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Chloe Tryon, having overcome a career-threatening injury, is eager to showcase her skills in the upcoming tri-series in Sri Lanka, marking her return to the spotlight.
Shukri Conrad emerged as the ideal candidate to lead the Proteas across all formats following Rob Walter's unexpected resignation, backed by his successful tenure as Test coach and praised by former selector Hussein Manack for his understanding of the game and ability to get the best out of players.
Rob Walter has stepped down as Proteas' white ball coach despite guiding the team to their first ICC final in 25 years. Cricket South Africa announced his resignation on Tuesday, with Walter citing personal reasons for his departure.
Rassie van der Dussen may have been a fixture in the Proteas One-Day International team since he made his debut in 2019, but now the 36-year-old is well aware of the fact that there is a host of young talent rising up through the ranks.
Against Afghanistan, only Keshav Maharaj played and was impressive with his return of 1/46 in 10 overs.
Proteas paceman Kwena Maphaka will eagerly await an opportunity to feature in the Champions Trophy and prove his worth and ingenuity as a fast bowler, given the flat conditions.
SA20 commissioner Graeme Smith explained how important the Indian audience was to the SA20.
Barring injury to any of the 15-member playing squad, Kwena Maphaka cannot be considered for selection for any of the matches but that doesn’t mean it won’t be a massive learning experience for the youngster.
Dewald Brevis ended as the sixth highest run-scorer in the SA2n. His 291 runs also came at the second highest average (48. 5) of the top-10 run-scorers, and the best strike-rate among the same list with his 184. 18.
Now aged 21, Dewald Brevis has experience in four major T20 leagues around the world including 10 matches in the Indian Premier League and 24 in the SA20.
The SA Under-19 women have until Saturday to put the finishing touches on their game before their T20 World Cup clash against New Zealand in Sarawak, Malaysia.
The first match for South Africa at the ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup will commence on Saturday against New Zealand in Malaysia, and conclude on February 2.
With her parents, friends and extended family excited to see her represent South Africa, Seshnie Naidu said she is looking forward to competing against the best under-19s in the world.
SA Under-19 women’s captain Kayla Reyneke said the USA series was important practice before the T20 World Cup, and that it added to the team’s camaraderie and spirit.
Temba Bavuma has been in the form of his life this past year. BackpagePix
Reeza Hendricks scored his maiden T20I century as he bludgeoned 117 from 63 balls with seven fours and 10 sixes, as he helped the hosts chase down the imposing 207 for victory set by Pakistan.
Having endured a series of low scores, opener Reeza Hendricks was on song right from the start as the Proteas hunted down a mammoth 207 target to beat Pakistan.
The Proteas have lost Anrich Nortjé for the remainder of the T20Is and the ODI series to a toe injury, but will have Tabraiz Shamsi available for selection at his home ground tonight.
Despite recent losses to the West Indies and India, David Miller reiterated that the Proteas are looking forward to registering their first T20I series victory this year against Pakistan.
Dane Paterson and George Linde's performances for the Proteas this week just goes to to show that "age ain't nothing but a number".
South Africa bowled 23 extras in Durban, including eight wides and two no-balls – a feat that George Linde believes the team will fix in tomorrow’s second T20I against Pakistan.
Now spinning all-rounder George Linde will hope to kick on in the second T20I between the Proteas and Pakistan in Centurion tomorrow after a superb display in the opener.
Not only is Kwena Maphaka unique in that he is a left-arm quick of which there are not many in South Africa, the fact that he can already bowl so quickly at such a young age speaks to his massive potential.
George Linde reignited the South African innings towards the end with a brilliant 48 off 24 balls, before taking career-best figures with the ball.
South Africa’s David Miller leads the charge with riveting 82 off 40 balls, but George Linde’s late innings heroics with both bat and ball turns the tide against visitors in first T20I at Kingsmead on Tuesday night.