Kirsten: Keep a lid on it
Gary Kirsten is a World Cup winner as a coach and one of the giants of South African cricket, and he believes the Proteas have every chance of success in England… if they don’t overhype their chances, writes COLIN BRYDEN.
CWC '19 opener: 3 key Proteas players
Lungi Ndigi, Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis have been identified as three key players for the Proteas as they face England at the Oval on Thursday, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Stats and facts: England vs Proteas
Seven interesting statistics-based facts about the Proteas and England’s ODI record, ahead of their World Cup clash at The Oval in London.
Morkel: 'X-Factor' Morris can win games
Former all-rounder Albie Morkel is adamant that late addition Chris Morris will be key to South Africa’s 2019 World Cup campaign in the United Kingdom.
Kumar: No rush to prepare for Proteas
Indian fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar says the team have plenty of time to finalise plans for their opening game of the World Cup against the Proteas on 5 June.
Gibbs: SA aren't in a position to overthink this
Former batsman Herschelle Gibbs has encouraged the Proteas to quieten expectations during the 2019 World Cup in the United Kingdom.
Preview: England vs Proteas
Both England and Proteas will arrive at the Oval under pressure to win the opening match of the World Cup on Thursday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Gibson positive despite Steyn setback
Proteas coach Ottis Gibson is prepared for what England’s powerful batting lineup has to offer in Thursday’s World Cup opener at the Oval even if he can’t call on Dale Steyn, writes DANIEL GALLAN in London.
Gibson on England gig: I'm happy to be linked with any job
Proteas head coach Ottis Gibson hasn’t necessarily downplayed suggestion of a third stint with England.
Three Proteas named in Emerging squad
T20I opening batsman Janneman Malan, wicketkeeper-batsman Sinethemba Qeshile and fast bowler Lutho Sipamla have been named in South Africa’s Emerging squad for June and July’s series against Sri Lanka in Pretoria and Potchefstroom.
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.
Amla can anchor Proteas batting
Hashim Amla’s timely return to form ahead of the World Cup opener against England is a much-needed shot in the arm for the Proteas, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Why Thursday matters so much
Whoever loses the Cricket World Cup opening match are going to have to make history if they are going to go on and win the tournament, writes GARY LEMKE.
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.
Palframan: I enjoyed pinch-hitting
Former wicketkeeper-batsman Steven Palframan recalls the popularity of pinch-hitting in 1996, working alongside captain Hansie Cronje and coach Bob Woolmer – and playing cricket in Pakistan, writes JONHENRY WILSON.
