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Watch VideoProteas 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”.

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Zaahier Adams|Updated

Watch VideoProteas 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.

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Watch VideoTemba 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.

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Watch VideoFractured 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.

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Watch VideoProteas’ 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.

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Watch VideoProteas 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.

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Watch VideoProteas 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.

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Watch VideoHeinrich 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.

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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.

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Zaahier Adams|Published

Watch VideoTemba 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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoWhen 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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

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”.

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Watch VideoSt 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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

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.

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Zaahier Adams|Updated

Watch Video'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.

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Watch VideoWhy 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.

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Watch Video‘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.

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Watch VideoGroundhog 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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoI’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?

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Ashfak Mohamed|Published

Watch Video5 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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

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.

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Jehran Naidoo|Published

Watch VideoHeinrich 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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoProteas 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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

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.

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Zaahier Adams|Published

Watch Video5 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.

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Michael Sherman|Published