Firdose Moonda

South Africa and women's cricket correspondent, ESPNcricinfo

South Africa left wondering 'how' things went wrong

Maybe the hosts were undercooked. Maybe they had underestimated Australia or maybe they are facing uncertainty on the administrative front

03-Mar-2018•Firdose Moonda in Durban

Elgar to bat in second innings despite finger injury

The South Africa opener had dislocated his finger while taking a diving catch to dismiss Mitchell Starc in Australia's second innings

03-Mar-2018•Firdose Moonda in Durban

Can South Africa defer de Villiers' break-up with Test cricket?

AB de Villiers proved yet again how much South Africa needs him and how much Test cricket needs him. But does the batsman still need South Africa and Test cricket?

02-Mar-2018•Firdose Moonda in Durban

De Villiers rallies around team-mates after 'softies'

The South Africa batsman put some of the side's problems down to conditions, which he expects to become more difficult to bat on as the game goes on

02-Mar-2018•Firdose Moonda in Durban

Zimbabwe Cricket at a financial crossroads

April promises to be a decisive month for not only will Zimbabwe know whether they will play the 2019 World Cup but also whether their request for financial assistance with the ICC has been accepted

02-Mar-2018•Firdose Moonda

Maharaj's control shapes tense and teasing day

Whether or not South Africa specifically asked for slower surfaces, they got one at Kingsmead, and their left-arm spinner played the holding role perfectly to keep Australia's aggressive line-up in check

01-Mar-2018•Firdose Moonda in Durban

Expectations high for de Villiers' final duel with Australia

AB de Villiers has not made any official announcement about his Test future but this is probably the last 'big' series he will play for South Africa in the format

28-Feb-2018•Firdose Moonda in Durban

'I'm ready for the mental battle' - du Plessis

South Africa's captain, who is returning to action from a finger fracture, has also hinted that the team management might pick Theunis de Bruyn as an extra batsman rather than play four out-and-out fast bowlers

28-Feb-2018•Firdose Moonda in Durban

Elgar wants SA to continue playing four quicks

But the opener believes spinners from both sides will also have a vital role to play in the Test series

27-Feb-2018•Firdose Moonda in Durban

SA's recipe to tame Australia: prepare 'slower' pitches

South Africa are mindful of the problems Australia's pace pack could pose if they were to produce seamer-friendly tracks like they did against India

27-Feb-2018•Firdose Moonda

'It's the right time for me to start a new chapter'

Morne Morkel said he has not signed a contract with any other team as suggestions his retirement is a result of a Kolpak deal mount

26-Feb-2018•Firdose Moonda

Back in whites, South Africa aim to salvage home season

Most of their personnel struggled against India, but South Africa still have a chance to finish well against another side at the top of their game

25-Feb-2018•Firdose Moonda

Poor fielding cost us the game - Gibson

The South Africa coach rued his side's clumsy errors, which ultimately cost them a series

25-Feb-2018•Firdose Moonda

India win T20 series despite South Africa's late onslaught

The visitors survived a late attack from debutant Christiaan Jonker to ensure they went home with both limited-overs trophies

24-Feb-2018•The Report by Firdose Moonda

We're confident of tackling Kuldeep - Behardien

The allrounder believes South Africa have overcome the problems against wristspin that haunted them through the ODI series

23-Feb-2018•Firdose Moonda

India, South Africa come full circle for tour's final act

Seven weeks ago, India began their tour of South Africa at Newlands. They return there with all to play for in the T20I series decider

23-Feb-2018•The Preview by Firdose Moonda

Embattled South Africa face must-win situation

The hosts need to figure out their team balance and find a way to match India in every department if they are to keep the series alive

20-Feb-2018•The Preview by Firdose Moonda

De Villiers, de Kock in line for Australia series; Steyn, du Plessis doubtful

South Africa will watch captain Faf du Plessis' progress till the first Test which starts from March 1, while fast bowler Dale Steyn is unlikely to be considered till the third Test

19-Feb-2018•Firdose Moonda

ESPNcricinfo Awards 2017 Women's bowling winner: Anya mania

The best figures in a women's World Cup final

19-Feb-2018•Firdose Moonda

New-look SA aim for redemption after ODI debacle

After the 5-1 defeat in the ODIs, the hosts will be led by JP Duminy in the T20Is while Suresh Raina may feature in India' XI

17-Feb-2018•The Preview by Firdose Moonda

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