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Firdose Moonda

@firdosem.bsky.social
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🏏Cricket Correspondent and Broadcaster. 🧘🏽‍♀️Yoga Teacher Trainer and Scholar. 📚Book Lover. 🏃🏾‍♀️Slow Runner and Swimmer. 🏊🏾‍♀️

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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
T20 World Cup mode activated! My weekend long read on Corbin Bosch including: 🧱 his obsession with lego! 🇦🇺 why he moved to Australia and came back 🏏 his cricketing goals for the next two years Read here:⬇️ www.espncricinfo.com/story/how-la...
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Bowls fast, hits hard, like dad: late bloomer Corbin Bosch is making up for lost time
The South Africa allrounder talks about his dream debut and looks ahead to the T20 World Cup
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
In South African cricket, that 2am phone call came from Quinton de Kock and was to express his desire to play international cricket again. Now, he finds himself in the white-ball squads to Pakistan and could be in line for the next two World Cups. www.espncricinfo.com/story/quinto...
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De Kock is back on his own with 'no strings attached'
Head coach Shuki Conrad says de Kock's inclusion for the next two World Cups will depend largely on his form and fitness
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
White elephant or cash cow? Zimbabwe’s new stadium project faces questions. I try to look for some answers here: www.espncricinfo.com/story/zimbab...
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Will ZC reap benefits from investing heavily into Victoria Falls Stadium?
David Coltart, the former sports minister, called it a "misplaced budgetary priority" as ZC look to market it as a destination venue for touring teams and the fans
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
One of cricket's great redemption stories comes full circle. Brendan Taylor is back! We spoke a few months ago about going through rehab, a ban and how he hopes to make a difference. Looking forward to seeing his return. www.espncricinfo.com/story/brenda...
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'I didn't know how to do life anymore': Brendan Taylor's biggest battle
The Zimbabwe batter talks about falling down a black hole of drug abuse and then getting his life back
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Hello Summer (she says, from a cold Cape, promising to be better on this app) South Africa's eight months of non-stop cricket starts this week with a T20 series in Australia & a new-look opening pair. Ryan Rickelton's already a senior and shared thoughts here: www.espncricinfo.com/story/ryan-r...
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Rickelton 'won't change' approach as he looks to make T20I opening spot his own
With teenager Lhuan Dre-Pretorius set to open with him, Rickelton could be thrust into the senior role
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
I've been covering the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco for the last two weeks and it has been both joyous and challenging. Enjoyed the opportunity to write about some of my best memories for the The Guardian's Moving the Goalposts: www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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Wafcon offers spectacular songs and goals – but where is the next generation?
Today’s newsletter comes from Morocco, where the tournament has produced some fine football but has yet to win over the general public
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
Tried to stay as present as possible in the last 3 weeks which means I haven’t posted as much as I could/should have but it’s been special. Memories for a lifetime.
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Cricinfo @cricinfo.com · 16/06/2025
"Breathe Mzansi. We're all right" ✍️ Spirit and togetherness shine through at Lord's in a victory that unites the past, present and future of South African cricket, and South Africa itself
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'Together-together' - why South Africa's triumph matters on the long walk to freedom
Spirit and togetherness shine through at Lord's in a victory that unites the past, present and future of South African cricket, and South Africa itself
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Andrew Miller @millercricket.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Having sat next to @firdosem.bsky.social all Test I can vouch for the strange noises! This epic piece puts the squeaking into full context www.espncricinfo.com/story/why-so... #WTCfinal
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'Together-together' - why South Africa's triumph matters on the long walk to freedom
Spirit and togetherness shine through at Lord's in a victory that unites the past, present and future of South African cricket, and South Africa itself
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Cricinfo @cricinfo.com · 14/06/2025
Whatever the final result, Aiden Markram's century will be engraved into the annals of South African cricket history as one of the great fourth-innings responses ▶️ bit.ly/4kG7ipL #SAvAUS #WTC25
Whatever the final result, Aiden Markram's century will be engraved into the annals of South African cricket history as one of the great fourth-innings responses ▶️ https://bit.ly/4kG7ipL #SAvAUS #WTC25
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Test match week! #WTCFinal week! To kick things off, I’ve got an exclusive with South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma on preparation, pressure and what we all may have got wrong about him in 2016. www.espncricinfo.com/story/austra...
