Firdose Moonda

South Africa and women's cricket correspondent, ESPNcricinfo

@FirdoseM

Six teams, two World Cup spots on offer, many intrigues

Bangladesh and West Indies are the favourites, but if Pakistan raise their game at home, the calculations could change

08-Apr-2025•Firdose Moonda

Klaasen not in SA central contracts list; Miller, van der Dussen accept hybrid deals

CSA on Klaasen: "Discussions regarding his future are ongoing and a final decision will be made in due course"

07-Apr-2025•Firdose Moonda

Rob Walter linked to NZ role after quitting as SA coach

Gary Stead is the current New Zealand head coach, but his contract ends in June this year

03-Apr-2025•Firdose Moonda

Rob Walter resigns as South Africa white-ball coach

It is understood that the pressure he faced and continuous travel from New Zealand, where he lives, were taking a toll

01-Apr-2025•Firdose Moonda

'I can make an impact' - Brendan Taylor eyes international comeback after sanction ends

He had initially considered moving into coaching but has been convinced to resume playing with an eye on the 2027 ODI World Cup

21-Mar-2025•Firdose Moonda

No Tests in CSA's home schedule for 2025-26; SA women to host Ireland, Pakistan

South Africa women will play three T20Is and three ODIs each against Ireland and Pakistan

20-Mar-2025•Firdose Moonda

Dercksen earns maiden CSA central contract, Goodall and Tucker omitted

Marizanne Kapp is also among the group, underlining her commitment to continue playing international cricket

17-Mar-2025•Firdose Moonda

CSA one-day cup: Warriors lose playoff spot after sanction for not meeting transformation targets

Warriors fielded two black African players instead of the required three in their match against Dolphins, with no prior explanation or application for an exemption

10-Mar-2025•Firdose Moonda

ICC women's tournaments from 2025 to have separate sponsors from men's events

"It's a shift from advertisers saying we are subsidising women's cricket to saying we are genuinely investing in it," says ICC's chief commercial officer

08-Mar-2025•Firdose Moonda

South Africa down but not out after loss that will help them 'keep learning'

As their coach Rob Walter put it: "We're two-and-half years to the 2027 World Cup and that's the eyes on the prize"

05-Mar-2025•Firdose Moonda

Ravindra and Williamson set up title bout with India

Both scored centuries to power New Zealand to the highest total in Champions Trophy history, before Santner led an immaculate defence

05-Mar-2025•Firdose Moonda

South Africa, New Zealand gear up for run-fest as even contest beckons

Their bowling attacks are similarly matched but the difference could come in the spin department, where New Zealand look stronger

04-Mar-2025•Firdose Moonda

South Africa call up Linde as cover for injured Markram

Markram hurt his right hamstring in the field against England and spent the rest of the match on the sidelines

04-Mar-2025•Firdose Moonda

South Africa take 'crazy 18 hours' before semi-final in their stride

Klaasen admits the travel is "not ideal for the bodies" but is all part of the job

03-Mar-2025•Firdose Moonda

South Africa decimate England to march into semi-finals

Jansen and Mulder shared six wickets before van der Dussen and Klaasen hit fifties in the paltry chase

01-Mar-2025•Firdose Moonda

All-but-through SA hope to pile more misery on out-of-contention England

It will be Jos Buttler's last match in charge, as England face a shake-up after an early exit from this tournament

28-Feb-2025•Firdose Moonda

'Possible it's my last ICC tournament' - van der Dussen at peace with uncertainty over future

Van der Dussen, who turned 36 earlier this month, has accepted that his time in the team will not be forever

27-Feb-2025•Firdose Moonda

Van der Dussen: 'Don't have to be a rocket scientist' to know India have advantage

"If you can stay in one place, stay in one hotel, practise in the same facilities, play in the same stadium, on the same pitches every time, it's definitely an advantage"

27-Feb-2025•Firdose Moonda

Australia-SA match abandoned after relentless rain in Rawalpindi

The washout means Wednesday's match between England and Afghanistan is a knockout, with the loser certain of exiting the competition

25-Feb-2025•Firdose Moonda

Australia and South Africa in battle to top the group

Both teams made 300-plus totals in their opening games, so expect another run-fest on a flat surface in Rawalpindi

24-Feb-2025•Firdose Moonda

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