Ryan Rickelton is hoping to kick on after scoring his maiden international half-century for the Proteas in the first T20I against Ireland in Abu Dhabi on Friday.
Reeza Hendricks and Ryan Rickelton made light work of Ireland in their first T20 International as they helped steer the Proteas to an eight-wicket victory with 14 balls to spare.
Patrick Kruger says his elevation into the Proteas team was made easier following a successful SA20 campaign with the Sunrisers Eastern Cape.
Aiden Markram is hoping to lead from the front when the Proteas take on Ireland in two T20Is in Abu Dhabi following a first-ever series loss to Afghanistan in the ODI format.
Proteas coach Rob Walter admits he was disappointed with the ODI series loss to Afghanistan but defended the decision to select a largely experimental squad for the tour.
Proteas batting coach JP Duminy says 'there's no running from a situation like this' after a another calamitous collapse handed Afghanistan an ODI series victory in Sharjah.