Five unfortunate Test squad discards

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 in SA Test squad

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.

Ngidi ruled out of Test series opener

Fast bowler Lungi Ngidi’s participation in the Proteas’ Test series against England is in doubt.

Boucher might invite AB out of retirement

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.

10 points from Smith's media briefing

Cricket South Africa acting director of cricket Graeme Smith made several key statements during Saturday’s media briefing at Newlands.

Boucher appointment step in right direction

The appointment of Mark Boucher as head coach will improve the Proteas’ chances of a long-term turnaround.

Boucher appointed Proteas head coach

Cricket South Africa have announced the appointment of Mark Boucher as head coach of the Proteas and Enoch Nkwe as assistant coach.

Five priorities for Boucher's new job

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.

Squeeze Linde, Maharaj into same Test XI

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?

Boucher deal nearly done

The appointment of Mark Boucher as the new Proteas team director and his management team is set to be finalised before the weekend.

Smith reportedly wants Boucher as team director

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.

Olivier's absence might go unnoticed

After just 10 Test matches Duanne Olivier took up a Kolpak contract with Yorkshire earlier this year, effectively ending his Proteas career. But, will South Africa miss the seamer?

Promote De Kock via Verreynne selection

Kyle Verreynne’s emergence as a top wicketkeeper-batsman over the last couple of seasons could free up Quinton de Kock to move up the order in the Proteas lineup during the England tour.

Expectation mounts on Rabada and Ngidi

The Proteas head into the Test series against England needing two young fast bowlers to carry an enormous bowling load and an even bigger responsibility.

Kallis vs Stokes - the tortoise and hare

South Africa’s greatest-ever all-rounder, Jacques Kallis, isn’t always a valid yardstick for measuring other cricketers, but when it comes to Ben Stokes, even greats are fair game.