Cobras rally in defence amid racism claims
Local franchise the Cape Cobras have rallied following accusations of racism dividing the dressing room which left the Western Cape Cricket board and players ‘aghast by the accusations’.
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Root ton silences Windies
A Joe Root century helped strengthen England’s position on the World Cup standings with a simple eight-wicket win over the West Indies at the Rose Bowl.
Ngidi unlikely to face Afghanistan
Lungi Ngidi is set to miss the Proteas’ crucial clash against Afghanistan on Saturday due to injury, while Beuran Hendricks may make his first appearance at the tournament.
Rain predicted for crucial Proteas clash
The Proteas will be desperately hoping that their World Cup dreams are not washed away on Saturday, with inclement conditions predicted for their must-win clash against Afghanistan.
Rassie: 'It's one bad week'
South Africa’s middle-order batsman Rassie van der Dussen maintains that the mood in the Proteas camp remains upbeat, writes DANIEL GALLAN in London.
Rassie weighs in on AB request
Proteas batsman Rassie van der Dussen says it would have set a ‘difficult precedent’ if AB de Villiers’ last-minute request for World Cup inclusion had been accepted.
India vs New Zealand abandoned
The match between India and New Zealand in Nottingham has been rained out.
Predicting: Our experts back SA to win
The SA Cricket magazine team are predicting that the Proteas will get their World Cup back on track with a win over Afghanistan in Cardiff.
Predicting: Proteas XI vs Afghanistan
Afghanistan face the winless Proteas at the Cardiff Wales stadium. Our experts play selector and pick their XIs.
'Commentators can't be compromised'
Michael Holding will continue in commentary at the World Cup despite a war of words with the International Cricket Council’s broadcaster following his critical views on the quality of umpiring.
SA vs Afghanistan: 6 stats you need to know
Six interesting stats and facts about South Africa and Afghanistan’s limited-overs record, ahead of Saturday’s World Cup clash at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, Wales.
Warner ton sets up Australia win
David Warner’s ton helped Australia jump to second on the World Cup standings with a 41-run win over Pakistan in Taunton.
Richardson defends reserve day policy
Outgoing ICC chief executive Dave Richardson has explained the impracticality of having ‘reserve days’ available for every match of the World Cup.
Wood: Nice to have teams fear England
England’s Mark Wood is relishing a threatening partnership with fellow fast bowler Jofra Archer during the ongoing World Cup.
Lockie looking forward to Trent Bridge lift
Fast bowler Lockie Ferguson is eager to exploit the extra bounce offered by conditions at Trent Bridge in Nottingham during Thursday’s World Cup fixture against India.
