
KP: SA 'different animals' against England
Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen is looking forward to a staunch contest against the Proteas.
Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen is looking forward to a staunch contest against the Proteas.
A lot has happened around the Proteas set-up in the lead-up to the series against England, but very little on the field.
Proteas batting consultant Jacques Kallis believes the team that will take on England in the first Test will be more than ready for the occasion and full of determination.
New head coach Mark Boucher praised former Test spinner Paul Harris’ mentoring of fellow left-armer Keshav Maharaj, as the Proteas prepared for next week’s series opener against England at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
New Proteas team director Mark Boucher has highlighted confidence as they key focus department if South Africa were to beat England in the upcoming Test series.
Proteas batsman Rassie van der Dussen is looking forward to testing himself in the ‘ultimate’ format of cricket after proving himself in domestic cricket.
Proteas captain Faf du Plessis says that he has already noticed a positive difference since the announcement of the new management team.
Kagiso Rabada says the Proteas will have to be at their at best in all departments if they want to overcome England in the Test series.
It is easy to look back on the Test career of Chris Morris and label it a failed experiment, but doing so suggests that some thought was put into his respective call-ups.
Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is looking forward to a fruitful working relationship with new head coach Mark Boucher and batting consultant Jacques Kallis.
Batsman Temba Bavuma has been sidelined from the Proteas’ first Test against England, which will start at SuperSport Park in Centurion on 26 December.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Heinrich Klaasen has targeted a return to the Proteas Test XI via plenty of runs for the Titans in domestic cricket.
Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj will return to Yorkshire for next year’s County Championship.
Proteas fast bowler Dale Steyn has been ruled out of the Melbourne Stars’ Big Bash League fixture against the Brisbane Heat this week.
Fast bowlers Nandre Burger and Gerald Coetzee, both uncapped in international cricket, will be among several South African players available for purchase during Thursday’s Indian Premier League auction in Kolkata.