Firdose Moonda

South Africa and women's cricket correspondent, ESPNcricinfo

Exausted Zimbabwe let it slip through the fingers

For 11 and half sessions before that interval, Zimbabwe had done most things right, but they let the game slip away in 8.3 overs on day 4

06-Sep-2013•Firdose Moonda in Harare

Zimbabwe Tests ideal preparation for SA - Younis

Younis Khan rated the quality of Zimbabwe's bowlers so highly that he regards the two-Test series in Harare as ideal preparation for Pakistan's next challenge against the No.1 ranked Test team

05-Sep-2013•Firdose Moonda in Harare

In praise of Pakistan's punching bag

Misbah-ul-Haq is often criticised by followers of Pakistan cricket but the youngsters in his team would do well to learn some of his skills

05-Sep-2013•Firdose Moonda in Harare

Taylor's appearance and Zimbabwe's misses

Plays of the Day from the fourth day of the Harare Test

05-Sep-2013•Firdose Moonda in Harare

Zimbabwe batsmen balance aggression with patience

Zimbabwe's batsmen have lacked staying power in the past. Their middle order reversed that trend and their handling of the spinners showed improvement

04-Sep-2013•Firdose Moonda in Harare

It will be tough to bat last - Waller

Malcolm Waller is hopeful Zimbabwe's tail can wag with the vigour Pakistan's did if the home team are avoid batting in conditions which may be too difficult to chase a target

04-Sep-2013•Firdose Moonda in Harare

Sibanda's pain, and a father-son moment

Plays of the Day from the second day of the Harare Test

04-Sep-2013•Firdose Moonda in Harare

Hamilton Masakadza leads by example in emergency role

The uncertainty that prevailed before this Test threatened to drag Zimbabwe down. But Hamilton Masakadza's shrewd moves played no small part in ensuring they were capable of stretching Pakistan

03-Sep-2013•Firdose Moonda in Harare

Manzoor's nameless stint at the crease

Plays of the day from the first day of the Harare Test between Zimbabwe and Pakistan

03-Sep-2013•Firdose Moonda in Harare

A marriage on the rocks

Recent events have fractured what was a harmonious relationship between India and South Africa. While the BCCI has been perceived as flexing its muscles to have its way, CSA has not handled the situation professionally as it could have

03-Sep-2013•Firdose Moonda

The experience of arriving in Zimbabwe again

One of the excitements of touring Zimbabwe occurs long before one arrives in the country. Getting there is an experience on its own

03-Sep-2013•Firdose Moonda

India itinerary mess leaves franchises in limbo

South Africa's franchise associations have urged CSA to finalise the itinerary for the upcoming home series against India with the BCCI quickly, with ticket sales at stake

03-Sep-2013•Firdose Moonda

Zimbabwe players agree to play first Test

The uncertainty over whether the Test series between Zimbabwe and Pakistan will take place has ended as Zimbabwe's players have decided against boycotting the matches

02-Sep-2013•Firdose Moonda

Mawoyo eyes Test return against Pakistan

Tino Mawoyo, the Zimbabwe opening batsman, has been working toward his return for the Tests against Pakistan after five months out of cricket recovering from groin surgery

01-Sep-2013•Firdose Moonda

Weakened bowling a concern for Zimbabwe

Clashes with the board over payments may have left the Test series in doubt, but it has also affected the morale of Zimbabwe players. With the absence of key performers like Kyle Jarvis, the two Tests against Pakistan will test the hosts' bowling

01-Sep-2013•Firdose Moonda

Tests in danger over Zimbabwe's payment dispute

The Zimbabwe players have extended to Monday a deadline for Zimbabwe Cricket to clear their dues, which could yet put a cloud over the two-Test series that begins on Tuesday

30-Aug-2013•Firdose Moonda

Majola's challenge against CSA dismissed

Former CSA chief executive Gerald Majola's Labour Court challenge against the disciplinary procedures which saw him suspended in October has been dismissed

29-Aug-2013•Firdose Moonda

Parnell laid low by 'irregular heartbeat'

Wayne Parnell's doctors have said that they will need at least seven days to diagnose his condition, after the player had complained of shortness of breath

28-Aug-2013•Firdose Moonda

Hendricks steps up to next level

Beuran Hendricks produced a match-winning 11-wicket haul against India A in Pretoria to ensure South Africa A levelled the two-match unofficial Test series and enhanced his own reputation ahead of the summer

27-Aug-2013•Firdose Moonda

Du Plessis targets more ODI runs

Faf du Plessis, who captains South Africa's Twenty20 side, believes he is not yet ready to lead the team in ODIs

27-Aug-2013•Firdose Moonda

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