Former Proteas captain Graeme Smith is "right behind" the South African team, which is set to commence an "important mission" of ending its elongated trophy drought in the World Test Championship against the defending champions, Australia, on Wednesday at the iconic Lord's.
Markram hopes a run of sporting trophy droughts broken in 2025 rings true at the World Test Championship 2025 Final, with the Proteas taking on defending champions Australia from June 11.
The Proteas saw through the transition phase with new young players coming in, went on to top the WTC points table and will now take on Australia in the Final at Lord's from 11 June.
South African pacer Marco Jansen said that bowling-friendly conditions at Lord's could help him during the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia and also expressed his eagerness to pick the brains of ex England quick Stuart Broad, who joined the Proteas as consultant ahead of
South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen announced his retirement from international cricket on Monday. The wicketkeeper-batter, who made his debut in 2018, took to social media to announce his retirement.
As South Africa gears up to face Australia in the World Test Championship Final on June 11 at Lord's, Rickelton is brimming with confidence. The left-hander has been in impressive form, having scored a career-best 259 the last time he played in whites for the Proteas.
Taking on his first coaching role since retiring in 2023, Broad will attend Proteas training on June 9 at Lord's as Temba Bavuma's side aim to dethrone Australia as defending World Test Championship mace-holders.
Marizanne Kapp returns to the Proteas side after being rested for the recent tri-nation series in Sri Lanka as South Africa prepare to tour the West Indies for three ODIs and as many T20Is from 11 - 23 June.
The incident took place during the final group stage game of the recently concluded tri-series in Sri Lanka, with the hosts facing South Africa in Colombo. The Proteas emerged victorious in a high-scoring fixture.