World Cup

Head-to-head: Du Plessis vs Morgan

The performances of captains Faf du Plessis and Eoin Morgan could decide the outcome as the Proteas take on England in the World Cup opener at the Oval, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.

What’s on the Proteas’ dressing room playlist?

Watch the Proteas unwind in the dressing room and jam to some 2Pac ahead of the opener against England.

CWC ’19 opener: 3 key England players

Jason Roy, Jofra Archer and Joe Root are three players who pose significant threats to the Proteas as England prepare to host South Africa at the Oval on Thursday, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.

CWC ’19 opener: 3 key Proteas players

Lungi Ndigi, Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis have been identified as three key players for the Proteas as they face England at the Oval on Thursday, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.

First training session at The Oval

The Proteas had a feel of their opening match venue The Oval in London, where they take on England.

Will the Proteas lift the cup?

Watch Carte Blanche’s special on the Proteas’ World Cup history.

Pretorius is the best option

In the absence of Dale Steyn for Thursday’s opening World Cup match against England, Ottis Gibson must pick Dwaine Pretorius over Chris Morris, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.

Kumar: No rush to prepare for Proteas

Indian fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar says the team have plenty of time to finalise plans for their opening game of the World Cup against the Proteas on 5 June.

Preview: England vs Proteas

Both England and Proteas will arrive at the Oval under pressure to win the opening match of the World Cup on Thursday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Proteas World Cup preview

SA Cricket magazine’s Khalid Mohidin chats to Wade Pretorius and Craig Lewis about the upcoming World Cup, and how the Proteas could approach the tournament.