Tahir best of a bad bunch
The Proteas bowlers would do well to follow Imran Tahir’s lead after the spinner’s crafty performance in Hamilton.
Proteas not World Cup favourites
South Africa’s build up has been first class and everything a public demands from a champion team – on and off the field.
Nothing more than a middle net
New Zealand 331 for 8 in 50 overs and South Africa 197 all out in 44.2 overs. Defeat for the Proteas by 134 runs.
AB inspires confidence
AB de Villiers’s leadership and man management will stand up to scrutiny at the World Cup.
Proteas must top their pool
The Proteas must top their pool to ensure a relatively easier route to the World Cup semi-finals.
Death incarnate
Dale Steyn’s stats confirm that he is more dangerous at the death of an innings than he is with the new ball.
Stick with the best
The Proteas’ best XI must be backed to adapt to the varying pitch conditions in Australia and New Zealand.
Rilee’s the man
The Proteas must bat Rilee Rossouw at No 7 and back JP Duminy to bowl a full quota of 10 overs.
No7 slot the key
There is nothing wrong with the form of South Africa’s batsmen ahead of the World Cup.
Mature Miller sticks up his hand
David Miller’s measured knock in Port Elizabeth will give the player as well as the Proteas new confidence ahead of the World Cup.
World Cup thoughts
South Africa will have to box clever when it comes to the management of the team.
In with a shout
They’re co-hosts of the World Cup and, let it be noted, Australia is a difficult place to tour.
McLaren’s CWC absence will be felt
The omission of Ryan McLaren from the World Cup squad is a bad choice. He has been good over a long time.
SA got job done
South Africa did what was expected of them and brushed aside a moderate West Indies to win the series 2-0.
Harmer’s fine start
The Proteas have a gem in Simon Harmer and would do well to polish him in the coming years.