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The WTC final is the biggest match of Temba Bavuma's career, but he's dealt with this kind of pressure before
Labels and expectations have dogged the South Africa captain through his career, but he's over them now
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
World Test Championship final build up is in full swing. It was great to chat to Graeme Smith and Vernon Philander - the architects of the 2012 triumph - on if and how South Africa can do it again. www.espncricinfo.com/story/south-...
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There and back again: South Africa look to come full circle at Lord's
Graeme Smith and Vernon Philander look back to 2012, when South Africa became the No. 1 Test side, and what the team needs to do to get there again in the WTC final
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
I'm really happy to share that I finished second for Best Colour Piece in Africa on the AIPS awards! www.aipsmedia.com/aips/pages/a...
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AIPS Sport Media Awards 2024 Continental rankings unveiled: Meet the best performers in Africa
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Cricinfo @cricinfo.com · 19/05/2025
"I didn't know how to do life anymore" Brendan Taylor opens up to @firdosem.bsky.social about his descent into a black hole of drug abuse, and how he's got his life back on track Full interview: bit.ly/4kiWqNS
I was very careful and meticulous about who I did [drugs] around, who I could trust. 
I wasn't out there in nightclubs or pubs and bars, but I was living a double life. It's an exhausting way to be.
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Cricinfo @cricinfo.com · 20/05/2025
After a three-and-a-half year ban, Brendan Taylor could make a comeback to international cricket in August, and he’s ready to give whatever he can for his country 🇿🇼 Full interview by @firdosem.bsky.social: bit.ly/4kiWqNS
I'm definitely not expecting to walk back into the team. It's about what I can do for Zimbabwe Cricket. If I come back and I do okay personally, that's a bonus, but for me, it's about impacting the group as best as I can. 

I just want to fly under the radar, put an arm around someone and say, 'I've got your back and I'm willing to help you.' That's the beautiful thing about your past becoming your greatest asset, because I can actually help someone.
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Our latest @espncricinfo.com Powerplay podcast is a deep-dive into West Indies and how they will move on from failing to qualify for the World Cup. They're in England, who are under a new captain and coach and also starting again. @valkeriebaynes.bsky.social www.espncricinfo.com/story/powerp...
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Powerplay podcast: West Indies look to bounce back in English summer
Legspinner Afy Fletcher looks ahead to WI vs England
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
Zimbabwe will play 11 Tests this year (8 at home) despite not being part of the World Test Championship. Why? How much will it cost them? And how much will they gain? I found out here: ⬇️ www.espncricinfo.com/story/2025-i...
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From poverty to plenty: 2025 is a bumper Test year for Zimbabwe like none before
It's quite a radical upgrade for the team's players, who haven't ever had this much opportunity thrown at them before
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Shukri Conrad's plan to get to ensure South Africa have their best players for bilaterals: www.espncricinfo.com/story/south-...
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Conrad confident SA players will prioritise national duty over T20 leagues
"I can quite comfortably say that at every turn the best Proteas side will be put out on the field," he said on Friday
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
For the last month, we've been wondering why Kagiso Rabada returned from the IPL and everyone we asked claimed they didn't know. This was why. To serve a ban for failing a drugs test. He is now cleared to play. www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-20...
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Kagiso Rabada cleared to play again after serving doping suspension
He will be available for South Africa for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia next month
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Women's ODIs over the last month have been pretty lit 🔥 and this is the latest! India win a thriller despite a Tazmin Brits hundred thanks to Sneh Rana's five-for. www.espncricinfo.com/series/sri-l...
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Brits 109 in vain as Rana five-for scripts India's thrilling win
Women's Tri-Series (SL) 2025, IND Women vs SA Women Match Report: South Africa lost eight wickets for 80 runs, including three in an over to Rana as India defended 276
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
Not sure I quite believed everything I saw at these qualifiers. What a tournament! Pakistan surprised us all, Bangladesh will breathe a sigh of relief and oh my word West Indies. As we say… eish! www.espncricinfo.com/story/wwc-qu...
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West Indies' historic chase ends in heartbreak as Bangladesh seal World Cup spot
Despite pulling off a stunning win over Thailand, West Indies finished with a net run rate 0.013 short of Bangladesh
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
The ICC's initiative to support Afghan female cricketers in exile will be funded by them, the ECB, BCCI and CA and NOT from the Afghanistan Cricket Board's Full Member disbursements. More here: www.espncricinfo.com/story/bcci-e...
