🏏 @cricinfo senior correspondent - Africa & women's cricket 📖 Author 🎙️ Commentator & Podcaster 🧘🏽♀️ Teacher 📚 🐛 & History Nerd IG: firdosemoonda
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Over the last four years I've invested a lot of time into long-form cricket-writing.
Here are my favourite pieces:
📱My latest on social media bullying and its effect on players ft Steven Finn, Sinalo Jafta & Hasan Ali, who shared their experiences.
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Two evenly matched teams locked at 1-1, the series, the No.1 ranking and perhaps even the fate of the WTC mace are on the line.
@FirdoseM sets the scene for the decider in Cape Town: srkl.in/6011BC9PW7
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On today’s episode of The Scoop…🏏
@FirdoseM and @PaulDennett_ @dissect South Africa’s incredible comeback against Australia in Gqeberha 🇿🇦🇦🇺
@Estelle_Vasude1 reacts to Sri Lanka’s miracle ODI chase against England 🇱🇰
Regina looks into whether the ICC should be sanctioning controversial franchise leagues 🤨
And we reminisce about Virat Kohli’s iconic T20 World Cup innings against Pakistan 🇮🇳🇵🇰
Watch the latest episode of The Scoop 👉 youtu.be/c61lUOAc_-o
What a Test match!
Really enjoyed capturing the spirit of the Gqeberha game for @cricinfo. Terrific to go to Cape Town with everything on the line.
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Has Marnus Labuschagne’s career been blown away in South Africa’s Windy City?
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This was enlightening discussion with leading Cricinfo journalist @FirdoseM on racial targets, Test cricket in SA & so much more.
LISTEN | Thoroughly interesting chat with @FirdoseM on the complexities of the cricket landscape in South Africa, and on her journey in cricket journalism.
Catch up on the podcast with @tommorris32 and @beastieboy07 👇
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LISTEN | Thoroughly interesting chat with @FirdoseM on the complexities of the cricket landscape in South Africa, and on her journey in cricket journalism.
Catch up on the podcast with @tommorris32 and @beastieboy07 👇
megaphone.link/NTETP60645217…
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Previewing the second Test with @FirdoseM, as the Windy City lives up to its name
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Kagiso Rabada is available for selection for the 2nd Test against Australia and is coming back more philosophical than ever.
We tend to look back and forward too much. Part of sport is simply being in the moment. Few do it better than KG.
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David Bedingham is looking to make his place in South Africa’s Test side his own, @FirdoseM writes: srkl.in/6006BCjoPg
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Patrice Motsepe’s leadership of CAF is under growing pressure, with officials from across Africa warning they have lost trust in the president and rivals including Samuel Eto’o positioning themselves potentially to replace him. Story with @Romain_Molina theguardian.com/football/202…
One of the best parts of games here is seeing the mini cricket kids enjoying lunch break on the field.
So many national players start their journeys this way.
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"Every season always feels like a big season and maybe this one feels a little bit more."
Temba Bavuma speaks to @FirdoseM ahead of the Australia series and the start of a huge home summer for South Africa
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Kagiso Rabada going through some fitness drills as we wait to see if he will be in South Africa’s XI for the first Test agains Australia.
“I don’t think we want to risk short-term gain for long term damage,” said Simon Harmer at the presser.
More on @cricinfo soon.
This is going to be a summer for the books!
So chuffed to have spoken exclusively to Temba Bavuma about his hopes for the next few months and the battles of identity that will take place this month.
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Durban’s Kingsmead Cricket Ground will host its inaugural Cricket Lit Fest on 7 October 2026, featuring Barry Richards, Shehan Karunatilaka and discussions about cricket’s history, culture and future.
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