Obakeng Meletse

Obakeng Meletse

Sports Writer

20 Articles

Favourite cricket team

The Proteas

Favourite cricket format

Test cricket

Favourite cricket player

Graeme Smith

Favourite sporting memory

434 ODI match SA v AUS at the Wanderers Stadium.

Favourite cricket ground

Lords Cricket Ground

Favourite Sports Documentary

Crossing the line

Obakeng - A passionate sports fan at heart that had a dream to be a professional soccer player or cricketer. He was introduced into the world of MotoGP and Formula One by Brad Binder's dominant moto3 championship win and he has not looked back. He is able to live through his passion for sport through writing, and he is a sport writer for the Independent Newspapers in South Africa.

Favourite quotes

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that". - Dr Martin Luther King.

Latest Articles by Obakeng Meletse

BBL - Brisbane Heat v Perth Scorchers

Cricket

Exclusive: Zak Crawley Talks England Contingent and SA20’s World-Class Appeal

Sunrisers EC are facing a challenging start to the SA20 tournament with three consecutive losses. Aiden Markram's team will play the Durban Super Giants in a crucial match as they aim to turn their season around. Zak Crawley reflects on his debut season and the opportunities for growth within the team.

Obakeng Meletse

2025-01-16

South Africa v England - 2nd One Day International

Cricket

Setbacks and Silver Linings: Anrich Nortje on Missing Out, SA20’s Growth, and Lessons from the Global Stage

Anrich Nortje will miss ICC and T20 tournaments due to a prolonged back injury. Gerald Coetzee may replace him in the Proteas squad. Nortje emphasizes the importance of learning from experienced players in tournaments for personal growth and development of cricket in South Africa.

Obakeng Meletse

2025-01-16

AUTO-MOTO-RALLY-DAKAR

Motor Sports

Exclusive: Motorcyclist Ross Branch Eyes Second World Title in Dakar Rally Quest

Botswana-born international racer Ross Branch is on the hunt for his second world title in three months after winning the World Rally-Raid in October 2024. Facing stiff competition in the Saudi desert, Branch shares insights into his career, financial challenges, and the rigorous mental and physical training needed for the demanding Dakar Rally.

Obakeng Meletse

2025-01-08

England v Australia - LV= Insurance Women's Ashes Test Match: Day One

Cricket

England Women name strong teams in their attempt to win their first Ashes series since 2014

England Women have announced a strong squad for the 2025 Women's Ashes series in Australia, led by Heather Knight. The ODI series kicks off on January 11 in Sydney, with tough competition expected. The squad includes newcomers and returning players to face the challenge. Coach Jonathan Lewis is optimistic about their performance after their recent successes in South Africa. The team's schedule for the Ashes series includes ODIs, T20s, and a Test match.

Obakeng Meletse

2024-12-24

South Africa v England - Women's Test Match: Day 1

Cricket

Proteas Women Crumble Under Pressure: Mental Strength Key to Rebuilding After England Defeat

South Africa recently lost to England in the T20, ODI, and one-off Test series due to batting challenges. Despite showing promise in the Test match, they collapsed to their lowest-ever total. Coach Mashimbyi highlights the need to work on mental strength for future success.

Obakeng Meletse

2024-12-23

England v Australia - LV= Insurance Women's Ashes Test Match: Day One

Cricket

Heather Knight Eyes Test Triumph in South Africa as England Build Towards Ashes Challenge

England and South Africa battle it out in a rare Test match after England secured wins in the ODI and T20I series'. Captain Knight aims to overcome challenges and prepare for the upcoming Ashes series, highlighting the importance of more domestic red-ball cricket.

Obakeng Meletse

2024-12-16

Obakeng Meletse

Obakeng has a dream to watch a test match live at the iconic Lords Cricket Ground and to also see Lewis Hamilton live in a race before his retirement.

Obakeng perfected his art while working for the Cricket Fanatics Magazine, and his career highlights so far include covering the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics Games, The South African Men and Women cricket teams and the Premier Soccer League. He is not afraid of being in the deep end and thrives on finding a way out of tough situations.