Mortaza probable for SA clash despite hurt hamstring
Fully fit or not, captain Mashrafe Mortaza will likely be available for selection for Bangladesh’s World Cup opening fixture against South Africa at The Oval in London on Sunday.
Faf: Cricket important, but it's not everything
Captain Faf du Plessis has introduced some refreshing perspectives ahead of South Africa’s opening match of the 2019 World Cup against England at The Oval in London on Thursday.
Proteas vs England: Two years on
On Thursday, the Proteas will take to the field in their opening World Cup fixture against England – a match nearly two years to the day after a resounding ODI victory at Lords.
CSA faces court application from Saca
The South African Cricketers’ Association has filed a court application to have Cricket South Africa’s decision to restructure domestic competition reviewed.
CWC '19 opener: 3 key England players
Jason Roy, Jofra Archer and Joe Root are three players who pose significant threats to the Proteas as England prepare to host South Africa at the Oval on Thursday, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Kirsten: Keep a lid on it
Gary Kirsten is a World Cup winner as a coach and one of the giants of South African cricket, and he believes the Proteas have every chance of success in England… if they don’t overhype their chances, writes COLIN BRYDEN.
CWC '19 opener: 3 key Proteas players
Lungi Ndigi, Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis have been identified as three key players for the Proteas as they face England at the Oval on Thursday, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Stats and facts: England vs Proteas
Seven interesting statistics-based facts about the Proteas and England’s ODI record, ahead of their World Cup clash at The Oval in London.
Dolphins retain three Proteas on contract list
Proteas all-rounder Robbie Frylinck and batsmen Vaughn van Jaarsveld and Khaya Zondo have retained Dolphins contracts for the 2019-20 season, while wicketkeeper-batsman Morne van Wyk and seamer Mthokozisi Shezi have retired from franchise cricket.
Rahul impresses Kohli at four
Captain Virat Kohli hailed batsman KL Rahul’s century as the ‘big positive’ during India’s 95-run victory over Bangladesh in Tuesday’s warm-up fixture victory over Bangladesh at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, Wales.
Plunkett among Proteas' threats
If selected for Thursday’s World Cup opener at The Oval in London, the pace generated by England seamer Liam Plunkett will be among several challenges for South Africa.
Morkel: 'X-Factor' Morris can win games
Former all-rounder Albie Morkel is adamant that late addition Chris Morris will be key to South Africa’s 2019 World Cup campaign in the United Kingdom.
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.
Guptill keen to banish 2015 failure
Batsman Martin Guptill is determined to have New Zealand improve on defeat in 2015’s final during this year’s World Cup.
Gibbs: SA aren't in a position to overthink this
Former batsman Herschelle Gibbs has encouraged the Proteas to quieten expectations during the 2019 World Cup in the United Kingdom.
