Beuran a blessing in disguise

An outright, obvious replacement for Dale Steyn he is not, but Beuran Hendricks is perhaps a blessing in disguise.

Injured Steyn to fly home

Dale Steyn will miss the rest of the World Cup after failing to recover from a shoulder injury, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Head-to-head battles: SA vs IND

We take a look at some of the key battles to be expected in the clash between the Proteas and India at the Rose Bowl on Wednesday, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.

Roy, Archer fined for obscenity, dissent

England teammates Jason Roy and Jofra Archer have each been fined 15% of their match fees for England’s World Cup match against Pakistan at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

SA vs India: Stats you need to know

Seven interesting statistics-based facts about South Africa and India’s ODI record, ahead of Wednesday’s World Cup clash at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.

Three key India players vs SA

Virat Kohli, Kuldeep Yadav and MS Dhoni are three players who pose significant threats to the Proteas as India prepare to take on South Africa at the Rose Bowl on Wednesday, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.

Three key Proteas players vs India

Aiden Markram, Kagiso Rabada and Imran Tahir have been identified as three key players for the Proteas as they face India at the Rose Bowl on Wednesday, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.

Morgan: We need that fearless nature

Captain Eoin Morgan rued a lack of support for centurions Jos Buttler and Joe Root – and a poor display in the field – after England slipped to a 14-run defeat at the hands of Pakistan in Monday’s World Cup fixture at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

Opening World Cup centuries since 1975

England’s Joe Root recorded the first century of the 2019 World Cup, against Pakistan at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Monday. Which batsman scored the opening ton in other World Cups since 1975?

Player ratings: Sunday shame

The Proteas slumped to a second Cricket World Cup 2019 defeat after going down by 21 runs to Bangladesh at the Oval. WADE PRETORIUS and JOHN GOLIATH rate the South African players.

Head-to-head battles: SA vs BAN

We take a look at some of the key battles to be expected in the clash between the Proteas and Bangladesh at the Oval on Sunday, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.

Five takeaways: England vs Proteas

SA Cricket Magazine picks up on five talking points after the Proteas’ 104-run defeat to England at the Oval on Thursday, writes KHALID MOHIDIN. 

I want to lead – Rabada

24-year-old Kagiso Rabada is full of confidence as he leads the Proteas pace attack into war against a powerful English batting lineup at the Oval.

Faf ready to fight fire with fire

Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis is sticking with the pre-tournament game plan, despite lacking the services of fast bowler Dale Steyn, writes DANIEL GALLAN in London.

Proteas vs England: Two years on

On Thursday, the Proteas will take to the field in their opening World Cup fixture against England – a match nearly two years to the day after a resounding ODI victory at Lords.