CWC news round-up
Sri Lanka’s front-line spinner Rangana Herath is recovering well and looks likely to face South Africa in Wednesday’s World Cup quarter-final at the SCG , chief selector Sanath Jayasuriya said on Monday.
Seniors must step up – Amla
It’s time for the senior players in the Proteas squad to step up and take responsibility, says Hashim Amla ahead of the crucial quarterfinal match against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.
Lions and Dolphins race to the line
The Highveld Lions brushed aside the Knights to record their fifth win of the season and consolidate their position at the top of the Sunfoil table in Bloemfontein on Sunday.
Dolphins surge as Lions are caged
Only Dean Elgar and Qaasim Adams stood between the Titans and humiliation as the Dolphins set themselves up for an early victory and a secure second place on the log.
Proteas face Sri Lanka in QF
South Africa will face Sri Lanka in the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Wednesday after Australia beat Scotland in Hobart on Saturday.
Lions assert their authority
The front-running Highveld Lions forged ahead by taking a 72-run lead with four wickets remaining against the Knights in Bloemfontein on Friday.
Black Caps leave it late
Opener Martin Guptill hit a fighting century to guide New Zealand to their sixth consecutive victory in the Cricket World Cup with a three-wicket win over an inspired Bangladesh in Hamilton on Friday.
Amla, bowlers key for SA
South Africa need to sort out their bowling attack if they want to win the World Cup, says former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe.
CSA release Proteas schedule
Cricket South Africa has announced the Proteas’ playing schedule, which will include series against England, New Zealand and Australia over the next 18 months.
Lions keep up pressure
The front-running Highveld Lions kept up the relentless pace when they bowled the Knights out for 248 on day one of the Sunfoil series match in Bloemfontein on Thursday.
Proteas win: Twitter reaction
See how Twitter reacted to the Proteas’ win over the UAE. And social media was once again agog over the allround performance of AB de Villiers.
Proteas face selection headache
Team selections will be the biggest talking point surrounding South Africa as they prepare for their quarter-final next Wednesday at the SCG.
SA vs UAE: 5 talking points
SACricketmag.com analyses South Africa’s big win over the UAE and picks five talking points for what it means for the play-offs.
Proteas down UAE
South Africa beat the United Arab Emirates by 146 runs on Thursday to consolidate their position in Pool B.
Kallis: Proteas burdened by the past
The weight of South Africa’s reputation at World Cups will catch up with them when they reach the play-offs, says former Proteas great Jacques Kallis.
