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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Proteas Men Test captain, Temba Bavuma, has backed Bafana Bafana to beat South Korea on Thursday and book their place in the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. South Africa head into the crucial group-stage clash needing a victory to keep their World Cup dream alive, while a draw would be enough to send South Korea to the next round. Kick-off is scheduled for 3am South African time […]
Proteas captain, Temba Bavuma, says he is looking forward to South Africa hosting come of cricket’s biggest nations towards the end of the year as the Proteas begin the defence of their ICC World Test Championship (WTC) title. Australia are set to tour South Africa in October, followed by Bangladesh in November and England later. Speaking at an event in Alexandra to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Temba Bavuma […]
Proteas fast bowler, Nandre Burger, says South Africa’s historic Test series win against India in Guwahati has given the team a boost ahead of the limited-overs tour. South Africa sealed a scintillating 408-run victory in the second Test earlier this week, completing a 2-0 series sweep, their first series triumph on Indian soil in 25 years. On Sunday, the Proteas will will turn their attention to One Day Internationals, with […]
Proteas captain, Temba Bavuma, has hailed the team after securing South Africa’s first Test series win in India in 25 years — and says they’re still looking for ways to improve. South Africa thrashed India by 408 runs in the second test in Guwahati - the hosts’ heaviest defeat by runs — sealing a 2–0 series victory after a 30-run win in Kolkata. After the historic victory, Bavuma was asked […]
