Warne: Australia have found belief again

Former leg-spinner Shane Warne has predictably backed Australia to win the 2019 World Cup.

McGrath backs England: I can’t remain biased my whole life

Former Australia fast bowler Glenn McGrath has surprisingly earmarked arch-rivals England among the favourites to win the 2019 World Cup.

Dawson: ’99 squad wasn’t used well

Former Proteas seamer Alan Dawson shares memories about a general lack of rotational selection at the ’99 World Cup, an upset loss to Zimbabwe, that infamous run-out against Australia, and more, writes JONHENRY WILSON.

South Africa’s all-time World Cup XI

Several former and current South African cricketers have starred across seven World Cup campaigns, but none more than these 11. Warning: no room for batsmen Hashim Amla and Graeme Smith, or fast bowler Dale Steyn.

Mag Preview: Bring It Home Boys

Three of South Africa’s big guns will need to be in peak form to win the trophy for the first time.

Rhodes: Faf is no ABD

Former batsman Jonty Rhodes has insisted South Africa embrace the fact that they’ve lost four semi-finals in pursuit of this year’s World Cup title.

Tour Diaries: World Cup is here…

Tour Diaries starts now, as KHALID MOHIDIN takes you with him on his first-ever Cricket World Cup journey.

Amla: Fasting helps my conditioning

Proteas opening batsman Hashim Amla credits Ramadan to have helped him with his conditioning.

Another 50 for Amla in West Indies washout

South Africa’s final warm-up fixture prior to Thursday’s World Cup opener against England at The Oval in London was hampered by rain in Bristol on Sunday.

Phehlukwayo thrives under pressure

Proteas all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo believes pressure situations bring out the best in him.

Rassie: We have a really strong chance

Batsman Rassie van der Dussen is confident that the Proteas can make good use of not being among the favourites to win the title to their advantage during the 2019 World Cup in the United Kingdom.

NZ beat India; Aussies defeat England

India’s status among the favourites to win the 2019 World Cup was jolted by Saturday’s six-wicket defeat to New Zealand in a key warm-up fixture at The Oval in London.

World Cup betting tips: Bank on Oz to do it again

The Money Man, Mark Keohane and Wade Pretorius make their calls ahead of the World Cup, with Australia tipped for success.

Rabada: We have to rock up

Proteas speedster Kagiso Rabada is fired up to face England in the World Cup opener on Thursday.

WC Wrap: Afghanistan shock Pakistan

Afghanistan showed early hunger by recording a three-wicket win against Pakistan in their warm-up fixture on Friday.