And now for Plan D

The Proteas’ hopes of a World Cup recovery plan have been thrown into disarray with the news that Dale Steyn has been ruled out of the World Cup, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.

Pretorius is the best option

In the absence of Dale Steyn for Thursday’s opening World Cup match against England, Ottis Gibson must pick Dwaine Pretorius over Chris Morris, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.

Kumar: No rush to prepare for Proteas

Indian fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar says the team have plenty of time to finalise plans for their opening game of the World Cup against the Proteas on 5 June.

Mag Preview: Bring It Home Boys

Three of South Africa’s big guns will need to be in peak form to win the trophy for the first time.

Tour Diaries: World Cup is here…

Tour Diaries starts now, as KHALID MOHIDIN takes you with him on his first-ever Cricket World Cup journey.

AB to reveal real reason for retirement

AB de Villiers says he will only reveal the ‘deeper reason’ behind his retirement when he is 50.

Phehlukwayo thrives under pressure

Proteas all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo believes pressure situations bring out the best in him.

Rabada: We have to rock up

Proteas speedster Kagiso Rabada is fired up to face England in the World Cup opener on Thursday.

WC Wrap: Afghanistan shock Pakistan

Afghanistan showed early hunger by recording a three-wicket win against Pakistan in their warm-up fixture on Friday.

Captains pick favourites for World Cup trophy

The 10 captains pick their favourites to lift the World Cup trophy.

Mag Preview: Best of the Rest

We look at five other countries who have the ability to surprise and knock over a few ‘favourites’ in this year’s tournament.

De Kock: We’re here to have fun and win

Quinton de Kock believes that not being favourites to win the World Cup will give the Proteas the freedom to play their best cricket.

Amla boosted by England experience

Hashim Amla feels refreshed and confident ahead of the opening game against England at The Oval on 30 May.

Preview: Clouds that hover


The defending champions arrive in England with questions still surrounding the cheating that tore the sport apart.

Mag Preview: Why England expects

Under captain Eoin Morgan the hosts have become a fearless batting team capable of taking any bowling unit apart. The flip side is that they can also crash and burn.