Proteas name 16-man squad for Bangladesh ODIs, Magala and Nortje sidelined
Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Tuesday announced a 16-man Proteas squad to take on Bangladesh in an upcoming three-game ODI series.
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South African cricketers face test of loyalty ahead of IPL: Dean Elgar
Dean Elgar has urged his teammates to choose national duty in a series against Bangladesh over the upcoming Indian Premier Leageu (IPL) as it is a test of loyalty for them and they must prioritise their country. South Africa are set to play three one-dayers and two Tests against Bangladesh starting March 18, while the IPL is scheduled to be held from March 26 to May 29. The ODIs will be held on March 18, 20 and 23, followed by two Tests starting on March 31 and ending on April 12. According to 'ESPNcricinfo', Cricket South Africa has left it on the players to decide between the lucrative league and turning up for the country in the Bangladesh series. "The players need to give Cricket South Africa an indication of if they are keen to go to the IPL or if they are keen to play for the Test side. It's a bit of a tough one putting that in the players' box but this I guess, this is where you see where players' loyalty lies," Elgar said. "They mustn't forget that Test cricket or one-day cricket got them into the IPL and not the other way around."
Elgar on looming Proteas-IPL clash: 'We'll see where players' loyalties lie'
The Indian Premier League (IPL) may be a player's money-making dream, but it's proving to be Proteas skipper Dean Elgar's worst nightmare.
Ecstatic Dean Elgar thrilled with character shown by Proteas in second Test
Johannesburg - Character, resilience and growth, were the most popular words amongst South Africa’s players following their 198-run win against New Zealand in Christchurch on Tuesday morning.
South Africa thrash NZ to level Test series
South Africa turned the tables on New Zealand with an emphatic 198-run victory in the second Test in Christchurch, crushing the hosts' hopes of a maiden series win over the Proteas.
Watch: Will Young's "Simply Outrageous Catch" In New Zealand vs South Africa 2nd Test
New Zealand were beaten comprehensibly by South Africa in the second Test in Christchurch on Tuesday but that doesn't mean the hosts did not have their share of brilliance in the series-deciding final Test match. On Day 4, Will Young pulled off an "outrageous" catch to dismiss South Africa pacer Marco Jansen. During the 79th over of South Africa's second innings, Jansen had flicked Colin de Grandhomme's delivery towards the deep midwicket region.
New Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd Test: Rain Gods Were On Our Side, Says Keshav Maharaj After Win
South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj said that he is grateful for the opportunity of playing in the Test series against New Zealand. Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen were the standout performers with the ball in the final innings as South Africa defeated New Zealand by 198 runs in the second Test at the Hagley Oval on Tuesday. "It's always nice to end up on the winning note. Luckily the rain gods were on our side and managed to get us back on the field. Thanks to the coaching staff, I'm just working on my game and always waiting for the opportunity. I just want to make an impact in the team's win, I just keep bowling and bowling when I'm not playing and try to follow a routine," said Keshav Maharaj after the final day.
South Africa deny New Zealand again with series-levelling win
South Africa turned the tables on New Zealand with an emphatic 198-run victory in the second test in Christchurch on Tuesday, crushing the hosts' hopes of a maiden series win over the Proteas.