Firdose Moonda

South Africa and women's cricket correspondent, ESPNcricinfo

Amla goes cold on vice-captaincy

Hashim Amla is likely to step down as South Africa's limited-overs vice-captain after declining a request to lead the side in the recent ODI series against New Zealand.

30-Jan-2013•Firdose Moonda

SA bowlers pose tough challenge to Pakistan

To beat South Africa, opposition teams need to hone in on one thing: the world No.1 side's bowlers

29-Jan-2013•Firdose Moonda

South Africa gear up for 'Biff Day'

It's shaping up to be a big week for Graeme Smith, who will turn 32 and become the first captain to lead in 100 Tests on Friday

29-Jan-2013•Firdose Moonda

Ontong thwarts Pakistani victory bid

The South African Invitation XI batsmen held out against the touring Pakistanis to deny them a first win on their visit

28-Jan-2013•The Report by Firdose Moonda

Pakistanis tighten grip with big lead

The Pakistanis put themselves in prime position to record a first victory on their visit to South Africa as they bowled the hosts out and built a significant lead

27-Jan-2013•The Report by Firdose Moonda

Pakistani batsmen wobble after strong opening

The in-form Nasir Jamshed showed his promise as the touring Pakistanis had their first run on South African surfaces ahead of the three-Test series that starts next Friday

25-Jan-2013•Firdose Moonda

Zimbabwe Cricket reject selection directive

Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) is bracing for a battle with the country's Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) after they decided to reject the authority's directive on who was eligible to be a national selectors

25-Jan-2013•Firdose Moonda

Kirsten fronts up to SA issues

Having unexpectedly lost a series to New Zealand for the first time, South Africa coach Gary Kirsten had plenty of questions to answer

24-Jan-2013•Firdose Moonda

South Africa struggling for one-day focus

South Africa's one-day series loss to New Zealand came as a surprise, but the 50-over game has not been a priority for a while. That needs to change.

23-Jan-2013•Firdose Moonda

Marchant de Lange set for comeback

South Africa's young quick Marchant de Lange will make a comeback to domestic cricket this weekend after an absence of close to eight months.

23-Jan-2013•Firdose Moonda

Pakistan attack can challenge South Africa

There are some places Pakistan have not played cricket in for even longer than their home country. South Africa is one of them

21-Jan-2013•Firdose Moonda in Johannesburg

South Africa still looking for a one-day leader

Most parts of South Africa's cricket are running smoothly at the moment, but that is not the case with the captaincy of the one-day team

21-Jan-2013•Firdose Moonda

De Villiers suspended for rest of NZ series

South Africa will be without their ODI captain, AB de Villiers, for the rest of the series against New Zealand after he was suspended for two matches for a slow over rate

20-Jan-2013•Firdose Moonda

SuperSport to investigate cause for blackout

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has apologised for the worldwide break in transmission during the ODI between South Africa and New Zealand in Paarl but does not have an explanation for the blackout

19-Jan-2013•Firdose Moonda

Race tight for Cobras and Warriors

The Warriors and Cape Cobras remain in a tight race for the South African first-class title with just 0.18 of a point separating them at the top of the table.

19-Jan-2013•Firdose Moonda

Overburdened de Villiers abandons gloves

AB de Villiers has admitted for the first time that he has been overburdened by his demanding roles of batsman, wicketkeeper and captain after conceding the gloves for South Africa's one-day series against New Zealand

18-Jan-2013•Firdose Moonda

Selection panel not only for former players

A Zimbabwe government directive that only former international players can be part of the selection panel is set to be amended to allow a minority of non ex-players

18-Jan-2013•Firdose Moonda

Mismatch looms in low-key series

There's little buzz in the build-up to the series, but it provides New Zealand the chance to claw back some respect and South Africa the opportunity to work on their ODI strategies

18-Jan-2013•The Preview by Firdose Moonda

De Kock free to play against NZ

Quinton de Kock's disciplinary hearing for allegedly pushing an opposition player in a first-class match will not take place before next Wednesday

17-Jan-2013•Firdose Moonda

Henry Williams' homecoming

Remembered for his part in the match-fixing scandal, the former South Africa bowler now mentors young cricketers and rears racing pigeons

17-Jan-2013•Firdose Moonda

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