Cricket South Africa (CSA) insist they remain committed to the longest format of the game, following criticism of a severely weakened Proteas Test squad that will tour New Zealand.
David Bedingham is set to realise a childhood dream of playing Test cricket at Newlands when the Proteas take on India at the famous venue from Wednesday.
Neil Brand will lead an inexperienced Proteas squad for the two-match Test tour to New Zealand taking place in February 2024.
Proteas fast bowler Gerald Coetzee has been ruled out of the second Test against India at Newlands after developing pelvic inflammation during the first game of the series.
Proteas red-ball coach Shukri Conrad has expressed his satisfaction at being able to defend their unbeaten record against India on home soil, but bemoaned the nature of the current series.
Proteas head coach Shukri Conrad was effusive in his praise for the retiring Dean Elgar after the hosts demolished India in the Boxing Day Test at Centurion.