Firdose Moonda

South Africa and women's cricket correspondent, ESPNcricinfo

'We need to get used to seam and bounce' - Cremer

Coach Heath Streak, meanwhile, has said Zimbabwe, if they are to play Tests at all, will need to play 'more than three or four a year'

27-Dec-2017•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth

CSA hopeful of Indian players in revamped Global T20 league

But with India planning a home international season at the same time as the proposed league, it will be difficult for CSA to convince the BCCI to release its players

27-Dec-2017•Firdose Moonda

De Kock out of game with hamstring strain

The team management is confident he will be ready for the first Test against India, which begins on January 5

26-Dec-2017•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth

De Villiers' return sparks hope and concern

His comeback innings promised something special on one hand. On the other, it left several big questions unanswered for South Africa, especially around team combination

26-Dec-2017•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth

Du Plessis ruled out of four-day Test, de Villiers to lead

Faf du Plessis' return to cricket after back and shoulder injuries has been delayed by a viral infection

26-Dec-2017•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth

South Africa and Zimbabwe plunge into the unknown

Four days, floodlights, pink ball - on Boxing Day, Port Elizabeth will witness a Test match like none before

25-Dec-2017•The Preview by Firdose Moonda

Viral infection leaves du Plessis doubtful for Boxing Day Test

Faf du Plessis has declared himself as having a "60-40" chance of playing the Boxing Day Test against Zimbabwe after picking up a viral infection in the week leading up to the game

25-Dec-2017•Firdose Moonda

'Strong likelihood' of Muzarabani making debut - Heath Streak

The Zimbabwe coach added that his side will brace for significantly more lateral movement under lights in their first day-night Test: "It's almost a reverse of red ball, where it does more during the day time and less at night," he said

24-Dec-2017•Firdose Moonda

De Villiers' back still a cause for concern

Even as he prepares to make a comeback to Test cricket, AB de Villiers has admitted his workload will need to be monitored, given that his long-standing back problem is not entirely a thing of the past

23-Dec-2017•Firdose Moonda

Selecting South Africa's XI a 'good nightmare' - Gibson

With AB de Villiers and South Africa's four premier pacemen back in the reckoning, coach Ottis Gibson is excited about picking the playing XI

22-Dec-2017•Firdose Moonda

CSA loses $14m over GLT20 postponement

Though the amount is significant, it is just over half the US$25 million the organisation was forecast to lose if the event had gone ahead

21-Dec-2017•Firdose Moonda

Steyn's comeback: 'I am still fitter than the youngest guys'

For the first time in more than a year, Dale Steyn was bowling in whites. The were few fireworks from him, but that didn't matter. He is just eyeing his Test return

20-Dec-2017•Firdose Moonda

Cremer senses opportunity in shorter contest

The Zimbabwe captain feels four-day Tests could give lower-ranked teams more of a chance of competing against top sides like South Africa

19-Dec-2017•Firdose Moonda

De Villiers, Steyn, Philander back in SA Test squad

AB de Villiers and Dale Steyn last played Test cricket in 2016, while Vernon Philander made a return after an injury lay-off that had ruled him out of the Bangladesh series

19-Dec-2017•Firdose Moonda

Learnings for CSA to revive the T20 competition next summer

While there was little in the way of nailbiters, the Ram Slam T20 Challenge showed how the tournament could do with more established internationals, better domestic performers and smarter scheduling

18-Dec-2017•Firdose Moonda

Du Plessis may miss inaugural four-day Test

The back injury that Faf du Plessis suffered against Bangladesh may keep him out of the day-night encounter against ZImbabwe. Dean Elgar will likely captain the side in his absence

18-Dec-2017•Firdose Moonda

Morris four-for bowls Titans to third successive title

Quinton de Kock and AB de Villiers led Titans through a breezy chase after a record-breaking performance in the field restricted Dolphins to a paltry 100

16-Dec-2017•The Report by Firdose Moonda

The man who battled alone

Mike Procter talks about Monkeygate and his career either side of it in his new autobiography

16-Dec-2017•Firdose Moonda

Zimbabwe pick uncapped Muzarabani, Burl for South Africa Test

While Muzarabani, the 21-year-old fast bowler, has played only five first-class matches, left-hand batsman Ryan Burl has the experience of nine ODIs

11-Dec-2017•Firdose Moonda

Cobras clinch two thrillers to make semis; Lions, Knights bow out

A round-up of the last group-stage games of the Ram Slam T20 Challenge 2017, where Titans, Dolphins, Cape Cobras and Warriors finished in the top four on the points table

11-Dec-2017•Firdose Moonda

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