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Conrad Prioritises Stability as Proteas Finalise Squad for Bangladesh Tests

A settled top seven is intended to protect South Africa's No.1 Test standing by reducing selection churn and managing fast‑bowling workload.

Cricket - World Test Championship Final - South Africa Press Conference - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - June 9, 2025 South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo
Cricket - 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final - South Africa v Australia - Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain - June 13, 2025 South Africa's Kagiso Rabada appeals successfully for the LBW wicket of Australia's Nathan Lyon Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo
Proteas pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada celebrates the wicket of Australia captain Pat Cummins during the recently concluded Test series between the two, at Newlands in Cape Town. Picture: Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images/Getty Images
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Overview

  • Coach Shukri Conrad said on Thursday he wants a fixed batting order for the two‑Test series against Bangladesh and the home Tests vs England to avoid a revolving door at No.3.
  • The pivotal No.3 spot has been narrowed to Tony de Zorzi or Zubayr Hamza after David Bedingham was dropped, with Conrad expected to name his choice before the opening Test.
  • Pacer Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the first Test at the Wanderers but scans showed a minor groin issue and he is likely to be available for the second Test at Centurion.
  • With Nortje absent for the opener, Corbin Bosch and Dane Paterson are competing for a seam bowling slot while Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen and Wiaan Mulder provide balance and allow room for a specialist spinner.
  • Cricket South Africa added Charl Langeveldt as a consultant to share insight on Bangladesh’s pace group and help the Proteas prepare for Highveld conditions that favour fast bowling.