Nothing close to a choke – Proteas coach
Proteas coach Rob Walter has dismissed claims his team suffered another dose of World Cup semi-final stage fright in their tense three-wicket defeat to Australia.
Proteas coach Rob Walter has dismissed claims his team suffered another dose of World Cup semi-final stage fright in their tense three-wicket defeat to Australia.
The Proteas’ World Cup semi-final curse continued as they suffered a three-wicket defeat to Australia in Kolkata on Thursday.
David Miller hit a defiant century to help rescue the Proteas in their World Cup semi-final on Thursday but Australia will only chase a modest 213-run target to make the final.
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson says record-breaking Virat Kohli is “the best” batsman in the world and “getting better.”
Virat Kohli scored a record-breaking 50th ODI hundred and Mohammed Shami took seven wickets as India beat New Zealand by 70 runs to reach the World Cup final on Wednesday.
India’s Virat Kohli scored a record 50th ODI hundred when he reached three figures in the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand in Mumbai on Wednesday.
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma has warned they are not up against a “Mickey Mouse team” in their World Cup semi-final against Australia.
Injured Proteas captain Temba Bavuma says he is not “100%” and the team will decide later if he is fit enough to play in the World Cup semi-final against Australia.
Australia captain Pat Cummins says his players will draw on experience from previous title wins in their World Cup semi-final clash with South Africa, spurred on by Glenn Maxwell’s heroics having given them “an extra leg”.
Pitch changes requested by the BCCI are set to favour India in their World Cup semi-final against New Zealand and in the final, should they get there.
Proteas coach Rob Walter says injured Temba Bavuma will not receive preferential treatment because he is the team captain.
Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj has moved to the top of the ICC’s ODI bowling rankings.
The Proteas insist they will not be burdened by scarring from their chequered record in World Cup knockout matches when they clash with Australia on Thursday for a spot in the final.
Australia opener Travis Head made a late entry into the World Cup after recovering from a fractured hand but says the injury was a “blessing in disguise”.
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma batted in the nets on Monday without any noticeable discomfort.