Zubayr Hamza and Dane Paterson have been recalled to the Proteas starting line-up as the hosts made two changes for the first Test against Bangladesh, starting at the Wanderers on Sunday.
Marco Jansen has been named ICC Player of the Month for October after playing a crucial role in the Proteas' Test series victory against Australia.
The Proteas will select one of Tony de Zorzi or Zubayr Hamza to bat at number 3 in the first Test against Bangladesh, starting at the Wanderers on Sunday, according to head coach Shukri Conrad.
Central Gauteng Lions CEO Jono Leaf-Wright believes they’ll be able to get a lot of fans inside the DP World Wanderers stadium, when the Proteas take on Bangladesh in the first of two Test matches at the iconic venue this Sunday.
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma says the team has built great camaraderie, and they have all bought into the vision of coach Shukri Conrad.
Proteas all-rounder Marco Jansen says Test cricket is still very much attractive to spectators, despite dwindling numbers in the stands especially in the first two matches against Australia in Durban and Gqeberha.