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Bullring confirmed as 2027 CWC final host

The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg will host the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup final. The Wanderers, affectionaly known as the Bullring, is South Africa's largest ground with a capacity of over 30,000. The Johannesburg venue has been preferred over Cape Town’s iconic Newlands, renowned for its backdrop against Table Mountain. Newlands will instead host the opening group-stage match between India and defending champions Australia on 7 October. The Namibia […]

todayOctober 1, 2026 31

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Late call to be made on Rabada’s availability for Australia Tests

Proteas seamer, Kagiso Rabada, has been included in Shukri Conrad's preliminary Test squad for the three-Test series against Australia, which gets underway in Durban on 9 October. Rabada is recovering from a hamstring injury sustained during winter training, with his availability for the first Test set to be assessed following an intra-squad match next week. "We will give it [the final decision on Rabada] as much time as humanly possible, […]

todaySeptember 30, 2026 41

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Conrad names preliminary Test squad to face Australia

The South Africa Men’s selection panel has named a preliminary 18-player squad for the first Test against Australia, scheduled to take place from 9 to 13 October at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban. Dolphins batter, Marques Ackerman, is the only uncapped player in the squad, earning his maiden Test call-up following an impressive run of form for South Africa 'A'. The 30-year-old has scored more than 1,000 runs in his last […]

todaySeptember 28, 2026 67

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Maphaka ruled out of Aussie ODI series

The Proteas' pace-bowling injury crisis has deepened on the eve of their three-match ODI series against Australia, with Kwena Maphaka, the latest paceman ruled out with a right hamstring strain. Maphaka joins Kagiso Rabada, Ottneil Baartman and Lungi Ngidi on the injured list, all with hamstring injuries. Lizaad Williams has been called up to South Africa's squad as Maphaka's replacement. "The seamer (Maphaka) sustained the injury during training in preparation […]

todaySeptember 23, 2026 24

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Jansen keen to lead Proteas bowling attack

Proteas speedster, Marco Jansen, is set to step up and lead South Africa's pace attack for the upcoming ODI series against Australia, which begins on Thursday, following injuries to key fast bowlers. The lanky bowler acknowledged the challenge of missing senior teammates while embracing the added responsibility. "Obviously those two [Lungi Ngidi and Kagiso Rabada] not being a part of the squad is a bit of a loss, I'd say," […]

todaySeptember 21, 2026 42

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Injury rules Ngidi out of Aussie ODI series

Proteas right-arm quick, Lungi Ngidi, has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match One Day International (ODI) series against Australia due to a right hamstring injury. The South African pacer experienced discomfort during a domestic first class game and underwent scans. It has since been confirmed that he will undergo a period of rehabilitation. Ngidi's injury forces another change to the South Africa squad, following the earlier withdrawals of Kagiso […]

todaySeptember 18, 2026 34

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Bavuma to lead Proteas ODI squad

Cricket South Africa's selection panel has announced a 16-player squad for the three-match ODI series against Australia, with Temba Bavuma continuing as captain. Lions Fast bowler, Gerald Coetzee, has been recalled to the ODI squad, returning to the 50-over format for the first time since the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in India. He joins a squad that includes, Ottneil Baartman, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Quinton de Kock, Tony […]

todaySeptember 7, 2026 52

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Conrad names Proteas squad for Windhoek tour

Lions spinner, Bjorn Fortuin, will captain the Proteas during their upcoming white-ball tour of Namibia. The South African men’s cricket team will face hosts Namibia and Zimbabwe in a T20 tri-series, before taking on Namibia in an ODI series. All the matches will be played in Windhoek. Titans all-rounder, Duan Jansen, the twin brother of Proteas star Marco Jansen, has earned his maiden national call-up after impressing domestically. His Titans […]

todayAugust 11, 2026 61

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Venues for 2027 Cricket World Cup revealed

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the 12 venues across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia that will host the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. Eight venues across South Africa, three in Zimbabwe and one in Namibia’s capital, Windhoek, will host matches during the tournament. The 50-over competition returns to Africa after 24 years. In 2003, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Kenya hosted the eighth edition of the Men’s Cricket […]

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