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.
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.
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.
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.
Batsman Martin Guptill is determined to have New Zealand improve on defeat in 2015’s final during this year’s World Cup.
Former batsman Herschelle Gibbs has encouraged the Proteas to quieten expectations during the 2019 World Cup in the United Kingdom.
England batsman Joe Denly has refused to sulk after being omitted from England’s 2019 World Cup campaign.
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.
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’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.
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.
Proteas head coach Ottis Gibson hasn’t necessarily downplayed suggestion of a third stint with England.
All-rounder Adil Rashid has reiterated England’s willingness to pursue large targets during the 2019 World Cup in the United Kingdom.
Batsman Suresh Raina has highlighted the importance of all-rounder Hardik Pandya to India’s 2019 World Cup campaign.
South Africa will be without fast bowler Dale Steyn for Thursday’s World Cup opening fixture against England at The Oval in London.
T20I opening batsman Janneman Malan, wicketkeeper-batsman Sinethemba Qeshile and fast bowler Lutho Sipamla have been named in South Africa’s Emerging squad for June and July’s series against Sri Lanka in Pretoria and Potchefstroom.