Phehlukwayo, Williams called up to Proteas' Cricket World Cup squad
Andile Phehlukwayo and Lizaad Williams have been called up to the Proteas' Cricket World Cup squad.
Rob Walter Sport News
Anrich Nortje, Sisanda Magala Uncertain For World Cup, To Undergo Fitness Test This Week
South African fast bowlers Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala's availability for the upcoming ODI World Cup in India will be determined this week following a fitness test. The duo was named in South Africa's initial 15-member squad for the World Cup, but played only one game each in the just-concluded five-match ODI series against Australia. While Nortje has sustained a lower-back injury, Magala is nursing a left-knee problem. South Africa is set to leave for India on September 23 and final call on the duo's availability will be taken before the journey.
Hapless Proteas malfunction with bat and ball again as second-string Aussies gallop to win
Winning the ODI series against Australia might not exactly be top priority for the Proteas with the bigger picture of the looming World Cup in view, but on their current trajectory the South Africans will traipse to India with zip-all form in the bank.
Calls for 'smart batting' as Proteas not perturbed by lack of all-rounders in World Cup squad
Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter and skipper Temba Bavuma are not too concerned over South Africa's World Cup squad's batting depth.
South Africa's Maharaj, Magala included in World Cup squad
South Africa have included spinner Keshav Maharaj and seamer Sisanda Magala in their World Cup squad after the pair overcame fitness concerns, while wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock announced he would retire from the format after the tournament.
Chastened Proteas rope in familiar face to help cure bowling woes ahead of World Cup
The Proteas have officially roped in a former national head coach to get its misfiring attack primed for the 50-over World Cup in India starting next month.
Relentless, methodical Aussies send meek Proteas packing with record T20 victory
Never go in cold against the Australians.
Dossier of failure: Proteas' surprisingly poor T20 record at home against Aussies
The Proteas begin their three-match T20 series against the Australians in Durban on Wednesday evening as an exercise characterised by somewhat split priorities.