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Proteas coach Shukri Conrad bullish about putting Aussies ‘under the pump’ in Lord’s final
Shukri Conrad admits the Proteas will be “underdogs” when they face Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s, but believes his team can put the defending champions “under the pump”.
Proteas may be forced to reshuffle batting line-up as injuries disrupt WTC final preparations
With the World Test Championship final against Australia just weeks away, Proteas coach Shukri Conrad is anxious about the availability of key players.
Temba Bavuma on Warriors transformation controversy: It shouldn’t have played out like that
Temba Bavuma has criticised the handling of the Warriors' transformation controversy in the 1-Day Cup, emphasising the need for sensitive and well-intentioned decisions in implementing transformation policies.
Fractured toe rules out Proteas' David Bedingham for 'four to six weeks' ahead of World Test final
The Proteas Men’s team have suffered a scare after David Bedingham suffered a toe injury, but the middle-order batter is expected to be fit for the ICC World Test Championship final at Lord’s in June.
Proteas’ concern grows ahead of Test final after Temba Bavuma’s elbow injury flares up again
The Proteas will be hoping that their captain Temba Bavuma will be fit enough to lead them into battle at Lord's after suffering a recurrence of his elbow injury.
Proteas Shukri Conrad reveals tactical shift leading to WTC final run
Shukri Conrad has revealed how a tactical shift and leadership changes propelled the Proteas to an unexpected World Test Championship final run.
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma to miss Lions’ CSA final with ‘apparently another fitness issue’
Proteas Test captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the Cricket SA first-class final at the Wanderers, starting on Thursday, due to injury.
Heinrich Klaasen's Proteas' future in doubt after being left off the Cricket SA's contracted list
Heinrich Klaasen was the major omission on the Cricket SA contracted players list announced on Monday.
Fortuin feels Lions have the winning secret to claim another 4-Day Series title at the Bullring
Lions’ stalwart Bjorn Fortuin believes home advantage will play a critical role in the Cricket SA 4-Day Series final against the Titans at the Wanderers later this week.
Temba Bavuma says winning the WTC would be the ‘cherry on top’ of his Proteas career
Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma believes winning the World Test Championship at Lord's against Australia would be the crowning achievement of his career, following several near-misses at ICC events.
When Temba Bavuma speaks people listen, says Geoffrey Toyana
Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma is celebrated for his calm leadership and off-field contributions, as highlighted by Geoffrey Toyana, with the upcoming World Test Championship a chance to cement his place high up in SA cricket history.
We know India are beatable at home, says Proteas Test coach Shukri Conrad
Proteas Test coach Shukri Conrad is “relishing the challenge” of taking on India in their own backyard later this year because “we know that they are beatable at home”.
St David's Marist Inanda celebrates Temba Bavuma: Main cricket oval renamed in his honour
St David's Marist Inanda honoured the Proteas captain by renaming its main cricket field to the Temba Bavuma Oval on Tuesday, celebrating his inspiring journey from a former pupil to a national cricket icon.
UPDATE | Shukri Conrad set to take over as Proteas head coach after Rob Walter’s shock resignation
Shukri Conrad is set to take over all Proteas men’s teams after Rob Walter’s shock resignation. Walter, citing personal reasons, stepped down amid pressure over South Africa’s white-ball performances, while Conrad’s Test side remains on an eight-match winning streak.
'No fitness issues' around Temba Bavuma despite Proteas Test skipper missing domestic action
Cricket SA National teams and high-performance director Enoch Nkwe has confirmed that Temba Bavuma is fully fit and is constant communication with the Lions over his availability.
Why quotas are still needed in SA cricket, and lessons to learn from Rassie’s Springboks
Now even just speaking in some of these terms almost sounds absurd, let alone actually implementing the transformation policy. But there is method to Cricket South Africa’s ‘madness’, writes Ashfak Mohamed.
‘Fantastic leader’ Temba Bavuma still has a couple of years left in him for Proteas, says Vernon Philander
The ICC Champions Trophy has already seen England captain Jos Buttler step down, but former Proteas all-rounder Vernon Philander would not like to see the same happen to Temba Bavuma.
Groundhog Day … Proteas repeat mistakes with lack of batting intent in crucial ICC match
The most shocking aspect of the loss is that’s exactly what happened to South Africa on several occasions before in ICC matches, even sometimes when rain was incorrectly blamed for the Proteas’ exit.
I’m not jinxing it: This is finally the Proteas’ year
Having endured some serious adversity from before their ICC Champions Trophy campaign had even begun, are the cricket gods finally smiling on the Proteas?
5 players that can turn Proteas Champions Trophy semi against New Zealand
With doubt over the fitness of Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma and Tony de Zorzi, here are five players that must shine for the Proteas in Lahore.
Proteas lose the toss and field first against England
The Proteas will field first against England without their Captain Temba Bavuma and Tony ze Zorzi due to an illness.
Heinrich Klaasen: The key to Proteas' Champions Trophy victory?
Heinrich Klaasen has been passed fit and should slot right back into the Proteas batting lineup against England on Saturday in Lahore.
Proteas set to dominate England in Champions Trophy showdown
The already eliminated England are a team in the rebuilding phases as skipper Jos Buttler seemingly edges towards the end of his tenure as captain.
Proteas face Australia in crucial ICC clash
Temba Bavuma’s men come up against arch-foes Australia in a Pool B clash that will go a long way in deciding both team’s chances of progressing to the semi-finals.
5 players that can turn Proteas-Australia Champions Trophy clash
While the India-Pakistan Champions Trophy clash over the weekend failed to deliver in terms of excitement as it was a completely one-sided affair, the match which involves the Proteas promises to be a more even contest in Rawalpindi.