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Proteas opening batter AIden Markram plays a shot during the opening day of the second Dafabet Test match at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Sunday

Rain rules opening Test day in Gqeberha

Persistent rain severely limited play on Day 1 of the second Test in Gqeberha, leaving South Africa struggling at 20/2 after Scott Boland removed Aiden Markram and David Bedingham in consecutive balls.

Proteas paceman Kagiso Rabada performs some of his routines under the watchful eye of head coach Shukri Conrad, as the paceman nears his return to international duty.
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Rabada return could reshape Proteas

Kagiso Rabada could make a timely return for South Africa in the second Test against Australia at St George’s Park as coach Shukri Conrad reshuffles his squad following a heavy defeat in Durban.

Prenelan Subrayen of South Africa during the Namibia T20I Series clash against Zimbabwe atthe  Namibia Cricket Ground on August 29, 2026 in Windhoek.
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Subrayen using Pro20 Cup to try impress Proteas coach

Dolphins captain and off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen is targeting the top wicket-taker spot in the Pro20 Cup, aiming to impress Proteas selectors amid a busy summer of international cricket.

Former SA captain Dean Elgar talks with Kagiso Rabada

Why Dean Elgar expects SA to overcome Australia

Former captain Dean Elgar reflects on the fiery South Africa versus Australia cricket rivalry, the fallout of Sandpapergate, and the Proteas' chances in their upcoming home Test series.

Proteas top-order batter David Bedingham is one of the candidates for the number three position

Prince reluctant to reveal cards too early

Batting coach Ashwell Prince reveals South Africa have a 'very good idea' who will bat at No. 3 as the Proteas finalize their lineup ahead of the opening Test against Australia at Kingsmead.

Marques Ackerman is in contention for a maiden Test appearance for the Proteas against Australia in Durban on Friday
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Conrad connection comes full circle for Marques Ackerman

After years of working through South Africa's domestic pipeline and delivering prolific red-ball form, Dolphins batter Marques Ackerman is in contention to make his Test debut against Australia under mentor Shukri Conrad.

Anrich Nortje has been carefully rebuilding his red-ball workload and bowling action ahead of SA’s Test series against Australia starting on Friday in Durban
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Anrich Nortje takes measured route back to national fold

Proteas fast bowler Anrich Nortje opens up about his gradual and calculated return to Test cricket ahead of South Africa's high-stakes series against Australia.

Tony de Zorzi has been ruled out of the opening cricket Test against Australia after picking up a hamstring niggle during the third one-day international in Potchefstroom Picture: BIJU BORO/AFP

Australia have edge over world champions Proteas in Durban

South Africa start their World Test Championship title defence against Australia at Kingsmead, facing a tough historical record at the Durban ground.

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