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Proteas opening batter Tony de Zorzi, if selected, will aim for a big score as South Africa look to complete a 3-0 ODI series sweep against Australia.  |  Backpagepix
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Proteas seek clinical finish and 3-0 series sweep over Australia in Potchefstroom

The Proteas will not be taking their foot off the pedal as they strive for a 3-0 clean sweep of world champions Australia in the final ODI in Potchefstroom on Wednesday.

Proteas head coach Shukri Conrad is prepared to give fast-bowling spearhead Kagiso Rabada every chance to prove his fitness ahead of the first Test against Australia.  |  Backpagepix
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Kagiso Rabada 'worth waiting for' as Proteas face fast-bowling crisis, says Shukri Conrad

Proteas coach Shukri Conrad says he will give Kagiso Rabada as much time as possible to recover from a hamstring injury, admitting South Africa face a fast-bowling crisis.

David Miller smashed a career-best 142 off 93 balls to lead the Proteas past Australia on Pink Day, wearing his mother Jenny’s name to honour her breast cancer victory.  |  Backpagepix
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David Miller career-best 142 for Proteas an emotional Pink Day triumph

David Miller smashed a career-best 142 off 93 balls to lead the Proteas past Australia on Pink Day, wearing his mother Jenny’s name to honour her breast cancer victory.

Aiden Markram and Pat Cummins make their respective returns to international cricket as South Africa face Australia in the Pink Day ODI.  |  Backpagepix
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Aiden Markram and Pat Cummins set for marquee return in Pink Day ODI

Proteas star Aiden Markram and Australian skipper Pat Cummins return to action as South Africa aim to seal the ODI series at the Wanderers.

The Proteas line up for the national anthems surrounded by rows of empty seats at Kingsmead before the first ODI against Australia.  |  BackpagePix

Empty seats at Kingsmead expose troubling trend for South African cricket fan turnout

Despite a Heritage Day fixture against Australia, Kingsmead saw vast swathes of empty seats, raising questions about Durban’s international hosting viability.

Matthew Breetzke scored his second ODI century after leading South Africa out of trouble against Australia at Kingsmead.  |  Backpagepix
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Matthew Breetzke shines with match-winning century as Proteas beat Australia in first ODI

Proteas batter Matthew Breetzke reflects on his gritty, match-winning century against Australia at Kingsmead and his crucial partnership with Marco Jansen.

Temba Bavuma acknowledges the Proteas must adapt their bowling strategy following a string of injuries to key pacemen.  |  AFP
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Temba Bavuma admits Proteas must adapt after fast bowling injury crisis

Proteas captain Temba Bavuma says South Africa will have to adapt their game plan against Australia after losing key pacemen Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi to injury.

Marco Jansen is looking forward to the possibility of featuring alongside twin brother Duan in the Proteas' ODI series against Australia.
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Marco Jansen targets special home outing with twin brother Duan against Australia

Proteas star Marco Jansen reflects on the prospect of playing alongside his twin brother Duan in Potchefstroom during South Africa’s upcoming ODI series against Australia.

Matthew Breetzke is looking to maintain his impressive ODI form as the Proteas prepare to face Australia at Kingsmead.  |  AFP
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Matthew Breetzke aims to deliver for Proteas against Australia in ODI series

Proteas batter Matthew Breetzke reflects on his record-breaking start to ODI cricket and outlines his mindset ahead of South Africa’s series against Australia.

David Miller is targeting a place in South Africa's 2027 World Cup squad, starting with the ODI series against Australia at Kingsmead.  |  AFP
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David Miller eyes ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 spot as Proteas prepare for Australia series

David Miller reflects on his famous 2016 Kingsmead knock against Australia and targets a place in South Africa’s 2027 World Cup squad ahead of the upcoming ODI series.

David Bedingham is targeting a return to the Proteas Test setup after hitting twin centuries for Western Province at Newlands.  |  Backpagepix

David Bedingham eyes Proteas test recall after passing 10 000 first-class runs

David Bedingham says he remains hungry for a Proteas Test recall after hit twin centuries for Western Province to pass 10 000 first-class runs.

Temba Bavuma and Quinton de Kock are set to feature in a revamped top order for the Proteas against Australia.  |  Backpagepix
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Proteas face selection battle as top-order batters audition during Australia ODI series

South Africa coach Shukri Conrad faces a top-order conundrum as Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton and Tony de Zorzi battle for World Cup berths against Australia.

Tristan Stubbs scored 46 on his first-class return to prepare for South Africa's summer Test series against Australia.  |  AFP
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Tristan Stubbs prepares for high-stakes Australia Test series following first-class return

Proteas batter Tristan Stubbs enjoyed his red-ball return at Newlands as he ramps up preparations for Australia's upcoming tour of South Africa.

Jordan Hermann, pictured here in his 4-day kit for the Warriors, struck a magnificent 150 on debut to guide the Proteas to a comfortable DLS victory over Namibia.  |  Backpagepix
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Jordan Hermann scores debut 150 as impressive Proteas outclass Namibia in historic ODI

Jordan Hermann starred with a debut 150 as the Proteas powered to a 99-run DLS victory over Namibia in their historic first ODI clash.

Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft were caught tampering with the ball during the infamous 'Sandpapergate' scandal while facing South Africa in 2018.  |  AFP
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Australia Test Squad Returns to South Africa: Six survivors from 'Sandpapergate' tour recalled

Eight years after the infamous 2018 ball-tampering scandal, Australia's Test side returns to South Africa with six players who experienced the drama firsthand.

Gerald Coetzee has been recalled to the South Africa ODI squad for the upcoming home series against Australia.  |  Backpagepix
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Proteas recall Gerald Coetzee as Anrich Nortje awaits ODI return against Australia

South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad has recalled express paceman Gerald Coetzee while leaving the door open for Anrich Nortje ahead of the upcoming ODI series against Australia.

Proteas Test captain Temba Bavuma spent time at the Frida Hartley Shelter in Yeoville to help distribute meals to local children through the Temba Bavuma Foundation’s Lunchbox Project.  |  Backpagepix
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Bavuma gives back to Yeoville community ahead of massive summer cricket season

Proteas Test captain Temba Bavuma visited the Frida Hartley Shelter in Yeoville through his foundation, providing food relief ahead of South Africa’s upcoming home series against…

Morne and Albie Morkel made history in 2007 as the first brothers to open the bowling together in an ODI — just one chapter in their 46 white-ball matches for the Proteas.  |  AFP
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From the Snookes to the Jansens: A history of South Africa’s cricket brothers

With Duan and Marco Jansen possibly set to write the next chapter, we look back at the nine pairs of brothers who have represented South Africa on the international stage.

Proteas pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada faces a fitness race ahead of a busy home summer after suffering a hamstring injury.  |  AFP
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Kagiso Rabada injury concern for Proteas ahead of busy summer

Kagiso Rabada has suffered a right hamstring injury ahead of South Africa's packed international summer, while Senuran Muthusamy faces a back issue.

Proteas all-rounder Senuran Muthusamy has overcome a knee injury and is set to return to competitive cricket for South Africa 'A'.  |  Backpagepix

Fit-again Senuran Muthusamy raring to go for South Africa 'A' after injury setback

Proteas all-rounder Senuran Muthusamy is back to full fitness after a knee injury and is set to return to action for South Africa 'A' against Bangladesh 'A'.