AB says he persuaded Faf to not go Kolpak
Former Proteas captain AB de Villiers urged eventual successor Faf du Plessis not to sign a second Kolpak contract in 2010.
SA sure of scoring and defending 350-plus
Proteas captain Faf du Plessis is confident South Africa have the batting order to post scores of 350-plus at the 2019 World Cup in the United Kingdom, while coach Ottis Gibson is adamant the bowlers can successfully defend similar totals.
Kapp stars as Proteas level series
A maiden career half-century by Marizanne Kapp in her new role up the order helped the Proteas Women edge out Pakistan by eight wickets with a ball to spare in the second T20 International at the City Oval in Pietermaritzburg on Saturday.
Faf: Form priority for World Cup opener
Faf du Plessis has emphasised that form will play a huge role in the starting XI against England, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Steyn still under observation
Dale Steyn remains a doubt for the opener against England on 30 May, while Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi have fully recovered.
England set World Cup batting standard
England gave the world a taste of what’s to be expected from them at the World Cup in their recent home-series victory over Pakistan.
Gibson: SA on verge of something special
Ottis Gibson took the Proteas up Table Mountain for a team-building exercise, likening the journey to what his players will experience at the World Cup.
Official World Cup song released
The ICC has released the official World Cup song by LORYN and Rudimental.
Galiem trades Cobras for Titans
The Titans announced their squad for the 2019-20 season on Friday, with former Cobras all-rounder Dayyaan Galiem one of four new players on their roster.
Proteas will get R57-million if they win World Cup
The Proteas will earn approximately R57-million (US $4-million) if they triumph in the 2019 World Cup final in the United Kingdom.
Zondeki: Simons let men be men
Former fast bowler Monde Zondeki remembers how coach Eric Simons’ relatively relaxed disposition contrasted with the collective nervousness of the squad in 2003, writes JONHENRY WILSON.
Steyn: I want World Cup medal before I quit
Fast bowler Dale Steyn has reiterated South Africa’s motivation to win the 2019 World Cup as his recovery continues from a shoulder injury sustained during the Indian Premier League.
Markram determined to keep Amla close
Aiden Markram is eager to learn from Hashim Amla’s proven experience in English conditions, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Morris 'heartbroken' for Nortje
All-rounder Chris Morris felt ‘heartbroken’ for fast bowler Anrich Nortje, but is nevertheless grateful for his own late inclusion in South Africa’s squad for the 2019 World Cup.
Rassie ready to 'go one step further'
Batsman Rassie van der Dussen is eager to see South Africa undo some of the hurt endured during those past early World Cup exits.
