Faf heads back to drawing board
Faf du Plessis admits South Africa must rip up their existing blueprint if they are to get their ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup campaign back on track.
Duminy: We are not far away
JP Duminy believes that the Proteas are ‘one good performance away’ from creating the momentum needed to turn things around.
Du Plessis vows to fight on
South Africa’s captain Faf du Plessis has vowed to fight on despite a shock 21-run defeat to Bangladesh at the Oval on Sunday that has left his side winless after two games at the World Cup, writes DANIEL GALLAN in London.
Faf calls for reshuffle
Faf du Plessis admitted that the Proteas need to change their game plan in order to get their campaign back on track.
‘We’re not good enough at the moment’
Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis said that the Proteas will not beat India unless his players are at their best.
Player ratings: Sunday shame
The Proteas slumped to a second Cricket World Cup 2019 defeat after going down by 21 runs to Bangladesh at the Oval. WADE PRETORIUS and JOHN GOLIATH rate the South African players.
Bangladesh outclass sub-par Proteas
Bangladesh dominated the Proteas in every department to claim a 21-run win at the Oval, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Ngidi ruled out of India clash
Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out for up to ten days after picking up a hamstring injury on Sunday.
Faf’s thoughts on opting to bowl
Proteas captain Faf du Plessis admitted that it was a mistake to bowl first against Bangladesh at the Oval.
Five takeaways: Proteas vs Bangladesh
Five takeaways from the Proteas’ 21-run defeat to Bangladesh at the Oval, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Bowlers lose plot as Proteas wilt again
The ‘best bowling side in the competition’ gave their batsmen a World Cup record to chase for victory, which proved beyond them as they slumped to a second successive defeat, writes GARY LEMKE.
SA’s three other ODI losses to Bangladesh
Bangladesh welcomed a fourth ODI victory over South Africa in Sunday’s World Cup fixture at The Oval in London. Remember their other three.
Morgan ‘preparing for Pakistan’s best’
Captain Eoin Morgan won’t underestimate Pakistan come Monday’s World Cup fixture at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.
Pakistan ‘just need 10 good deliveries’
Pakistan bowling coach Azhar Mahmood isn’t necessarily intimidated by England’s dominant batting order ahead of Monday’s World Cup fixture at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.
‘Shocking start’ motivates Arthur
Coach Mickey Arthur is confident Pakistan will recover from Friday’s heavy defeat to West Indies, come Monday’s World Cup fixture against England at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.
