Parnell must play, says Smith
The key to a Proteas victory against India on Sunday lies in the bowling attack, says Graeme Smith.
Latest World Cup statistics
Here are the latest statistics after Friday’s victory by New Zealand over England at the World Cup. There have been five centuries, the fastest World Cup 50 ever, one hat-trick, three five-fors and Tim Southee’s 7-33. On Saturday, Pakistan play the West Indies in Pool B in the only match.
Southee destroys England
Paceman Tim Southee recorded the best one-day figures by a New Zealander while Brendon McCullum hit the fastest World Cup half-century to lead their team’s one-sided eight-wicket win over a hapless England in Wellington on Friday.
Tahir to get the chop?
Kyle Abbott or Wayne Parnell could replace spinner Imran Tahir for South Africa’s crunch game against India on Sunday.
Titans rise to challenge
Sunfoil Series round-up: Titans in control, Lions fight back and the Cobras are pinned to the floor
History backs New Zealand
New Zealand’s track record in Wellington makes them the firm favourites to heap more misery on England when the two teams square off on Friday.
Vernon joins Steyn on sicklist
South African fast bowler Vernon Philander has some hamstring problems ahead of the their crucial World Cup match against India on Sunday, reports CricketCountry.com.
Steyn in doubt for big match
The Proteas are wrapping Dale Steyn in cottonwool as he battles against flu ahead of the big match against India on Sunday.
CWC news round-up
India have dismissed reports questioning the fitness of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Ravi Ashwin and said both are “very much available” for their second World Cup match against South Africa in Melbourne on Sunday.
Williams steers Zim to victory
Zimbabwe enjoyed their first victory of the Cricket World Cup on Thursday but not before they were given a fright from the United Arab Emirates.
Latest World Cup statistics
Here are the latest statistics after Thursday’s victory by Zimbabwe over the UAE at the World Cup. There have been five centuries, one hat-trick and three five-fors. On Friday, New Zealand play England in Pool A in the only match.
Richards condones ball-tampering
Former South Africa batsman Barry Richards has insisted the International Cricket Council legitimise ball-tampering.
Duminy soaking up the pressure
Batsman JP Duminy has highlighted South Africa’s need for versatility through a tough World Cup campaign, which will continue with a challenging fixture against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.
World Cup round-up
The Afghan fairytale hit reality when they were crushed by 105 runs in their Group A World Cup match by Bangladesh in Canberra on Wednesday.
Titans chasing Lions
Lions look to consolidate, the Titans hope to kick on and the Cobras need all the help they can get in the Sunfoil Series matches starting Thursday
