SA can turn things around
While the loss to India exposed some flawed tactics and selections, there is still time for South Africa to set things right.
Big wake-up call
Where does one start after losing to India like that? I found the result at the MCG very surprising, to say the least.
Proteas a disjointed mess
The failure of the collective has been more concerning than the failure of South Africa’s star players.
Just a bad day at the office
Defeat was bitterly disappointing but it was the manner of the capitulation that was worse.
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.
Proteas fast bowlers hold key
Expect South Africa’s pace attack to bomb India’s batsmen with the short ball at the MCG on Sunday.
SA will prefer being in Australia
South Africa will be happy to be out of Hamilton with the win and David Miller and JP Duminy showing what they’re made of.
Proteas must take fight to India
The South African quicks will need to be more aggressive against Virat Kohli and company at the MCG on Sunday.
Tahir best of a bad bunch
The Proteas bowlers would do well to follow Imran Tahir’s lead after the spinner’s crafty performance in Hamilton.
Proteas not World Cup favourites
South Africa’s build up has been first class and everything a public demands from a champion team – on and off the field.
Nothing more than a middle net
New Zealand 331 for 8 in 50 overs and South Africa 197 all out in 44.2 overs. Defeat for the Proteas by 134 runs.
AB inspires confidence
AB de Villiers’s leadership and man management will stand up to scrutiny at the World Cup.
Proteas must top their pool
The Proteas must top their pool to ensure a relatively easier route to the World Cup semi-finals.
Death incarnate
Dale Steyn’s stats confirm that he is more dangerous at the death of an innings than he is with the new ball.
Stick with the best
The Proteas’ best XI must be backed to adapt to the varying pitch conditions in Australia and New Zealand.
