Cricket SA selection head Mpitsang hopes fire-starter Rossouw will come off at World Cup
Proteas convenor of selectors Victor Mpitsang said he can't wait to see how Rilee Rossouw will perform at the T20 World Cup in Australia next month.
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Temba Bavuma back to captain South Africa at T20 World Cup
He has made a full recovery from a left elbow injury suffered in the T20 series against India in June, Cricket South Africa said on Tuesday as they named the 15-player squad and three travelling reserves for the tournament in October and November. Rassie van der Dussen, however, has been ruled out after requiring surgery to fix a fracture of his left index finger, sustained during the second test against England last week.
Wayne Parnell And Tristan Stubbs Named In South Africa's T20 World Cup Squad, Rassie van der Dussen Ruled Out
Cricket South Africa on Tuesday announced the men's squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup slated to be played in Australia in October-November this year. Temba Bavuma would lead the side while the likes of Tristan Stubbs and Wayne Parnell have been named in the squad. The 15-player squad and three travelling reserves will also make the trip to India ahead of the tournament for the three-match T20I series later this month.
Proteas skipper Elgar has 'no regrets' over team selection, toss following Manchester mauling
Proteas captain Dean Elgar says he has no regrets over his team selection or decision to bat first after losing the second Test against England inside three days in Manchester on Saturday.
Proteas raise eyebrows with Jansen benching, spinner selection: 'He's an exciting talent'
Proteas speedster Kagiso Rabada on Thursday shrugged off the question marks over the omission of the lanky Marco Jansen in favour of a second spinner in Simon Harmer for the second Test against England in Manchester.
'Did he think Temba was back?' - Twitter stumped by skittled Proteas' decision to bat first
The Proteas, to the frustration of their supporters, wasted little time going from heroes to zeroes in subsiding to 151 all out on the opening day of the second Test against England on Thursday at Old Trafford.
England vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 1 Live Score: South Africa Opt To Bat Against England
ENG vs SA, 2nd Test, Day 1 Live Updates: South Africa have won the toss and elected to bat in the second Test against England at Old Trafford in Manchester. After beating England by an innings and 12 runs, South Africa made one change to their side, bringing in spinner Simon Harmer in place of left-arm seamer Marco Jansen. England had announced their team yesterday, with Ollie Robinson replacing Matthew Potts in their only change from the first Test. England will look to put up a better show with the bat, as they were run ragged by the South African bowlers in both innings in the first match. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Elgar backs 'under pressure' Proteas middle-order to fire: 'Consistency is key in Tests'
Proteas skipper Dean Elgar says South Africa will continue to back their batting order in the second Test against England starting at Old Trafford on Thursday.