Graham Thorpe believes England star batsman Kevin Pietersen is on the brink of finding his best form after struggling so far in South Africa.
The final one-day international between South Africa and England at Kingsmead on Friday has been delayed by persistent drizzle in Durban.
South Africa will seek to end a five-match losing streak when they meet England in the first one-day international at the Wanderers Stadium on Friday.
England defeated a competitive South Africa A by six wickets with 11 balls to spare in a 50-over warm-up game on Tuesday.
South Africa coach Mickey Arthur has revealed his frustration at the sight of Jonathan Trott playing cricket for England rather than the Proteas.
England must improve their consistency to have a realistic chance of beating South Africa in their five match one-day international series.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Davy Jacobs, returns to lead the Warriors in a 50-over tour fixture against England in Kimberley on Sunday.
England’s tour of South Africa is going to be ”huge” according to Proteas coach Mickey Arthur who has vowed that his charges won’t be caught napping.
England batsman Kevin Pietersen says he is desperate to get back into action after falling out of love with cricket before being sidelined by injury.
Former England skipper Mike Gatting believes it is unlikely Kevin Pietersen will be at his best on the upcoming tour of South Africa.
Kevin Pietersen was on Thursday included in England’s squads for the upcoming tour of South Africa, but there was no place for Steve Harmison.
England skipper Andrew Strauss has voiced confidence that star batsman Kevin Pietersen will be ready to take on South Africa next month.
England all-rounder Stuart Broad will miss Thursday’s sixth one-day international against Australia and Sunday’s series climax with a knee injury.
Sussex all-rounder Luke Wright has been ruled out for the remainder of England’s ODI series against Australia and is doubtful for the Champions Trophy
Ravi Bopara’s average may have taken a battering from Australia’s bowlers but the Essex batsman’s self-belief remains intact.
Ricky Ponting has played in 135 Tests but the Australia captain insists he’s never been as excited by one as much as he has been by the Ashes finale.
Australia vice-captain Michael Clarke said his side would do everything they could to have a player of Andrew Flintoff’s class in their side.
Australia’s Shane Watson believes taking a more relaxed approach is the secret to his success in the unaccustomed role of Ashes opener.
Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes England’s focus on Andrew Flintoff and other selection issues will dent their hopes of regaining the Ashes.
Is Andrew Flintoff worth the risk? That is the question on the mind of England selectors ahead of the fourth Ashes Test against Australia on Friday.
