Exactly 17 years since his death: Cronje's World Cup record

Former Proteas captain Hansie Cronje died on 1 June 2002. He played in three World Cups in 1992, 1996 and 1999.

Three key Bangladesh players

Shakib Al Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman and Mushfiqur Rahim are three players who pose significant threats to the Proteas as Bangladesh prepare to take on South Africa at the Oval on Sunday, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.

Roy remains a big threat in the field

Batsman Jason Roy is determined to remain a threat in the field, too, as England pursue a maiden title at the ongoing World Cup in the United Kingdom.

Bangladesh wait on Tamim fitness for SA clash

Opening batsman Tamim Iqbal is in doubt for Bangladesh’s World Cup opening fixture against South Africa at The Oval in London on Sunday.

Pakistan broken by Russell's short stuff

Captain Sarfaraz Ahmed conceded seamer Andre Russell’s opening spell laid the foundation for the West Indies’ seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in Friday’s World Cup fixture at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

Holder impressed by Thomas aggression

Captain Jason Holder lauded the performance of fast bowler Oshane Thomas, who impressed in Friday’s seven-wicket World Cup victory over Pakistan at Trent Bridge.

Three key Proteas players

Kagiso Rabada, Rassie van der Dussen and Andile Phehlukwayo have been identified as three key players for the Proteas as they face Bangladesh at the Oval on Sunday, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.

Predicting the starting XI vs Bangladesh

South Africa face Bangladesh in their second World Cup match on Sunday. After a heavy defeat to England, they will aim to bounce back with a win. Our experts play selector and pick their XIs.

Preview: Proteas vs Bangladesh

The quality of the performance will be as important as the result when the Proteas face Bangladesh at the Oval on Sunday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Rassie: It looks a lot worse than it is

Proteas batsman Rassie van der Dussen has suggested that the heavy margin of defeat against England was not a true reflection of the competitive nature of the game.

Windies thrash Pakistan at Trent Bridge

The West Indies stormed to a convincing seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in Friday’s World Cup fixture at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

Kallis: SA can go deep in this tournament

Proteas legend Jacques Kallis has backed the Proteas to recover strongly after the England defeat.

Ngidi: I wanted two wickets up front

Proteas fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has expressed his disappointment with his opening spell during the Proteas’ 104-run defeat to England at the Oval.

Faf: Amla blow unsettled Proteas batsmen

Faf du Plessis has explained how Hashim Amla’s concussion scare unsettled the Proteas dressing room during their chase of 312 at the Oval against England.

Experts react to Proteas thrashing

There was a strong reaction on Twitter after the Proteas’ 104-run defeat to England, here are some of the highlights.