Firdose Moonda

South Africa and women's cricket correspondent, ESPNcricinfo

Tahir turns a corner

Imran Tahir's five-wicket haul, although a single performance in helpful conditions, is still reassurance that he is not a player South Africa want to push to the rear end of the queue just yet

23-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Dubai

Whatmore 'very frustrated' with batting mistakes

Pakistan are likely to receive an Alex Ferguson-style hairdryer treatment from their coach Dav Whatmore, who admitted it was "very frustrating" to see his team go from dominating in Abu Dhabi to being dominated in Dubai

23-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Dubai

Reviews gone wrong

Plays of the day from the first day of the second Test between Pakistan and South Africa in Dubai

23-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Dubai

South Africa must recall old lessons

It was finding a way to win in the subcontinent that was a key part to South Africa's rise to No. 1 in the world and now they need to recall some old lessons

22-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Dubai

Misbah thrives by shutting out noise

Misbah-ul-Haq said the victory over South Africa in the first Test would mean so much more if Pakistan manage to win the series

22-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Dubai

All of cricket's worlds in the desert

At Dubai's Sports City, the cricket academy aims to replicate conditions from all around the globe - and largely succeeds

22-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda

Pakistan focussed on timely success

Pakistan's Test return to the UAE brought immediate rewards with a fine victory in Abu Dhabi over the No. 1 team and a performance to match this week can earn them another notable desert scalp

21-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Dubai

Younis 'shocked' at one-day exclusion

Younis Khan expressed surprise at his continued exclusion from the Pakistan one-day squad and contends the youngsters who have replaced him have not seized their opportunities

21-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Dubai

De Villiers calls for character

AB de Villiers has called for a show of character from South Africa's Test side as they attempt to protect an away record that has stretched more than seven years

21-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Dubai

Injury prevents Steyn from training

Dale Steyn had to cut short his training session on Monday after feeling tightness in his right hamstring, and will be assessed over the next 24 hours

21-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Dubai

Whatmore aims for strong series finish

Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore said that adequate preparations and some key selection changes were the chief reasons for his side's win in the first Test against South Africa.

20-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Dubai

Donald leaves SA team on UAE tour

South Africa's bowlers have to find their rhythm without bowling coach Allan Donald, who has returned home from the tour of the UAE. Donald left the camp on an "extended leave of absence" and team manager Mohammad Moosajee said they are "not sure when he

20-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Dubai

South Africa need spin solutions

After being tripped up in the first Test against Pakistan, maybe it is time for South Africa to allow Imran Tahir the chance to partner with Robin Peterson

18-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Abu Dhabi

Small crowd creates big atmosphere

More than 4000 people attended the Abu Dhabi Test on each day, adding much-needed colour in the sterile setting

18-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda

South Africa hopeful of Amla's availability

South Africa and Pakistan have five days before the second Test but Hashim Amla's next fixture starts today

18-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda

Pakistan of Abu Dhabi v Pakistan of Harare

Self-belief, brave selection and an aggressive mindset helped Pakistan bounce back from a loss to Zimbabwe to beating the No. 1 Test team comprehensively

17-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Abu Dhabi

Disappointed Smith promises to bounce back

South Africa lost a Test for the first time in 15 matches and Graeme Smith said "it should hurt" but added that his side "have the ability to bounce back"

17-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Abu Dhabi

Misbah proud of UAE record

Misbah-ul-Haq has credited his bowlers and top-order batsmen for the special roles they played in defending their proud history of being unbeaten in the UAE since they adopted the emirate as home terrirtory

17-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Abu Dhabi

Ajmal rewarded, Akmal redeemed

Plays of the Day from the fourth day of the first Test between Pakistan and South Africa

17-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Abu Dhabi

'We are focusing on fourth-day finish' - Shafiq

Asad Shafiq has warned South Africa they could have less than 24 hours left in the Abu Dhabi Test match as he predicted a result in Pakistan's favour by tomorrow.

16-Oct-2013•Firdose Moonda in Abu Dhabi

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