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Firdose Moonda

South Africa and women's cricket correspondent, ESPNcricinfo

@FirdoseM

Maharaj readies for his biggest challenge yet

India's batsmen could target the spinner for runs in seamer-friendly conditions, but he has already shown he can hold his own even when things are not in his favour

03-Jan-2018•Firdose Moonda in Cape Town

Gibson wary of rushing Steyn back into action

South Africa's head coach knows the fast bowler could be undercooked following his long injury layoff and doesn't want him breaking down mid-Test

02-Jan-2018•Firdose Moonda in Cape Town

No trophy, no T20 league, many Kolpaks

In 2017, South Africa failed in yet another global tournament, made a fiasco of launching an IPL-style competition, and lost several players to county cricket

02-Jan-2018•Firdose Moonda

Newlands trying hard to provide SA pace in drought conditions

A shortage of water in the region means giving the pitch what it needs to come alive - as South Africa no doubt prefer - is a challenge

31-Dec-2017•Firdose Moonda

'Respect the way he plays, but it's all about getting AB out'

They are team-mates in the IPL and friends off the field, but Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers will only be batsmen to dismiss as soon as possible when South Africa begin their Test series against India

30-Dec-2017•Firdose Moonda

Rather have training sessions in our control than warm-ups - Kohli

"There's no point wasting two days, scoring quick fifties and coming out. We'd rather have them do two sessions, get into Test match zone and prepare the wickets the way we want to," India's captain said

30-Dec-2017•Firdose Moonda

Morkel's form poses selection headache for South Africa

The fast bowler's five-for against Zimbabwe means South Africa may have to choose between him and Dale Steyn for the first Test against India

28-Dec-2017•Firdose Moonda

CSA, SACA headed for possible showdown over player contracts

Cricket South Africa (CSA) and its players are set for a showdown in the coming months as discussions over their MOU, which expires at the end of April, begin

28-Dec-2017•Firdose Moonda

Four-day format 'encourages positive cricket' - de Villiers

The Port Elizabeth Test didn't even get to its scheduled halfway point, but it still gave players from both sides enough time to form opinions about four-day Test cricket and playing under lights with the pink ball

27-Dec-2017•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth

De Villiers happy with South Africa's India preparation

The stand-in captain said both South Africa's batsmen and bowlers got enough out of the four-day Test

27-Dec-2017•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth

'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

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