Mag Preview: Why England expects

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. 

Mag Preview: Virat Kohli the Talisman

One of the World Cup favourite teams has an array of talent spearheaded by its captain.

Kallis: 1999 is the one that got away

Proteas legend Jacques Kallis believes that the Proteas’ best chance to lift the World Cup trophy was in 1999.

Youth will be SA’s secret weapon

Youth will be the key as the Proteas’ search for uncharted territory on their World Cup journey, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.

Faf: Form priority for World Cup opener

Faf du Plessis has emphasised that form will play a huge role in the starting XI against England, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.

Steyn still under observation

Dale Steyn remains a doubt for the opener against England on 30 May, while Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi have fully recovered.

England set World Cup batting standard

England gave the world a taste of what’s to be expected from them at the World Cup in their recent home-series victory over Pakistan.

Gibson: SA on verge of something special

Ottis Gibson took the Proteas up Table Mountain for a team-building exercise, likening the journey to what his players will experience at the World Cup.

Markram determined to keep Amla close

Aiden Markram is eager to learn from Hashim Amla’s proven experience in English conditions, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.

Ngidi aims for World Cup glory

Lungi Ngidi has set himself only one personal ambition –  winning the World Cup, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.

Markram fired up for World Cup challenge

The World Cup will be the perfect platform for Aiden Markram to showcase his talent and play an impact role in England, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.

T20 affected Amla’s mindset – Gibson

Ottis Gibson says Hashim Amla felt desperate to burst the ‘T20 bubble’ so he could reset his mindset ahead of the World Cup, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.

Ottis Gibson pre-World Cup presser

Ottis Gibson addresses the media in the first press conference ahead of the 2019 World Cup.

Nortje’s World Cup dream still alive

Ottis Gibson says Anrich Nortje will be on standby for the World Cup despite his injury, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.

Rabada, Steyn on track for opener

Ottis Gibson confirmed on Tuesday that Kagiso Rabada and Dale Steyn will be ready for the opening game against England despite injury concerns, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.