South africa cricket news

Here are some recent South Africa cricket news updates:

Latest News

• South Africa has been banned from international cricket for two years by the International Cricket Council (ICC) due to a dispute over the country's governing body, Cricket South Africa (CSA). The ban was imposed after the ICC's board failed to reach a consensus on the matter. (Source: ESPN Cricinfo)
• South Africa's Test captain, Faf du Plessis, has announced his retirement from international cricket. Du Plessis, who has played 69 Tests, 40 ODIs, and 22 T20Is for South Africa, will continue to play domestic cricket for his franchise, the Titans. (Source: ESPN Cricinfo)
• South Africa's women's cricket team has been boosted by the return of star all-rounder, Dane van Niekerk, who has been named in the squad for the upcoming Women's World Cup in New Zealand. Van Niekerk has been out of action for several months due to a shoulder injury. (Source: Cricket South Africa)

Recent Results

• South Africa's men's team lost a three-match Test series 2-1 to England in December 2022. The Proteas won the first Test in Centurion, but lost the next two matches in Cape Town and Johannesburg. (Source: ESPN Cricinfo)
• South Africa's women's team lost a three-match ODI series 2-1 to Australia in January 2023. The Proteas won the first match in Durban, but lost the next two matches in Cape Town and Johannesburg. (Source: Cricket South Africa)

Upcoming Fixtures

• South Africa's men's team is set to play a three-match ODI series against India in March 2023. The series will be played in Lucknow, Kanpur, and Indore. (Source: ESPN Cricinfo)
• South Africa's women's team is set to play a three-match T20I series against Australia in March 2023. The series will be played in Cape Town and Johannesburg. (Source: Cricket South Africa)

Player News

• South Africa's fast bowler, Lungi Ngidi, has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against India due to a shoulder injury. Ngidi has been struggling with the injury for several months and will undergo surgery in the coming weeks. (Source: ESPN Cricinfo)
• South Africa's batsman, Aiden Markram, has been dropped from the ODI squad for the series against India. Markram has struggled with his form in recent months and has been replaced by young batsman, Keegan Petersen. (Source: ESPN Cricinfo)