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.
Dawson: ’99 squad wasn’t used well
Former Proteas seamer Alan Dawson shares memories about a general lack of rotational selection at the ’99 World Cup, an upset loss to Zimbabwe, that infamous run-out against Australia, and more, writes JONHENRY WILSON.
South Africa’s all-time World Cup XI
Several former and current South African cricketers have starred across seven World Cup campaigns, but none more than these 11. Warning: no room for batsmen Hashim Amla and Graeme Smith, or fast bowler Dale Steyn.
Rhodes: Faf is no ABD
Former batsman Jonty Rhodes has insisted South Africa embrace the fact that they’ve lost four semi-finals in pursuit of this year’s World Cup title.
Amla: Fasting helps my conditioning
Proteas opening batsman Hashim Amla credits Ramadan to have helped him with his conditioning.
Another 50 for Amla in West Indies washout
South Africa’s final warm-up fixture prior to Thursday’s World Cup opener against England at The Oval in London was hampered by rain in Bristol on Sunday.
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.
Rassie: We have a really strong chance
Batsman Rassie van der Dussen is confident that the Proteas can make good use of not being among the favourites to win the title to their advantage during the 2019 World Cup in the United Kingdom.
NZ beat India; Aussies defeat England
India’s status among the favourites to win the 2019 World Cup was jolted by Saturday’s six-wicket defeat to New Zealand in a key warm-up fixture at The Oval in London.
Six things South Africa must do in WI warm-up
South Africa’s second and final World Cup warm-up fixture will be against the West Indies in Bristol on Sunday.
WC Wrap: Afghanistan shock Pakistan
Afghanistan showed early hunger by recording a three-wicket win against Pakistan in their warm-up fixture on Friday.
Takeaways: SA’s warm-up win
Five talking points after the Proteas World Cup 2019 warm-up victory over Sri Lanka at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Friday, writes JONHENRY WILSON.
