A strategic look at the Proteas’ CWC XV

KHALID MOHIDIN looks at the various strategies and starting XI’s from the Proteas’ World Cup squad.

Zondi makes selection u-turn

After hinting at a possible Aiden Markram or Hashim Amla snub, Linda Zondi announced a Proteas XV without Reeza Hendricks on Thursday.

World Cup snubs of the past

The unfortunate South African players who were left out of each World Cup squad.

LIVE: Proteas squad announcement

Keep up to date with all the breaking news surrounding the Proteas World Cup squad announcement.

Pakistan need to work on power-hitting – Arthur

Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur has identified Pakistan’s lack of power-hitting as the main area of concern ahead of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 in England and Wales.

HIGHLIGHTS: Australia whitewash Pakistan in Dubai

Australia completed a 5-0 drubbing of Pakistan during their tour of the United Arab Emirates, following a convincing 20-run win in the fifth ODI despite a well-played century by Haris Sohail.

Khawaja leads Aussies to 5-0 series win

Usman Khawaja rounded off a magnificent March with a brilliant 98 as Australia swept Pakistan aside to complete a 5-0 ODI series whitewash in Dubai, writes SIMON LEWIS.

HIGHLIGHTS: Pak vs Aus (4th ODI)

Australia clinched a narrow six-run win over Pakistan in the fourth ODI despite twin centuries from opener and debutant Abid Ali (112) and Mohammad Rizwan (104) in Dubai.

Maxwell’s 98 trumps Pakistan’s twin tons

Glenn Maxwell scored a brilliant 98 not out as Australia scored a fourth straight win over Pakistan in the fourth ODI in Dubai on Friday.

HIGHLIGHTS: Australia take 2-0 lead against Pakistan

Australia secured a 2-0 lead in the five-match ODI series against Pakistan thanks to an imposing 153 not out by captain Aaron Finch in Sharjah.

Finch on song again with undefeated 155

Australia took a 2-0 lead in their five-match ODI series against Pakistan at Sharjah on Sunday, with skipper Aaron Finch scoring a second consecutive century in another emphatic win for a resurgent Australia.

Brathwaite believes Windies will rally for World Cup

West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite is backing the Caribbean side to pose a challenge to the top teams in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup in England.

Ominous Aussies raise the stakes with strong Pakistan win

Australia’s batsmen have given notice that they are up for the challenge to defend their Cricket World Cup title after an eight-wicket win over Pakistan in Sharjah on Friday.

Finch ton fires Aussies to victory

Australian captain Aaron Finch smashed a century against Pakistan to help his side to an eight-wicket win and bag Friday’s Play of the Day, writes ANITHA MADIKIZELA.

Windies, Ireland, Bangladesh line up pre-World Cup tri-series

Ireland will play host to both the West Indies and Bangladesh from 5-17 May in a tri-series as preparation for the two visitors for the ICC Cricket World Cup in England, according to espncricinfo.