• Proteas' six probable World Cup discards

    Proteas' six probable World Cup discards

    Names like Quinton de Kock, Kagiso Rabada and Imran Tahir are near certainties for South Africa’s squad for the 2019 World Cup, while others such as Christiaan Jonker, Junior Dala and Khaya Zondo probably haven’t done enough in ODI cricket to warrant a trip to the limited-overs showpiece in the United Kingdom.

    Faf du Plessis

    Faf pleased with clinical chase

    Opening batsman Quinton de Kock and leg-spinner Imran Tahir were at the fore of captain Faf du Plessis’ praise as South Africa beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets in Sunday’s first ODI at the Wanderers in Johannesburg.