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Johan Botha

Warne – cunning, crafty & controversial; the best captain the world never saw

Warne has been a revelation with his inspirational captaincy for Rajasthan Royals.

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Value will have to prevail over showbiz in the Indian Premier League

After an overwhelming World Cup came the anti-climax of the IPL.

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Batsman Botha masterminds Rajasthan win

By Suneer Chowdhary

 

Johan Botha’s unexpected promotion to the number three position and his subsequent half-century ensured that Deccan Chargers’ poor run of form at the Rajiv Gandhi stadium in Hyderabad continued.

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Botha enjoying opening bowler role

South Africa off-spinner Johan Botha said on Tuesday he was enjoying his new role as opening bowler in the World Cup and looked forward to doing that again in the quarter-final against New Zealand.

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South African spinners loving the new role

South Africa may boast deadly fast bowlers Dayle Steyn and Morne Morkel, but the speed-loving Proteas are falling in love with spin. Slow bowlers Imran Tahir and Johan Botha claimed six West Indies wickets between them in their opening World Cup win on Thursday, with Botha even being tossed the new ball.

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ODI debutant Tahir triggers West Indies collapse

By Jamie Alter

 

There were eyebrows raised when Graeme Smith included three frontline spinners and opted to field, but after 50 overs the decision seemed vindicated with South Africa left to chase 223 under lights in Delhi.

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