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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.

Proteas coach Shukri Conrad is delighted with his team's 2-1 Test series victory over Australia at Newlands

Triumphant Proteas can improve further, says Conrad

After leading South Africa to a historic 2-1 Test series turnaround against Australia, coach Shukri Conrad says the Proteas are still far from reaching their ultimate potential.

 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.

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.

Proteas left arm quick Marco Jansen crossed the landmark of 100 International Test wickets with a double strike at Newlands on Wednesday, but with Australia one run ahead, a disciplined showing from the bowling attack will be key on day three.

Proteas must remain disciplined on day three, says Botha

Proteas bowling coach Piet Botha urges discipline and patience on day three at Newlands as South Africa look to restrict Australia's lead following a landmark day for Marco Jansen.

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.

Marco Jansen celebrates the dismissal of Australia's Cameron Green on the second day of the third cricket Test at Newlands in Cape Town on Wednesday

Jansen strikes but Aussies stand firm to take narrow lead

Marco Jansen celebrated his 100th Test wicket with a crucial double strike to halt Australia's fightback before Alex Carey and Josh Inglis reignite Aussie hopes on day two of the third Test at Newlands.

South Africa's Marques Ackerman hits a four on day one of the third Test match between South Africa and Australia at Newlands stadium in Cape Town

Ackerman rues missed Test ton

South African opener Marques Ackerman fell five runs short of a maiden Test ton, scoring an aggressive 95 against Australia before a batting collapse halted the Proteas' momentum at Newlands.

A devatating spell of fast bowling saw paceman Mitchell Starc take six wickets during Australia's fightback against South Africa on day one of the third Test at Newlands on Tuesday

Mitchell Starc turns it around after brutal Newlands start

Mitchell Starc overcame a tough opening session to claim 6/72, leading an Australian fightback that bowled South Africa out for 329 on day one at Newlands.

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.