Fikile Mbulala’s World Cup send-off for the Proteas has been referred to as ‘interesting’, in some Australian newspapers. And being told not to return home as ‘losers by the sports minister merely reflects the passionate desire of all South Africans to win the event, AB de Villiers said on Saturday.
Cricket South Africa want pride and history, rather than extravagant bonuses, to motivate the Proteas to win the World Cup.
Former South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis was contracted by the Trinidad and Tobago Red Steel for $100,000 during Thursday’s player draft for the 2015 Caribbean Premier League.
The Proteas have arrived in New Zealand after a long haul flight from South Africa. This is how they, and others, told their followers on Twitter about it.
Proteas coach Russell Domingo has confirmed reports that Michael Hussey will be used as a consultant for a part of the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Imran Tahir will have a big role to play in the upcoming Cricket World Cup, writes RYAN VREDE.
Former Australian batsman Michael Hussey will work with the Proteas during the World Cup – if newspaper reports on Tuesday are to be believed.
The South African Broadcasting Corporation will provide live coverage for 30 of the 49 matches played at the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand through February and March.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock, all-rounder Wayne Parnell and spinner Aaron Phangiso have been drafted into South Africa A’s squad for Saturday’s limited-overs fixture against the England Lions in Potchefstroom.
Coach Russell Domingo is appreciative of the improvement shown by the under-fire Wayne Parnell, as South Africa prepare for a tough World Cup campaign.
Martin Crowe, one of New Zealand’s greatest cricketers of all-time, reckons his ‘head’ tells him South Africa will win the World Cup.
South African batsman Hashim Amla is among the four men to have attracted the highest base price of about 3.8 million rand (20,000,000 rupees) ahead of the Indian Premier League player auction, which will be held in Bangalore on 16 February.
Rilee Rossouw and Hashim Amla smashed centuries to set up a 131-run win for the Proteas in the fifth ODI at Centurion.
The Proteas, fans and sponsors raised R600 000 for PinkDrive at the recent Pink Day ODI at the Wanderers.
The West Indies have won the toss and opted to make use of the overcast conditions in the fifth ODI at Centurion.
