England set 311 for Proteas
England posted a reachable 311 against the Proteas in the World Cup opener at the Oval, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Thirimanne can convert domestic form
Batsman Lahiru Thirimanne wants to capitalise on a solid stretch of form at domestic level, when Sri Lanka’s World Cup campaign gets underway against New Zealand at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, Wales, on Saturday.
Moeen 'gives us fantastic depth'
Former spinner Phil Tufnell has reiterated the importance of all-rounder Moeen Ali to England’s 2019 World Cup campaign.
Carey gains Healy's approval
Former wicketkeeper-batsman Ian Healy has backed Australia’s Alex Carey to improve through the 2019 World Cup campaign.
Brathwaite inspired by '75 and '79 titles
All-rounder Carlos Brathwaite is eager to have the West Indies emulate 1975 and 1979 World Cup titles.
Maxwell navigating Rashid challenge
Batsman Glenn Maxwell is looking forward to the challenge posed by leg-spinner Rashid Khan, ahead of Australia’s World Cup fixture against Afghanistan in Bristol on Saturday.
RECAP: Proteas lose by 104 runs
Follow live coverage of the World Cup clash between the Proteas and England at the Oval with the team at SA Cricket Magazine.
Proteas bowl first in CWC opener
The Proteas won the toss and will bowl first in the opening World Cup clash against England at the Oval, KHALID MOHIDIN reports.
I want to lead - Rabada
24-year-old Kagiso Rabada is full of confidence as he leads the Proteas pace attack into war against a powerful English batting lineup at the Oval.
Donald relives 1992 CWC
Allan Donald relives the first ball he bowled at the opening match of the 1992 World Cup that had cricket fans off their seats.
World Cup: Opening party at The Oval
Here is some footage of the Cricket World Cup opening party at The Oval.
FAN CAMS: SA vs England, The Oval
The opening game between the Proteas and England has arrived. Here is what the fans had to say outside The Oval.
England undaunted by expectation
England’s captain Eoin Morgan is not concerned with sending a message to the rest of the cricket world when his side take on the Proteas in Thursday’s World Cup opener, writes DANIEL GALLAN in London.
Proteas must seize the moment
The Proteas must learn from past mistakes and embrace the big pressure moments during the World Cup, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
'Favourites tag is there for a reason'
Eoin Morgan promised that England will not fold under the pressure of being World Cup favourites ahead of Thursday’s opener against South Africa.
