Proteas will work their magic

South Africa will face strong competition in England, but they will work some Proteas magic, writes GRAEME POLLOCK.

England or SA? KP confirms his support

Born in South Africa and a star batsman in England, Kevin Pietersen has explained his decision to back only one side at the World Cup 2019.

Kallis: SA the dark horse of this World Cup

Former all-rounder Jacques Kallis has reiterated that not being among the favourites to win the title should improve South Africa’s chances at this year’s World Cup.

Morgan praises Roy’s ‘aggressive, authoritative way’

Captain Eoin Morgan has asserted that England will be buoyed by the fine form displayed by opening batsman Jason Roy, going into Thursday’s World Cup opening fixture against South Africa at The Oval in London.

More than ‘X-factor’ needed from Morris

Chris Morris will need to find consistency if he aims to help the Proteas lift the World Cup Trophy, writes KHALID MOHIDIN. 

Amla’s self-confidence concerns Gibbs

Proteas legend Herschelle Gibbs fears that Hashim Amla’s lack of runs may affect his self-confidence heading into the World Cup, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.

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.