Shamsi could offer Proteas a lifeline

Picking two spinners for Southampton may be the Proteas’ best chance to open their World Cup account after Dale Steyn was ruled out of the rest of the tournament, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Kohli: I feel bad for Dale

Indian captain Virat Kohli has sympathised with South African fast bowler Dale Steyn, who was ruled out of the ongoing World Cup in the United Kingdom on Tuesday.

Beuran a blessing in disguise

An outright, obvious replacement for Dale Steyn he is not, but Beuran Hendricks is perhaps a blessing in disguise.

Injured Steyn to fly home

Dale Steyn will miss the rest of the World Cup after failing to recover from a shoulder injury, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Roy, Archer fined for obscenity, dissent

England teammates Jason Roy and Jofra Archer have each been fined 15% of their match fees for England’s World Cup match against Pakistan at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

SA vs India: Stats you need to know

Seven interesting statistics-based facts about South Africa and India’s ODI record, ahead of Wednesday’s World Cup clash at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.

Three key India players vs SA

Virat Kohli, Kuldeep Yadav and MS Dhoni are three players who pose significant threats to the Proteas as India prepare to take on South Africa at the Rose Bowl on Wednesday, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.

Three key Proteas players vs India

Aiden Markram, Kagiso Rabada and Imran Tahir have been identified as three key players for the Proteas as they face India at the Rose Bowl on Wednesday, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.

Morgan: We need that fearless nature

Captain Eoin Morgan rued a lack of support for centurions Jos Buttler and Joe Root – and a poor display in the field – after England slipped to a 14-run defeat at the hands of Pakistan in Monday’s World Cup fixture at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

Malinga: We can't repeat the same mistakes

Fast bowler Lasith Malinga is adamant Sri Lanka must learn from last week’s opening defeat to New Zealand, ahead of Tuesday’s second World Cup fixture against Afghanistan at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, Wales.

Opening World Cup centuries since 1975

England’s Joe Root recorded the first century of the 2019 World Cup, against Pakistan at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Monday. Which batsman scored the opening ton in other World Cups since 1975?

Pakistan humble England at Trent Bridge

Pakistan unsettled England’s status among the favourites to win the 2019 World Cup with a 14-run victory in Monday’s fixture at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.

Predicting: Our experts back SA to win

A slim majority of the SA Cricket Magazine team are predicting the Proteas to get their World Cup back on track with a win over India at the Rose Bowl.

Predicting: Starting Proteas XI vs India

India open their World Cup account against the winless Proteas at the Rose Bowl Cricket Ground, home of England’s Hampshire. Our experts play selector and pick their XIs.

Rabada on 'angry, immature' Kohli

Fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has criticised batsman Virat Kohli, during his IPL stint earlier this year.