The Proteas suffered a major blow on the eve of the second and final Test against India in Guwahati after it was confirmed that Kagiso Rabada will not recover from a rib injury.
Proteas Test bowling coach Piet Botha has revealed that seam bowler Kagiso Rabada will face a telling 24 hours to determine his participation in the second Test match against India starting on Saturday in Guwahati.
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma has climbed up to number five in the world Test batting rankings after his match-winning 55 not out in the first game of the series against India in Kolkata.
Proteas coach Shukri Conrad has emphasised the impact of captain Temba Bavuma in the team as he continued his unbeaten run as Test skipper in the win over India.
Proteas head coach Shukri Conrad insists his team has to remain "nice and humble" after an epic win in the first Test in India as the tourists eye a historic series victory.
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma says they outmanoeuvred India despite challenging pitch conditions in Kolkata yesterday, to fashion one of the most unlikely Test wins in their history.