Jacques Rudolph

SA seamer Vernon Philander, who missed the last Test against NZ owing to a hamstring injury, has returned to the squad for the first Test against Pakistan.

Rory Kleinveldt, uncapped at Test match level, has been included in the Proteas Test squad for their three-match series in Australia next month.

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Monday congratulated the Proteas squad on its magnificent rearguard action and, in particular, Faf du Plessis for his phenomenal performance on debut to earn a draw in the second Test match at the Adelaide Oval.

South African bowler Vernon Philander has been withdrawn from the second Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval after waking up with a stiff lower back

The team of South Africa and some members of West Indies and Indian teams arrived in the city on Thursday to participate in the first phase of the Road Safety World series of cricket match slated to be played here at Green Park stadium from September 10 to 17.

Cricket South Africa lauded the national squad on what it called "a magnificent rearguard action and, in particular, Faf du Plessis for his phenomenal performance on debut" to earn a draw in the second Test against Australia in Adelaide.

AB de Villiers' explosive 63* off 30 balls propelled South Africa Champions to 208/6 against India Champions in the World Championship of Legends 2025. His innings, featuring four sixes, dismantled the Indian bowling attack at Northampton's County Ground. Yusuf Pathan's disciplined spell briefly stemmed the flow, but de Villiers's dominance and Morne van Wyk's late cameo ensured a formidable total.

Not only will this be the first opportunity to see some of the returning Proteas in live action but it will also provide some mouth-watering head-to-head contests.

Jorich Van Schalkwyk, the South African U19 cricket prodigy, etched his name in history by smashing 215 runs against Zimbabwe in a Tri-Nation tournament, surpassing the previous record for the highest individual score in men's Youth ODIs. The previous record belonged to Sri Lanka's Hasitha Boyagoda.

AB de Villiers showcased his enduring brilliance in the World Championship of Legends, starring with both bat and in the field. His explosive 63* propelled South Africa Champions to a formidable total, while a stunning relay catch to dismiss Yusuf Pathan highlighted his athleticism.

Captain AB de Villiers' explosive 63 not out off 30 balls propelled South Africa Champions to a dominant 88-run victory over India Champions in the World Championship of Legends. India's batting faltered, with only Stuart Binny offering resistance. Rain intervened with India struggling at 111/9, well short of the DLS target.

Pakistan Champions and South Africa Champions are poised to compete in the World Championship of Legends 2025 final at Edgbaston. Pakistan reached the final after a walkover due to an Indian team protest, while South Africa secured their spot with a thrilling victory over Australia. The final promises an exciting contest between Pakistan's consistent form and South Africa's momentum.

Cricket South Africa chief executive Gerald Majola stated that some of the possible candidates it wants to consider are still involved in the World Cup.

Cape Cobras sealed their spot in the Momentum One-Day Cup final when they beat the Titans by three wickets in their eliminator clash at Sahara Park, Newlands, on Sunday.

South Africa batted through the majority of the final day of the first Test to ensure a comfortable draw against Australia at the Gabba on Tuesday.

South Africa are staring defeat in the face after a frustrating fourth day's play in the second Test against Australia after reaching stumps on 77-4 in pursuit of a highly unlikely victory target of 430.

Anderson dismissed Petersen early as South Africa were 25 for 1 at tea in the first Test at The Oval after having dismissed England for 385 on day two.

South African cricket officials have expressed concern over the flight of their players to England and subsequently playing for their adopted country.

New Zealand's Devon Conway became just the seventh batsman in Test cricket's 144-year history to make a double century on debut with a score of exactly 200 against England at Lord's on Thursday. The South Africa-born opener's marathon effort of more than nine-and-a-half hours was the cornerstone of New Zealand's first-innings total of 378.

South Africa gave themselves an outside winning chance in the second Adelaide Test with five Australian wickets late on the third day on Saturday.