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Shukri Conrad happy Proteas' youngsters helped 'maintain the standards' in Zimbabwe
Proteas coach Shukri Conrad is excited about how the young talent performed during the Zimbabwe series. Picture: AFP Image: AFP Prior to departing for Zimbabwe after the emotion of scaling their Everest by winning the World Test Championship at Lord's, Proteas coach Shukri Conrad would have made a mental note of the objectives he hoped his team would achieve in the land of Chevrons. Much of it would have been to get his players back to ground zero, and that the youngsters afforded an opportunity in the absence of several starters from the WTC Final would take their chances to deepen the talent pool that Conrad has to select from for the prospective tougher contests in the subcontinent later this year. The boxes were duly ticked with Conrad pleased his team maintained their high-performance levels throughout both Test matches. 'I think the important and the most impressive thing for me was how we managed to keep the standards as high as we set them - both the first Test and the second Test,' Conrad said after the innings and 236-run victory in the second Test at the Queens Park Oval on Tuesday. 'Batting first, we found ourselves in a little bit of trouble against the new ball and then how the youngsters, Lhuan-dre (Pretorius) and Brevi (Dewald Brevis) managed that in the first Test. And the same in the second, we found ourselves in trouble and then Wiaan played a monumental knock. 🚨 MATCH RESULT 🚨 A complete performance from start to finish. Absolute dominance from Day 1 to Day 3 💪🔥🇿🇦 The Proteas men wrap up the second Test in style and seal a commanding 2-0 series victory! 🏏👏 #WozaNawe — Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) July 8, 2025 Video Player is loading. 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Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ 'And then on the bowling front, just the disciplines we were able to maintain throughout and constantly keep the Zimbabwean batters under pressure, that for me was really impressive. 'And then obviously the catching … It again is something that we attach a high value to and the way we, in the field, we were really, really good as well. So that was particularly impressive for me.' There were numerous individual performances that would have caught Conrad's attention - most notably Pretorius' 235 runs and seamer Codi Yusuf's 10 wickets - and the coach certainly feels they are now part of the discussions moving forwards. 'Lhuan is a special talent without wanting to jump the gun. I think it's hard to ignore what he's done here,' Conrad. 'He's definitely in the discussion for the subcontinent later. 'And Cody, I mean, you can see Cody, you can see the value of a really good domestic season. You can see the value of a short stint with Durham in the county set up. 'He's completely, well I'm not saying completely, but he's certainly a lot more disciplined, really good skill set and hugely impressive again. And we talk of gaining a measure of control. He certainly gives you that with a new ball and he set the tone for us.' Undoubtedly, Conrad would have taken greatest pleasure from stand-in skipper Wiaan Mulder's success at No 3 though. The coach had come in for criticism after opting for the allrounder at first drop in the WTC Final, but he had seen enough in the second innings against Australia's much-vaunted pace attack to persevere with Mulder. Five-hundred-thirty-one runs later, including a highest-ever Test score of 367 not out by a South African - has everyone now singing Mulder's praises. 'I'm thrilled that he was able to turn in a performance like he did with the bat,' Conrad said. 'It wasn't long ago when people weren't quite sure whether he should even be in the side - let alone batting at No 3. 'It's amazing how the conversations have changed now. I'm really thrilled for Wiaan and I'm sure Wiaan is a really happy man now as well.' Conrad and the Proteas will now switch their focus to white-ball cricket with a T20 Tri-Series, featuring the hosts and New Zealand, starting on Monday in Harare. And then on the bowling front, just the disciplines we were able to maintain throughout and constantly keep the Zimbabwean batters under pressure, that for me was really impressive. 'And then obviously the catching … It again is something that we attach a high value to and the way we, in the field, we were really, really good as well. So that was particularly impressive for me.' There were numerous individual performances that would have caught Conrad's attention - most notably Pretorius' 235 runs and seamer Codi Yusuf's 10 wickets - and the coach certainly feels they are now part of the discussions moving forwards. 'Lhuan is a special talent without wanting to jump the gun. I think it's hard to ignore what he's done here,' Conrad. 'He's definitely in the discussion for the subcontinent later. 'And Cody, I mean, you can see Cody, you can see the value of a really good domestic season. You can see the value of a short stint with Durham in the county set up. 'He's completely, well I'm not saying completely, but he's certainly a lot more disciplined, really good skill set and hugely impressive again. And we talk of gaining a measure of control. He certainly gives you that with a new ball and he set the tone for us.'
