business News, Breaking News, Budget 2025 Events and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online. NEXT STORY
Time of India
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Who is Lhuan-dre Pretorius? Meet 19-yr-old batsman who smashed Test ton on debut for South Africa against Zimbabwe
— ProteasMenCSA (@ProteasMenCSA) Live Events Who is Lhuan-dre Pretorius? Lhuan-dre Pretorius stats: Career snapshot before test debut First-Class: 7 matches, 485 runs, 3 centuries, average 60.62 7 matches, 485 runs, 3 centuries, average 60.62 List A: 14 matches, 577 runs, 2 centuries, average 44.38 14 matches, 577 runs, 2 centuries, average 44.38 T20s: 38 matches, 1021 runs, 6 fifties, strike rate 146.48 (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel South Africa may have found their next batting Saturday, 19-year-old Lhuan-dre Pretorius not only made his Test debut against Zimbabwe but also announced his arrival in emphatic fashion, by scoring a century and setting a new national left-handed opener reached his maiden Test fifty off just 53 balls in the second session of Day 1 at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo and went on to smash a ton in 112 balls with seven boundaries and three that, Pretorius became the youngest South African to register a Test half-century, breaking a six-decade-old record held by Graeme Pollock , who was 19 years and 317 days old when he scored 50 against Australia in at 19 years and 93 days, showed little nerves on debut. He launched the fourth ball he faced down the ground for six, signalling his intent early after South Africa lost early wickets and slipped to 55 for four in the first counter-attacking knock helped stabilise the innings and push South Africa to a competitive position.A powerful left-handed batter and wicketkeeper, Pretorius has been a standout performer in South Africa's domestic and age-group cricket. He rose through the ranks of the country's elite school system and was already in the South Africa U-19 setup before finishing spent most of his school years at St Stithians, a known talent hub, before moving to Cornwall Hill in Pretoria for his final year. His performances at the 2023 U-19 World Cup made him South Africa's top run-scorer in the tournament. He made his first-class debut with the Titans the same also impressed in white-ball formats. In the 2023–24 CSA T20 Knockout Challenge , he was the sixth-highest run-scorer. He made his T20 franchise debut for the Paarl Royals in January 2025, blasting 97 on debut.
The Citizen
22-06-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Saints first XV rugby team survives late scare to edge St John's
St Stithians first XV ended their rugby season on a high with a hard-fought 25–21 win over St John's College in the final match of the Pink Derby Day, held in support of the PinkDrive cancer awareness home side dominated the first half, scoring freely and going into the break with a comfortable 22–0 lead, but the second half told a different story. Read more: Rugby glory as Rand Park High School shines at Pirates School Challenge St John's came out with renewed energy and quickly closed the gap, scoring back-to-back tries and bringing the score within a single point. Despite the pressure, and two yellow cards to the Saints, the team dug deep to defend their narrow lead and hold on for the win. Speaking after the game, the Saints' first team coach, Thoriso Shihau, said: 'It was a game of two halves. I thought in the second half we went to sleep, but credit to St John's, they came back and gave us a tough time. Credit to my boys as well for holding on and getting the win.' Shihau also acknowledged that the team struggled to maintain momentum after being shown two yellow cards, which forced them to adjust their game plan. 'St John's really controlled the tempo at that point, but we managed to keep it together.' With this being their final game of the season, Shihau expressed pride in his team's overall performance. 'We've been processed the entire season and it's been evident in the results. The boys worked hard, and they deserved the win.' The Pink Derby Day saw several fixtures played, all in support of cancer awareness and fundraising efforts. The spirit of the day, both competitive and charitable, was on full display at Baytop Field. Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts! At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
