I want to lead - Rabada

24-year-old Kagiso Rabada is full of confidence as he leads the Proteas pace attack into war against a powerful English batting lineup at the Oval.

Faf ready to fight fire with fire

Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis is sticking with the pre-tournament game plan, despite lacking the services of fast bowler Dale Steyn, writes DANIEL GALLAN in London.

Proteas vs England: Two years on

On Thursday, the Proteas will take to the field in their opening World Cup fixture against England – a match nearly two years to the day after a resounding ODI victory at Lords.

CWC '19 opener: 3 key England players

Jason Roy, Jofra Archer and Joe Root are three players who pose significant threats to the Proteas as England prepare to host South Africa at the Oval on Thursday, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.

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.