Preview: Australia vs Proteas (2nd ODI)
A drastic improvement in the batting performance should still be the desired outcome for the Proteas despite the comprehensive victory in Perth, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Watch: You spin me right round, baby
Uttar Pradesh left-arm spinner Shiva Singh (who was part of India’s 2018 U19 World Cup-winning team) was no-balled for a unique, 360° run-up and delivery against Bengal.
Jennings rises to challenge in Galle
South African-born Keaton Jennings scored 146 not out on the third day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle to allow England to declare on 322-6 and set Sri Lanka 462 to win in two full days.
A lot of meat on the Heat bone – Morgan
Grant Morgan believes his Durban Heat squad has ‘a lot of meat on the bone’ and hopes this will garner success in the inaugural Mzansi Super League season that gets under way next week.
Watch: Smuts reflects on loss to Knights
Warriors captain Jon-Jon Smuts reflects on his side’s defeat to the Knights on the third day of the 4-Day Franchise Series match between the Knights and Warriors in Kimberley.
Watch: You need to be firm on what you want to achieve – Faf
Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis looks ahead to Friday’s second ODI against Australia and remembers his Test debut at the same venue.
Grey Bloem trump Rocklands RPC
Outstanding bowling by Rowan Bezuidenhout and Nico Boje paved the way for Grey Bloem to secure a comfortable nine-wicket victory over the Standard Bank Rocklands Regional Performance Centre (RPC) in their Momentum Friendship Games encounter in Bloemfontein on Wednesday.
Knights win takes them second on log
The Knights cleaned up the Warriors on day three of the 4-Day Franchise Series to jump to second on the Series log, the Titans are well placed to push for a win over the Dolphins, while the Cobras overcame a top-order collapse to keep a window open against the Lions.
Boult hat-trick sets up Kiwi win
Trent Boult took a hat-trick at the top of the order to send Pakistan reeling after a solid batting performance from the New Zealand batters had laid the groundwork for a 47-run win in the first ODI at Abu Dhabi.
I absolutely love Newlands – Malan
Cape Town Blitz international marquee player Dawid Malan is delighted to call Newlands his home ground, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Proteas must scar Aussies – Symcox
Former Proteas spinner PAT SYMCOX says South Africa must take advantage of Australia’s struggles and secure an ODI series whitewash to enhance their World Cup credentials.
AB sets out Spartans’ MSL chances
Superstar batsman AB de Villiers believes that his Tshwane Spartans might have enough to be top contenders for the Mzansi Super League tournament set to start next Friday, 16 November.
PinkDay ODI is back
One of the most anticipated events on South Africa’s cricketing calendar is back! The eighth Momentum ODI PinkDay will take place during the fourth ODI between the Proteas and Pakistan on Sunday 27 January 2019 at the Bidvest Wanderers Stadium.
Wiese, Klinger added to Rocks squad
Paarl Rocks have beefed up their squad, with all-rounder David Wiese and Australian T20 batsman Michael Klinger joining for the Mzansi Super League T20.
Fans top priority for Giants – Simons
The Nelson Mandela Bay Giants will be on a mission to win over the local cricket fans when the Mzansi Super League gets underway in South Africa later this month.
