Second ruled out of Test squad
Wicketkeeper-batsman Rudi Second has been ruled out of the Proteas’ Test series against India in October.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Rudi Second has been ruled out of the Proteas’ Test series against India in October.
Australian batsman Steven Smith retired hurt, but later returned, after being felled by England fast bowler Jofra Archer on day four of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s in London on Saturday.
Former Proteas assistant coach Malibongwe Maketa has been appointed interim head coach of South Africa A.
Captain Temba Bavuma was named Player of the Year at the Central Gauteng Lions awards on Saturday.
Former Proteas coach Russell Domingo has been appointed head coach of Bangladesh.
Rain limited day three of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s on Friday, but not before fast bowler Jofra Archer welcomed a maiden wicket in the longest format of the international game.
Former franchise seamer Quinton Friend has been appointed bowling coach of the Dolphins.
India have retained head coach Ravi Shastri.
Interim team director Enoch Nkwe has lauded Cricket South Africa’s promotion of batsman Temba Bavuma.
Batsman David Warner endured a disappointing day, but Australia assumed an early command of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s.
The underwhelming international marquee players added to the Mzansi Super League – and postponement of the Euro T20 Slam – are more awkward indications of an overloaded Twenty20 cricket calendar.
Acting director of cricket Corrie van Zyl has given Proteas interim team director Enoch Nkwe clear and predictable instruction, ahead of the September and October tour of India.
A recall to the Proteas Test squad capped an impressive start to the month for spinner Dane Piedt.
Interim team director Enoch Nkwe is determined to ‘create the right environment’ as the Proteas prepare for a challenging tour of India later this year.
Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has been appointed head coach of the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League.