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Express Tribune
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Namibia to play South Africa for first time
Namibia will host South Africa for a historic first meeting between the two sides to mark the official opening of their new ground in Windhoek. The one-off T20I will take place on October 11. Importantly, it will commemorate the opening of Cricket Namibia's first official stadium - previously internationals took place at the Wanderers, also in Windhoek, which is a club ground. The new ground will host the matches during the 2026 Under-19 Men's World Cup and the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup. Namibia is the co-host for the Under-19 World Cup with Zimbabwe and for the ODI World Cup with Zimbabwe and South Africa. The ground has been under construction since 2021 and will have a capacity of 7000. It is also the home of Namibia's high-performance centre. "This truly is a memorable occasion," Johann Muller, Cricket Namibia CEO, said in a statement. "The new ground has been a dream for the last four years and has finally materialised. A match against our neighbours, and one of the top cricketing countries in the world, is the perfect way to open this world-class facility." Despite being neighbours, South Africa have never played an international against Namibia, at bilateral or tournament level, and the trip across the western border indicates the growth in relations in cricket on the continent. South Africa and Zimbabwe are both playing a significant role at the African Cricket Association and there are talks of increased fixtures, such as this one, to grow the game. South Africa will also travel to Zimbabwe for the first time in 11 years later this year to play two Tests and a T20I tri-series. "We are honoured to be part of this historic occasion," Pholesti Moseki, CSA CEO, said. "Namibia are a competitive side, and this fixture reflects the growing strength of cricket on the continent. As a fellow African cricketing nation and the host of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027, we are proud to support the official opening of this new cricket ground, which will be one of the host venues of the tournament." By the time the match takes place, Namibia will have also competed in the Africa T20 World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe, where there are two spots available for next year's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Namibia have played in the last three T20 World Cups, and their highest profile win was over Sri Lanka in Geelong in 2022.
TimesLIVE
27-05-2025
- Business
- TimesLIVE
Proteas to face Namibia for the first time in October
Namibia will face South Africa for the first time in a one-off T20 International in Windhoek, in October. The match will be played at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground (NCG) on 11 October. It will be the first match at the newly renovated venue which will host matches in the Under-19 World Cup next year and the senior men's event in 2027. Namibia and Zimbabwe will be joint hosts for that tournament alongside SA. 'We are honoured to be part of this historic occasion. Namibia are a competitive side, and this fixture reflects the growing strength of cricket on the continent,' said Cricket SA's CEO, Pholetsi Moseki. 'As a fellow African cricketing nation and the host of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027, we are proud to support the official opening of this new cricket ground which will be one of the host venues of the tournament.' Moseki's counterpart at Cricket Namibia, Johan Muller thanked CSA for agreeing to play the fixture. 'The new FNB NCG has been a dream for the last four years and has finally materialised. A match against our neighbours, and one of the top cricketing countries in the world, is the perfect way to open this world class facility,' said Muller. The match adds to what is already a heavy schedule for the Proteas this year. After next month's World Test Championship final at Lord's they head to Zimbabwe at end of June to play two Tests and in a triangular T2o series with the host nation and New Zealand. Then there are trips to England and Australia for a limited overs series's in August and September and after the clash in Windhoek, SA heads to Pakistan and India for tours involving, