Firdose Moonda

South Africa and women's cricket correspondent, ESPNcricinfo

The Boucher culture

For the 15 years he played for South Africa, Mark Boucher epitomised team spirit. He talks about the good days, the tough days, and the legless nights

04-Nov-2013•Firdose Moonda

Ingram's accidental, but short-lived, relief

Plays from the second ODI between Pakistan and South Africa in Dubai

01-Nov-2013•Firdose Moonda

Pakistan spinners sink South Africa

A seemingly below-par score was defended for the second time in the series as Pakistan out-spun and out-thought South Africa to level the rubber

01-Nov-2013•The Report by Firdose Moonda

Healy wants tough love for Ashes team

Australia's hopes of regaining the Ashes at home this summer will improve if the players are subjected to a more rigorous training and minimal leniency, according to Ian Healy

01-Nov-2013•Firdose Moonda

A bowl-off between two aggressive attacks

The second ODI between Pakistan and South Africa is, in essence, a bowl-off between two aggressive attacks against shaky batting line-ups.

31-Oct-2013•The Preview by Firdose Moonda

Venue allocation short on cricketing reasons

"Centralising venues" is a limp explanation for the curious fixture list for India's tour of South Africa

30-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda

SA call on Kirsten to rejuvenate ODI batting

Despite having talented batsmen in their ODI batting line-up, South Africa have failed to produce match-winning performances in recent times

28-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda

South Africa pass test of character

The manner in which South Africa responded to the Test defeat in Abu Dhabi has shown that the unit has character, and gave them fresh options going ahead

27-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Dubai

Shafiq's coming of age provides comfort

Not many things went right for Pakistan in the second Test in Dubai, but Asad Shafiq's fighting century against the best Test side in the world, proved that he has the temperament to lead Pakistan's next generation of batsmen

27-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda

Smith lauds South Africa's 'immense' record

It took a little longer than appear likely at one stage, but South Africa's comfortably victory extends a formidable overseas sequence which vindicates their No. 1 status

26-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Dubai

Misbah questions Pakistan's domestic set-up

Misbah-ul-Haq has suggested that Pakistan need a stronger first-class system to help them become a more consistent Test side

26-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Dubai

Another 'C' word for South Africa?

South Africa's reputation of being arguably the most professional and respectable team has taken a hit by the ball-tampering episode

26-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Dubai

South Africa preserve away record in Test series

South Africa's unbeaten run in Test series on the road will extend further after their victory in Dubai, which allowed them to share the spoils of this two-match rubber with Pakistan

26-Oct-2013•The Report by Firdose Moonda in Dubai

South Africa sense swift finish

South Africa are one wicket away from wrapping up the second Test swiftly according to AB de Villiers

25-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Dubai

'We don't cheat' - AB de Villiers

South Africa are claiming innocence over the ball-tampering penalty they were hit with after the 30th over of Pakistan's second innings on the third day in Dubai

25-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Dubai

The Younis Khan fan club

Plays from the third day of the second Test between Pakistan and South Africa

25-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda

South Africa penalised for ball-tampering

South Africa were penalised five runs for ball-tampering and the team was the subject of a hearing after play on the third day

25-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Dubai

Smith plans more pain for Pakistan

South Africa are not done yet. Graeme Smith has promised they will keep piling on the runs to try and set up a series-levelling innings win over Pakistan

24-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Dubai

A colossal innings from a colossal cricketer

One first-class innings in six months, the heat of the Middle East, his team 1-0 down in the series, probing left-arm quicks and spinners. It would have been enough to overwhelm many players, but Graeme Smith rose magnificently to the challenge

24-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Dubai

De Villiers' lucky escapes

Plays of the day for the fourth day of the second Test in Dubai

24-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Dubai

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