Proteas sweat over Rassie’s fitness

Proteas batsman Rassie van der Dussen is in doubt for Monday’s World Cup fixture against the West Indies at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.

SABC’s live World Cup coverage withdrawn

The South African Broadcasting Corporation won’t televise any matches live for the remainder of the 2019 World Cup.

Latecomer Riaz grateful for opportunity

Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riaz is enjoying being able to contribute to Pakistan’s World Cup campaign after belatedly being added to the squad.

Karunaratne quietens middle-order concern

Captain Dimuth Karunaratne is backing Sri Lanka’s batting order to improve, come Friday’s World Cup match against Pakistan in Bristol.

Pollock: Maybe AB should have spoken up earlier

Former Proteas captain Shaun Pollock has questioned the timing of batsman AB de Villiers’ decision to avail himself to the South African World Cup squad.

Gayle controversy overshadows Australia win

Australia beat the West Indies by 15 runs in Thursday’s World Cup fixture at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

Five other ways CSA could’ve handled AB’s offer

AB de Villiers was available for World Cup selection. Cricket South Africa rejected the offer. They could’ve approached the decision – rightly or wrongly – differently.

De Villiers: ‘Focus on supporting the Proteas’

AB de Villiers has called on fans to support the Proteas as the local cricket community comes to terms with the news that he had requested to play at the World Cup.

CSA shocked by AB’s request

Cricket South Africa national selection panel convenor Linda Zondi insists he pleaded with AB de Villiers not to retire, and was shocked by his retirement u-turn.

AB’s World Cup plea ‘not even considered’

AB de Villiers’ request to return to the international scene for the World Cup was ‘not even considered’ by captain Faf du Plessis, coach Ottis Gibson and convener of selectors Linda Zondi, according to a report.

Shamsi: We must be brave

Tabraiz Shamsi has called for the Proteas to be brave against an aggressive West Indies side.

Amla: Six wins will do it

Hashim Amla remained upbeat about the Proteas’ chances to win the last six games, despite their winless start to the World Cup, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.

Morris: I thought we were quite good

All-rounder Chris Morris picked through limited positives, after South Africa lost to India by six wickets in Wednesdays’ World Cup encounter at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.

New Zealand avoid Bangladesh scare

Bangladesh almost collected another upset victory in Wednesday’s World Cup fixture at The Oval in London, but ultimately were not strong enough to overcome New Zealand.

Player ratings: Morris, KG spared the wrath

The Proteas suffered their third successive defeat at the World Cup after going down to India by six wickets in Southampton. JOHN GOLIATH rates the South Africans.