'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.

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.