Firdose Moonda
@firdosem.bsky.social
🏏Cricket Correspondent and Broadcaster.
🧘🏽♀️Yoga Teacher Trainer and Scholar.
📚Book Lover.
🏃🏾♀️Slow Runner and Swimmer. 🏊🏾♀️
🧘🏽♀️Yoga Teacher Trainer and Scholar.
📚Book Lover.
🏃🏾♀️Slow Runner and Swimmer. 🏊🏾♀️
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...
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...
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
www.espncricinfo.com
September 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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...
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...
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...
Zimbabwe’s new stadium project faces questions. I try to look for some answers here:
www.espncricinfo.com/story/zimbab...
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
www.espncricinfo.com
August 26, 2025 at 4:27 AM
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...
Zimbabwe’s new stadium project faces questions. I try to look for some answers here:
www.espncricinfo.com/story/zimbab...
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...
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...
'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
www.espncricinfo.com
August 7, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
www.espncricinfo.com
August 6, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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...
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...
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...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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
www.theguardian.com
July 17, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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.
June 22, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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.
Reposted by Firdose Moonda
"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
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
'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
www.espncricinfo.com
June 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"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
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
Reposted by Firdose Moonda
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
'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
www.espncricinfo.com
June 16, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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
Reposted by Firdose Moonda
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
June 14, 2025 at 5:10 AM
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
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...
#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...
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
www.espncricinfo.com
June 9, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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...
#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...
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-...
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-...
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
www.espncricinfo.com
June 6, 2025 at 5:51 AM
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-...
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-...
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...
www.aipsmedia.com/aips/pages/a...
AIPS Sport Media Awards 2024 Continental rankings unveiled: Meet the best performers in Africa
www.aipsmedia.com
May 22, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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...
www.aipsmedia.com/aips/pages/a...
Reposted by Firdose Moonda
"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
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.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ty3k2zrcrvhbkcy755dkt3tt/bafkreihevyjelq7zcdgupe7yn7zwiuu6u32iclgiw44cnce5gzxqupt7li@jpeg)
May 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
"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
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
Reposted by Firdose Moonda
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
Full interview by @firdosem.bsky.social: bit.ly/4kiWqNS
May 20, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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
Full interview by @firdosem.bsky.social: bit.ly/4kiWqNS
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...
@valkeriebaynes.bsky.social
www.espncricinfo.com/story/powerp...
Powerplay podcast: West Indies look to bounce back in English summer
Legspinner Afy Fletcher looks ahead to WI vs England
www.espncricinfo.com
May 21, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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...
@valkeriebaynes.bsky.social
www.espncricinfo.com/story/powerp...
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...
I found out here: ⬇️
www.espncricinfo.com/story/2025-i...
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
www.espncricinfo.com
May 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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...
I found out here: ⬇️
www.espncricinfo.com/story/2025-i...
Shukri Conrad's plan to get to ensure South Africa have their best players for bilaterals:
www.espncricinfo.com/story/south-...
www.espncricinfo.com/story/south-...
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
www.espncricinfo.com
May 9, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Shukri Conrad's plan to get to ensure South Africa have their best players for bilaterals:
www.espncricinfo.com/story/south-...
www.espncricinfo.com/story/south-...
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...
www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-20...
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
www.espncricinfo.com
May 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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...
www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-20...
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...
India win a thriller despite a Tazmin Brits hundred thanks to Sneh Rana's five-for.
www.espncricinfo.com/series/sri-l...
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
www.espncricinfo.com
April 29, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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...
India win a thriller despite a Tazmin Brits hundred thanks to Sneh Rana's five-for.
www.espncricinfo.com/series/sri-l...
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...
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...
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
www.espncricinfo.com
April 19, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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...
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...
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...
More here:
www.espncricinfo.com/story/bcci-e...
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
www.espncricinfo.com
April 16, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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...
More here:
www.espncricinfo.com/story/bcci-e...
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...
This is what the initiative could look like:
www.espncricinfo.com/story/afghan...
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
www.espncricinfo.com
April 14, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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...
This is what the initiative could look like:
www.espncricinfo.com/story/afghan...
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...
Prendagast about the importance of their first game against Pakistan (on now), her cricketing journey and much more:
🎧 here: www.espncricinfo.com/story/powerp...
www.espncricinfo.com
April 9, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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...
Prendagast about the importance of their first game against Pakistan (on now), her cricketing journey and much more:
🎧 here: www.espncricinfo.com/story/powerp...
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...
Read here: ⬇️
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/m...
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
www.theguardian.com
March 22, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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...
Read here: ⬇️
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/m...
Reposted by Firdose Moonda
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...
ICYMI here it is⬇️🎧
open.spotify.com/episode/2dfu...
Tazmin Brits opens up about battles on and off the field
Powerplay: A Women’s Cricket Podcast · Episode
open.spotify.com
March 19, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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...
ICYMI here it is⬇️🎧
open.spotify.com/episode/2dfu...