Proteas bat as Shamsi comes in, Amla out

The Proteas won the toss and chose to bat against Australia at Old Trafford in their final match of the World Cup on Saturday.

Watch: FAN CAMS

Correspondent DANIEL GALLAN catches up with some fans ahead of the clash between the Proteas and Australia at Old Trafford.

‘No need for restraint’

Australia’s captain Aaron Finch dismissed suggestions that he would need to keep a lid on his team as they square off against South Africa at Old Trafford on Saturday. DANIEL GALLAN reports.

Du Plessis: There is a lot to play for

Faf du Plessis says the Proteas have one more chance to give outgoing stalwarts a proper send off in Saturday’s final World Cup game against Australia. DANIEL GALLAN reports.

Tahir aiming to go out on top

After 106 ODIs in which he wheeled off in wild celebrations after claiming 172 wickets, Imran Tahir is ready to play his last 50-over game for South Africa, writes DANIEL GALLAN.

Preview: Proteas vs Australia

The Proteas will have nothing but pride to play for in their final World Cup match against Australia in Manchester, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Proteas must alter ODI batting approach

While Test cricket remains the ultimate challenge, limited-overs batting has become another art altogether, and it’s something Cricket South Africa has to focus on ahead of the next World Cup, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

'Sandpapergate' is in the past

Justin Langer has downplayed the significance of last year’s ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town ahead of Saturday’s clash between Australia and the Proteas. DANIEL GALLAN reports.

Watch: The Tahir-less road ahead

SA Cricket magazine contributors CRAIG LEWIS and WADE PRETORIUS discuss the Proteas ahead of their final game, what lies in store and stop to pause on the career of Imran Tahir.

Predicting: Proteas XI vs Australia

The Proteas will end their World Cup campaign in a clash with Australia in Manchester on Saturday. Our experts play selector and pick their XIs.

Imran Tahir: Lessons, tales and fond memories

Imran Tahir signs off on his illustrious career against Australia as the country’s long-time No 1 spinner.  Here, our staff reflects on some of his most memorable moments in our Lessons from Tahir.

Predicting: Solitary hope for Proteas

Only a single member of the SA Cricket magazine team believes the Proteas will end their World Cup campaign with a win against Australia in Manchester on Saturday.

3 of the best: Tahir works his magic

As Imran Tahir prepares for his final ODI match for the Proteas, we remember three occasions where he weaved his magic in the green and gold.

We owed SA that win - Phehlukwayo

A long overdue Proteas performance was how all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo described his side’s nine-wicket win over Sri Lanka as he continued to stress the team’s effort cannot be called into question.

Amla mum on post-World Cup future

Hashim Amla says he is feeling ‘fit and good’, but will only make a decision on his international future after the World Cup.