De Villiers fit for England showdown

South Africa skipper Graeme Smith on Saturday declared in-form batsman AB De Villiers fit for Sunday's World Cup Group B match against England.

SA spoilt for choice ahead of Dutch clash

SA go into their clash against The Netherlands on Thursday with the enviable choice of a three-prong spin attack or mixing it up to boost their pace.

De Villiers powers South Africa to easy victory

AB de Villiers' unbeaten 107 powered South Africa to a seven-wicket victory over the West Indies in a World Cup Group B match on Thursday.

No turning back as Smith eyes SA triumph

Graeme Smith is determined to end his reign as SA's one-day captain in a blaze of glory by leading the Proteas to a first World Cup triumph.

World Cup wide open, say captains

SA's Graeme Smith and India's Mahendra Singh Dhoni joined a chorus of World Cup skippers predicting a closely contested tournament.

Smith, Amla star in Proteas' win over Aussies

Graeme Smith and Hashim Amla struck half-centuries on Tuesday to guide South Africa to a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Australia.

South Africa will not rush Kallis back into action

SA will not rush Jacques Kallis back into action at the World Cup to help the all-rounder recover fully from an injury, captain Graeme Smith says.

Lowered expectations may suit Proteas

With concern over the fitness of Jacques Kallis and a relatively inexperienced squad, SA won't object to being World Cup underdogs for a change.

Stay out of politics, Mbalula warns Smith

Sports minister Fikile Mbalula has warned national cricket captain Graeme Smith not to take sides in a South African cricket power struggle.

Smith: Players focus on cricket, not controversy

SA cricketers will concentrate on their preparations for the World Cup and not become embroiled in the controversy over Cricket SA's president.

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