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Zubayr Hamza believes his time at the Lions has given him a different perspective ahead of his Proteas return
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Hamza returns with fresh perspective

Top-order batter Zubayr Hamza reflects on how four seasons with the DP World Lions shaped his game as he prepares for a recall to the Proteas squad for the Bangladesh Test series.

Resilience has become part of the Proteas' identity, according to skipper  Temba Bavuma
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Bavuma touts Proteas' recovery strength

Captain Temba Bavuma credits South Africa's resilience and mental toughness under pressure as defining traits in their memorable 2-1 Test series win over Australia.

 Tony de Zorzi returns to the Proteas cricket squad for their upcoming Test series against Bangladesh
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De Zorzi returns, Hamza included for Bangladesh Tests

South Africa has announced a 15-man Test squad to face Bangladesh, with Tony de Zorzi and Anrich Nortje making their returns from injury alongside a call-up for Zubayr Hamza.

Marco Jansen, the ICC's No 1-ranked Test bowler and all-rounder, says SA have become better at adapting to pressure
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Jansen keeps his feet on the ground

Despite climbing to the top of the ICC Test rankings as the world's No 1 bowler and all-rounder, Proteas star Marco Jansen remains grounded following South Africa's series victory over Australia.

Player of the match Simon Harmer (c) is congratulated by teammates after taking the wicket of Australia's Josh Hazlewood on day five of the third Test match between South Africa and Australia at Newlands stadium in Cape Town on October 31, 2026.
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SA complete famous turnaround to claim series at Newlands

South Africa produced a breathtaking comeback at Newlands to defeat Australia by 176 runs, securing an emphatic 2-1 Test series victory.

Left hand batter Ryan Rickelton reveals the thinking behind South Africa’s fightback at Newlands, explaining how he and Wiaan Mulder structured their 154-run partnership around patience, absorbing pressure and winning the small moments.
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SA fightback built on patience, says Rickelton

Centuries from Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder spearheaded a gritty South African fightback, leaving Australia with a 288-run target to chase on the final day at Newlands.

Proteas batters Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder were the catalysts for South Africa's fightback at Newlands, combining for 154 before a late wobble and some lower-order resistance set Australia 288 to win.

Rickelton, Mulder centuries put match back in balance on fourth day at Newlands

Centuries from Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder led a superb South African fightback at Newlands, setting Australia a challenging 288-run target for victory in the third Test.

SA's Simon Harmer took two crucial wickets to remove both Josh Inglis and Alex Carey during their third Test match against Australia at Newlands in Cape Town on October 29.

Proteas take slender Newlands lead

Marques Ackerman and Temba Bavuma fought back on day three of the Newlands Test, guiding South Africa to a slender 40-run lead before Australia struck late to leave the match finely balanced.

Australia's Matt Renshaw plays a ball on day two of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban on October 10, 2026.

Inglis-Carey stand shifted momentum, says Renshaw

Matt Renshaw praised Josh Inglis and Alex Carey for their composed, counter-attacking partnership at Newlands, which handed Australia a narrow lead over South Africa after Marco Jansen's double strike.

Fast bowler Gerald Coetzee is back in the Proteas squad for the third cricket Test against Australia in Cape Town, starting on Tuesday

Proteas seek home redemption, says Bavuma

South Africa face Australia in the series-deciding third Test at Newlands, with Gerald Coetzee drafted into the pace attack as the Proteas look to overcome history and claim a series victory.

Wicketkeeper Ryan Rickelton, left, says the Proteas are relishing the opportunity to beat Australia in the deciding cricket Test at Newlands

Rickelton embraces Newlands decider

South Africa's Ryan Rickelton says the Proteas are relishing the chance to take on fierce rivals Australia in the decisive Test match at Newlands with the series tied 1-1.

Off-spinner Simon Harmer believes the Proteas can carry the confidence from their series-levelling victory in Gqeberha into Tuesday’s deciding Test against Australia in Cape Town

Harmer backs Proteas to keep finding a way

Simon Harmer praises South Africa's collective resilience following an emphatic win at St George's Park, backing the Proteas to carry their momentum into the series decider against Australia in Cape Town.

Proteas captain Temba Bavuma cracks a smile as he runs to celebrate their innings-and-31-run victory over Australia in the second Dafabet Test at St George's Park in Gqbeberha on Thursday

Bavuma hails SA's character after win

Temba Bavuma praised the Proteas' character and resilience following their emphatic innings-and-31-run victory over Australia at St George’s Park, setting up a thrilling series decider in Cape Town.

The Proteas celebrate taking the final wicket as they crushed Australia by an innings and 31 runs in the second Dafabet Test Match at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Thursday.

Proteas turn dominance into emphatic win

South Africa secured an emphatic innings-and-31-run victory over Australia at St George's Park to level the Test series, breaking through stubborn second-innings resistance.

Australia's Marnus Labuschagne plays a shot on day four of the second Test match between South Africa and Australia at St Georges Park in Gqeberha on October 21, 2026.
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McDonald backs Australia to fight on after horror day four

Australia coach Andrew McDonald called his team's batting collapse disappointing but refused to concede defeat against South Africa as the tourists battle to save the second Test at St George's Park.

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