Firdose Moonda

South Africa and women's cricket correspondent, ESPNcricinfo

Reeza Hendricks gives South Africa a selection headache they won't mind

He says he waits patiently for his chances and, at the Wankhede, he made the most of the one he got - despite only five minutes' notice

22-Oct-2023•Firdose Moonda

Classy Klaasen digs deep to make Wankhede his Colosseum

He braved the Mumbai heat and soaked up the pressure of the atmosphere, showcasing so much more than his big-hitting on his way to a 67-ball 109

21-Oct-2023•Firdose Moonda

South Africa unites for double World Cup clash with England

Temba Bavuma hoping his side can set up "Super Saffaday" for their countrymen in Paris

20-Oct-2023•Firdose Moonda

The Dutch Bulldog is older, wiser, and providing the energy Netherlands thrive on

Playing a big role in two of Netherlands' biggest Word Cup victories, van der Merwe insists he is happy to be a consistent performer and not a superstar

19-Oct-2023•Firdose Moonda

South Africa spooked as Dutch do the World Cup double

Familiar failings haunt Temba Bavuma's side, despite claims to have exorcised past demons

17-Oct-2023•Firdose Moonda

Unscarred South Africa own their errors to shed historical baggage

Bavuma says South Africa are confident and won't be haunted by the ghosts of 2022 when they step on the field against Netherlands

16-Oct-2023•Firdose Moonda

South Africa rock around de Kock

De Kock has hit back-to-back centuries at the World Cup, and his approach wasn't the same in the two innings - it's been more nuanced than just power-hitting

13-Oct-2023•Firdose Moonda

Flying under the radar or not, South Africa seem to have figured themselves out

With quiet confidence, they are continuing to announce their presence at the World Cup

12-Oct-2023•Firdose Moonda

De Kock's relationship with ODIs is complicated, but it's clear he cares

The South Africa batter says he finds the format "tiring", but don't let that fool you into thinking it means nothing to him

11-Oct-2023•Firdose Moonda

In kebab country

When in Lucknow, one must hit the best spots for kebabs

11-Oct-2023•Firdose Moonda

Cummins and ODIs, not quite a love story just yet

It's been a dozen years since his debut, but the Australia captain admits he's still coming to grips with the format

11-Oct-2023•Firdose Moonda

Ackermann: Netherlands 'need to put together all three phases'

Dutch discovering that "good cricket in patches" not enough to upset the big teams

09-Oct-2023•Firdose Moonda

New Zealand stockpile World Cup positives but face problem of plenty

Return of Kane Williamson and Tim Southee will pose selection questions after strong start to tournament

09-Oct-2023•Firdose Moonda

The maximum game

The 438 ODI was like no other before it, and remains astounding even in an age of gigantic scores

09-Oct-2023•Firdose Moonda

Bavuma's South Africa are different. Maybe their World Cup will be too?

They have traditionally built their game on bowling power, but batting is their stronger suit at this World Cup

06-Oct-2023•Firdose Moonda

Coach Simons hoping Rabada and Coetzee get into the heads of opposition

South Africa's bowling coach hoping his oldest and youngest quick provide the fear factor for opposition in the absence of the speedy Anrich Nortje

05-Oct-2023•Firdose Moonda

Hello, Mumbai!

Cricket might be numero uno in India, but in the financial capital, there's not a whole lot to tell you there's a World Cup on

04-Oct-2023•Firdose Moonda

Miller, Klaasen key as SA look to shrug off nearly-men tag

Injuries to Nortje and Magala have messed with the balance of the bowling attack

01-Oct-2023•Firdose Moonda

Netherlands have the spunk, but do they have the steel?

Netherlands are flying the flag for the Associate teams at the World Cup, and they have the power to push some of the bigger teams hard, as they have done before

01-Oct-2023•Firdose Moonda

SA switch to World Cup mode undaunted by pressure, away from the spotlight

While the national attention is largely on other South African sporting teams, the cricketers will quietly fancy their chances in India

18-Sep-2023•Firdose Moonda

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