Author Archive - Daniel Gallan

Marco Jansen is living his dream: "I've watched these guys from when I was 16"

DANIEL GALLAN - INTERVIEW: Sharing a field with teammates who were once his heroes while steaming in and unleashing thunderbolts from a dizzying height, no one should be surprised to see the giant left-armer thrive

23/08/2022 | Daniel Gallan | Testing | All Members-Only | Premium | ENG v SA |

Jacques Kallis: The latest South African star lost to the clutches of England

DANIEL GALLAN: England's batting consultant for the Sri Lanka Tests is the latest in a long line of figures to flee or evade The Proteas - a trend which shows few signs of stopping

13/01/2021 | Daniel Gallan | South Africa | News | International | Features | England |

Welcome to the wacky world of South African cricket governance

DANIEL GALLAN reports on the identity crisis engulfing Cricket South Africa. What on earth has gone on? Who are the principal players? And will the sport in the county find peace any time soon?

17/11/2020 | Daniel Gallan | South Africa | 1 First double | Features | 1Banner |

Club cricket's lesson in humility

For DANIEL GALLAN, last weekend was supposed to be a glorious return to the cricket field after a long wait. The sport's gods had other things in mind...

18/07/2020 | Daniel Gallan | Opinion | News | Grass Roots |

Here's to the trundlers, the most human of bowlers

DANIEL GALLAN: It is in the amateur ranks that this beautiful specimen is still loved. Most batters with mismatching protective gear and wielding a bat made to last beyond a few seasons will inevitably spoon one to cover

25/05/2020 | Daniel Gallan | Opinion | News | Features |

Under fire South Africa skipper Faf Du Plessis desperate for sparkle in the City of Gold

DANIEL GALLAN: The Proteas captain might be preparing for a curtain-call but he will be eager to go out with a bang by denying England a series victory in Johannesburg

22/01/2020 | Daniel Gallan | South Africa | News | International | Features | England |

Port Elizabeth prides itself on being the Friendly City... but not this week, with England in town

DANIEL GALLAN IN PORT ELIZABETH: There are enclaves of menace if you know where to look and inside St George's Park, the venue for the third Test between England and South Africa, the atmosphere will be anything but welcoming for Joe Root's men

14/01/2020 | Daniel Gallan | South Africa | News | International | England |

Race relations must not be ignored as South Africa prepare for second Test against England

DANIEL GALLAN AT NEWLANDS: Seven of South Africa's 11 starting players in the first Test at Centurion were white. That is more than 63 per cent representing a nation where whites make up less than 10 per cent

02/01/2020 | Daniel Gallan | South Africa | News | International | Features |

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