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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.

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.

Despite a tough day in the field for the visitors, Australia's Mitchell Starc was the pick of the bowling attack as he picked up three wickets to help dismiss SA for 387, setting the away side 288 runs to win in what could be a thrilling final day with three results still possible.
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Franklin backs Australia for final-day finish

Australia assistant coach James Franklin believes his side can claim victory in the Newlands Test after a dramatic late surge on day four set up a target of 288 runs against South Africa.

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.

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.

SA's Marques Ackerman plays a shot to leg on the first day of the third cricket Test against Australia in Cape Town on Tuesday
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SA bowled out after Aussies fight back at Newlands

Mitchell Starc's fiery six-wicket haul spearheaded an Australian fightback at Newlands, bowling out South Africa for 329 on the opening day of the third Test.

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.

Proteas bowler Marco Jansen celebrates a wicket as he single handedly ripped into the Australian batting line up on day four of the second Dafabet Test match between South Africa and Australia at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Wednesday

Jansen wants to be the player South Africa can lean on

After a crucial 85 with the bat and a decisive 5/33 bowling spell against Australia, Marco Jansen explains his focus on resilience, consistency, and showing up for South Africa when the pressure peaks.

Australia's Mitchell Starc delivers a ball on day three of the second Test match between South Africa and Australia at St George's Park in Gqeberha
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Heaps of work lies ahead for Australia, says Starc

Mitchell Starc claimed his 450th Test wicket at St George's Park, but Temba Bavuma's career-best 179 helped South Africa seize complete control of the second Test.

Australian bowler Mitchell Starc celebrates after taking the wicket of Matthew Breetzke on a heavily truncated day two of the second Test between South Africa and Australia at St Georges Park on Monday.

Prince backs Proteas batting despite early struggles on tricky St George's surface

Batting coach Ashwell Prince praised Temba Bavuma's exceptional decision-making after South Africa showed grit to battle through tough conditions against Australia's seamers.

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.

Despite trailing Australia in the three Test series, South Africa's captain Temba Bavuma is confident they have enough resources to go toe-to-toe with them when the sides meet in Gqeberha on Sunday

Bavuma backs Proteas to bounce back

Temba Bavuma insists South Africa has the squad depth to counter Australia at St George’s Park and level the series, warning that their comeback cannot rely solely on Kagiso Rabada.

South Africa's Kagiso Rabada is set to make his much antiicpated return to Test attire after it was confirmed that he has been released by the CSA medical team and will be eligible for selection in the crucial second Dafabet Test match against Australia starting in Gqeberha on Sunday.
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Rabada ready to be unleashed at St George's Park

Kagiso Rabada returns from injury for South Africa's crucial second Test against Australia at St George’s Park, ready to make an immediate impact with the Proteas trailing 1-0.

Proteas top-order batter David Bedingham is embracing the number three batting position and has designs on making it his own

Bedingham embraces batting order promotion

He says South Africa’s batters need to withstand Australia’s attack for longer

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.