In South African cricket, that 2am phone call came from Quinton de Kock and was to express his desire to play international cricket again. Now, he finds himself in the white-ball squads to Pakistan and could be in line for the next two World Cups. www.espncricinfo.com/story/quinto...

White elephant or cash cow? Zimbabwe’s new stadium project faces questions. I try to look for some answers here: www.espncricinfo.com/story/zimbab...

One of cricket's great redemption stories comes full circle. Brendan Taylor is back! We spoke a few months ago about going through rehab, a ban and how he hopes to make a difference. Looking forward to seeing his return. www.espncricinfo.com/story/brenda...

Hello Summer (she says, from a cold Cape, promising to be better on this app) South Africa's eight months of non-stop cricket starts this week with a T20 series in Australia & a new-look opening pair. Ryan Rickelton's already a senior and shared thoughts here: www.espncricinfo.com/story/ryan-r...

I've been covering the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco for the last two weeks and it has been both joyous and challenging. Enjoyed the opportunity to write about some of my best memories for the The Guardian's Moving the Goalposts: www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Tried to stay as present as possible in the last 3 weeks which means I haven’t posted as much as I could/should have but it’s been special. Memories for a lifetime.

"Breathe Mzansi. We're all right" ✍️ Spirit and togetherness shine through at Lord's in a victory that unites the past, present and future of South African cricket, and South Africa itself

Having sat next to @firdosem.bsky.social all Test I can vouch for the strange noises! This epic piece puts the squeaking into full context www.espncricinfo.com/story/why-so... #WTCfinal

Whatever the final result, Aiden Markram's century will be engraved into the annals of South African cricket history as one of the great fourth-innings responses ▶️ bit.ly/4kG7ipL #SAvAUS #WTC25

Test match week! #WTCFinal week! To kick things off, I’ve got an exclusive with South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma on preparation, pressure and what we all may have got wrong about him in 2016. www.espncricinfo.com/story/austra...

World Test Championship final build up is in full swing. It was great to chat to Graeme Smith and Vernon Philander - the architects of the 2012 triumph - on if and how South Africa can do it again. www.espncricinfo.com/story/south-...

I'm really happy to share that I finished second for Best Colour Piece in Africa on the AIPS awards! www.aipsmedia.com/aips/pages/a...

"I didn't know how to do life anymore" Brendan Taylor opens up to @firdosem.bsky.social about his descent into a black hole of drug abuse, and how he's got his life back on track Full interview: bit.ly/4kiWqNS

After a three-and-a-half year ban, Brendan Taylor could make a comeback to international cricket in August, and he’s ready to give whatever he can for his country 🇿🇼 Full interview by @firdosem.bsky.social: bit.ly/4kiWqNS

Our latest @espncricinfo.com Powerplay podcast is a deep-dive into West Indies and how they will move on from failing to qualify for the World Cup. They're in England, who are under a new captain and coach and also starting again. @valkeriebaynes.bsky.social www.espncricinfo.com/story/powerp...

Zimbabwe will play 11 Tests this year (8 at home) despite not being part of the World Test Championship. Why? How much will it cost them? And how much will they gain? I found out here: ⬇️ www.espncricinfo.com/story/2025-i...

Shukri Conrad's plan to get to ensure South Africa have their best players for bilaterals: www.espncricinfo.com/story/south-...

For the last month, we've been wondering why Kagiso Rabada returned from the IPL and everyone we asked claimed they didn't know. This was why. To serve a ban for failing a drugs test. He is now cleared to play. www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-20...

Women's ODIs over the last month have been pretty lit 🔥 and this is the latest! India win a thriller despite a Tazmin Brits hundred thanks to Sneh Rana's five-for. www.espncricinfo.com/series/sri-l...

Not sure I quite believed everything I saw at these qualifiers. What a tournament! Pakistan surprised us all, Bangladesh will breathe a sigh of relief and oh my word West Indies. As we say… eish! www.espncricinfo.com/story/wwc-qu...

The ICC's initiative to support Afghan female cricketers in exile will be funded by them, the ECB, BCCI and CA and NOT from the Afghanistan Cricket Board's Full Member disbursements. More here: www.espncricinfo.com/story/bcci-e...

Some interesting developments as the ICC pledge to support Afghanistan's female cricketers in exile, without even contacting them first to let them know. This is what the initiative could look like: www.espncricinfo.com/story/afghan...

Women's ODI World Cup Qualifiers are underway and to kick things off @valkeriebaynes.bsky.social and I chatted to Orla Prendagast about the importance of their first game against Pakistan (on now), her cricketing journey and much more: 🎧 here: www.espncricinfo.com/story/powerp...

Finishing off this very cool week with a piece I am so proud of in @theguardian.com that looks at the complexities of Kirsty Coventry's rise from Zimbabwe's Sports Minister to the IOC presidency. Read here: ⬇️ www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/m...

I'm proud to share that @firdosem.bsky.social and I have been longlisted in the AIPS (International Sports Press Association) Sport Media Awards audio category for our ESPNcricinfo Powerplay podcast episode with Tazmin Brits. ICYMI here it is⬇️🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/2dfu...

