SA vs India: 5 key battles
A series of intriguing head-to-head battles will play out within the war, when the Proteas clash with India in Sunday’s World Cup Pool B fixture at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
‘MCG crowd a big challenge’
Proteas bowling coach Allan Donald says his team’s biggest challenge in Sunday’s World Cup blockbuster against India will be to adjust to the intimidating aura of the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
SA v India: highs and lows
With the Proteas’ crunch game against India on Sunday approaching, SACricketmag.com looks back at five ODI encounters between these two sides and picks a winner.
Proteas drop mind games
The Proteas are focusing on the practical side, rather than playing mind games to rid themselves of the ‘chokers’ tag.
Parnell must play, says Smith
The key to a Proteas victory against India on Sunday lies in the bowling attack, says Graeme Smith.
Tahir to get the chop?
Kyle Abbott or Wayne Parnell could replace spinner Imran Tahir for South Africa’s crunch game against India on Sunday.
Gary Kirsten on that innings
Gary Kirsten talks about his 188 against the UAE, which is the highest individual score in the World Cup to date.
Vernon joins Steyn on sicklist
South African fast bowler Vernon Philander has some hamstring problems ahead of the their crucial World Cup match against India on Sunday, reports CricketCountry.com.
Steyn in doubt for big match
The Proteas are wrapping Dale Steyn in cottonwool as he battles against flu ahead of the big match against India on Sunday.
Duminy soaking up the pressure
Batsman JP Duminy has highlighted South Africa’s need for versatility through a tough World Cup campaign, which will continue with a challenging fixture against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.
Tendulkar warns India
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has warned India that South Africa are a much better team than Pakistan ahead of their group match in Melbourne on Sunday.
Happy birthday to skipper AB
The Proteas try their best to wish captain AB de Villiers a happy 31st birthday in Australia.
SA will prefer being in Australia
South Africa will be happy to be out of Hamilton with the win and David Miller and JP Duminy showing what they’re made of.
Twitter reaction to SA win
Here is how some reaction on Twitter following South Africa’s victory over Zimbabwe at the World Cup on Sunday.
AB lauds Miller, Duminy
AB de Villiers has praised David Miller and JP Duminy’s match-winning partnership which secured a 62-run victory against Zimbabwe in Hamilton on Sunday.
