Proteas put World Cup on notice as bowlers soar
The Proteas’ bowling attack awoke from their slumber to deliver a performance that crushed Australia, and alerted the World Cup favourites to their presence, writes RYAN VREDE.
The Proteas’ bowling attack awoke from their slumber to deliver a performance that crushed Australia, and alerted the World Cup favourites to their presence, writes RYAN VREDE.
The Proteas made a statement with bat and ball in their 134-run win in Lucknow.
Marnus Labuschagne has questioned the TV umpire’s decision to give Marcus Stoinis out caught behind during Australia’s record-breaking World Cup defeat by the Proteas on Thursday.
Quinton de Kock hit his second successive century at the World Cup as South Africa sent Australia crashing to a 134-run defeat in Lucknow on Thursday.
Quinton de Kock hit his second successive century at the World Cup as South Africa made 311-7 against Australia.
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Kane Williamson says he is “excited” at the prospect of facing Bangladesh in a World Cup clash in Chennai on Friday after a long injury layoff.
Proteas batsman Quinton de Kock believes Thursday’s World Cup clash with Australia will be decided by a battle of “big egos”.
Senior cricket contributor Ryan Vrede and ‘The Money Man’ Kevin Ferguson debate the Proteas’ potential.
India cruised to an eight-wicket win against Afghanistan in Delhi.
Captain Rohit Sharma surpassed compatriot Sachin Tendulkar with a record seventh World Cup century to lead India to a crushing eight-wicket win over Afghanistan.
Poor spectator turnout, a scheduling fiasco and a dubious outfield have cast a shadow over the World Cup in India, as the 50-over game itself faces an existential crisis.
Australia captain Pat Cummins described the World Cup as the “most physically taxing” format for fast bowlers as batsmen pile up record scores around India.
Pakistan batsman Mohammad Rizwan has dedicated his team’s epic World Cup victory against Sri Lanka to “our brothers and sisters in Gaza”.
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