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Firdose Moonda

South Africa and women's cricket correspondent, ESPNcricinfo

@FirdoseM

Strengths embellished, SA need changed mindset

The 1-0 series win over India embellished South Africa's strengths and reputation. The team, however, needs to find a lead spinner and adopt a forward-thinking outlook to prepare for life without Jacques Kallis

31-Dec-2013•Firdose Moonda in Durban

De Villiers to have hand surgery

AB de Villiers, the South Africa Test wicketkeeper, will be out of action for up to a month as he recovers from hand surgery, but is expected to be fit in time for the series against Australia in February

31-Dec-2013•Firdose Moonda

To turn it around and win a huge achievement - Smith

Graeme Smith believes South Africa did well to overcome the conditions and persistent clouds to ensure they were undefeated in a 14th consecutive series

30-Dec-2013•Firdose Moonda in Durban

'I always tried to lead from the front'

Jacques Kallis signs off his Test career content with his decision and relieved that he can return to something approaching an ordinary existence

30-Dec-2013•Firdose Moonda in Durban

Benefactor, friend, family-man

While Jacques Kallis has a reputation of being aloof, of late there have been instances that showed glimpses of his other side

30-Dec-2013•Firdose Moonda

Emotions high during Kallis' last stand

Jacques Kallis signed off with a century, and his team-mates lived through the last 20 runs before lining up to congratulate the allrounder on a career well played

29-Dec-2013•Firdose Moonda in Durban

South Africa show touch more intent in race against time

Jacques Kallis, for all the questions over his third-day tactics, has put South Africa in a position from which they can't lose in Durban, and a more commanding showing from some of his team-mates on Sunday has meant a victory is still in sight too

29-Dec-2013•Firdose Moonda in Durban

Kallis thrives in his bubble

28-Dec-2013•Firdose Moonda at Johannesburg

Fiery Steyn reignites South Africa's chances

Dale Steyn came back roaring after his longest wicketless streak, running through India in two intense bursts

27-Dec-2013•Firdose Moonda in Durban

Steyn eager to win Durban Test for Kallis

South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn has said he is eager to win the Durban Test for the retiring Jacques Kallis, and "whatever it is" that is necessary for that to happen, the team will do it

27-Dec-2013•Firdose Moonda in Durban

Steyn's drought hurts South Africa

On an unusually dry Kingsmead surface, South Africa's attack struggle to cope with their talisman's longest-ever wicketless streak

26-Dec-2013•Firdose Moonda in Durban

South Africa lose their ultimate luxury

Over the past two decades, Jacques Kallis' world-class batting and energetic bowling allowed South Africa enviable depth in both departments

25-Dec-2013•Firdose Moonda

All to play for after Jo'burg cracker

South Africa haven't won in four matches in Durban, something they will be out to correct. India stood up in Johannesburg, something they will be out to repeat

25-Dec-2013•The Preview by Firdose Moonda

Kallis to quit Tests after Durban

Jacques Kallis has announced that he will retire from Test cricket after the Boxing Day match against India.

25-Dec-2013•Firdose Moonda

Smith looks to end SA's poor Durban record

Graeme Smith, South Africa's captain, attributed the team's poor record in Durban in recent years to failing to adapt to the conditions, but remained confident of beating India in the upcoming Boxing Day Test

24-Dec-2013•Firdose Moonda in Durban

Morkel likely to play in Durban

Morne Morkel has recovered from the ankle sprain that kept him from bowling for most of the second innings at the Wanderers and will be considered for selection for the Durban Test

24-Dec-2013•Firdose Moonda in Durban

Booing crowds upset Steyn - De Villiers

AB de Villiers talks about the emotions South Africa felt after their hard-fought draw with India and how Johannesburg was better than Adelaide, and looks ahead to the Durban Test

23-Dec-2013•Firdose Moonda in Johannesburg

De Villiers: South Africa's man for all occasions

For a batsman who is better known for his flamboyance and strokeplay, AB de Villiers proved at the Wanderers that he also had the ability to drop anchor and rescue the team when the chips are down

23-Dec-2013•Firdose Moonda in Johannesburg

Saving this Test 'little bit harder' than Adelaide - du Plessis

Faf du Plessis knew that even though this innings would require less time at the crease from him than Adelaide, where he last saved a Test for South Africa, this would be tougher because of conditions

22-Dec-2013•Firdose Moonda in Johannesburg

Smith defends safety-first tactics

South Africa's captain supports Vernon Philander and Dale Steyn's decision to play it safe, in the face of criticism from the crowd and former players

22-Dec-2013•Firdose Moonda in Johannesburg

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