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Friday, June 6, 2025

This is our best team outside the rested five players

Proteas coach Shukri Conrad told the media that the selected 16 players for the two-match Test series against Zimababwe later this month are the best outside the rested five players.

Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Watch VideoWTC final: Proteas not underdogs, says Dane Paterson

Proteas fast bowler Dane Paterson asserts that South Africa are not underdogs against Australia in the WTC final at Lord's, highlighting the team's confidence, Shukri Conrad's impactful leadership, and the equal challenge posed by unfamiliar conditions for both sides.

Michael Sherman|Published

Pretorius, Senokwane, Yusuf earn maiden Test call-ups

Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Lesego Senokwane and Codi Yusuf have received maiden Test call-ups for the two-match series against Zimbabwe later this month.

Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Watch VideoGraeme Smith stands firmly behind Temba Bavuma and the Proteas squad in WTC final

Graeme Smith has thrown his support behind Temba Bavuma and the Proteas ahead of the WTC final against Australia at Lord’s, urging South Africans to rally behind the team for glory.

Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoVernon Philander backs Proteas attack against ‘vulnerable’ Aussie top order

Vernon Philander backs South Africa's potent pace attack, led by Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen, and Lungi Ngidi, to exploit Australia's vulnerable top order in the upcoming World Test Championship final at Lord's.

Michael Sherman|Published

Bavuma’s long road to Lord’s: Proteas skipper eyes Test mace glory

Proteas captaina Temba Bavuma, having had to endure a lot of unfounded criticism, told the media that winning the Test mace next week would be a fairytale moment in his career.

Ongama Gcwabe|Updated

Conrad's selection dilemma ahead of Lord's final: Ngidi one more time?

Who will complete the pace attack, Lungi Ngidi or Dane Paterson? Proteas coach Shukri Conrad has a massive decision to make for the WTC Final at Lord's next week.

Ongama Gcwabe|Published

It was a good day at the office, says batting coach Ashwell Prince

Proteas batting coach Ashwell Prince is happy with the returns of the batting unit following the action on Day Two where the Proteas declared on 312/3.

Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Deadly stampede at India cricket celebrations leaves 11 dead

Packed crowds in Bengaluru celebrated a cricket victory, but the joy turned to tragedy as a deadly stampede claimed the lives of 11 young fans, leaving the city in mourning.

AFP|Published