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‘English cricketers don’t always have that fight’: Simon Harmer on lessons from a decade in county game

The Essex and South Africa spinner has taken more Championship wickets than anyone else since arriving in 2017 – but says 18 teams can reward mediocrity

The Guardian - UK

Finn-tastic Kiwi urges NZ to watch World Cup final

New Zealand has woken up to a new superstar after Finn Allen's landmark knock powered them into the T20 World Cup final in India.

AAP

New Zealand roar into T20 World Cup final with dominant win as South Africa coach denies his team ‘choked’

New Zealand upset the odds to thrash South Africa in their T20 World Cup semi-final

The Independent UK

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Why is Shukri Conrad getting more out of the Proteas than any other coach?

There was a clamour for Shukri Conrad to take over white-ball coaching duties for the Proteas after steering South Africa to the final of the World Test Championship. Cricket South Africa duly obliged, appointing Conrad as the all-format head coach in May 2025.

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Let legends keep the records – Wiaan Mulder happy not to chase Brian Lara’s 400

Mulder opted to bring an end to his innings 33 runs shy of Lara’s landmark.

The Independent UK

South Africa’s cricket team just made history: how the ‘chokers’ became world champions

When Kyle Verreynne hit the winning runs at the “home of cricket” (Lord’s Cricket Ground in London) on 14 June, South Africa erupted in celebration. The Proteas had just claimed their first major cricket cup in history. And nothing less than the International Cricket Council World Test Championship at that,…

The Conversation

Australia's Ashes nemesis plots South Africa upset

Stuart Broad is aiming to be part of another huge Test victory over Australia, this time as a coaching consultant for South Africa at Lord's.

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Steve Smith not thinking about Ashes as Australia prepare for World Test final

Australia will face South Africa at Lord’s as they look to retain their title.

The Independent UK

South Africa in the Test Championship final should be celebrated not belittled

Claim the Proteas got there ‘on the back of beating pretty much nobody’ shows lack of respect for their achievements

The Guardian - UK

'We know how to beat Australia': South Africa's Kagiso Rabada on World Test Championship Final

South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has disclosed that the team has already started planning for their much-anticipated clash with Australia in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord’s, scheduled for June 11-16, 2025.

The Times of India

Rabada confident Proteas can down Aussies in Test final

South Africa paceman Kagiso Rabada has warned Australia that the buoyant Proteas will fight fire with fire in the World Test Championship final at Lord's.

AAP

Aussies ready to chase the mace after conquering India

Having beaten India, Australia's next big Test ambition is to successfully defend their ICC World Championship mace in the final against South Africa at Lord's.

AAP

South Africa's galvanized young guns set for Test challenge in New Zealand

NEW DELHI: South Africa's head coach, Shukri Conrad, emphasized on Thursday that the lack of Test experience within the Proteas side is proving to be a galvanizing force as they gear up for a two-match series against New Zealand.

The Times of India

SA20 will help tap new talent: David Miller

GQEBERHA: Amidst the talk of T20 cricket taking precedence over Tests in South Africa, national team coach Shukri Conrad said recently, "SA20 has to happen, it is going to be the lifeblood of SA cricket. If it doesn't happen, we won't have Test cricket anyway." Conrad's comment reflects the hope…

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The Hindu

I have never seen anything better than what Tendulkar, Azharuddin did at Newlands: Conrad

hukri Conrad has seen it all. He played cricket before and after the apartheid in South Africa. “Let’s say I played in the White side and yes, I played in the non-White side,” Conrad told The Hindu. “And then I was involved when unity came along. A little bit of…

The Hindu

ICC rates Newlands pitch as unsatisfactory after shortest-ever Test in history

ICC rated the Newlands pitch for the second Test between India and South Africa as “unsatisfactory” after it ended inside five sessions

The Times of India

South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen retires from Test cricket

NEW DELHI: South Africa's dynamic wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen has announced his retirement from red-ball cricket, despite being previously indicated as part of the country's Test plans in 2024 by the Test coach Shukri Conrad.

The Hindu

‘I remember telling Rahul Dravid I can’t believe Sachin Tendulkar was better than Virat Kohli’

South Africa's Test head coach Shukri Conrad reflects on his journey, the importance of Test cricket & the impact of SA20.

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The Times of India

South Africa's hands tied over squad for New Zealand, says coach Shukri Conrad

NEW DELHI: South Africa is compelled to send a second-string squad to New Zealand for two Tests next month, and coach Shukri Conrad on Thursday defended the controversial decision, stating that criticism of the move is unfounded and unfair.

The Times of India

Seven uncapped players in South African Test squad for New Zealand

NEW DELHI: Just two players from South Africa's victorious Test against India on Thursday find themselves among the 14-man squad set for two Tests in New Zealand in February.

The Times of India

South Africa coach hails 'phenomenal' team after thrashing India

NEW DELHI: Following an innings-and-32-run victory against top-ranked India in the first Test in Centurion, South Africa's coach Shukri Conrad expressed his dissatisfaction on Thursday over his players' perceived undervaluation.

The Times of India

1st Test: India target unconquered 'final frontier' in South Africa

Two years after Virat Kohli's fiery outburst captured by a stump microphone, marking his last Test as captain, India are set to embark on another attempt to conquer the elusive 'final frontier', as their quest resumes with a two-match series at SuperSport Park starting on Tuesday.

The Times of India

'One of the most difficult…': Shardul Thakur highlights challenges of playing Test in South Africa

NEW DELHI: As Team India gears up for a two-game Test series against South Africa, bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur shared insights on the unique challenges posed by playing Test cricket in the Proteas' challenging conditions.

The Times of India

South Africa hope to unleash full pace attack on India in first Test

NEW DELHI: South Africa remains optimistic about the availability of fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi for selection in the first Test against India, set to commence in Pretoria on Tuesday, as confirmed by coach Shukri Conrad.

The Independent UK

Temba Bavuma retains South Africa ODI captaincy for series against England

Bavuma admitted he would ‘think about’ continuing as limited-overs skipper after South Africa’s shock group-stage elimination at last autumn’s T20 World Cup

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