Firdose Moonda

South Africa and women's cricket correspondent, ESPNcricinfo

@FirdoseM

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

Du Plessis, de Villiers ensure thrilling draw

At the start of day five, South Africa needed 320 with eight wickets in hand and a victory for them seemed miles away. But Faf du Plessis and AB de Villiers' got them in sight of a win, before late wickets meant the most thrilling of draws

22-Dec-2013•The Report by Firdose Moonda in Johannesburg

South Africa take heart from past battles

Adrian Birrell, South Africa's assistant coach, believes they have the ability to bat out the fifth day against India, like they did against Australia in Adelaide in 2012

21-Dec-2013•Firdose Moonda in Johannesburg

CSA deny rumours of Smith quitting

CSA denied rumours that Graeme Smith had threatened to step down as captain if wicketkeeper Thami Tsolekile was selected in the XI for the series against India

21-Dec-2013•Firdose Moonda

Conditions have favoured India - Philander

Vernon Philander believes that a slow pitch in Johannesburg has favoured the Indian batsmen

20-Dec-2013•Firdose Moonda in Johannesburg

Smith runs out of options and ideas

With Morne Morkel out of action and Imran Tahir misfiring, South Africa's captain endured a difficult juggle with limited resources

20-Dec-2013•Firdose Moonda in Johannesburg

Philander is fastest SA bowler to 100 Test wickets

Vernon Philander became the fastest South African to 100 Test wickets, at the Wanderers on Friday, when he had Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan caught at second slip

20-Dec-2013•Firdose Moonda in Johannesburg

Injured Morkel unable to bowl in rest of match

Morne Morkel will not be able to bowl anymore in the ongoing Test against India, after suffering an ankle ligament injury just on the third day at the Wanderers

20-Dec-2013•Firdose Moonda in Johannesburg

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