Firdose Moonda

South Africa and women's cricket correspondent, ESPNcricinfo

UAE last test run for South Africa

Batting second is the area South Africa need to do the most work on, but if they are not given the choice, they can only treat the UAE game as an exercise in getting players in form

11-Mar-2015•The Preview by Firdose Moonda

Decision on de Kock's place 'fundamental' - Smith

The toughest task facing South Africa's selectors as they approach the quarter-finals is what to do with Quinton de Kock, according to Graeme Smith

10-Mar-2015•Firdose Moonda

'The pressure got to us' - Duminy

Chasing in major tournaments does to South Africa's strategy what most of us want to do to our eggs in the morning - scramble them. Now, for the first time, someone on the inside has admitted as much

09-Mar-2015•Firdose Moonda

UAE crucial prep ahead of tougher tests

South Africa will back their seamers to give them an advantage over Sri Lanka but they need to use the match against the UAE to fine tune their attack

09-Mar-2015•Firdose Moonda in Wellington

SA's best bet - believe it's a bilateral

The World Cup's unique pressure causes teams to over-think and South Africa could be best served by keeping things as simple as possible

08-Mar-2015•Firdose Moonda

Pakistan pick up pace as Waqar loosens reins

Early into the World Cup, Pakistan's campaign was in danger of disintegrating quickly. But Waqar Younis' approach of allowing the side time to settle has helped them pull things together and find momentum

08-Mar-2015•Firdose Moonda in Auckland

South Africa feel de Villiers' negative vibe

AB de Villiers felt a lack of "electric vibe" before South Africa's match against Pakistan - and his post-match disgust revealed that things only got worse

07-Mar-2015•Firdose Moonda

Pakistan target runs, de Villiers

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has admitted that his team will need to get rid of AB de Villiers early if they are to triumph against South Africa in Auckland

06-Mar-2015•Firdose Moonda

'It's time for Pakistan to look forward' - Misbah

Misbah-ul-Haq hopes his gradual phasing out of international cricket will coincide with the ushering in of a new era for Pakistan, in which a new leader will receive continued support as he finds his feet

06-Mar-2015•Firdose Moonda in Auckland

'There's been a lot on my mind' - Steyn

The fires in Cape Town made it hard for Dale Steyn to focus on the World Cup, but the fast bowler is confident of finding his best form on South Africa's road into the knockouts

06-Mar-2015•Firdose Moonda in Auckland

Pakistan top order, and weather, in focus

The match against the in-form South Africans will be both a pressure test and an opportunity for Pakistan to get their World Cup hopes up again

06-Mar-2015•The Preview by Firdose Moonda

'Watching AB bat doesn't astound me anymore' - Domingo

South Africa coach Russell Domingo had high praise for Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers ahead of the team's clash against Pakistan at Eden Park

05-Mar-2015•Firdose Moonda

South Africa personnel puzzle coming together

South Africa will remain cautious with Vernon Philander's hamstring complaint, are not worried about Quinton de Kock's form and are looking forward to Rilee Roussouw becoming a permanent spot in the XI

05-Mar-2015•Firdose Moonda in Auckland

South Africa spoilt for choice

With Vernon Philander and JP Duminy set to return from injuries, South Africa will have to think about whether Kyle Abbott and Rilee Rossouw, who have pitched in with strong performances, can still find a place in the XI

04-Mar-2015•Firdose Moonda in Auckland

Amla substitutes style for substance

The Hashim Amla we knew became the Amla we may want to know a bit more of as he abandoned elegance and decided to go unorthodox instead to reach a career-best

03-Mar-2015•Firdose Moonda in Canberra

Amla to the fore as SA do it their way

Hashim Amla played down his achievements after becoming the fastest man to 20 ODI hundreds in South Africa's win over Ireland

03-Mar-2015•Firdose Moonda in Canberra

Shadow-boxing a stump, and an armpit catch

Plays of the day from the Group B game between South Africa and Ireland in Canberra

03-Mar-2015•Firdose Moonda in Canberra

Behardien aspires to emulate de Villiers

AB de Villiers' record-breaking feats serve as inspiration to aspiring cricketers from Durban to Dunedin but it turns out he has the same effect on those in his own dressing room

02-Mar-2015•Firdose Moonda

SA hope fires at home won't dim Steyn's drive

Dale Steyn has yet to hit top gear at the tournament, but South Africa are confident he'll be able to turn it around when he plays his 100th ODI, against Ireland in the World Cup

02-Mar-2015•Firdose Moonda

Birrell wary of 'angry' Ireland

Having been with Ireland for five years, current South Africa assistant coach Adrian Birrell knows they would fight even harder to make their claim on behalf of the Associates

02-Mar-2015•Firdose Moonda

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