Finch ready to take contest to Gayle

Australian captain Aaron Finch is looking forward to the challenge posed by West Indian batsman Chris Gayle during Thursday’s World Cup fixture between Australia and the West Indies at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

Faf: Bowling first didn’t make sense

Faf du Plessis revealed that if he had Lungi Ngidi and Dale Steyn available the Proteas would have bowled first against India, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.

Proteas all but knocked out of World Cup

South Africa sunk to a six-wicket defeat at the hands of India in Wednesday’s World Cup fixture at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.

Holder won’t necessarily bombard Aussies

Captain Jason Holder insists that the West Indies won’t be fixated on short deliveries during Thursday’s World Cup clash against Australia at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

Proteas manage a mere 227 at Rose Bowl

South Africa were limited to a final total of 227 for nine against India in Wednesday’s World Cup fixture at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.

Reeza wants more from Proteas batsmen

Discard Reeza Hendricks is acutely aware that South Africa need stronger performances from the batsmen and bowlers if a disappointing start to the World Cup in the United Kingdom is to be rectified.

Kiwis unchanged for Tigers clash

Wicketkeeper-batsman Tom Latham has confirmed that New Zealand’s XI will remain unchanged for Thursday’s World Cup match against Bangladesh at The Oval in London.

Christchurch terror attack unites Bangladesh

Coach Steven Rhodes recognises that Bangladesh have galvanised since narrowly avoiding the lone gunman that killed over 50 people in Christchurch earlier this year.

No joy for Afghanistan against Sri Lanka

Afghanistan failed to orchestrate an upset result, as Sri Lanka won Tuesday’s rain-affected World Cup fixture at Sophia Garden in Cardiff, Wales, by 34 runs.

Faf staying strong on Proteas’ behalf

Captain Faf du Plessis is determined to embrace a hefty challenge as South Africa attempt to recover from two opening defeats – and ongoing injury concerns – at the 2019 World Cup in the United Kingdom.

Faf considers two spinners

Faf du Plessis said that he has only two selection options for the Proteas’ match against India, playing two spinners or all three seamer all-rounders.

Preview: Proteas vs India

The Proteas must put their World Cup troubles behind them and get the job done against India at the Rose Bowl on Wednesday, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Shamsi could offer Proteas a lifeline

Picking two spinners for Southampton may be the Proteas’ best chance to open their World Cup account after Dale Steyn was ruled out of the rest of the tournament, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Kohli: I feel bad for Dale

Indian captain Virat Kohli has sympathised with South African fast bowler Dale Steyn, who was ruled out of the ongoing World Cup in the United Kingdom on Tuesday.

Beuran a blessing in disguise

An outright, obvious replacement for Dale Steyn he is not, but Beuran Hendricks is perhaps a blessing in disguise.