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.

South Africa's all-time World Cup XI

Several former and current South African cricketers have starred across seven World Cup campaigns, but none more than these 11. Warning: no room for batsmen Hashim Amla and Graeme Smith, or fast bowler Dale Steyn.

Rhodes: Faf is no ABD

Former batsman Jonty Rhodes has insisted South Africa embrace the fact that they’ve lost four semi-finals in pursuit of this year’s World Cup title.

Tour Diaries: World Cup is here...

Tour Diaries starts now, as KHALID MOHIDIN takes you with him on his first-ever Cricket World Cup journey.

Amla: Fasting helps my conditioning

Proteas opening batsman Hashim Amla credits Ramadan to have helped him with his conditioning.

Another 50 for Amla in West Indies washout

South Africa’s final warm-up fixture prior to Thursday’s World Cup opener against England at The Oval in London was hampered by rain in Bristol on Sunday.

Phehlukwayo thrives under pressure

Proteas all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo believes pressure situations bring out the best in him.

Rassie: We have a really strong chance

Batsman Rassie van der Dussen is confident that the Proteas can make good use of not being among the favourites to win the title to their advantage during the 2019 World Cup in the United Kingdom.

Six things South Africa must do in WI warm-up

South Africa’s second and final World Cup warm-up fixture will be against the West Indies in Bristol on Sunday.