Fielding coach Justin Ontong is confident South Africa will put in a characteristically solid display, despite preparation that was ‘not ideal’ ahead of this week’s World Cup warm-up fixture against Sri Lanka in Cardiff, Wales.
Quinton de Kock believes that not being favourites to win the World Cup will give the Proteas the freedom to play their best cricket.
Hashim Amla feels refreshed and confident ahead of the opening game against England at The Oval on 30 May.
Have a quick look at the journey the Proteas took from Johannesburg to Cardiff.
Former coach Gary Kirsten has backed South Africa’s bowlers to perform well in English conditions during this year’s World Cup.
The Proteas again have a world-class No 7 who is a match-winner with bat and ball, and will play a big role at the World Cup, writes GARY LEMKE.
The defending champions arrive in England with questions still surrounding the cheating that tore the sport apart.
Hashim Amla needs to show some form in the Proteas’ warm-up matches ahead of their World Cup opener against England, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Under captain Eoin Morgan the hosts have become a fearless batting team capable of taking any bowling unit apart. The flip side is that they can also crash and burn.
Former Proteas fast bowler Meyrick Pringle looks back at Kepler Wessels’ style of leadership, a tough 1992 tour for spinner Omar Henry and more, writes JONHENRY WILSON.
One of the World Cup favourite teams has an array of talent spearheaded by its captain.
Proteas legend Jacques Kallis believes that the Proteas’ best chance to lift the World Cup trophy was in 1999.
Youth will be the key as the Proteas’ search for uncharted territory on their World Cup journey, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Faf du Plessis says he is only thinking about the tournament ahead. Watch his pre-World Cup press conference.
Proteas captain Faf du Plessis is confident South Africa have the batting order to post scores of 350-plus at the 2019 World Cup in the United Kingdom, while coach Ottis Gibson is adamant the bowlers can successfully defend similar totals.
