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Proteas look to cement No 1 Test spot as Bangladesh beckon

South Africa’s Test squad for their two-match home series against Bangladesh has been finalized, with the Proteas aiming to maintain their newly claimed top spot in the ICC Test rankings. The team welcomes back batters Tony de Zorzi and Zubayr Hamza, who had both missed recent action due to injuries, while fast bowler Anrich Nortje returns after recovering from a groin issue.

Seamer Lungi Ngidi, however, remains sidelined with a hamstring problem, limiting South Africa’s pace options. Coach Shukri Conrad highlighted the importance of the series, noting the Highveld’s traditional favor toward seam bowling—a strategy the team will prioritize as they prepare for additional home challenges against England and Sri Lanka later in the World Test Championship cycle.

The squad includes Dane Paterson, Kagiso Rabada, and all-rounders Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen, and Wiaan Mulder, forming a formidable lineup despite Ngidi’s absence.

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