
Conrad sticks with core group for WTC final
Proteas coach Shukri Conrad has named a 15-man squad for the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s from 11-15 June.
Proteas coach Shukri Conrad has named a 15-man squad for the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s from 11-15 June.
Coach Shukri Conrad says CSA-contracted Proteas will no longer be allowed to skip white-ball series to play T20 franchise cricket.
Shukri Conrad will coach the Proteas in all formats, CSA announced on Friday.
Anrich Nortje hopes to make his Test cricket comeback in the 2025-26 season.
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill reckons Kagiso Rabada is in need of more net time after the Proteas pacer was omitted for Tuesday’s IPL match against the Mumbai Indians.
Kagiso Rabada’s ban for a doping violation has been reduced from an initial three-month suspension, following an incident during the SA20 earlier this year.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus may be an ace up the Proteas’ sleeve as they gear up for the World Test Championship final at Lord’s in June.
Kagiso Rabada has admitted to failing a drug test due to the use of a recreational substance, leading to a provisional suspension, after returning home from the IPL last month.
Proteas Test and ODI captain Temba Bavuma has questioned how the EP Warriors’ One-Day Cup quota-system breach was handled by CSA.
Reeza Hendricks says “it can only be a good thing” if Proteas Test coach Shukri Conrad takes over the white-ball teams too.
The Proteas have a headline sponsor for the first time since 2020.
CSA director of national teams Enoch Nkwe says Dewald Brevis remains in Proteas selection contention despite missing out on a national contract.
Proteas wicketkeeper-batsman Heinrich Klaasen remains hesitant to sign a national contract with CSA.
Proteas Test and ODI captain Temba Bavuma was ruled out of the 4-Day Series final at the Wanderers due to another elbow injury.
Rob Walter is in line to coach New Zealand’s white-ball teams after Gary Stead announced he will step down from the role and is considering his future with the Test team.