World Cup

Smith, Warner return, Hazlewood out

Steven Smith and David Warner return, while Peter Handscomb, Josh Hazlewood and Ashton Turner miss out on Australia’s World Cup 15.

Faf, Tahir face blip in CSK win

In-form Proteas duo Faf du Plessis and Imran Tahir underperformed in the Chennai Super Kings’ victory over the Rajasthan Royals.

Davids backs Amla to rediscover form

Cape Cobras assistant coach Faiek Davids has backed Hashim Amla to overcome his bad run of form.

Amla, Rassie lose out on Gibbs’ XV

Herschelle Gibbs has left out Hashim Amla and Rassie van der Dussen in his Proteas 15-man World Cup squad.

CSA CWC squad announcement date set

Cricket South Africa will announce their World Cup squad on 18 April 2019.

Khan: We have the talent and skill

Rashid Khan will aim to inspire Afghanistan as they adopt a no-fear approach during their World Cup campaign.

SA aim to mimic Pakistan’s Champions Trophy blueprint

Faf du Plessis believes that the Proteas could benefit from the ‘underdog’ tag by replicating Pakistan’s Champions Trophy-winning gameplan.

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.

Early IPL 2019 start on cards

An early start to the 2019 Indian Premier League is in the planning in order to offer the Indian players (as well as the international stars) some breathing space prior to the start of the 2019 Cricket World Cup.

Lee: England warm-up will test implementation

Lizelle Lee suggests that Monday’s warm-up game against England will test the Proteas’ new positive approach that they worked on during the post-World Cup preparations.