When Theunis de Bruyn got out cheaply on day five of the first Test against India earlier this year, Graeme Smith didn’t hold back in his criticism of the batsman. Now that Smith is the director of cricket, De Bruyn has been dropped from the Test team.
With the first Test against England less than 10 days away, new head coach Mark Boucher will have to make some big decisions as to how his starting XI will look come Boxing Day.
The Proteas have finally named their squad for the upcoming Test series against England just 10 days before the opening match on Boxing Day, with six uncapped players in the group.
A 17-man squad has been named for the first half of the Proteas’ four-Test series against England. These five players were arguably fortunate to be included.
A 17-man squad has been named for the first half of the Proteas’ four-Test series against England. These five players were arguably unfortunate not to be included.
Six uncapped players have been named in the Proteas squad for the first two Test matches against England to be played over the festive season.
Fast bowler Lungi Ngidi’s participation in the Proteas’ Test series against England is in doubt.
New Proteas head coach Mark Boucher is open to inviting former captain AB de Villiers out of international retirement ahead of next year’s T20 World Cup in Australia.
Cricket South Africa acting director of cricket Graeme Smith made several key statements during Saturday’s media briefing at Newlands.
The appointment of Mark Boucher as head coach will improve the Proteas’ chances of a long-term turnaround.
Cricket South Africa have announced the appointment of Mark Boucher as head coach of the Proteas and Enoch Nkwe as assistant coach.
Former wicketkeeper-batsman Mark Boucher has been named head coach ahead of the Proteas’ four-Test series against England. He will be lumped with several priorities, including these.
Spin-bowling all-rounder George Linde made a surprise Test debut in India when Keshav Maharaj was ruled out with a shoulder injury, but could the two ever play in the same Test XI?
The appointment of Mark Boucher as the new Proteas team director and his management team is set to be finalised before the weekend.
Former Proteas wicketkeeper-batsman Mark Boucher is reportedly Cricket South Africa acting director of cricket Graeme Smith’s preferred candidate for the permanent team director position.
