Five other ways CSA could've handled AB's offer

AB de Villiers was available for World Cup selection. Cricket South Africa rejected the offer. They could’ve approached the decision – rightly or wrongly – differently.

Hendricks: I bring my own set of skills  

Beuran Hendricks vows to bring a unique set of skills and variety to the Proteas bowling attack with the aim to revive the side’s World Cup hopes.

A mess of CSA's own making

The bombshell of AB de Villiers couldn’t come at a worse time for Cricket South Africa … but it’s a mess of their own making, writes WADE PRETORIUS.

De Villiers: 'Focus on supporting the Proteas'

AB de Villiers has called on fans to support the Proteas as the local cricket community comes to terms with the news that he had requested to play at the World Cup.

CSA shocked by AB's request

Cricket South Africa national selection panel convenor Linda Zondi insists he pleaded with AB de Villiers not to retire, and was shocked by his retirement u-turn.

AB's World Cup plea 'not even considered'

AB de Villiers’ request to return to the international scene for the World Cup was ‘not even considered’ by captain Faf du Plessis, coach Ottis Gibson and convener of selectors Linda Zondi, according to a report.

Shamsi: We must be brave

Tabraiz Shamsi has called for the Proteas to be brave against an aggressive West Indies side.

'We ask the fans at home to stay with us'

Chris Morris has asked the Proteas fans not to lose hope after three defeats out of three at the start of their World Cup campaign.

'It's not how you drive, it's how you arrive'

Hashim Amla remains positive about the Proteas reaching the semi-final, despite losing their first three games.

Amla: Six wins will do it

Hashim Amla remained upbeat about the Proteas’ chances to win the last six games, despite their winless start to the World Cup, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.

Morris: I thought we were quite good

All-rounder Chris Morris picked through limited positives, after South Africa lost to India by six wickets in Wednesdays’ World Cup encounter at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.

New Zealand avoid Bangladesh scare

Bangladesh almost collected another upset victory in Wednesday’s World Cup fixture at The Oval in London, but ultimately were not strong enough to overcome New Zealand.

Player ratings: Morris, KG spared the wrath

The Proteas suffered their third successive defeat at the World Cup after going down to India by six wickets in Southampton. JOHN GOLIATH rates the South Africans.

Déjà vu for SA spin bunnies

SA’s clueless approach to the India wrist-spinners further highlighted the team’s lack of progress over the past year, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Finch ready to take contest to Gayle

Australian captain Aaron Finch is looking forward to the challenge posed by West Indian batsman Chris Gayle during Thursday’s World Cup fixture between Australia and the West Indies at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.