• Focus on McLaren, Parnell

    Focus on McLaren, Parnell

    The rejection of Ryan McLaren and the poor form of Wayne Parnell are quickly becoming moot points, as South Africa explore the depths of the part-time bowling ranks in Australasia.

    Steyn Sparks

    Twitter reaction to SA win

    Here is some reaction on Twitter to South Africa’s World Cup victory over Ireland in Canberra.

    AB praises batting performance

    AB praises batting performance

    AB de Villiers praised his team’s batting performance against Ireland after South Africa amassed 400+ runs for the second consecutive match in Canberra on Tuesday.

    Proteas crush Ireland

    Proteas crush Ireland

    Hashim Amla’s 159 set up a 201-run win for South Africa against Ireland in Canberra on Tuesday.

    Botha leaves Adelaide for Sydney

    Botha leaves Adelaide for Sydney

    Former South Africa all-rounder Johan Botha has left the Adelaide Strikers for the Sydney Sixers ahead of this year’s Big Bash League – Australia’s premier domestic Twenty20 tournament.

    Proteas select to bat against Ireland

    Proteas bat first

    AB de Villiers has won the toss and decided to bat in the Pool B match against Ireland in Canberra.

    Tahir, Miller climb ODI rankings

    Tahir, Miller climb ODI rankings

    Imran Tahir’s performances at the World Cup has seen him soar on the ICC’s ODI rankings, while AB de Villiers has solidified his place as the number one batsman in the world.

    'Batting first will be key'

    ‘Batting first will be key’

    Farhaan Behardien says the batsmen will play a key role on the batting friendly pitch of the Manuka Oval when South Africa face Ireland in Canberra on Tuesday.

    Graeme Smith

    Smith, Swann differ on Ireland threat

    While Graeme Smith doesn’t foresee Ireland giving South Africa any problems at the World Cup, former England spinner Graeme Swann disagrees.

    'Ireland are formidable force'

    ‘Ireland are formidable force’

    South Africa will rely on assistant-coach Adrian Birrell’s intimate knowledge of Ireland when the two teams meet in a World Cup pool match in Canberra on Tuesday.

    England give KP hope

    England give KP hope

    Kevin Pietersen must score a lot of runs playing county cricket if he wants to be considered to play for England again.