It’s the Hope That Kills You
“It’s not the despair, Laura. I can take the despair. It’s the hope I can’t stand.” — John Cleese...
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Category: Fan Opinions
Of yorkers, beamers, sliders, googlies and batting days
The first day of the final Test is over, and it seems like honours even. As I leave the ground,...
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Is Cricket Nostalgia what it used to be?
A South African, an Australian, an Englishman and a New Zealander walk into a bar, where they...
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The Table Is Set for the Ultimate Main Meal
It is a typical blustery day in South Africa’s Mother City, and my trip to Newlands from the West...
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What Happens When the Wanderers Turns Pink?
Ali vs Foreman. Rangers vs Celtic. Nadal vs Federer. Hamilton vs Verstappen. Springboks vs All...
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The Hoedspruit 100 – A tournament that is going to go from strength to strength
Aside from occasionally playing backyard and Action Cricket with my brother, I haven’t...
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From Fan to the Press Box: A Full-Circle Day with the Titans
Growing up in the outer Johannesburg suburbs of Fourways and Midrand, you’d probably assume my...
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A surreal experience debuting at a One Day Cup Final
When news broke that Sunday, 29 March would be spent watching the One Day Cup Final at DP World...
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How the SA20 Is impacting South African Cricket
Graeme Smith’s and Stephen Cook’s team, along with the IPL franchise owners and sponsors such as...
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Of Fairy Tales and Legends
I am a real sucker for Fairy Tales with a happy ending. There’s just something about the way that...
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Wiaan Mulder Has Arrived
Wiaan Mulder’s mammoth 367 not out against Zimbabwe in the second Test in Bulawayo has catapulted...
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Dane Paterson – Better Late Than Never
The World Test Championship victory for the Proteas on Saturday was a watershed accomplishment in...
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The Ultimate Test, the day after | Final Fan Experience Blog
Sunday 15th June 2025 It’s about 6pm as I get up from my seat to say my farewell to...
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The Ultimate Test, Day 3: Lucky No 13? | Fan Experience Blog
Friday 13th June 2025 The Ultimate Test, Day 3 Superstitions are an interesting phenomenon, and...
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The Ultimate Test, Day 2 | Fan Experience Blog
To review or not to review, that is the question. Whether ’tis nobler to refer it to DRS and...
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WORLD TEST CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL DAY 2: PLAYER OF THE DAY
Today’s Player of the Day goes to Lungi Ngidi who was fantastic with the ball taking 3-35 from 9...
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Blog Day 1 – Who needs work? | World Test Championship Final
Wednesday 11th June 2025 Day 1 of the Ultimate Test “Who needs work,” says the green and gold-clad...
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T minus 1: Ready for the main event | Fan Experience Blog
10th June 2025 T minus 1 day and counting. The stage is set, the table is laid, and the die...
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T minus 2: Lord’s is buzzing
Just two days out from the World Test Championship Final, Lord’s is buzzing with excitement,...
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T minus 3: The Proteas Practice session | Fan Experience Blog
Sunday 8th June 2025, T minus 3 days and counting, James King shares his Proteas practice...
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