Firdose Moonda

South Africa and women's cricket correspondent, ESPNcricinfo

South Africans cruise despite loss of Petersen

The top three South African batsmen spent significant time in the middle, with the captain Graeme Smith scoring a confident 60 before retiring

03-Nov-2012•The Report by Firdose Moonda at the SCG

Lions roar silences Titans

Lions opened their One Day Cup campaign with a crushing victory over Titans in Centurion

03-Nov-2012•Firdose Moonda

South Africa won't field all-pace attack

Russell Domingo, South Africa's assistant coach, has all but ruled out the possibility of dropping legspinner Imran Tahir from the XI for the first Test in Brisbane

02-Nov-2012•Firdose Moonda at the SCG

Unsung Philander relishes another crack at Australia

Vernon Philander is least bothered when people still question how he manages to pick up wickets. In Australian conditions, he is likely to be deadlier and silence a few more critics

02-Nov-2012•Firdose Moonda in Sydney

Steyn fires but Australia A show fight

Two century stands denied the South African attack the chance to live up to their reputation as the world's best

01-Nov-2012•The Report by Firdose Moonda at the SCG

Keeping not behind back issues - AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers has denied that keeping wicket affects his back, despite the prognosis that the wear and tear that side-lined him for three weeks was a result of an increased workload

01-Nov-2012•Firdose Moonda in Sydney

'Crash-test dummies' ready for world's best

Andrew McDonald, the Australia A captain, has said his batting line-up will "be sent in as crash-test dummies" against South Africa's pace attack ahead of the first Test

01-Nov-2012•Firdose Moonda in Sydney

'You had to out-think Australia'

Claude Henderson and Boeta Dippenaar look back at South Africa's humbling visit Down Under a decade ago

31-Oct-2012•Firdose Moonda

Sydney Sixers were flawless champions

There were almost no flaws in Sydney Sixers' victorious campaign. Brad Haddin had rich resources at his disposal and he managed them astutely

29-Oct-2012•Firdose Moonda

A need to even the playing field

The tournament, despite its many peculiarities, had a worthy winner

29-Oct-2012•Firdose Moonda

'Our worst game' - Petersen

Lions captain Alviro Petersen summed up their showing in the CLT20 final by saying it was their worst game of the tournament

28-Oct-2012•Firdose Moonda at the Wanderers

A big day cut short

The sell-out Johannesburg crowd anticipated a special day, seen in the buzz around the stadium, showing the tournament wasn't meaningless. But Lions' lacklustre show killed it

28-Oct-2012•Firdose Moonda at the Wanderers

Spin surprise and the Lumb coup

Plays of the Day for the Champions League final between Lions and Sydney Sixers in Johannesburg

28-Oct-2012•Firdose Moonda at the Wanderers

South Africa begin scrap to stay on top

South Africa face their first series as No. 1. Given the frequency with which the Test mace has changed hands recently and that their opponents are Australia, this will be the stiffest of challenges for them

27-Oct-2012•Firdose Moonda

Smith ready for 'unique challenges' in Australia

South Africa's preparations for their three-Test tour of Australia have hit a speed bump with their request for the three-day practice match in Sydney to be played at venue closer to the first Test in Brisbane being turned down

27-Oct-2012•Firdose Moonda

Lions' chance to adorn trophy cabinet

A full house will be on hand at the Wanderers to cheer the Lions as they bid to entire a long trophy-less spell

27-Oct-2012•Firdose Moonda

Cool Cummins does it again

Pat Cummins was the Sixers' finisher but their impressive starts with ball and bat were just as important

26-Oct-2012•Firdose Moonda in Centurion

Roelof's roar and Lumb's comic fielding

Plays of the Day for the Champions League semi-final between Titans and Sydney Sixers in Centurion

26-Oct-2012•Firdose Moonda in Centurion

Teamwork works for Lions

There may be few big-name stars in the side, but every time the team needed someone to deliver, they found a player to do the job

26-Oct-2012•Firdose Moonda

KP comes home and Daredevils drop away

Plays of the Day for the Champions League semi-final between Lions v Delhi Daredevils in Durban

25-Oct-2012•Firdose Moonda

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