What Hamza’s arrival means for the Proteas
Zubayr Hamza’s inclusion in the Proteas’ Test squad isn’t necessarily good news for Hashim Amla. It epitomises diversity sentiments expressed by Temba Bavuma too, and more.
Zubayr Hamza’s inclusion in the Proteas’ Test squad isn’t necessarily good news for Hashim Amla. It epitomises diversity sentiments expressed by Temba Bavuma too, and more.
We find out more about SA U19 star batter Jonathan Bird, the promising young Western Province opener who scored a century on his List A debut against Easterns in October 2018.
The Proteas cricket side is unique in international cricket (and perhaps even in world sport) as their team boasts such incredible diversity, writes Proteas star TEMBA BAVUMA.
Cape Cobras’ 23-year-old batter Zubayr Hamza has been included in the squad for the Proteas’ three-match Test series against Pakistan, starting at SuperSport Park, Centurion, on 26 December.
Cape Town Blitz star Anrich Nortje is eager to follow the footsteps of Proteas fast bowlers Mornantau Hayward and Dale Steyn.
South African batsman Temba Bavuma will play for Northamptonshire during the 2019 County Championship Division Two.
Batsman Aiden Markram and fast bowler Lungi Ngidi are among the five Cricketers of the Year named in the 2018 South African Cricket Annual, published on Thursday.
England have replaced South Africa in second position in the International Cricket Council’s rankings for Test teams.
South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada has returned to the top of the International Cricket Council’s rankings for Test bowlers.
Former Proteas Test spinner Simon Harmer has signed a contract extension with Essex.
Proteas fans have a bumper summer of action-packed cricket in store, with five Test matches, 10 ODI’s and six T20Is to look forward to during the coming months.
Watch our exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from our upcoming Uncovered documentary with Aiden Markram of the Proteas and the Paarl Rocks.
Proteas fast bowler Lungi Ngidi will be out of action for a minimum of 12 weeks after sustaining a knee injury during the T20 International against Australia last Sunday.
Proteas coach Ottis Gibson is understandably eager to have batsmen Hashim Amla and JP Duminy fit and available for selection.
England will replace the Proteas as the No 2-ranked Test side on the ICC rankings.