The reaction Down Under
South Africa are in a state of mourning after Tuesday’s semi-final defeat, but on the other side of the world the congratulatory notes have been pouring in as the New Zealand media revel in their team’s success.
Wessels on SuperSport
South Africa’s bowlers lost their composure when Brendon McCullum was on the rampage in the World Cup semi-final, said SuperSport commentator Kepler Wessels.
Fleming: Vettori’s the ace spinner
Veteran left-arm-spinner Daniel Vettori holds the key to New Zealand’s success against South Africa in the semi-final on Tuesday, says former Black Caps captain Stephen Fleming.
Smith: AB’s brilliant thinking set up win
It was AB de Villiers’ astute handling of the bowlers that set up the Proteas’ victory over Sri Lanka, says former captain Graeme Smith.
Wessels on SuperSport
The Proteas produced the most complete performance yet in the World Cup to beat Sri Lanka, says SuperSport pundit Kepler Wessels.
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.
Wessels on SuperSport
There’s no need to panic, South Africa are more than good enough to win the World Cup, said Kepler Wessels on SuperSport
Wessels on Supersport
The Proteas played a brilliant game, led by Hashim Amla’s century, but Supersport commentator Kepler Wessels sounded a note of caution.
Amla the run-machine
It was an unspectacular way to mark an outstanding career.
Proteas’ report cards v Windies
Our take on how the Proteas performed in the pool game against the West Indies at Sydney.
Fastest World Cup centuries
AB de Villiers scored the second-fastest century in the history of the World Cup on Friday – and keeps illustrious company.
Amla: We lost. Now let’s just move on
Hashim Amla says the Proteas have moved on from their 130-run defeat by India, but acknowledged they have to perform better.
‘Smarten up and lead, AB,’ says Martin Crowe
AB de Villiers needs to ‘press the right buttons’ to get his men performing, says New Zealand great Martin Crowe.
AB’s ‘ripe for new record’
If you thought Chris Gayle’s double hundred was spectacular, just wait until AB de Villiers gets going, says Australia legend Adam Gilchrist.
Wessels on Supersport
There are times when you have to take it on the chin and accept you have been outplayed in every department, said Kepler Wessels on Supersport.