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BCCI, ECB, CA to help fund ICC's plan to support Afghan women cricketers
No money will be taken from the ICC's annual payments to the Afghanistan Cricket Board
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Some interesting developments as the ICC pledge to support Afghanistan's female cricketers in exile, without even contacting them first to let them know. This is what the initiative could look like: www.espncricinfo.com/story/afghan...
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ACB-contracted women cricketers could first benefit from ICC's new initiative
It's understood that ICC's willingness to engage with them comes as cricket prepares to make its Olympic comeback in 2028
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Women's ODI World Cup Qualifiers are underway and to kick things off @valkeriebaynes.bsky.social and I chatted to Orla Prendagast about the importance of their first game against Pakistan (on now), her cricketing journey and much more: 🎧 here: www.espncricinfo.com/story/powerp...
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Finishing off this very cool week with a piece I am so proud of in @theguardian.com that looks at the complexities of Kirsty Coventry's rise from Zimbabwe's Sports Minister to the IOC presidency. Read here: ⬇️ www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/m...
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View from Africa: how Kirsty Coventry will handle sport’s biggest job at the IOC
Incoming IOC president owes her position to political support but is promising a collective and sustainable leadership approach
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Valkerie Baynes @valkeriebaynes.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
I'm proud to share that @firdosem.bsky.social and I have been longlisted in the AIPS (International Sports Press Association) Sport Media Awards audio category for our ESPNcricinfo Powerplay podcast episode with Tazmin Brits. ICYMI here it is⬇️🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/2dfu...
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Tazmin Brits opens up about battles on and off the field
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
What a week! @valkeriebaynes.bsky.social and I had our podcast longlisted for an award, my social media piece was also longlisted and I sold THREE stories in Kirsty Coventry and the IOC Presidential Election. Not necessarily familiar territory for me but I've thoroughly enjoyed covering.
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
“A bad day to have a bad day” as South Africa finish up at the #ChampionsTrophy as losing semi-finalists. It’s another knockout gone wrong but there’s no reason to be too upset. www.espncricinfo.com/story/champi...
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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"
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Honest, frank and to the point: Rassie van der Dussen says it like it is about the Champions Trophy scheduling. And... flips the script, by putting the pressure back on the team who don't have to travel and can play all their games at one venue. www.espncricinfo.com/story/van-de...
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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"
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Valkerie Baynes @valkeriebaynes.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
For our latest episode of the ESPNcricinfo Powerplay podcast, @firdosem.bsky.social and I caught up with West Indies star Chinelle Henry, who promptly went and made the most of her WPL debut: www.espncricinfo.com/story/west-i...
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Chinelle Henry: WPL 'a really huge opportunity for me'
West Indies star talks to the <b>Powerplay Podcast</b> about her WPL debut, and much else
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Hi friends. 👋🏾 I keep trying to get more refined in this social media thing and never quite sure if I’m getting it right. This summer has been 🔥 which didn’t leave me much time to think about things other things than 🏏. It’s my 20th year working in the game and I don’t think I’ve enjoyed it more.
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
This was one of the best interviews with an up and coming player I've done. Ryan Rickelton was honest, vulnerable and not scared to speak his mind about his amazing 2024 and what's to come in future. Keep an eye on this one: he has the makings of a star! www.espncricinfo.com/story/south-...
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Ryan Rickelton: 'T20 cricket is flipping hard. It's different, but it is harder than Tests'
The South Africa and MI Cape Town batter talks about his start in the game, his successful 2024, and about being mentored by Hashim Amla
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
I had such fun chatting to a fellow Jo’burger - Devon Conway - about coming home, reuniting with his old flat mate and life in T20 leagues. www.espncricinfo.com/story/funny-...
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'Funny how the world works' - Life comes full circle for Wanderers' own Devon Conway
Eight years after selling everything he owned and moving to New Zealand to rekindle his career, he is back at the place where it all began
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
I had the opportunity for a sit down chat with Joe Root during his stint with Paarl Royals in the SA20, where we spoke about why he has played so little T20 cricket, his ODI comeback, working with Brendon McCullum and whether he'll come back to the SA20. www.espncricinfo.com/story/joe-ro...
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Joe Root: 'T20 is about problem-solving, just on a much quicker scale than I've mostly been doing'
The former England Test captain is not the first name you think of when white-ball cricket comes to mind, but he's still a force in the shorter formats
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
The league phase of this year’s ⁦SA20 has seen lower run rates, a smaller boundary % and fewer close games than previous years. Is it the pitches or the batters? I’ve collected some opinions and added some thoughts here: www.espncricinfo.com/story/batter...
