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Was dropping Brendan Taylor warranted?

Was dropping Brendan Taylor warranted?

While Zimbabwe coach Stephen Mangongo's uncompromising approach that will keep people on their toes is something to be lauded, the question remains, does Brendan Taylor's recent run of form justify him being left out of the eleven?

22-Aug-2014•Firdose Moonda

South Africa's World Cup prep begins with promise

South Africa's World Cup prep begins with promise

21-Aug-2014•Firdose Moonda

South Africa 22, Zimbabwe 0

South Africa 22, Zimbabwe 0

A stats review at the end of the third ODI between South Africa and Zimbabwe at Bulawayo

21-Aug-2014•Bishen Jeswant

Debutant Rossouw's golden run-out

Debutant Rossouw's golden run-out

Plays of the day from the third ODI between Zimbabwe and South Africa in Bulawayo

21-Aug-2014•Firdose Moonda

De Villiers' rare slip-ups

De Villiers' rare slip-ups

Plays of the Day from the second ODI between Zimbabwe and South Africa in Bulawayo

19-Aug-2014•Firdose Moonda

South Africa's brewing opening chemistry

South Africa's brewing opening chemistry

In July 2013, South Africa tried four different opening pairs in a five-match series in Sri Lanka. Now Hashim Amla and Quinton de Kock are churning out solid and speedy starts, and rapidly climbing the statistical ladder

18-Aug-2014•Firdose Moonda

De Villiers invents the switch-scoop, almost

De Villiers invents the switch-scoop, almost

Plays of the day from the first ODI between Zimbabwe and South Africa in Bulawayo

17-Aug-2014•Firdose Moonda

New South Africa begin on solid footing

New South Africa begin on solid footing

South Africa's performance in Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe was not the tip-toeing or trepidation of a team in the throes of a transformation. It was the swagger of a side that had already settled

14-Aug-2014•Firdose Moonda in Harare

South Africa win the match, Zimbabwe win hearts

South Africa win the match, Zimbabwe win hearts

Both Zimbabwe and South Africa had gains from the one-off Test in Harare, and both teams got what they wanted to a degree

12-Aug-2014•Firdose Moonda in Harare

South Africa opt for substance over style

South Africa opt for substance over style

The expectation was that South Africa would flaunt their power against Zimbabwe, but the reality has been much different with the No. 1 Test team made to grind for every run

11-Aug-2014•Firdose Moonda in Harare

Zimbabwe's seam attack built on patience

Zimbabwe's seam attack built on patience

Zimbabwe recognise that they don't have a bowling attack to blast out sides. Instead, they draw batsmen into making errors by sticking to disciplined lines and lengths over prolonged periods

10-Aug-2014•Firdose Moonda in Harare

Zimbabwe ride the rollercoaster

Zimbabwe ride the rollercoaster

Zimbabwe were excited and nervous about facing South Africa's full-strength pace battery. After their edgy beginning, Brendan Taylor showed that a platform could be built, with intense focus and a little luck

09-Aug-2014•Firdose Moonda in Harare

Piedt makes immediate impact

Piedt makes immediate impact

It only took one ball for Dane Piedt to make his name as a Test bowler and early signs are good for South Africa's latest spin pretender

09-Aug-2014•Firdose Moonda in Harare

Zimbabwe excited by daunting Test

Zimbabwe excited by daunting Test

Zimbabwe are playing a Test after nearly a year, and a Test against South Africa after nine years. Stephen Mangongo is getting his team ready for a tough contest

08-Aug-2014•Firdose Moonda in Harare

South Africa, big brother and road warriors

South Africa, big brother and road warriors

While South Africa are more than ready to offer friendly words cricketing advice to their neighbours, on the field their vacuum of concentration seems unlikely to be breached as they chase yet another away victory

08-Aug-2014•Firdose Moonda in Harare

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