Firdose Moonda

South Africa and women's cricket correspondent, ESPNcricinfo

Heavyweights look to exorcise knockout ghosts

An explosive top six, aggressive quicks, a talented spin department, and an abundance of experience makes South Africa one of the World Cup favourites. But when have they ever not been?

06-Feb-2015•Firdose Moonda

South Africa turn their sights on India

South Africa have identified the must-win match of the opening round as being against India, who Russell Domingo seems to think are ripe for the picking

05-Feb-2015•Firdose Moonda

Underprepared Zimbabwe face tough times

A dispute over contracts and a tricky financial situation have deprived Zimbabwe of slick preparation and frequent competition, but not dimmed their resolve

05-Feb-2015•Firdose Moonda

South Africa leave mind games behind

South Africa took what seemed like everything any team would want when they left for the World Cup, except one thing: a psychologist

04-Feb-2015•Firdose Moonda

'This is the best send-off ever'

The South Africa team left for the 2015 World Cup amid a merry celebration and words exhorting them to win the title

04-Feb-2015•Firdose Moonda

SA better placed than India, SL - Domingo

South Africa believe they will arrive at the World Cup in better shape than at least two other big sides, one of whom is in their group

29-Jan-2015•Firdose Moonda

Win at World Cup all that matters - Sammy

Darren Sammy will forgive West Indies the outcome of the already-lost series against South Africa, even if they slip to a 4-1 defeat at Centurion, as long as they reverse the result in a month's time

27-Jan-2015•Firdose Moonda

Miller earns Amla plaudits

David Miller's evolution from the man with the mischievous mantra about hitting balls out of parks into a mature and measured middle-order batsman could serve as a major boost to South Africa's chances at the World Cup according to Hashim Amla

27-Jan-2015•Firdose Moonda

de Kock returns in boost for South Africa preparation

ESPNcricinfo previews the fifth ODI from Centurion

27-Jan-2015•The preview by Firdose Moonda

It's not a wake-up call - de Villiers

South Africa received neither a scare nor a wake-up call after their defeat to West Indies in Port Elizabeth even thought it came little more than two weeks before their World Cup campaign gets underway.

25-Jan-2015•Firdose Moonda

AB pounces, but also drops

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the fourth one-day international which turned into a gripping contest

25-Jan-2015•Firdose Moonda

Russell carries WI to one-wicket victory

Andre Russell produced an unbeaten 64 off 40 balls, including five sixes, to carry West Indies to a one-wicket victory in Port Elizabeth

25-Jan-2015•The Report by Firdose Moonda

New Zimbabwe regime aims high

While the big boys of world cricket are bellowing about their hopes of winning the World Cup the little guys are contemplating their chances too. Just not for this World Cup. Zimbabwe are targetting 2023

23-Jan-2015•Firdose Moonda

We have what it takes - Duminy

JP Duminy has fired South Africa's second serious shot at their World Cup chances, saying that the team could go "all the way" in the tournament

23-Jan-2015•Firdose Moonda

De Kock could recover to face West Indies

Quinton de Kock, on whose shoulders, or rather ankle, much of South Africa's World Cup hopes rest, could be fit in time for the final match against West Indies at Centurion next Wednesday

22-Jan-2015•Firdose Moonda

'My eyes are wide open' - Whatmore

Dav Whatmore is ready to try where many have failed: to turn around the fortunes of Zimbabwe. And, despite the short time he has before the World Cup, he sees cause for confidence

21-Jan-2015•Firdose Moonda

Battered West Indies in search of inspiration

ESPNcricinfo previews the third one-day international in East London as West Indies try to stay in the series after two heavy defeats

20-Jan-2015•The Preview by Firdose Moonda

Rossouw settled after watershed ton

Having raised more than a few eyebrows with his inclusion in South Africa's World Cup, Rilee Rossouw made a much-needed century to prove he belongs

19-Jan-2015•Firdose Moonda

I wanted Miller to go in - de Villiers

AB de Villiers almost denied himself the opportunity to bat on a Wanderers' belter because he thought there was someone else who could finish off what Rilee Rossouw and Hashim Amla started with more of a flourish.

18-Jan-2015•Firdose Moonda

Rossouw's pink spot; de Villiers' sweet spot

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from a record-breaking one-day international at the Wanderers

18-Jan-2015•Firdose Moonda

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