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19-year-old South African fast bowler Kwena Maphaka is thrilled to be part of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. With aspirations of being a regular wicket-taker, he aims to show good aggression with the ball. Maphaka is honored to represent his country and hopes to help South Africa win their first World Cup trophy.

Proteas fast bowler Corbin Bosch, an U19 World Cup winner in 2014, prepares for his debut in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Alongside Aiden Markram and Kagiso Rabada, they aim to bring the first senior World Cup trophy to South Africa. Bosch reflects on his inspiring journey to international cricket, with lessons learned from the successful year of 2025.

Cricket SA Convenor Selector refutes Ottneil Baartman's claim of lack of communication regarding his omission for the 2026 Men's ICC T20 World Cup squad. Baartman's exclusion sparked controversy, with former players questioning the decision. Moroney asserts Baartman was informed and defends the selection process. The squad announcement deadline was met to avoid disruption during the SA20 tournament.

Proteas coach Shukri Conrad discusses the loss of batters De Zorzi and Ferreira for the 2026 Men's ICC T20 World Cup. Replacements Rickelton and Stubbs named. Check out the South Africa Men’s Squad for the upcoming series against West Indies and the T20 World Cup fixtures.

Sunrisers' Matthew Breetzke discusses managing form dips, importance of his MI Cape Town knock, and being the go-to guy as they face Pretoria Capitals in Qualifier One. Ahead of the playoff clash, his experience playing at Kingsmead could be key.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape's success in SA20 is credited to coach Adrian Birrell's exceptional communication skills and team-building exercises. Fast bowler Marco Jansen praises Adi's coaching approach and the team's camaraderie. Jansen, aiming for a match-winning performance, appreciates the support from the vibrant fans in Gqeberha.

Proteas fast bowler Lungi Ngidi, with a T20I record, is geared up for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup after his success in India. Ngidi emphasizes maintaining his usual approach and is ready to lead South Africa's pace attack in their quest for a maiden senior World Cup trophy.

Renowned coach Muhsin Ertugral criticizes Bafana Bafana's fragile player psychologies in AFCON exit, emphasizing the need for cohesion with clubs ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026. Ertugral calls for SAFA to monitor player progress and build bridges between national team and clubs for improved performance.

Proteas coach Shukri Conrad backs 19-year-old Kwena Maphaka for a key role in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India. Maphaka, known for his T20 X-factor, has recovered from injury to make the squad, pushing out Ottneil Baartman. Conrad believes Maphaka's pace and skills make him a valuable asset, not just for experience, but for playing in the tournament. Aiden Markram leads the 15-player South Africa Men’s squad for the World Cup.

Former Bafana Bafana defender Thabo Nthethe criticized head coach Hugo Broos for publicly criticizing Mbekezeli Mbokazi for arriving late at a national team camp. Nthethe believes there is more to the story and that Mbokazi's move to the MLS may have been influenced by his agents over his career.

Former Bafana Bafana captain Aaron Mokoena reflects on the upcoming FIFA World Cup, highlighting the challenges of Group A with Mexico and South Korea. Mokoena emphasizes the importance of national pride and believes that despite the tough competition, South Africa has a strong foundation to progress in the tournament.

Proteas Women's coach Mandla Mashimbyi reflects on his historic journey leading the team to their first ICC Cricket World Cup final. In a country with a historic lack of opportunity for coaches of colour, Mashimbyi emphasizes the importance of hard work and perseverance.

Proteas batter Tristan Stubbs struggled with rhythm and form before finding success in Test cricket. After a lean patch, he scored big in India, helping South Africa win their first Test series in 25 years. Now, he looks forward to the T20I series against India after winning the CSA T20 Challenge with the Warriors.

Experienced coach Russell Domingo, who previously led South Africa and Bangladesh, has been appointed as head coach of Hampshire County Cricket Club. He aims to develop as a coach and lead Hampshire to success in all competitions while juggling his role with Lions in South Africa.

Delano Potgieter, the South African all-rounder, is set to kick off the SA20 season with new team Paarl Royals. After a successful season with Mumbai Indians Cape Town, he aims to excel with both bat and ball for his new team and has high hopes for his future in international cricket after recently returning from India with South Africa 'A'.

Former South African Test opener Alviro Petersen questions whether the overload of T20 cricket has impacted modern batters' struggles against spinning wickets. Temba Bavuma's unbeaten innings showcased solid defense in South Africa's Test win over India, emphasizing the need for adaptability in Test cricket.