AB’s turning point
A dressing down from Mickey Arthur and Graeme Smith back in 2008 was the turning point in the career of AB de Villiers, says Jacques Kallis.
Domingo’s selection headache
South Africa’s selectors and coach Russell Domingo have some tough decisions to make regarding team selection as the Proteas prepare to face Pakistan in Auckland on Saturday, writes Kobus Pretorius.
Focus on McLaren, Parnell
The rejection of Ryan McLaren and the poor form of Wayne Parnell are quickly becoming moot points, as South Africa explore the depths of the part-time bowling ranks in Australasia.
SA vs Ireland: 5 talking points
Five talking points from South Africa’s emphatic 201-run victory over Ireland in Canberra on Tuesday.
AB praises batting performance
AB de Villiers praised his team’s batting performance against Ireland after South Africa amassed 400+ runs for the second consecutive match in Canberra on Tuesday.
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.
Proteas crush Ireland
Hashim Amla’s 159 set up a 201-run win for South Africa against Ireland in Canberra on Tuesday.
Hash smashes Kohli’s record
Hashim Amla cracked his 20th ODI century as South Africa posted 411-4 in the Pool B match against Ireland in Canberra.
Proteas bat first
AB de Villiers has won the toss and decided to bat in the Pool B match against Ireland in Canberra.
SA vs Ireland: 5 key battles
SACricketmag.com looks ahead to the five key battles when South Africa take on Ireland in Canberra on Tuesday.
Dale Steyn at his best
South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn will play his 100th ODI when the Proteas face Ireland in Canberra on Tuesday.
Tahir, Miller climb ODI rankings
Imran Tahir’s performances at the World Cup has seen him soar on the ICC’s ODI rankings, while AB de Villiers has solidified his place as the number one batsman in the world.
‘Batting first will be key’
Farhaan Behardien says the batsmen will play a key role on the batting friendly pitch of the Manuka Oval when South Africa face Ireland in Canberra on Tuesday.
‘Ireland are formidable force’
South Africa will rely on assistant-coach Adrian Birrell’s intimate knowledge of Ireland when the two teams meet in a World Cup pool match in Canberra on Tuesday.
Central contracts for Rabada, Phangiso
Cricket South Africa have handed one-year central contracts to fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Kyle Abbott and spinner Aaron Phangiso. Seamer Rory Kleinveldt and all-rounder Robin Peterson, meanwhile, have been removed from the list – and all-rounder Ryan McLaren retained.
