Tsolekile still does not fully understand why he was dropped during the New Zealand Test series
South Africa convenor of selectors Andrew Hudson has admitted that wicketkeeper Thami Tsolekile was supposed to replace batsman AB de Villiers behind the stumps for the New Zealand Test series, but he was denied the opportunity after de Villiers announced that he would like to continue donning the gloves for the Proteas.
Arthur believes racism in South African cricket is nowhere near as bad as it used to be
Former South Africa head coach Mickey Arthur has dismissed speculation that racism is still a major problem in South African cricket.
De Villiers has been constantly criticised in the past for not maintaining a specialist batsman role
Former Australia wicketkeeper Ian Healy has questioned whether South Africa are making the right choice by allowing AB de Villiers to continue donning the gloves since he has a history of back and ankle problems.
De Villiers believes the media have blown his back issues out of proportion when all he needed was rest
South Africa wicketkeeper AB de Villiers is sick and tired of everyone thinking that his back issues have resurfaced due to him donning the gloves since the England Test series in July.
Pattinson knows that this tour will be challenging for both the batsmen and the bowlers
Australia pace bowler James Pattinson has admitted that the batting depth of the current South Africa squad is more much “daunting” than he thought it would be, now that Jean Paul Duminy is set to come in at number seven.
Smith wants South Africa to concentrate on retaining their world number one Test ranking
South Africa Test captain Graeme Smith has announced that his team are ready to take on all “unique challenges” that await them during their three-Test series against Australia.
Kleinveldt will be looking to make a huge impact in his maiden Test match
Coming off a massive win against England this summer, which earned them the right to be called the number one Test team in the world, South Africa have been looking to retain the same squad they had during their upcoming tour of Australia.
South Africa are hoping that de Villiers will be fit in time for the Australia series
With their tour of Australia getting ever closer, South Africa have announced that it is highly likely they will be selecting two wicketkeepers for their tour after AB de Villiers re-aggravated two of his old injuries during the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Twenty20.
De Villiers has not missed a single match since the start of the Test series against England
South Africa wicketkeeper batsman AB de Villiers has pulled out of playing in the Champions League Twenty20 and could likely miss the entire upcoming Test series against Australia after suffering two separate injuries during the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Twenty20.
Boucher is thankful to have had a long career before sustaining an injury of this calibre
South Africa wicketkeeper batsman Mark Boucher has revealed that he is “unlikely” to make a comeback to international cricket as he recovers from surgery to his left eye.
