Pollock: Maybe AB should have spoken up earlier

Former Proteas captain Shaun Pollock has questioned the timing of batsman AB de Villiers’ decision to avail himself to the South African World Cup squad.

Five other ways CSA could've handled AB's offer

AB de Villiers was available for World Cup selection. Cricket South Africa rejected the offer. They could’ve approached the decision – rightly or wrongly – differently.

Hendricks: I bring my own set of skills  

Beuran Hendricks vows to bring a unique set of skills and variety to the Proteas bowling attack with the aim to revive the side’s World Cup hopes.

A mess of CSA's own making

The bombshell of AB de Villiers couldn’t come at a worse time for Cricket South Africa … but it’s a mess of their own making, writes WADE PRETORIUS.

De Villiers: 'Focus on supporting the Proteas'

AB de Villiers has called on fans to support the Proteas as the local cricket community comes to terms with the news that he had requested to play at the World Cup.

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.

'It's not how you drive, it's how you arrive'

Hashim Amla remains positive about the Proteas reaching the semi-final, despite losing their first three games.

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.

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.

Fans react to Proteas’ third loss

The Proteas involvement in the World Cup is hanging by a thread, and fans of the national team are not impressed by their performance.

Five takeaways: Proteas vs India

Five takeaways from the Proteas’ six-wicket defeat to India at the Rose Bowl, which leaves them on the brink of elimination, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.

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.