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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). The team's nickname derives from South Africa's national flower, Protea cynaroides, commonly known as the "King Protea".

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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
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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