Hunt for WTC Final begins as South Africa announces Test squad vs Pakistan
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Hunt for WTC Final begins as South Africa announces Test squad vs Pakistan

India Today  

South Africa has announced its 16-man squad for the upcoming Test series against Pakistan, set to begin on December 26 in Centurion, with a clear focus on securing a place in next year’s World Test Championship final. His inclusion in the Test squad comes despite this setback, with Cricket South Africa closely monitoring his recovery. South Africa Test squad Temba Bavuma, David Bedingham, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne. South Africa enters the series with a clear objective — a win over Pakistan would bring them a step closer to securing a place in the World Test Championship Final.

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South Africa squad for Test series against Pakistan: Uncapped Bosch, Maphaka called up
5 days, 6 hours ago

South Africa squad for Test series against Pakistan: Uncapped Bosch, Maphaka called up

The Hindu  

South Africa has called on uncapped all-rounder Corbin Bosch for the crucial two-Test home series against Pakistan that starts in Pretoria on December 26, but will offer injured Wiaan Mulder time to prove his fitness. All-rounder Mulder missed the second Test win over Sri Lanka earlier this month with a fractured middle finger, having been a key part of the …

South Africa announce Test squad for Pakistan series, Kwena Maphaka among two uncapped players included
5 days, 18 hours ago

South Africa announce Test squad for Pakistan series, Kwena Maphaka among two uncapped players included

India TV News  

South Africa announced their squad for the Test series against Pakistan with some surprising changes to the team on Wednesday. South Africa's Test squad against Pakistan Temba Bavuma, David Bedingham, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Senuran Muthusamy, Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne. Temba …

South Africa announce Test squad for all-important 2-match series vs Pakistan
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5 days, 18 hours ago

South Africa announce Test squad for all-important 2-match series vs Pakistan

India Today  

South Africa has announced their squad for the all-important two-match Test series against Pakistan, a series that holds immense significance as the Proteas aim to secure a spot in the ICC World Test Championship Final at Lord’s next year. With South Africa currently leading the WTC standings, head coach Shukri Conrad emphasised the team’s determination to maintain their top position …

India TV Sports Wrap on December 10: Today's top 10 trending news stories
1 week, 6 days ago

India TV Sports Wrap on December 10: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

South Africa's late dash saw them one win away from a place in the World Test Championship final. Top 10 Trending Sports Stories South Africa inch closer to a spot in the WTC final South Africa's late dash towards a spot in the WTC final continued as the Proteas thrashed Sri Lanka 2-0 in the two-match Test series. South Africa …

WTC Points Table: South Africa go top with 2-0 win, Australia, India follow
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2 weeks ago

WTC Points Table: South Africa go top with 2-0 win, Australia, India follow

India Today  

The World Test Championship points table saw a tectonic shift after South Africa beat Sri Lanka 2-0 in their home Test series. Temba Bavuma's team hammered Sri Lanka at home and climbed up to the top of the WTC points table by displacing Australia. SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Highlights | Scorecard Updated WTC Points Table after SA beat SL …

Fakhar Zaman in line for Pakistan team return during South Africa tour
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Fakhar Zaman in line for Pakistan team return during South Africa tour

India Today  

Senior players Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah are in line to make a comeback to the national One-day squad for the South Africa tour. "Fakhar who was dropped for the white-ball series in Australia and Zimbabwe because of a failed fitness test and knee problem has apparently worked on his fitness and is in line …

South Africa pacer Lungi Ngidi ruled out of home Test season with groin injury
1 month, 1 week ago

South Africa pacer Lungi Ngidi ruled out of home Test season with groin injury

India Today  

South Africa’s World Test Championship plans suffered a significant setback with the announcement that fast bowler Lungi Ngidi will miss their four home Test matches this summer due to a groin injury. If South Africa achieves optimal results against Sri Lanka and Pakistan, they could raise their points percentage to a competitive 69.44%, marking them as serious contenders for the …

