World Cup: Opening party at The Oval
Here is some footage of the Cricket World Cup opening party at The Oval.
FAN CAMS: SA vs England, The Oval
The opening game between the Proteas and England has arrived. Here is what the fans had to say outside The Oval.
England undaunted by expectation
England’s captain Eoin Morgan is not concerned with sending a message to the rest of the cricket world when his side take on the Proteas in Thursday’s World Cup opener, writes DANIEL GALLAN in London.
‘Favourites tag is there for a reason’
Eoin Morgan promised that England will not fold under the pressure of being World Cup favourites ahead of Thursday’s opener against South Africa.
‘Rabada, Ngidi excited to get going’
Faf du Plessis says his youthful lethal opening duo Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi are amped to get their World Cup campaign under way.
England learn from Southgate’s footballers
Captain Eoin Morgan has drawn parallels between England’s experience at last year’s Football World Cup with the expectations associated with 2019’s global cricket tournament in the United Kingdom.
Faf ready to fight fire with fire
Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis is sticking with the pre-tournament game plan, despite lacking the services of fast bowler Dale Steyn, writes DANIEL GALLAN in London.
Head-to-head: Du Plessis vs Morgan
The performances of captains Faf du Plessis and Eoin Morgan could decide the outcome as the Proteas take on England in the World Cup opener at the Oval, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
X-factor is an excuse
Albie Morkel is the latest to bandy around the so-called ‘X-factor’ term, which actually doesn’t favour Chris Morris.
Mortaza probable for SA clash despite hurt hamstring
Fully fit or not, captain Mashrafe Mortaza will likely be available for selection for Bangladesh’s World Cup opening fixture against South Africa at The Oval in London on Sunday.
Faf: Cricket important, but it’s not everything
Captain Faf du Plessis has introduced some refreshing perspectives ahead of South Africa’s opening match of the 2019 World Cup against England at The Oval in London on Thursday.
What’s on the Proteas’ dressing room playlist?
Watch the Proteas unwind in the dressing room and jam to some 2Pac ahead of the opener against England.
CWC ’19 opener: 3 key England players
Jason Roy, Jofra Archer and Joe Root are three players who pose significant threats to the Proteas as England prepare to host South Africa at the Oval on Thursday, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Kirsten: Keep a lid on it
Gary Kirsten is a World Cup winner as a coach and one of the giants of South African cricket, and he believes the Proteas have every chance of success in England… if they don’t overhype their chances, writes COLIN BRYDEN.
CWC ’19 opener: 3 key Proteas players
Lungi Ndigi, Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis have been identified as three key players for the Proteas as they face England at the Oval on Thursday, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
