Bosch earns maiden call-up as Proteas name 16-man squad for Pakistan Test series
Proteas Test coach Shukri Conrad on Wednesday named a 16-man squad for the upcoming two-Test home series against Pakistan.
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Temba Bavuma Praises Team Effort After South Africa Seal Series Win
South African captain Temba Bavuma said his team's 109-run win in the second Test against Sri Lanka at St George's Park on Monday was a big step forward for a largely inexperienced group of players. "For a lot of the guys it was a proper taste of what Test cricket is about," said Bavuma of a hard-fought match which went into the fifth day. "It's rare when you get to play for five days and it's also rare when the game is always in the balance. There were times when we were on top and times when Sri Lanka were getting the momentum on their side."
South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Day 3, Live Score Updates
South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Day 3, Live Updates: Sri Lanka will be resuming the third day of the ongoing second Test against South Africa from 242/3 in Gqeberha. Earlier, Pathum Nissanka made 89 to lead a strong Sri Lankan batting effort on the second day of the second Test. Opening batsman Nissanka seemed set for his third Test century before he charged down the wicket against left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj, missed an attempted big hit and was bowled. Until then, Nissanka's only blemish was a missed chance to David Bedingham at first slip off Kagiso Rabada when the batsman had 22. Nissanka faced 157 balls and hit 11 fours and a six. (Live Scorecard)
Pathum Nissanka Leads Strong Sri Lanka Batting Reply Against South Africa
Pathum Nissanka made 89 to lead a strong Sri Lankan batting effort on the second day of the second Test against South Africa at St George's Park on Friday. Sri Lanka were 242 for three at the close in reply to South Africa's first innings of 358. Opening batsman Nissanka seemed set for his third Test century before he charged down the wicket against left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj, missed an attempted big hit and was bowled. Until then, Nissanka's only blemish was a missed chance to David Bedingham at first slip off Kagiso Rabada when the batsman had 22. Nissanka faced 157 balls and hit 11 fours and a six.
South Africa name squad for T20 series against India
JOHANNESBURG : The fast-bowling duo of Gerald Coetzee and Marco Jansen were both included in South Africa’s 16-man squad for the four-match T20 series against India, scheduled for Nov. 8-15, Cricket South Africa announced on Thursday.
Klaasen, Miller return as Proteas name squad for T20 series against India
Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter on Thursday confirmed a 16-man squad for next month's home T20I series against India.
Updated World Test Championship Points Table After South Africa Thrash Bangladesh In 1st Test
South Africa have climbed to fourth spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings after a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first Test on Thursday. The Proteas improved their point-percentage to 47.62 with the victory, which helped them jump over New Zealand and England and take fourth place on the standings. Bangladesh's loss sees their point-percentage drop to 30.56 and they continue to languish in seventh place with India and Australia still remaining in the top two spots on the standings.
BAN vs SA Live Score Updates 1st Test Day 3
Bangladesh vs South Africa Live Score 1st Test Day 3: Bangladesh look to save the first Test against South Africa in Mirpur after reaching 101-3 at stumps on Day 2. The hosts will resume action on Day 4 still needing another 101 to avoid an innings defeat. Mahmudul Hasan Joy (38) and Mushfiqur Rahim (31) were unbeaten at crease. Earlier, the Proteas were all out for 308 in their first innings of 308, which secured a 202-run lead for the visitors thanks to wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne's century. (Live Scorecard)