Firdose Moonda

South Africa and women's cricket correspondent, ESPNcricinfo

Kallis and Steyn on the cusp of individual milestones

The year is set to begin with accolades for two of South Africa's favourite cricketing sons. Having got to the top of the rankings, the team's goal is to ensure they stay there

01-Jan-2013•Firdose Moonda at Newlands

Can a series of unequals prove to be a contest?

It might be too much to hope that the South Africa-New Zealand Test series is hard fought, but both teams have little and big goals to pursue

01-Jan-2013•Firdose Moonda

The making of Mitchell McClenaghan

Mitchell McClenaghan, who has impressed so far on the tour of South Africa, has the speed, the skills and the experience to be a long-term member of New Zealand's pace attack

31-Dec-2012•Firdose Moonda

Up where they belong

In 2012, South Africa reaped the fruits of labours dating back to over half a decade

31-Dec-2012•Firdose Moonda

New Zealanders left with much to ponder

The New Zealanders gained further time with bat and ball on the final day of their practice match in Paarl but it left them with plenty to ponder.

30-Dec-2012•The Report by Firdose Moonda in Paarl

SA want ownership of No. 1 spot

After a year of tough travelling to secure their top ranking, 2013 will be slightly less demanding for South Africa but they are determined not to lose focus

30-Dec-2012•Firdose Moonda

Young batsmen make New Zealanders work hard

Two potential future stars announced themselves in Paarl as the South African Invitational XI made the New Zealanders' bowlers work hard

29-Dec-2012•The Report by Firdose Moonda in Paarl

Peter Fulton out of South Africa Tests

Peter Fulton, the New Zealand batsman, will return home because of a knee injury that flared up during the tour match against the South African Invitation XI in Paarl

29-Dec-2012•Firdose Moonda

Kirsten sees broader landscape from NZ series

While not the best preparation for series against Pakistan and India, Gary Kirsten will again use New Zealand as guinea pigs for his master plan

28-Dec-2012•Firdose Moonda

Williamson, McCullum make it NZ's day

In pleasant conditions at Boland Park, the South African Invitation XI provided a tame attack as the New Zealanders scored 311 for 6 on the first day of the tour match

28-Dec-2012•The Report by Firdose Moonda in Paarl

Philander not ruled out of first Test

South Africa fast bowler Vernon Philander, who is recovering from a hamstring strain, will only be fully assessed next week for his availability for the first Test against New Zealand

28-Dec-2012•Firdose Moonda

Opening combination an issue for both teams

The Twenty20 series was all about discovery for two sides in transition and there was plenty to learn. Here are some of the most telling lessons

26-Dec-2012•Firdose Moonda

South Africa take series; Davids, Phangiso star

South Africa won the first trophy available to them in their home summer with victory in the three-match Twenty20 series

26-Dec-2012•The Report by Firdose Moonda

South Africa admit Tsolekile u-turn

Andrew Hudson, South Africa's convenor of selectors, has admitted his panel "created expectation" for Thami Tsolekile when they told him he would play in the upcoming the two-Test series against New Zealand

21-Dec-2012•Firdose Moonda

Settled Davids makes late run

At 32, Henry Davids is on the verge of fulfilling his father's dream for him to play for South Africa

20-Dec-2012•Firdose Moonda

Best chance for NZ youngsters to spring surprise

A preview of the first South Africa-New Zealand Twenty20 in Durban

20-Dec-2012•The Preview by Firdose Moonda

Philander in doubt for New Year's Test

Vernon Philander could be in doubt for the New Year's Test against New Zealand after a flare up of his left hamstring

20-Dec-2012•Firdose Moonda

Domingo looks to forge bond with du Plessis

South Africa's new T20 coach Russell Domingo will still use Gary Kirsten's help despite taking on a senior role

20-Dec-2012•Firdose Moonda

Live coverage of NZ Tests dropped by SABC

For the first time since readmission, the majority of South Africa's television viewers could be left without any live Test cricket on their screens for the 2012-13 season

19-Dec-2012•Firdose Moonda

South Africa building new-look Twenty20 unit

A return to a problem of old hampered South Africa the last time they played in the shortest format at the World Twenty20

19-Dec-2012•Firdose Moonda

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