Proteas batter Aiden Markram has downplayed his missing out on a first Test century in his last 12 innings, emphasising his desire to contribute instead to the team's success.
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.
Proteas newcomer Corbin Bosch has reflected on what has been a special week of making both his One-Day International and Test debuts against Pakistan.
The first day of the Test match between South Africa and Pakistan saw a total of 13 wickets tumble, highlighting the dominance of pace bowling on a lively pitch at SuperSport Park, Centurion.
The Proteas will start their Champions Trophy campaign on 21 February against Afghanistan in Karachi, Pakistan, after the ICC released the schedule for the tournament.
When Shukri Conrad was appointed coach of the Proteas Test team in January 2023 he immediately made the decision to install Temba Bavuma as captain, and has been handsomely rewarded by the player.