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The South Africa men's national cricket team, also known as the Proteas, represents South Africa in men's international cricket and is administered by Cricket South Africa (CSA). South Africa is a full member of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Its nickname derives from South Africa's national flower, Protea cynaroides, commonly known as the "King Protea".

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Watch the best catches from South Africa's win over England Watch amazing catches from Jos Buttle, Reeza Hendricks and Anrich Nortje during South Africa's seven-run win over England in the T20 World Cup in St Lucia. BBC Sport - Published on June 21, 2024
South Africa cricket great Procter dies aged 77 Former South Africa all-rounder Mike Procter dies aged 77, his family say. BBC Sport - Published on February 17, 2024
Axing of SA cricket captain sparks antisemitism row Cricket South Africa officials say they demoted David Teeger because of safety concerns after his comments about the Gaza conflict. BBC Sport - Published on January 12, 2024

Essex sign former South Africa captain Elgar Former South Africa captain Dean Elgar signs for Essex on a three-year contract and will help fill the gap left by Sir Alastair Cook's retirement. BBC Sport - Published on January 12, 2024
South Africa skittled for 55 by India in Cape Town India dismiss South Africa for just 55 - the Proteas' lowest total since 1932 - on day one of the second Test in Cape Town. BBC Sport - Published on January 3, 2024
SA have 'utmost respect' for Tests after criticism Cricket South Africa says it has "utmost respect" for Test cricket after they receive criticism for naming a weakened squad for a tour of New Zealand. BBC Sport - Published on January 2, 2024

Great delivery, great celebration - Shoriful cleans up Hendricks Bangladesh bowler Shoriful Islam dismisses South Africa opener Reeza Hendricks on 12 with a stunning delivery in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match in Mumbai. BBC Sport - Published on October 24, 2023
'Extraordinary!' - De Kock falls on 109 playing onto his own stumps South Africa opener Quinton de Kock attempts to play a reverse sweep but ends up deflecting the ball onto his own stumps for a very unfortunate dismissal on 109. BBC Sport - Published on October 12, 2023
Best shots as De Kock makes 19th ODI ton Watch South Africa opener Quinton de Kock's best shots as he makes a century against Australia in their Cricket World Cup match in Lucknow, India. BBC Sport - Published on October 12, 2023
Sri Lanka remove SA captain Bavuma for eight South Africa captain Temba Bavuma is trapped lbw for eight in the second over by Sri Lanka's Dilshan Madushanka during their World Cup game in Delhi. BBC Sport - Published on October 7, 2023

South Africa 'can do something special' - Miller South African batter David Miller believes his team can finally succeed and create history at the World Cup in India. BBC Sport - Published on October 1, 2023
Van Niekerk decision right, says SA team doctor Cricket South Africa's chief medical officer explains why they could not make an exception for Dane van Niekerk after she was left out of the T20 World Cup squad. BBC Sport - Published on February 4, 2023
Du Plessis was 'jealous' of De Villiers & labels Warner a 'bully' Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis says he was "jealous" of AB de Villiers and labels David Warner a "bully" in his new book. BBC Sport - Published on November 15, 2022	T20 World Cup: De Kock's 'scintillating innings' for South Africa Watch the best shots from Quinton de Kock's quick-fire 47 off 18 balls for South Africa in their drawn T20 World Cup match against Zimbabwe, which was abandoned due to heavy rain in Hobart. BBC Sport - Published on October 24, 2022
England v South Africa: Ollie Robinson gets the wickets of Wiaan Mulder and Khaya Zondo Ollie Robinson gets the wickets of Wiaan Mulder and Khaya Zondo in quick succession to reduce South Africa to 133-6 on day four of the third Test at The Oval. BBC Sport - Published on September 11, 2022	England v South Africa: Jonny Bairstow and Zak Crawley fall early to Anrich Nortje Anrich Nortje claims the wickets of Jonny Bairstow and Zak Crawley early on day two of the second Test between England and South Africa at Old Trafford. BBC Sport - Published on August 26, 2022
England v South Africa: James Anderson and Stuart Broad dismiss Proteas for 151 England pounce on South Africa's decision to bat first by bowling the Proteas out for 151 on the first day of the second Test at Old Trafford. BBC Sport - Published on August 25, 2022	England v South Africa: Jonny Bairstow catches Lungi Ngidi off Stuart Broad Jonny Bairstow makes an "excellent" reflex catch after almost dropping Lungi Ngidi off Stuart Broad's bowling to close the first innings on day three of the first Test match at Lord's. BBC Sport - Published on August 19, 2022
England set to play women's Test against South Africa in 2022 England are set to play a women's Test against South Africa in the summer - the Proteas' first Test since 2014. BBC Sport - Published on January 31, 2022	Quinton de Kock: South Africa wicketkeeper-batter retires from Test cricket South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock, 29, retires from Test cricket to spend more time with his family. BBC Sport - Published on December 30, 2021