United News of India
02-07-2025
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- United News of India
Wiaan Mulder new captain for South Africa following Maharaj injury
Bulawayo, July 2 (UNI) Wiaan Mulder will lead the South Africa in the second Test against Zimbabwe after stand-in captain Keshav Maharaj was ruled out due to a groin strain. Maharaj, who was captain for the Zimbabwe series following the unavailability of full-time Test skipper Temba Bavuma, sustained the injury while batting on day three of the first Test on Monday. He will return home for further assessment to determine the extent of the injury. Senuran Muthusamy has been named as Maharaj's replacement, while all-rounder Wiaan Mulder will lead the side in the second Test, which begins on July 6. Pacer Lungi Ngidi, who was supposed to join the squad, has also been released to give further opportunities to pacers who impressed in the first Test. The ICC World Test Championship winners South Africa were in terrific form against Zimbabwe in the first Test, with centuries for Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Corbin Bosch and Wiaan Mulder, and Codi Yusuf, Maharaj, Mulder and Bosch sitting among wickets. The Proteas defeated Chevrons by 328 runs. The second Test will also be played at Bulawayo. South Africa Squad for the second Test: Wiaan Mulder (c), David Bedingham, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Corbin Bosch, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Kwena Maphaka, Senuran Muthusamy, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Lesego Senokwane, Prenelan Subrayen, Kyle Verreynne and Codi Yusuf. UNI BM
Int'l Cricket Council
02-07-2025
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- Int'l Cricket Council
New captain for South Africa following Maharaj injury
Maharaj, who was captain for the Zimbabwe series following the unavailability of full-time Test skipper Temba Bavuma, sustained the injury while batting on day three of the first Test on Monday. He will return home for further assessment to determine the extent of the injury. Senuran Muthusamy has been named as Maharaj's replacement, while all-rounder Wiaan Mulder will lead the side in the second Test, which begins on 6 July. Pacer Lungi Ngidi, who was supposed to join the squad, has also been released to give further opportunities to pacers who impressed in the first Test. The ICC World Test Championship winners South Africa were in terrific form against Zimbabwe in the first Test, with centuries for Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Corbin Bosch and Wiaan Mulder, and Codi Yusuf, Maharaj, Mulder and Bosch sitting among wickets. The Proteas defeated Chevrons by 328 runs. The second Test will also be played at Bulawayo. South Africa Squad for the second Test: Wiaan Mulder (c), David Bedingham, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Corbin Bosch, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Kwena Maphaka, Senuran Muthusamy, Lhuan-dré Pretorius, Lesego Senokwane, Prenelan Subrayen, Kyle Verreynne and Codi Yusuf. NewsSouth AfricaKeshav MaharajWiaan Mulder
Int'l Cricket Council
31-05-2025
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- Int'l Cricket Council
Proteas face Zimbabwe before World Test Championship Final
South Africa are all set to take on Zimbabwe in a four-day warm-up match from June 3 in England. The contest will be played at Arundel Castle Cricket Ground in Sussex. This will serve as key preparation for the Proteas ahead of their all-important World Test Championship Final at the Oval against Australia starting June 11. South Africa last featured in the longest format in a 2-0 home series win over Pakistan in January 2025, and this warm-up against their neighbours will provide them with a chance to acclimatise to red-ball cricket ahead of the Ultimate Test. South Africa Squad for the WTC 2025 Final: Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Dane Paterson, Keshav Maharaj, Senuran Muthusamy. Zimbabwe, meanwhile, are coming off a historic appearance in a one-off Test against England at Trent Bridge, their first Test on English soil in two decades, a landmark moment in their cricketing journey. Despite England winning the contest by an innings and 45 runs, Zimbabwe had plenty of moments to remember from the game, especially Brian Bennett's fighting ton in the first innings. Zimbabwe will be without the services of Sikandar Raza, Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava, but are otherwise expected to field a strong outfit, with the likes of Sean Williams, Bennett, Victor Nyauchi, Clive Madande, and Craig Ervine in the mix. The warm-up fixture against South Africa marks another significant step for Zimbabwe, serving as a key rehearsal ahead of their two-Test home series against the same opponents in Bulawayo, slated for June and July. Zimbabwe Squad: Craig Ervine (c), Brian Bennett, Tanaka Chivanga, Ben Curran, Alex Falao, Clive Madande, Wessly Madhevere, Tanunurwa Makoni, Wellington Masakadza, Vincent Masekesa, Newman Nyamhuri, Victor Nyauchi, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Nicholas Welch, Sean Williams. The Chevrons are also slated to host New Zealand for a two-Test series later in the summer. ICC World Test Championship Final, 2025NewsSouth AfricaZimbabwe
Hindustan Times
10-05-2025
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- Hindustan Times
What sport events to track after IPL 2025 suspension amid India-Pakistan conflict. All you need to know
With the playoff race really heating up in IPL 2025, the suspension of the tournament leaves a gap for all cricket and sports fans. But the lack of IPL action on our televisions for the coming week only present an opportunity to turn elsewhere for the fill of sports, with several notable events coming up in the month of May. Here are a few across various sports to keep an eye on through the upcoming weeks before the IPL's likely return. The country's Sunday cricket fix could come in the form of the Indian women's team, stepping up their preparations for the home World Cup later this year as they play Sri Lanka in a Tri-Series final at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Both teams finished ahead of South Africa, and Harmanpreet Kaur's team head into this contest as slight favourites given their consistency. Can they seal a win, or will Sri Lanka pack another surprise punch after their Asia Cup final victory in the same fixture in 2024? England are set to host Zimbabwe in a bilateral encounter for the first time in 22 years, welcoming the Chevrons to Trent Bridge in Nottingham for a solitary Test to begin their international summer. For Indian fans, this will be a match that will provide an idea about the form England take into the five-match Test series next month, as well as a look at upcoming players that might feature over the course of that series. Do Zimbabwe have enough juice for a historic upset? No double header Sunday in the IPL, but that only means your Sunday evening prime time is freed up to watch arguably the biggest football match of the season so far. Four points separate Barcelona at the top of the table from Real Madrid in second place, and with just four matches to go in La Liga, this is the game that could either all but decide the title race, or make it a tense race to the finish line. A can't-miss encounter. While they have had disappointing domestic seasons thus far, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspurs both have the opportunity to crown the year with a trophy in the Europa League — and in going so, book a spot in the Champions League for next campaign. A lot on the line in this match set to be played in Bilbao, between two historic English teams. Elsewhere, the clay court season in tennis sees the Italian Open in Rome, with the best men's and women's tennis players competing in their respective 1000-level events. The return of world number one and home favourite Jannik Sinner from his doping suspension the headliner, before Roland Garros begins towards the end of this month. Also in Italy, the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix will see Formula One action begin in the European stretch for the summer, a crucial period in which the Drivers' Championship will begin to take shape. Lastly, playoff action heats up in the NBA, with the Conference Semifinals rounds seeing some mouth-watering contests, being broadcast on Youtube in India every morning for a sporting start to the day.
