Proteas ‘no chancers’ looking for an upset against New Zealand

The squad chosen to play two Tests against New Zealand has been surrounded by controversy, but the players themselves are up for the challenge

14 January 2024 - 00:04

No-one’s giving them a chance. Their selection to represent South Africa has been cited by numerous commentators — including notable former players — as an illustration that the death of Test cricket is closer than ever...

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