Maphaka the bright hope as U-19s show there’s talent in the SA cricket pipeline

Despite a disappointing loss, the hosts’ performance at the tournament inspires optimism

08 February 2024 - 22:29 By Anathi Wulushe

The junior Proteas class of 2024 might not have got the ICC U-19 World Cup fairy-tale ending of lifting the trophy on home soil, but they did prove to doubters South African cricket’s future is bright...

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