South Africa's Crucial Test Showdown against Bangladesh: WTC Race on the Line
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South Africa's Crucial Test Showdown against Bangladesh: WTC Race on the Line

Live Mint  

South Africa will be facing a crucial Test match against Bangladesh in the second Test of the WTC cycle. With the race for the WTC heating up, South Africa needs to win at least four of their remaining five Tests to secure their final spot. They currently have a PCT of 47.62% and need to win at least four games …

South Africa Dominates Bangladesh in Dhaka, Climbs WTC Points Table
1 month, 4 weeks ago

South Africa Dominates Bangladesh in Dhaka, Climbs WTC Points Table

ABP News  

South Africa emerged victorious in their first Test against Bangladesh in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle, securing a significant boost in the standings. Despite losing the toss, South Africa chased down a challenging target of 308 runs and secured a convincing seven-wicket win in Dhaka. This victory marks a significant milestone for South Africa, their first win …

WI vs SA, 2nd Test, Day 2 Highlights: South Africa 223/5 at Stumps, leads by 239 runs against West Indies
4 months, 1 week ago

WI vs SA, 2nd Test, Day 2 Highlights: South Africa 223/5 at Stumps, leads by 239 runs against West Indies

The Hindu  

Follow Sportstar’s HIGHLIGHTS from Day 2 of the second Test between West Indies and South Africa from Providence Stadium in Guyana. DAY 1 REPORT Fast bowler Shamar Joseph took five wickets as West Indies bowled South Africa out for 160 on the opening day of the second and final test on Thursday, but the home side is struggling on 97 …

SA vs WI, 1st Test: Half-centuries by Bavuma and De Zorzi lead South Africa to 344/8 against West Indies
4 months, 2 weeks ago

SA vs WI, 1st Test: Half-centuries by Bavuma and De Zorzi lead South Africa to 344/8 against West Indies

The Hindu  

Temba Bavuma and Tony de Zorzi led South Africa to 344-8 in its first innings at stumps on Day 2 of the first test against the West Indies at the Queen’s Park Oval on Thursday. Kyle Verreynne and Wiaan Mulder also made valuable contributions with the bat for South Africa. Left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican was the pick of the West …

WI vs SA, Test Series: South Africa announces 16-member squad, Jansen rested
5 months, 2 weeks ago

WI vs SA, Test Series: South Africa announces 16-member squad, Jansen rested

The Hindu  

Cricket South Africa on Monday announced a 16-member squad, to be led by Temba Bavuma, for the two-match Test series in West Indies. Red-ball head coach Shukri Conrad has today named a 16-player squad for the two-match Test series against West Indies, which starts on 07 August in Trinidad and Tobago. Dafabet Warriors batter Matthew Breetzke has received his maiden …

WI vs SA: South Africa give Breetzke maiden Test call-up, Jansen rested in 16-man squad
5 months, 2 weeks ago

WI vs SA: South Africa give Breetzke maiden Test call-up, Jansen rested in 16-man squad

India Today  

Matthew Breetzke has earned his maiden call-up as Cricket South Africa announced their 16-man Test squad for their upcoming two-match series against West Indies next month. The 16-man squad also welcomes back wicketkeeper-batsman Ryan Rickelton, 27, who last featured in the Test lineup against the West Indies in March last year. Dafabet Warriors batter Matthew Breetzke has received his maiden …

New Zealand-South Africa Tests in 2024 cannot be rescheduled, NZC tells CSA amid concerns over clash with SA20
1 year, 5 months ago

New Zealand-South Africa Tests in 2024 cannot be rescheduled, NZC tells CSA amid concerns over clash with SA20

Firstpost  

The New Zealand-South Africa Tests take place in the month of February next year and will be clashing with the second edition of SA20. New Zealand Cricket has firmly insisted it is not open to negotiation for altering the dates in the two-Test series involving South Africa in early 2024. Due to the two events taking place around the same …

