Firdose Moonda

South Africa and women's cricket correspondent, ESPNcricinfo

@FirdoseM

Abbott toils without reward

Kyle Abbott had a dream Test debut, but his second outing hasn't yielded the same reward

02-Mar-2014•Firdose Moonda in Cape Town

South Africa left feeling exposed minus Steyn

South Africa are still looking for someone to bowl the overs Jacques Kallis used to so well for them, and the intermittent absence of Dale Steyn of late has only amplified that issue

01-Mar-2014•Firdose Moonda in Cape Town

50% for wrong laces but 15% for outburst, asks Boucher

Mark Boucher has called on the ICC to think about "what's important to the game and what isn't" when they sanction players for breaching the code of conduct

01-Mar-2014•Firdose Moonda

Zimbabwe players demand salary guarantee

The Zimbabwe Professional Cricketers Association has asked that the board set aside 25% of its revenue from participating in the World Twenty20 to guarantee the players' salaries over the next 12 months

01-Mar-2014•Firdose Moonda

South Africa tap into local cricketing expertise

Australia have shipped in Shane Warne to mentor (not coach) their spinners ahead of the Twenty20 series and share his cricket knowledge with the rest. South Africa have called on some of the finest heads in the cricketing fraternity to do the same

28-Feb-2014•Firdose Moonda in Cape Town

South Africa on the precipice of history

If Graeme Smith's men take the Newlands Test, they will be the first South African team to win a series over Australia on home soil since readmission

28-Feb-2014•Firdose Moonda in Cape Town

I can't think of cuddly bears - Steyn

A combination of having seen Mitchell Johnson destroy South Africa in the first Test, then his team-mate Morne Morkel bowl the speed of light early in the Port Elizabeth Test was just the motivation Dale Steyn needed

27-Feb-2014•Firdose Moonda

South Africa soak in that winning feeling

There has been a noticeable spring in South Africa's step over recent days after their remarkable turnaround in fortunes

26-Feb-2014•Firdose Moonda

Can runs replace talk for captains?

Neither Graeme Smith or Michael Clarke have been flush with runs in the Test series, but have had a fair bit to say about each other's teams

26-Feb-2014•Firdose Moonda

Amla wants to harness Port Elizabeth momentum

Hashim Amla believes that South Africa's big win in Port Elizabeth gives the hosts the edge against Australia heading into the deciding Test in Cape Town

25-Feb-2014•Firdose Moonda

Abbott called up for Cape Town Test

Kyle Abbott, the Dolphins fast bowler, has been called up to the South Africa squad for the Cape Town Test

24-Feb-2014•Firdose Moonda

Steyn epitomises South Africa's resolve

Dale Steyn was not any angrier than usual during his match-winning spell of 3 for 10 in four overs. But all the elements were in place to provide just the tonic he needed

23-Feb-2014•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth

South Africa show the stuff of champions

Missing a frontline bowler, against an in-form team, racing against time, Graeme Smith's side underlined their No. 1 status in the final session

23-Feb-2014•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth

Morkel's mongrel gives South Africa their bite

South Africa's batsmen had laid the foundations, but the pitch looked slow and low. Then Morne Morkel took the ball in his hand and the Test match gained a different complexion

22-Feb-2014•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth

Parnell unlikely to bowl in Port Elizabeth Test

Wayne Parnell is unlikely to bowl for the rest of the second Test after straining his groin

22-Feb-2014•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth

Duminy revives memory of Perth

His career may have been in the balance but, just as he did alongside AB de Villiers six years ago, JP Duminy produced an important innings when it mattered

21-Feb-2014•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth

Elgar shows SA what they are missing

Two days after being dropped from the list of contracted players, Dean Elgar demonstrated the technique and composure needed to face down Mitchell Johnson and co

20-Feb-2014•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth

Smith unbowed in Johnson battles

Graeme Smith will be focusing on the memories of scoring match-winning hundreds against Mitchell Johnson and Australia rather than previous dismissals and broken bones

19-Feb-2014•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth

Air of discontent around South Africa

It has been a tricky few days for South African cricket, and not just because of Mitchell Johnson. They have come from behind many times to draw or win Test series and, on what promises to be a lively pitch, must do so again

19-Feb-2014•Firdose Moonda in Port Elizabeth

Feisty or Fast: SA undecided on No. 7

With Ryan McLaren ruled out with concussion, the No.7 spot has opened up again and it seems one of Wayne Parnell or Dean Elgar will be asked to fill it

18-Feb-2014•Firdose Moonda

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