WTC final Proteas vs Sandpaper lads

Smith was an 18 month captaincy ban. Warner was lifetime leadership ban, only reversed after he retired so he can captain in the bbl.
 
Aus squad aka known as sand paper lads have released their squad:
 

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CONRAD NAMES SQUAD FOR ICC WORLD TEST CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL 2025

Tuesday, 13 May 2025

JOHANNESBURG:
Proteas Men’s head coach Shukri Conrad has today announced the 15-player squad for the highly anticipated ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia, taking place from 11 – 15 June at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.

Temba Bavuma will lead the side, with the pace attack spearheaded by Kagiso Rabada, World Sports Betting Western Province’s Dane Paterson and Lungi Ngidi, who returns to the Test fold for the first time since October 2024.

The bowling unit is bolstered by all-rounders Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder and Momentum Multiply Titans’ Corbin Bosch. The squad also features two frontline spinners in Keshav Maharaj and Senuran Muthusamy.

There is a strong feel and overall balance to the top order where batters Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs and David Bedingham all feature, while one of the key players in helping the Proteas reach the final, Kyle Verreynne, is named as wicketkeeper.

Commenting on the squad, Conrad said: “Firstly, I want to congratulate each of the players selected for this squad. It is a special moment for this group to contest the WTC Final. Over the past 18 months, we’ve worked hard to build a competitive red-ball unit, and this achievement reflects that progress.

“A key part of our success has been consistency in selection, and we’ve stuck with the core group of players who have been part of this WTC cycle. We’ve selected a balanced squad for the conditions we expect at Lord’s.

“I’m particularly pleased to welcome Lungi back in the side. He’s put in the work and offers us an experienced option with the ball.”

The squad will assemble in Arundel on 31 May and will play a warm-up match against Zimbabwe from 03 – 06 June, before heading to London on 07 June.

South Africa squad - ICC Men’s World Test Championship Final 2025 against Australia
Temba Bavuma (captain, DP World Lions), David Bedingham (World Sports Betting Western Province), Corbin Bosch (Momentum Multiply Titans), Tony de Zorzi (World Sports Betting Western Province), Marco Jansen (Renault North West Dragons), Keshav Maharaj (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Aiden Markram (Momentum Multiply Titans), Wiaan Mulder (DP World Lions), Senuran Muthusamy (Dafabet Warriors), Lungi Ngidi (Momentum Multiply Titans), Dane Paterson (World Sports Betting Western Province), Kagiso Rabada (DP World Lions), Ryan Rickelton (DP World Lions), Tristan Stubbs (Dafabet Warriors), and Kyle Verreynne (World Sports Betting Western Province).

Management
Shukri Conrad (Head Coach), Khomotso Volvo Masubelele (Team Manager), Ashwell Prince (Batting Coach), Piet Botha (Bowling Coach), Kruger van Wyk (Fielding Coach), Runeshan Moodley (Strength and Conditioning Coach), Matthew Reuben (Performance Analyst), Sizwe Hadebe (Physiotherapist), Dr Konrad von Hagen (Team Doctor), Kyle Botha (Logistics and Masseur), Lucy Davey (Media Manager) and Brian Khonto (Security Officer).

ICC World Test Championship Final 2025

11 – 15 June at 10:30 (11:30 SAST)

South Africa vs Australia – Lord’s Cricket Ground, London​
 

‘We want our Proteas back on May 26,’ CSA tells BCCI over IPL extension​

Cricket SA is confident that the Proteas players contracted to the Indian Premier League (IPL), who were selected for the World Test Championship final, will be back in SA on May 26.

The IPL was forced to revise its schedule after the competition was halted because of cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. After a ceasefire was agreed between the countries, the IPL announced that it would resume on Saturday, with the final for the competition now slated for June 3 — a week later than originally planned.

The WTC final against Australia at Lord's, for which the Proteas announced their squad on Tuesday, starts on June 11.

 

‘We want our Proteas back on May 26,’ CSA tells BCCI over IPL extension​

Cricket SA is confident that the Proteas players contracted to the Indian Premier League (IPL), who were selected for the World Test Championship final, will be back in SA on May 26.

The IPL was forced to revise its schedule after the competition was halted because of cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. After a ceasefire was agreed between the countries, the IPL announced that it would resume on Saturday, with the final for the competition now slated for June 3 — a week later than originally planned.

The WTC final against Australia at Lord's, for which the Proteas announced their squad on Tuesday, starts on June 11.

is that even enough time to prepare for what is the biggest test match this team will have in a while ?

i suppose aus is in the same boat so ok

but 2 weeks to go from t20 mode to 5 day mode.... eeeh
 
Currently at OR tambo. Marizanne kapp was in the baggage queue next to me. Chatted to her for a bit. Also saw markrams wife with another cricketers wife I guess.
 
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