Pakistan vs South Africa: Hosts take 200-run lead in 2nd Test despite Proteas fightback
3 years, 10 months ago

Pakistan vs South Africa: Hosts take 200-run lead in 2nd Test despite Proteas fightback

Firstpost  

Rawalpindi: The lower order increased Pakistan’s lead to 200 runs against South Africa on the third day of the second and final Test on Saturday. Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan looks as South Africa’s Rassie van der Dussen, center, drops his catch during the third day of the second Test in Rawalpindi. AP Photo Earlier, fast bowler Hasan Ali’s five-wicket haul earned …

'De Kock will be released from 'burden' of Test captaincy after Pakistan series'
3 years, 10 months ago

'De Kock will be released from 'burden' of Test captaincy after Pakistan series'

Hindustan Times  

South Africa coach Mark Boucher on Wednesday said Quinton de Kock will be released from the burden of Test captaincy after the Pakistan tour but there is still time to make that call following Australia's "disappointing and disruptive" decision to postpone their tour of South Africa. Following the completion of the Pakistan series, South Africa doesn't have any Test cricket …

Pakistan announce 17-member squad for first Test against South Africa
3 years, 10 months ago

Pakistan announce 17-member squad for first Test against South Africa

India TV News  

Pakistan on Sunday announced a 17-member squad for the first of the two-Test home series against South Africa beginning Tuesday at the National Stadium. Nauman Ali and Sajid Khan will partner Yasir Shah in the spin department, while the fast bowling line-up includes Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi and Tabish Khan, alongside Hasan Ali. The last time the two teams met …

South Africa squad clears COVID-19 tests after arriving in Pakistan
3 years, 11 months ago

South Africa squad clears COVID-19 tests after arriving in Pakistan

The Hindu  

The entire South Africa cricket team has cleared the COVID-19 tests, allowing the tourists to take part in their first outdoor practice session here on Sunday. The South Africa squad, which includes 21 players, underwent their first COVID-19 tests soon after landing here on Saturday morning and according to their media manager, all the reports came negative. READ: South Africa …

South Africa tour of Pakistan: Marco Jansen replaces Baartman
3 years, 11 months ago

South Africa tour of Pakistan: Marco Jansen replaces Baartman

The Hindu  

South Africa has replaced pacer Ottniel Baartman with another uncapped seamer Marco Jansen in its 21-member squad which will leave for Pakistan on Friday after the entire squad returned negative for COVID-19. Baartman had received a maiden Test call-up for South Africa but was left out due to a medical reason unrelated to COVID-19. READ: Mark Boucher confident of team's …

Pakistan vs South Africa: Debutants Daryn Dupavillon, Ottneil Baartman to feature in visitors' 21-man Test squad
3 years, 11 months ago

Pakistan vs South Africa: Debutants Daryn Dupavillon, Ottneil Baartman to feature in visitors' 21-man Test squad

Firstpost  

Johannesburg: South Africa’s cricket selectors on Friday named a 21-man squad for two Tests in Pakistan, starting in Karachi on 26 January. The pair effectively replace fellow fast bowlers Glenton Stuurman and Migael Pretorius, who were in South Africa’s squad for the recent Test series against Sri Lanka but who suffered injuries and had to be released. It will be …

South Africa names uncapped seamers Dupavillon, Baartman for Pakistan tour
3 years, 11 months ago

South Africa names uncapped seamers Dupavillon, Baartman for Pakistan tour

The Hindu  

South Africa has included uncapped seamers Daryn Dupavillon and Ottniel Baartman in an extended 21-man Test squad for its first return to Pakistan for 14 years later this month. South Africa will play Tests in Karachi and Rawalpindi, starting on January 26 and also welcome back fast bowler Kagiso Rabada and all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius, as well as spinners Tabraiz Shamsi …

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