Experts react to Proteas thrashing
There was a strong reaction on Twitter after the Proteas’ 104-run defeat to England, here are some of the highlights.
Win margin surprised Morgan
Eoin Morgan expressed surprise by the size of England’s 104-run victory over South Africa in the opening game of the World Cup at the Oval, writes DANIEL GALLAN in London.
Holder banks on Hope
Captain Jason Holder has outlined the positive effect batsman Shai Hope has had on the West Indies’ performances, ahead of Friday’s opening World Cup fixture against Pakistan at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.
Sarfaraz: All teams are scared because of Pakistan
Captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has hailed Pakistan’s unpredictability as a positive, ahead of Friday’s opening World Cup fixture against the West Indies at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.
Five takeaways: England vs Proteas
SA Cricket Magazine picks up on five talking points after the Proteas’ 104-run defeat to England at the Oval on Thursday, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Proteas player ratings: Few positives
The Proteas succumbed to defeat in their World Cup 2019 opening encounter against hosts England at the Oval. WADE PRETORIUS rates the South African players.
England overpower misfiring Proteas
The Proteas suffered a heavy 104-run defeat at the hands of World Cup favourites England in the tournament opener at the Oval, reports KHALID MOHIDIN.
Stokes' one-handed screamer
Ben Stokes took a sensational one-handed catch to remove Andile Phehlukwayo at the Oval.
Warner among Tendulkar's stars to watch
Australian batsman David Warner and England fast bowler Jofra Archer are among three players former India captain Sachin Tendulkar is really looking forward to watching perform during the 2019 World Cup in the United Kingdom.
SA U19 fixtures with India, Zim, NZ announced
Cricket South Africa have announced the home fixtures for the South Africa under-19s, with two Youth One-Day International (ODI) series penned in against India, Zimbabwe and New Zealand between 26 December 2019 – 09 January 2020. Ahead of the 2020 ICC U19 Cricket World Cup in South Africa from 17 January – 09 February, the SA U19s will take on… Read more →
South Africa Women's Emerging squad fixtures revealed
Cricket South Africa have announced the home fixtures for both South Africa Women’s Emerging side and the Proteas Women for the 2019-2020 campaign, for the Bangladesh Emerging and Australia inbound tours scheduled for July 2019 and March 2020, respectively.
Who took the better catch?
Current captain versus future captain. Who took the better catch between Aiden Markram and Faf du Plessis?
Thirimanne can convert domestic form
Batsman Lahiru Thirimanne wants to capitalise on a solid stretch of form at domestic level, when Sri Lanka’s World Cup campaign gets underway against New Zealand at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, Wales, on Saturday.
Moeen 'gives us fantastic depth'
Former spinner Phil Tufnell has reiterated the importance of all-rounder Moeen Ali to England’s 2019 World Cup campaign.
Carey gains Healy's approval
Former wicketkeeper-batsman Ian Healy has backed Australia’s Alex Carey to improve through the 2019 World Cup campaign.