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Batters find life tougher in the SA20, but is it all the pitches?
The third season of the competition has been another success but it hasn't quite been a run-fest
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Tomorrow, an Afghan Women's XI will come together for the first time in what could be the start of a journey that gets them into competitive cricket. In ep 2 of our ESPNcricinfo podcast special @valkeriebaynes.bsky.social & I consider what next for these women: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYQ5...
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More than just a match for Afghanistan Women’s XI #afghanistancricket #cricketwithoutborders
YouTube video by ESPNcricinfo
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
I had the immense pleasure of hosting this talk on Visibility and Chronic Conditions in which we discussed the politics of healthcare with a particular focus on mental health. So chuffed to see if available to watch on YouTube.
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
As this little community grows (yay for 200!), I want to start paying it some more attention. Apologies for my infrequent posting - paying attention to all the socials is hard! - but this is a very important piece that @valkeriebaynes.bsky.social and I worked on www.espncricinfo.com/story/powerp...
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Powerplay: How cricket helped Afghanistan women escape
Firooza Amiri and Benafsha Hashimi talk about their love of the game, their hardships, and how they hope their men's team can raise awareness for them
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
I'm also very proud of this story I did on Nigeria's under-19 women's team, who are the first West African side to play at a women's cricket world cup. www.espncricinfo.com/story/icc-un...
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How Nigeria's women put West Africa on cricketing map and at Under-19 World Cup
With performance and participation, cricket in Nigeria hopes to shape people, their mindsets and value systems
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
One of the best people and cricketers I’ve had the chance to talk to. Megan Schutt has it all: incredible ability as an inswing bowler, amazing sense of humour and an activist heart. My piece on her here: www.espncricinfo.com/story/swing-...
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Swing in, speak out: the story of Megan Schutt
The most prolific bowler in women's T20Is talks about how she developed her key weapon, and her advocacy for various social issues
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
It will take something special to do the three-peat from here after Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s campaign started with three defeats. The problem is on top, it seems. Some number crunching here: www.espncricinfo.com/story/sa20-2...
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Misfiring top order leaves Sunrisers in danger of early sunset
The defending champions have lost three in a row, leaving their hopes of a three-peat greatly diminished
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Straight from the Test series to the SA20 and this season I'll be (trying to) bring you some exclusive, thematic coverage (rather than match reports or analysis). Kicked things off by talking to the first Indian player in the competition, Dinesh Karthik. www.espncricinfo.com/story/dinesh...
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Karthik arrives at the SA20, to 'showcase skills' and 'help young SA players'
He also believes his presence will open the door for the other Indian players to come to the SA20
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
I was fortunate to be able to sit down with South Africa's Test coach Shukri Conrad to learn about: 🏏His history playing on the white and non-racial side of SA cricket 🔥 His coaching philosophy 🤗 Embracing diversity in SA www.espncricinfo.com/story/south-...
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South Africa coach Shukri Conrad: 'We've got to do tough better, but we're starting to do tough now'
Conrad's life and career have reflected South Africa's divided history as well as its culture of sporting excellence
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Whohoo!! This is exactly it. So much interest and appetite for the red-ball game.
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I did enjoy this!
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
Two T20 World Cup finals and the World Test Championship final in the same year! South African cricket is on the rise and it's been pretty special to document. www.espncricinfo.com/story/make-p...
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Make plan, find a way and believe - South Africa's not-quite-perfect WTC campaign
Their qualification to the final is a testament to the resourcefulness of South Africa's system that has consistently found the Mr Right Nows
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
A Christmas story: Corbin Bosch lives his late father’s dream. www.espncricinfo.com/story/sa-vs-...
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The Bosch family live their dream as Corbin's big day arrives
It's been a long time coming, but it's all been worth it for a household that has been through everything
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Firdose Moonda @firdosem.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
I’ve been published! As a fiction writer!! This is something I’ve wanted to do since I was a child, and finally, after years of doubting whether I could, I did. My first short story is available in this anthology.
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Jennifer Musial (she/her) @jennifermusial.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
It was a pleasure to copy-edit this really important essay by @firdosem.bsky.social 👇👇 Go read it! escholarship.org/uc/item/0812...
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Decolonizing Yoga Through an Intersectional Analysis in the Indian Diaspora: A South African story
Author(s): Moonda, Firdose
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