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Sarfaraz slammed the likes of Shoaib Akhtar and Waqar Younis. (Photo: AFP)

Sarfaraz hits back at criticism by ‘TV Gods’

Ahmed was upset about the criticism and abuses against him finding their way to his family, who would ask him questions.

23 Jun 2019 1:59 PM

Having mustered just three points from six games, South Africa are all but out of the tournament while Pakistan might still sneak into the semifinals (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Pakistan, South Africa meet to restore pride

South Africa and Pakistan will be battling it out for a consolation win in their World Cup match.

22 Jun 2019 3:14 PM

South Africa will now compete against Pakistan on June 23. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Faf du Plessis feels 'youngish' batting line-up is a concern

The Proteas have secured only one victory, that too against the bottom-placed team on the points table, Afghanistan.

21 Jun 2019 3:57 PM

Leg-spinner Imran Tahir and middle-order batsman JP Duminy will both retire from ODIs at the end of the tournament after impressive careers. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: South Africa aims to end World Cup campaign on high note

The Faf du Plessis-led side have flopped badly at the 50-over event in England and Wales, recording just one win, over minnows Afghanistan.

21 Jun 2019 10:38 AM

On Wednesday, South Africa fought hard to get to 241 for six on a difficult pitch after losing the toss. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: South Africa lick wounds after more agony

The Proteas' hopes of reaching the semi-finals in England and Wales are all but over after a four-wicket defeat by New Zealand on Wednesday.

20 Jun 2019 11:29 AM

In the 12th over, Hashim Amla, on 23, ran double and reached the milestone in his 176th innings in the format. (PHOTO:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Hashim Amla second-fastest batsman to score 8000 ODI runs

The 36-year-old added the new feather to his already illustrious cap during the World Cup match against the New Zealand at Edgbaston.

20 Jun 2019 9:02 AM

Chasing a target of 242 in 49 overs in rain-truncated match, New Zealand recovered from a mini slump at 137 for five riding on a 91-run stand between Kane Williamson (106 not out off 138 balls) and Collin de Grandhomme (60 off 47 balls) to reach home with three balls to spare. (Photo:AP)

ICC CWC'19: Kane Williamson, Colin de Grandhomme help New Zealand home versus Proteas

Needing 12 off last 7 balls, Williamson steered a Lungi Ngidi slower delivery to bring down the equation to 8 off the last over.

20 Jun 2019 8:44 AM

The right-hander now sits behind India captain Virat Kohli, who achieved the feat in his 175th innings. (Photo: File)

ICC CWC'19: Hashim Amla becomes second-fastest batsman to register 8000 ODI runs

The 36-year-old added the new feather to his already illustrious cap during the World Cup match against the New Zealand at Edgbaston.

19 Jun 2019 9:19 PM

The Kiwis, and India, remain the only team who are yet to be defeated. 20 years later, South Africa are back again in the same place at Edgbaston for their first World Cup game versus New Zealand since the 1999 World Cup semi-final against Australia. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: SA vs NZ; A Deja Vu of 1999 World Cup or creation of a new chapter?

The South Africans are under the radar, after suffering consecutive defeats at the hands of England, Bangladesh, India.

19 Jun 2019 5:49 PM

New Zealand lost the 2015 final to archrival Australia after beating South Africa in a classic semifinal in Auckland. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: South Africa under pressure to beat New Zealand

The South Africans must win to keep alive any realistic hope of a semifinal spot.

19 Jun 2019 5:08 PM

Tahir has taken eight wickets in five matches so far in the tournament. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Imran Tahir two wickets away from breaking record

South Africa will also be looking forward to beat New Zealand and take revenge of the defeat they faced in the 2015 World Cup Semi Final.

19 Jun 2019 12:09 PM

Trent Boult comments came ahead of his side's World Cup clash against South Africa. The Proteas have been on a dismal run in the tournament as they have only managed to win one match whereas, New Zealand, on the other side, have defeated all the team they have played against and are unbeaten so far in the tournament. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Trent Boult enjoys playing against AB de Villiers

Soon after De Villiers expressed his desire to play in the premier tournament, his offer was rejected.

19 Jun 2019 10:20 AM

Quinton De Kock, who scored a half-century in the low-scoring match against Afghanistan last time out, said the team were in a good place despite defeats by England, Bangladesh and India. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Proteas is confident before crucial game vs New Zealand says De Kock

New Zealand are in a strong position to qualify for the semi-finals, sitting third in the table behind Australia after 3 wins in 4 matches.

19 Jun 2019 9:22 AM

With only one win after losing their first three matches and having one match abandoned due to rain, Wednesday’s game is a must-win encounter for South Africa as they bid to stay alive in the tournament. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: New Zealand are focussing on their own game says Trent Boult

New Zealand are one of two unbeaten teams at the World Cup along with India, and they are well-placed to qualify for the semis.

19 Jun 2019 9:06 AM

When South Africa and Afghanistan came face-to-face, both were on a winless streak in the premier tournament but after the conclusion of the match, South Africa halted their streak as they trounced their competitor by nine-wickets. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: ‘Very desperate’ South Africa can defeat New Zealand: Claude Henderson

New Zealand, who are unbeaten in the tournament so far and sit on the second position on the points table, only behind Australia.

18 Jun 2019 5:39 PM

New Zealand are 'invincible' in the tournament as they won their first three clashes and the last match against India was called off due to rain. (Photo:AFP)

ICC World Cup 2019: Key players to watch out for in NZ SA clash

Proteas started worst in the World Cup as they lost their first three matches and were only able to win the last against Afghanistan.

18 Jun 2019 2:23 PM

New Zealand are yet to face defeat in the tournament and are lying second on the table with three wins and a washout. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Proteas look to avenge 2015 semifinal defeat as Kiwis seek 1st place

SA had a dismal start to their World Cup campaign, losing 3 straight games followed by a wash-out before registering 1st win vs Afghanistan.

18 Jun 2019 2:10 PM

South Africa is bogged down by injuries as their lethal pacer Dale Steyn was ruled out of the tournament and Lungi Ngidi's inclusion will bolster the team's bowling attack. (Photo: AP/PTI)

ICC CWC'19: Lungi Ngidi passes fitness test, gets medically cleared to play versus NZ

Ngidi suffered a hamstring injury in the team's match against Bangladesh on June 2 and he was ruled out for ten days.

18 Jun 2019 9:22 AM

Another collapse saw them go down to South Africa by nine wickets in a World Cup match. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Gulbadin Naib urges his batsmen to play full 50-overs, keep calm

A sudden collapse is becoming a worrying trend for Afghanistan, who fell from 66 for no loss to 70 for 4 against New Zealand last week.

16 Jun 2019 2:48 PM

Morris' new approach has brought him consistency, something that South Africa's attack as a whole have been striving for (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: All-rounder Morris credits Gibson for bowling success

South Africa finally banked their first victory of the Cricket World Cup with a nine wicket win over Afghanistan

16 Jun 2019 12:46 PM

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