Tony de Zorzi

South Africa coach Rob Walter announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The team, captained by Temba Bavuma, includes 10 players from South Africa’s 2023 ODI World Cup team. New additions are Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, and Wiaan Mulder. The tournament will be held in Pakistan and UAE from February 19 to March 9.

The India A bowlers had a tough time on the field as Pieter Malan and Tony de Zorzi scored centuries to take South Africa A to 343 for three at stumps on day one of the opening unofficial Test on Tuesday.

South Africa has unveiled its 15-member squad for the upcoming Test series in India, with captain Temba Bavuma returning after injury. The Proteas have made minimal changes, banking on a blend of seasoned players and emerging talent to tackle the challenging subcontinental conditions. This series presents a significant opportunity for South Africa to break their winless streak on Indian soil.

Aiden Markram has been appointed the new T20I captain for South Africa with the three--match series against the West Indies later this month being his first assignment. The 28-year-old batter replaced Temba Bavuma, who stepped down as T20I captain last month.

South Africa has announced its 15-player squad, led by Temba Bavuma, for the ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia at Lord's. The squad features a pace attack spearheaded by Kagiso Rabada, Dane Paterson, and the returning Lungi Ngidi. The team will assemble in Arundel for a warm-up match against Zimbabwe before heading to London.

Temba Bavuma will captain South Africa's ODI squad against India, with Quinton de Kock returning after his ODI retirement. Kagiso Rabada is out due to injury. Aiden Markram returns as T20I captain, while Keshav Maharaj is back in white-ball cricket. Anrich Nortje is selected for the T20Is, which follow the ODI series.

South Africa unveil a youthful Test team against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, led by Keshav Maharaj, who is close to reaching 200 Test wickets. Dewald Brevis, Lhuan-dré Pretorius, and Codi Yusuf are set to debut as the Proteas transition with six changes from their WTC Final squad.

Taijul Islam's five-wicket haul put Bangladesh in a fighting position on Day 1 of the first Test against South Africa in Dhaka. Bangladesh, despite struggling with the bat, managed to bowl out South Africa for 140/6. With Verreynne and Mulder aiming to extend their lead, the match remains finely poised.

South Africa triumphed over Bangladesh by seven wickets in the first test match, with Kagiso Rabada's impressive six-wicket haul leading the charge. Bangladesh, bowled out for 307 in the second innings, left South Africa requiring 106 runs for victory, which they achieved in 22 overs. The series continues with the second test in Chattogram next Tuesday.

India A made a cautious reply to South Africa A's mammoth 509 for seven declared as they ended day 2 of the opening unofficial Test at 125 for one here on Wednesday.

SA20 squads are seeing significant changes as Liam Livingstone, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, and James Vince join franchises to cover injuries and international duties. These high-profile arrivals, including experienced T20 stars, are set to intensify the race for the playoffs as teams bolster their line-ups for the crucial phase of the tournament.

Noman Ali's spin magic grabbed four wickets, restricting South Africa to 216-6 by stumps on day two. Tony de Zorzi fought back with an unbeaten 81. Earlier, South Africa's Senuran Muthusamy claimed a career-best 6-117, bowling Pakistan out for 378. The pitch heavily favored spinners, with all wickets falling to them.

South African fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and the remainder of the SA20 due to a back injury. The 31-year-old pacer, initially named in South Africa's Champions Trophy squad, underwent scans on Monday, which confirmed the severity of the injury.

South Africa has selected Nqaba Peter, Andile Simelane, and Jason Smith for their series against Afghanistan and Ireland in the UAE. They will compete in two T20 matches against Ireland and three ODIs each against Afghanistan and Ireland. Coach Rob Walter's goal is to build a broader player pool for upcoming major tournaments.

Uncapped seamer Ottniel Baartman is also out of the squad with the same injury, and has been replaced by Beuran Hendricks, who won the last of his eight ODI caps in 2021. No replacement has been named for Phehlukwayo.

India's hopes of winning their second ODI series in South Africa will depend on a strong start from the openers in the third and final match in Paarl on Thursday. Ruturaj Gaikwad and B Sai Sudharsan need to find their range again. The Boland Park surface can provide comfort for the batsmen. Free-hitting Sanju Samson could get another chance. Mukesh Kumar needs to take wickets early on. The management may consider Yuzvendra Chahal. South Africa hopes for a strong performance from Nandre Burger.

South African paceman Kagiso Rabada grabbed his 300th Test wicket in the first Test against Bangladesh, breaking Waqar Younis's record for the fewest balls to reach the milestone. Bangladesh were dismissed for 106, with South Africa finishing the day at 140-6. Taijul Islam impressed with 5-49 for Bangladesh, surpassing 200 Test wickets.

Star India cricketer Virat Kohli recreated the famous 'bail switch' trick on the second day of the first Test match against South Africa in Centurion on Wednesday, moments after flipping the bails, Jasprit Bumrah ended Tony de Zorzi and Keegan Petersen's inning. After the end of the 28th over of South Africa's inning, Kohli ran to the batter's stumps and switched the bails. Soon in the 29th over, De Zorzi (28 runs from 62 balls) was caught at the third slip-off by Yashasvi Jaiswal.

South Africa named their T20 World Cup squad with new faces Kwena Maphaka and Jason Smith, while dropping Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs. Smith earned selection due to strong recent form. Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje return to the side. Placed in Group D, South Africa begin their campaign against Canada on February 9 in Ahmedabad.

South Africa all-rounder Wiaan Mulder has been ruled out of the three-match One-Day International series against West Indies that starts in East London on Thursday as he battles with a side strain.