Stuart Hess

Johannesburg

Journalist at IOL Entertainment

shy and laid-back sports hack with a fondness for excellent whisky & all things Arsenal ONLY!

Articles

Bavuma chases Cummins as Proteas aim to take the next step

2 weeks ago | timeslive.co.za | Stuart Hess

Bavuma chases Cummins as Proteas aim to take the next step 08 June 2025 - 00:00 While there are several traits that differ, Temba Bavuma and Pat Cummins share aspects about their starts as captain, notably the need to restore the reputation of their respective sides. ..
Broadly speaking SA want to tap in English great's experience

2 weeks ago | timeslive.co.za | Stuart Hess

Broadly speaking SA want to tap in English great's experience 08 June 2025 - 00:00 The Proteas hope Stuart Broad’s input at their first training session at Lord’s tomorrow will provide insights, not only into conditions at the venue but also intel about the Australian batters. ..
Proteas selection for Zimbabwe shows flawed domestic system still produces talent

3 weeks ago | timeslive.co.za | Stuart Hess

Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. Prenelan Subrayen is one of five uncapped players n the Proteas Test squad for Zimbabwe. In seeking to create a balance between respecting the opposition and managing the workload of some of the country’s best players, Shukri Conrad admitted he had to rely on a domestic system of which he’s often been critical.
Pretorius, Senokwane and Yusuf in Proteas squad for Zimbabwe Test series

3 weeks ago | timeslive.co.za | Stuart Hess

Lhuan-dre Pretorius earned a first call-up for the Proteas for the tour to Zimbabwe later this month. Five uncapped players, including 19-year-old breakout star Lhuan-dre Pretorius, were included in the 16-man Proteas squad for the two Tests against Zimbabwe later this month. Lesego Senokwane, who will join the Titans next season, the Lions’ Codi Yusuf, Prenelan Subrayen and Dewald Brevis are the other new faces for a short series that is not part of the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle.
Free State’s relegation confirmed after mediation with CSA

3 weeks ago | timeslive.co.za | Stuart Hess

06 June 2025 - 11:19 Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. The Warriors will remain in Division One while Free State will play in Division Two after both completed mediation processes with Cricket SA. Free State will play in Division Two next season after a mediation process with Cricket SA (CSA) ended on Wednesday night, with the union not incurring any financial penalties.
Early start leave Lord’s finalists nervy over composition of line-ups

3 weeks ago | timeslive.co.za | Stuart Hess

Australia's coach Andrew McDonald barks orders during his side's training session ahead of the World Test Championship final next week. The Proteas have long been mindful of the conditions they will face in the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord’s next week; be it the weather, the Dukes ball or the slope.
Proteas batters get in the necessary reps ahead of WTC final

3 weeks ago | theherald.co.za | Stuart Hess

Opener Ryan Rickelton was one of three Proteas batters to make half-centuries in the warm-up match against Zimbabwe in Arundel on Wednesday. South Africa’s batters were finally able to get to the crease during the warm-up match with Zimbabwe on Wednesday, where time in the middle was of greater importance than the amount of runs they scored.
Proteas batters get in the necessary reps ahead of WTC final

3 weeks ago | timeslive.co.za | Stuart Hess

Opener Ryan Rickelton was one of three Proteas batters to make half-centuries in the warm-up match against Zimbabwe in Arundel on Wednesday. South Africa’s batters were finally able to get to the crease on Wednesday, during the warm-up match with Zimbabwe, where time in the middle was of greater importance than the amount of runs they scored.
T20 League commitments leave Klaasen with little room for Proteas

3 weeks ago | timeslive.co.za | Stuart Hess

T20 League commitments leave Klaasen with little room for Proteas Batter’s decision to retire from international cricket is a body blow for the national side 04 June 2025 - 04:30 Heinrich Klaasen would have been a cornerstone for the Proteas team that will challenge for the 2027 World Cup on South African soil. ..
Aussies also have insecurities, says Proteas’ Stubbs

3 weeks ago | businesslive.co.za | Stuart Hess

It appears Stubbs will continue at No 4, which he doesn’t mind. “Throughout my career, in every team I’ve played for, I’ve had different roles. It’s nothing new. One day I’m batting at 3, then I’m batting at 6 — I don’t mind. If it helps the team with whatever it needs, I can mould my game to that role.”At No 3 Stubbs averages 44.71 — but those eight innings were played on slow, largely batting-friendly tracks in the Caribbean and Bangladesh.