Proteas interim captain Wiaan Mulder has revealed that he thought about walking away from test cricket, just days before becoming South Africa’s highest individual scorer in a single innings.
South Africa lead Zimbabwe by 216 runs at the end of Day Two of their opening Test in Bulawayo.
Proteas batting consultant Ashwell Prince says the main priority in the warm-up match against Zimbabwe is the top order, as they look forward to the World Test Championship final against Australia next week.
Zimbabwe international cricketers Wessly Madhevere and Brandon Mavuta have been suspended after testing positive for recreational drugs.
Zimbabwe have paid tribute to their former captain and coach Heath Streak after his death at the age of 49.
Zimbabwe took a decisive step towards topping Group A with a dramatic 35-run victory over West Indies, while Netherlands eased past Nepal by seven wickets.