Stats and facts: England vs Proteas
Seven interesting statistics-based facts about the Proteas and England’s ODI record, ahead of their World Cup clash at The Oval in London.
Rahul impresses Kohli at four
Captain Virat Kohli hailed batsman KL Rahul’s century as the ‘big positive’ during India’s 95-run victory over Bangladesh in Tuesday’s warm-up fixture victory over Bangladesh at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, Wales.
Plunkett among Proteas’ threats
If selected for Thursday’s World Cup opener at The Oval in London, the pace generated by England seamer Liam Plunkett will be among several challenges for South Africa.
Morkel: ‘X-Factor’ Morris can win games
Former all-rounder Albie Morkel is adamant that late addition Chris Morris will be key to South Africa’s 2019 World Cup campaign in the United Kingdom.
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Pretorius is the best option
In the absence of Dale Steyn for Thursday’s opening World Cup match against England, Ottis Gibson must pick Dwaine Pretorius over Chris Morris, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Kumar: No rush to prepare for Proteas
Indian fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar says the team have plenty of time to finalise plans for their opening game of the World Cup against the Proteas on 5 June.
Guptill keen to banish 2015 failure
Batsman Martin Guptill is determined to have New Zealand improve on defeat in 2015’s final during this year’s World Cup.
Gibbs: SA aren’t in a position to overthink this
Former batsman Herschelle Gibbs has encouraged the Proteas to quieten expectations during the 2019 World Cup in the United Kingdom.
Denly was ‘fully prepared’ for World Cup snub
England batsman Joe Denly has refused to sulk after being omitted from England’s 2019 World Cup campaign.
Preview: England vs Proteas
Both England and Proteas will arrive at the Oval under pressure to win the opening match of the World Cup on Thursday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Gibson positive despite Steyn setback
Proteas coach Ottis Gibson is prepared for what England’s powerful batting lineup has to offer in Thursday’s World Cup opener at the Oval even if he can’t call on Dale Steyn, writes DANIEL GALLAN in London.
India bank on wrist spin… and twin tons
India’s 95-run victory over Bangladesh in Tuesday’s warm-up fixture at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff highlighted the threat of wrist spin at this year’s World Cup.
West Indies go big in win over Kiwis
The West Indies reiterated expectation that the 2019 World Cup will produce plenty of high scores by posting 421 all out in Tuesday’s 91-run warm-up fixture win over New Zealand in Bristol.
Gibson on England gig: I’m happy to be linked with any job
Proteas head coach Ottis Gibson hasn’t necessarily downplayed suggestion of a third stint with England.
