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.

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.