Rickelton returns as Proteas ring changes, back spin for Windies series decider
The Proteas have made four changes to their side for the second and final Test against West Indies starting in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
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South Africa to field two spinners in second test v West Indies
JOHANNESBURG : South Africa have recalled middle-order batsman Ryan Rickelton and the spin duo of Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj for the second and final test against the West Indies at The Wanderers on Wednesday.
IPL-bound Proteas will be available for crucial Netherlands series, says CSA head Nkwe
Cricket South Africa's director of cricket, Enoch Nkwe, said their Indian Premier League-bound players will be available for the do-or-die Netherlands ODI series at the end of the month.
'It was a logical progression,' says Proteas white-ball coach Walter on Markram's leadership case
Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter said Aiden Markram's leadership capabilities meant he would get back into a leadership role sooner rather than later.
Faf du Plessis for Proteas? Return not ruled out despite Windies omission
The door on Faf du Plessis' white-ball career hasn't been completely closed, and Cricket South Africa's director of cricket Enoch Nkwe said discussions are ongoing with regards to a return to the white-ball ranks.
Markram named as new T20 captain for South Africa
JOHANNESBURG : Aiden Markram has been named the new captain of South Africa's Twenty20 International side with former skipper Temba Bavuma axed from the squad to face the West Indies in three matches later this month.
Proteas lose fast bowling ace Nortje for second West Indies Test
The Proteas will be without fast bowler Anrich Nortje for this week's second Test against the West Indies in Johannesburg.
S Africa fast bowler Nortje out of second test v West Indies
JOHANNESBURG : South Africa will be without fast bowler Anrich Nortje for the second and final test against West Indies that starts at The Wanderers on Wednesday after he picked up a mild groin injury and is to be rested.