Steyn ruled out of World Cup opener
South Africa will be without fast bowler Dale Steyn for Thursday’s World Cup opening fixture against England at The Oval in London.
Three Proteas named in Emerging squad
T20I opening batsman Janneman Malan, wicketkeeper-batsman Sinethemba Qeshile and fast bowler Lutho Sipamla have been named in South Africa’s Emerging squad for June and July’s series against Sri Lanka in Pretoria and Potchefstroom.
England or SA? KP confirms his support
Born in South Africa and a star batsman in England, Kevin Pietersen has explained his decision to back only one side at the World Cup 2019.
Why Thursday matters so much
Whoever loses the Cricket World Cup opening match are going to have to make history if they are going to go on and win the tournament, writes GARY LEMKE.
Kallis: SA the dark horse of this World Cup
Former all-rounder Jacques Kallis has reiterated that not being among the favourites to win the title should improve South Africa’s chances at this year’s World Cup.
Palframan: I enjoyed pinch-hitting
Former wicketkeeper-batsman Steven Palframan recalls the popularity of pinch-hitting in 1996, working alongside captain Hansie Cronje and coach Bob Woolmer – and playing cricket in Pakistan, writes JONHENRY WILSON.
Morgan praises Roy’s ‘aggressive, authoritative way’
Captain Eoin Morgan has asserted that England will be buoyed by the fine form displayed by opening batsman Jason Roy, going into Thursday’s World Cup opening fixture against South Africa at The Oval in London.
Khawaja nudges Aussie selectors
Batsman Usman Khawaja carried Australia to a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Monday’s World Cup warm-up fixture at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton.
SABC to air only some World Cup matches
The South African Broadcasting Corporation has confirmed the screening of a limited number of matches during the 2019 World Cup.
Lyon, Smith black out ‘white noise’
Batsman Steven Smith and bowler Nathan Lyon will expect plenty of ridicule from the crowds during Australia’s 2019 World Cup campaign.
Proteas: Predicting the starting XI vs England
South Africa face England in Thursday’s World Cup 2019 opener with a few question marks around the makeup of the starting lineup. Our experts play selector and pick their XIs.
Tendulkar won’t ‘judge India after every game’
Former captain Sachin Tendulkar isn’t perturbed by India’s World Cup warm-up fixture defeat to New Zealand at The Oval in London last week.
Roy trounces Afghanistan
Opening batsman Jason Roy struck a near century as England welcomed a comfortable nine-wicket victory over Afghanistan in Monday’s World Cup warm-up fixture at The Oval in London.
Warne: Australia have found belief again
Former leg-spinner Shane Warne has predictably backed Australia to win the 2019 World Cup.
McGrath backs England: I can’t remain biased my whole life
Former Australia fast bowler Glenn McGrath has surprisingly earmarked arch-rivals England among the favourites to win the 2019 World Cup.
