Rude awakening for bullied Proteas
Brutal. Clinical. Bullied. Men against boys. Choose whatever reference you want but England showed why they are World Cup favourites when swatting aside South Africa in the opener at The Oval, writes GARY LEMKE.
England overpower misfiring Proteas
The Proteas suffered a heavy 104-run defeat at the hands of World Cup favourites England in the tournament opener at the Oval, reports KHALID MOHIDIN.
Stokes’ one-handed screamer
Ben Stokes took a sensational one-handed catch to remove Andile Phehlukwayo at the Oval.
Warner among Tendulkar’s stars to watch
Australian batsman David Warner and England fast bowler Jofra Archer are among three players former India captain Sachin Tendulkar is really looking forward to watching perform during the 2019 World Cup in the United Kingdom.
Amla cleared to bat
Proteas batsman Hashim Amla has been cleared to bat after a concussion scare in the opening match against England at the Oval
Who took the better catch?
Current captain versus future captain. Who took the better catch between Aiden Markram and Faf du Plessis?
England set 311 for Proteas
England posted a reachable 311 against the Proteas in the World Cup opener at the Oval, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Thirimanne can convert domestic form
Batsman Lahiru Thirimanne wants to capitalise on a solid stretch of form at domestic level, when Sri Lanka’s World Cup campaign gets underway against New Zealand at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, Wales, on Saturday.
Moeen ‘gives us fantastic depth’
Former spinner Phil Tufnell has reiterated the importance of all-rounder Moeen Ali to England’s 2019 World Cup campaign.
Carey gains Healy’s approval
Former wicketkeeper-batsman Ian Healy has backed Australia’s Alex Carey to improve through the 2019 World Cup campaign.
Brathwaite inspired by ’75 and ’79 titles
All-rounder Carlos Brathwaite is eager to have the West Indies emulate 1975 and 1979 World Cup titles.
Maxwell navigating Rashid challenge
Batsman Glenn Maxwell is looking forward to the challenge posed by leg-spinner Rashid Khan, ahead of Australia’s World Cup fixture against Afghanistan in Bristol on Saturday.
RECAP: Proteas lose by 104 runs
Follow live coverage of the World Cup clash between the Proteas and England at the Oval with the team at SA Cricket Magazine.
Proteas bowl first in CWC opener
The Proteas won the toss and will bowl first in the opening World Cup clash against England at the Oval, KHALID MOHIDIN reports.
I want to lead – Rabada
24-year-old Kagiso Rabada is full of confidence as he leads the Proteas pace attack into war against a powerful English batting lineup at the Oval.
