South Africa U19 batting coach Siya Sibiya is happy that the team is in a good frame of mind and focused as they prepare to take on India in the first match of the Youth One-Day International Quadrangular series in Chatsworth on Friday.
England captain Joe Root resorted to superstition when talking about his selection dilemma ahead of the second Test at Newlands in Cape Town. DANIEL GALLAN reports.
Captain Faf du Plessis has confirmed series debutant Rassie van der Dussen will be named in the Proteas XI for this week’s second Test against England at Newlands ahead of the fit-again Temba Bavuma.
Former Proteas batsman Hashim Amla is enjoying the latest chapter of a prolific career, after retiring from international cricket last year.
Faf du Plessis has confirmed what we all knew already. Pieter Malan, the 30-year-old opening batter who has toiled in South African domestic cricket for 13 years, will make his international debut against England in the second Test at his home ground of Newlands.
Proteas seamer Vernon Philander is anticipating an emotional farewell at Newlands in Cape Town on Friday.
Proteas wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock has welcomed fast bowler Kagiso Rabada’s early positive impact on the Test series against England.
Proteas batsman Rassie van der Dussen is looking forward to playing alongside possible debutant Pieter Malan during this week’s second Test against England at Newlands in Cape Town.
Fast bowler Jofra Archer’s participation in England’s second Test against the Proteas at Newlands in Cape Town is in doubt.
Five Proteas, in particular, are pursuing change in 2020.
Malibongwe Maketa has joined the South Africa under-19 squad, currently preparing for the ICC under-19 World Cup, as a high performance consultant.
The Proteas managed to finish 2019 on a welcome high after beating England by 107 runs. SACricketmag.co.za reflects on the ups and downs of the past year.
The Proteas will head into 2020 determined to recover from the problems of 2019.
One match into his time in charge of the team he served with distinction, Mark Boucher knows that there’s still a mountain to climb to get the Proteas back to their rightful place in the game, writes DANIEL GALLAN.
Keshav Maharaj won’t dominate the headlines after the Proteas’ resounding victory over England, but his value should not be overlooked, writes DANIEL GALLAN.