What a week! @valkeriebaynes.bsky.social and I had our podcast longlisted for an award, my social media piece was also longlisted and I sold THREE stories in Kirsty Coventry and the IOC Presidential Election. Not necessarily familiar territory for me but I've thoroughly enjoyed covering.

“A bad day to have a bad day” as South Africa finish up at the #ChampionsTrophy as losing semi-finalists. It’s another knockout gone wrong but there’s no reason to be too upset. www.espncricinfo.com/story/champi...

Honest, frank and to the point: Rassie van der Dussen says it like it is about the Champions Trophy scheduling. And... flips the script, by putting the pressure back on the team who don't have to travel and can play all their games at one venue. www.espncricinfo.com/story/van-de...

For our latest episode of the ESPNcricinfo Powerplay podcast, @firdosem.bsky.social and I caught up with West Indies star Chinelle Henry, who promptly went and made the most of her WPL debut: www.espncricinfo.com/story/west-i...

Hi friends. 👋🏾 I keep trying to get more refined in this social media thing and never quite sure if I’m getting it right. This summer has been 🔥 which didn’t leave me much time to think about things other things than 🏏. It’s my 20th year working in the game and I don’t think I’ve enjoyed it more.

There's STILL time to sign up for @firdosem.bsky.social's #yogatraining with Yoga Medicine! Firdose is an incredible teacher and will rock your #yoga world! But QUICK! It kicks off on Tuesday 18th of February! yogamedicine.com/product/yoga...

This was one of the best interviews with an up and coming player I've done. Ryan Rickelton was honest, vulnerable and not scared to speak his mind about his amazing 2024 and what's to come in future. Keep an eye on this one: he has the makings of a star! www.espncricinfo.com/story/south-...

I had such fun chatting to a fellow Jo’burger - Devon Conway - about coming home, reuniting with his old flat mate and life in T20 leagues. www.espncricinfo.com/story/funny-...

I had the opportunity for a sit down chat with Joe Root during his stint with Paarl Royals in the SA20, where we spoke about why he has played so little T20 cricket, his ODI comeback, working with Brendon McCullum and whether he'll come back to the SA20. www.espncricinfo.com/story/joe-ro...

The league phase of this year’s ⁦SA20 has seen lower run rates, a smaller boundary % and fewer close games than previous years. Is it the pitches or the batters? I’ve collected some opinions and added some thoughts here: www.espncricinfo.com/story/batter...

Tomorrow, an Afghan Women's XI will come together for the first time in what could be the start of a journey that gets them into competitive cricket. In ep 2 of our ESPNcricinfo podcast special @valkeriebaynes.bsky.social & I consider what next for these women: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYQ5...

I had the immense pleasure of hosting this talk on Visibility and Chronic Conditions in which we discussed the politics of healthcare with a particular focus on mental health. So chuffed to see if available to watch on YouTube.

As this little community grows (yay for 200!), I want to start paying it some more attention. Apologies for my infrequent posting - paying attention to all the socials is hard! - but this is a very important piece that @valkeriebaynes.bsky.social and I worked on www.espncricinfo.com/story/powerp...

I'm also very proud of this story I did on Nigeria's under-19 women's team, who are the first West African side to play at a women's cricket world cup. www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-un...

One of the best people and cricketers I’ve had the chance to talk to. Megan Schutt has it all: incredible ability as an inswing bowler, amazing sense of humour and an activist heart. My piece on her here: www.espncricinfo.com/story/swing-...

It will take something special to do the three-peat from here after Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s campaign started with three defeats. The problem is on top, it seems. Some number crunching here: www.espncricinfo.com/story/sa20-2...

Straight from the Test series to the SA20 and this season I'll be (trying to) bring you some exclusive, thematic coverage (rather than match reports or analysis). Kicked things off by talking to the first Indian player in the competition, Dinesh Karthik. www.espncricinfo.com/story/dinesh...

I was fortunate to be able to sit down with South Africa's Test coach Shukri Conrad to learn about: 🏏His history playing on the white and non-racial side of SA cricket 🔥 His coaching philosophy 🤗 Embracing diversity in SA www.espncricinfo.com/story/south-...

Whohoo!! This is exactly it. So much interest and appetite for the red-ball game.

I did enjoy this!

Two T20 World Cup finals and the World Test Championship final in the same year! South African cricket is on the rise and it's been pretty special to document. www.espncricinfo.com/story/make-p...

A Christmas story: Corbin Bosch lives his late father’s dream. www.espncricinfo.com/story/sa-vs-...

I’ve been published! As a fiction writer!! This is something I’ve wanted to do since I was a child, and finally, after years of doubting whether I could, I did. My first short story is available in this anthology.

It was a pleasure to copy-edit this really important essay by @firdosem.bsky.social 👇👇 Go read it! escholarship.org/uc/item/0812...

My second published academic essay. I completed my Masters in the Traditions of Yoga and Meditation in 2019 and have been grappling with how to do my research since. This is my first attempt: escholarship.org/content/qt08...