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.
SABC to air only some World Cup matches
The South African Broadcasting Corporation has confirmed the screening of a limited number of matches during the 2019 World Cup.
Proteas: Predicting the starting XI vs England
South Africa face England in Thursday’s World Cup 2019 opener with a few question marks around the makeup of the starting lineup. Our experts play selector and pick their XIs.
Dawson: '99 squad wasn't used well
Former Proteas seamer Alan Dawson shares memories about a general lack of rotational selection at the ’99 World Cup, an upset loss to Zimbabwe, that infamous run-out against Australia, and more, writes JONHENRY WILSON.
Proteas World Cup preview
SA Cricket magazine’s Khalid Mohidin chats to Wade Pretorius and Craig Lewis about the upcoming World Cup, and how the Proteas could approach the tournament.
