Amla the run-machine

It was an unspectacular way to mark an outstanding career.

100 up for the Steyn remover

Dale Steyn should play in his 100th ODI on Tuesday, against Ireland at the World Cup. Here are some interesting facts and numbers from his 99 matches so far.

Twitter reaction to AB’s knock

Here is some reaction on Twitter to AB de Villiers’ world record knock – the fastest man to 150 in an ODI – against the West Indies at the World Cup.

Back your boytjies

South African cricket fans need to start backing the players who are actually in the World Cup squad, writes Kobus Pretorius.

The day SA shocked Australia

It is exactly 23 years to the day (26 February 1992) that South Africa competed in their first World Cup and ended up upsetting hosts Australia by nine wickets.

Gayle: What happens next?

Chris Gayle’s blistering return to form with a World Cup record of 215 against Zimbabwe on Tuesday begs the obvious question: what can South Africa expect from the West Indian in their match in Sydney on Friday? His career performances suggests it will be around 31 runs.

Gayle reaction on Twitter

Here is some Twitter reaction after Chris Gayle slammed a record 215 runs for West Indies against Zimbabwe in the World Cup.

The 200 club’s exclusive membership

As Chris Gayle embarked on his rampage against Zimbabwe, it may have escaped most viewers’ notice that it was exactly five years ago that Sachin Tendulkar broke the magic 200 barrier for the first time.

The case for David Wiese

Now, not after serious injury to a first-choice player or a belated admission of incorrect selection, is the time to act – and David Wiese must be drafted into South Africa’s World Cup squad.

IPL auction: SA’s sold, unsold

Almost 350 cricketers were for sale during Monday’s Indian Premier League player auction in Bangalore. Five South Africans were bought, while 14 went unsold.

Now or never for Miller

David Miller has the opportunity to show the world what all the fuss about him is. Will he be able to deliver on the biggest stage of all, writes GARY LEMKE.

Kirsten’s Proteas battle plan

World Cup-winning coach and Proteas batting consultant Gary Kirsten offered SACricket his insight into the side’s burning issues going into cricket’s showpiece. Interview conducted by Cape Town journalist NEIL MANTHORP.

Who will be Proteas MVP?

We asked two of our SACricket staff members the following question: ‘Who will be the most valuable player for South Africa at the Cricket World Cup’. Here are their answers.

HD puts faith in Behardien

Popular analyst, commentator and columnist HD Ackerman feels that Farhaan Behardien is the answer to South Africa’s problems at No7 at the World Cup.

Tahir’s time to shine

Imran Tahir will have a big role to play in the upcoming Cricket World Cup, writes RYAN VREDE.