Proteas issues run very deep

Despite his team reaching an all-time low, Proteas limited overs coach Rob Walter doesn't seem too concerned about losing his job.

- Wesley Botton

And he should feel safe because he's not the problem.

The real issue is the lack of depth in South African cricket, which can only be fixed by strengthening the foundations of the domestic game.

We've seen multiple examples in recent years of players who have shone at domestic level but have not stepped up at international level.

It does often take time for players to make the transition, but the quality of the local game needs to be sufficient for new members of the Proteas squad to make the step up.