Kapp powers Proteas Women to series victory
Marizanne Kapp was at her blistering best with both bat and ball for South Africa in the rain-affected second ODI against Sri Lanka to help seal a series-winning 2-0 lead, writes ANITHA MADIKIZELA.
Hazlewood eyeing World Cup return
Australia’s injured fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has his eyes set on making his return in time to feature for his country in the 2019 Cricket World Cup taking place in England and Wales.
Dane out injured, Proteas Women sent in to bat
Match-winning Proteas Women skipper Dane van Niekerk will miss the rest of the Sri Lanka tour through injury, with Sune Luus replacing her for the second ODI against Sri Lanka at Potchefstroom.
Dane does it again for Proteas
Dane van Niekerk carried over her fantastic form with both bat and ball in the T20I series to the first ODI against Sri Lanka, and earns Monday’s Play of the Day award, writes ANITHA MADIKIZELA.
SL Women field first as Tunnicliffe makes ODI debut
Proteas Women’s wicketkeeper-batter Faye Tunnicliffe will make her ODI debut during the first fixture of the three-match series against Sri Lanka Women at Senwes Park on Monday.
Proteas can win World Cup – Polly
Legendary Proteas all-rounder Shaun Pollock has given his firm endorsement for South Africa’s chances of lifting the 2019 Cricket World Cup at Lord’s on 14 July.
Aussies can win World Cup – Ponting
Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting ‘absolutely’ believes his country can win the upcoming Cricket World Cup in England, but the big-scoring batsman took pains to stress that his faith is not due to the fact that he’s taken up a new role as assistant to head coach Justin Langer.
Pakistan have 19 players for 15 WC places – Arthur
Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur and national selector Inzamam-ul-Haq have drawn up a shortlist of 19 players from which they will make their final selection for a 15-man squad for the 2019 Cricket World Cup in England.
Dolphins outgun Lions in thriller
Vaughn van Jaarsveld’s powerful 124 set the tone for the Dolphins’ opening One-Day Cup match of the season as the home side outgunned the Highveld Lions by 19 runs after a brave run chase fuelled by a brilliant 130 by Reeza Hendricks.
Proteas Big 3 back for Dolphins ODI Cup
The Dolphins have been boosted by the return of powerhouse trio David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo and Imran Tahir for their opening One Day Cup clash with the Highveld Lions at the Pietermaritzburg Oval on Saturday.
Cloete ton drives Warriors’ 3-wicket win
World Cup hopeful Gihahn Cloete scored a sparkling century in the opening match of the 2018-19 One-Day Cup as the Warriors chased down the Cape Cobras’ imposing score of 276 with one ball in hand.
Rassie dents Klaasen’s World Cup hopes
The recent rise of Rassie van der Dussen has stunted Heinrich Klaasen’s chance for a starting position in the Proteas’ World Cup XI, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Gayle returns to Windies for ODI series against England
Chris Gayle was named as part of a drastically altered West Indies ODI squad alongside Jason Holder, Ashley Nurse and Evin Lewis – who all return to the ODI team after spells on the sidelines.
Pollock picks India and England as CWC favourites
Former Proteas captain Shaun Pollock believes host country England and in-form India – who are No 1 and No 2 respectively on the ICC ODI rankings – are favourites to win the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
Andile leaps 13 spots in ICC Rankings
Andile Phehlukwayo’s eight wickets in the ODI series against Pakistan have seen him gain 13 places to reach 19th position in the ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings.
