Obakeng Meletse

Obakeng Meletse

Sports Writer

14 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

England v New Zealand - 1st Women's Metro Bank ODI

Cricket

Tammy Beaumont's Brilliance: England Overcome Proteas to Seal White-Ball Series Triumph

England clinched the ODI series against South Africa with a comeback win, setting up their focus for the upcoming Test match. Opener Tamsin Beaumont starred in the victory and credited partnerships as the key to their success, highlighting the tough challenge posed by the South African team.

Obakeng Meletse

2024-12-13

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Football

Exclusive: Pirates Aim to Bounce Back in Ivory Coast After Hard-Fought Al Ahly Draw

Orlando Pirates face Ivorian side Stade d’Abidjan in the CAF Champions League. Pirates aim to continue their good form despite recent setbacks. Coach Jose Riveiro seeks to secure a second continental trophy. Stade d’Abidjan seeks first win. Both teams have lessons to learn from tough encounters.

Obakeng Meletse

2024-12-13

South Africa v Bangladesh - ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023

Cricket

Exclusive: Gerald Coetzee aims for a spot in South Africa’s team for next year’s ICC Champions Trophy

Gerald Coetzee aims to be part of South Africa's Champions Trophy squad. Despite past shortcomings, the Proteas have shown promise in recent ICC tournaments. Coetzee credits coaching and a mix of experienced and young players. He values the SA20 development system and IPL experience.

Obakeng Meletse

2024-12-09

India v South Africa - Women's ODI: Game 2

Cricket

De Klerk Shines as Proteas Take Control Against England in ODI Series Opener

South Africa leads the series against England 1-0 after an impressive win in the first match. The Proteas will look to seal the series with another victory at Kingsmead Cricket Ground while England aims to bounce back. All-rounder Nadine de Klerk played a key role in the victory and emphasized the need for improvement despite the convincing win. A solid batting performance led by Laura Wolvaardt and De Klerk secured the win for South Africa.

Obakeng Meletse

2024-12-05

Exclusive: Lauren Filer on England’s Resilience in South Africa After World Cup Disappointment

Cricket

Exclusive: Lauren Filer on England’s Resilience in South Africa After World Cup Disappointment

England secured a 3-0 T20 series win against South Africa after a convincing victory in the final match. The win helped the team move on from their World Cup disappointment, with bowler Lauren Filer emphasizing the importance of maintaining good starts in upcoming matches. England is now gearing up for ODI and Test matches, ready to prove their strength as a team.

Obakeng Meletse

2024-12-04

CRICKET-RSA-WIS

Cricket

Exclusive: Muthusamy Eyes World Test Championship Glory as Proteas Build for the Future

South Africa's Senuran Muthusamy reflects on his return to international cricket and the team's potential for success in upcoming ICC competitions. With the World Test Championship in sight, Muthusamy's all-round skills and Coach Shukri Conrad's leadership are key factors in the team's progress and positive environment.

Obakeng Meletse

2024-11-26

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.