Zimbabwe handed a lesson
Zimbabwe were given a hint of the task ahead when a young SA Invitation side beat then by five wickets under lights in Paarl.
Zimbabwe were given a hint of the task ahead when a young SA Invitation side beat then by five wickets under lights in Paarl.
Proteas star Dale Steyn was not missed as the South African XI cut through the Zimbabweans in their day-night warm-up match in Paarl.
Zimbabwe have taken the opportunity to blood new talent in the one-off, four-day Test under lights against South Africa.
Kagiso Rabada has risen one place, to No 2 on the Test bowlers rankings.
Dale Steyn has been selected for the SA Invitation team to play Zimbabwe from 20-22 December; his first extended match since November last year.
India’s concern over fast, seaming pitches in South Africa has prompted a call-up for rookie Jasprit Bumrah, who has not played first-class cricket for almost a year.
AB de Villiers has set his sights on a Test return as he prepares to take part in a three-day match for the South African Invitation XI against Zimbabwe.
Dale Steyn is returning to the Cape to work on reaching a fitness level that will see him through a Test match.
CSA has announced Proteas coach Ottis Gibson’s support staff, which includes Warriors coach Malibongwe Maketa as assistant coach.
Dale Steyn is back in the Test team as soon as he has proved his fitness, says head coach Ottis Gibson.
Proteas head coach Ottis Gibson has revealed he will also take on the role of bowling coach.
AB de Villiers has been deposed at the top of the ODI rankings after 10 days as his see-saw contest with India captain Virat Kohli continues.
David Miller promised to buy Mohammad Saifuddin a drink after caning him for five sixes in a row on his way to a record-breaking 101 in the final T20 against Bangladesh.
David Miller scored the fastest 100 in T20I history to boost South Africa to 224-4 in the second T20I in Potchefstroom. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Bangladesh have won the toss and decided to bowl in the decisive T20I in Potchefstroom.