Donald relives 1992 CWC
Allan Donald relives the first ball he bowled at the opening match of the 1992 World Cup that had cricket fans off their seats.
FAN CAMS: SA vs England, The Oval
The opening game between the Proteas and England has arrived. Here is what the fans had to say outside The Oval.
England undaunted by expectation
England’s captain Eoin Morgan is not concerned with sending a message to the rest of the cricket world when his side take on the Proteas in Thursday’s World Cup opener, writes DANIEL GALLAN in London.
'Favourites tag is there for a reason'
Eoin Morgan promised that England will not fold under the pressure of being World Cup favourites ahead of Thursday’s opener against South Africa.
'Rabada, Ngidi excited to get going'
Faf du Plessis says his youthful lethal opening duo Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi are amped to get their World Cup campaign under way.
England learn from Southgate's footballers
Captain Eoin Morgan has drawn parallels between England’s experience at last year’s Football World Cup with the expectations associated with 2019’s global cricket tournament in the United Kingdom.
Faf ready to fight fire with fire
Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis is sticking with the pre-tournament game plan, despite lacking the services of fast bowler Dale Steyn, writes DANIEL GALLAN in London.
Head-to-head: Du Plessis vs Morgan
The performances of captains Faf du Plessis and Eoin Morgan could decide the outcome as the Proteas take on England in the World Cup opener at the Oval, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
X-factor is an excuse
Albie Morkel is the latest to bandy around the so-called ‘X-factor’ term, which actually doesn’t favour Chris Morris.
Mortaza probable for SA clash despite hurt hamstring
Fully fit or not, captain Mashrafe Mortaza will likely be available for selection for Bangladesh’s World Cup opening fixture against South Africa at The Oval in London on Sunday.
Faf: Cricket important, but it's not everything
Captain Faf du Plessis has introduced some refreshing perspectives ahead of South Africa’s opening match of the 2019 World Cup against England at The Oval in London on Thursday.
Proteas vs England: Two years on
On Thursday, the Proteas will take to the field in their opening World Cup fixture against England – a match nearly two years to the day after a resounding ODI victory at Lords.
CSA faces court application from Saca
The South African Cricketers’ Association has filed a court application to have Cricket South Africa’s decision to restructure domestic competition reviewed.
What's on the Proteas' dressing room playlist?
Watch the Proteas unwind in the dressing room and jam to some 2Pac ahead of the opener against England.
CWC '19 opener: 3 key England players
Jason Roy, Jofra Archer and Joe Root are three players who pose significant threats to the Proteas as England prepare to host South Africa at the Oval on Thursday, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
