The World Test Championship final between the Proteas and Australia at Lord's will be littered with individual battles throughout the contest.
The injury-prone Jofra Archer should be given the all clear for his long-awaited return to Test cricket for England this July.
South African cricket fans can look forward to a packed home Test calendar in 2026-27, with the Proteas scheduled to host eight matches - but not before sitting out a full season of red-ball cricket on home soil.
Legendary India batter Virat Kohli has poured cold water on rumours suggesting he was considering retiring from international cricket.
Proteas bowling coach Piet Botha has urged the team to stay patient as they go in search of the remaining eight wickets to wrap up victory against Pakistan in the second Test at Newlands.
Corbin Bosch continued his dream debut and Aiden Markram top-scored as the Proteas continue to hold the edge over Pakistan after the second day of the first Test in Centurion.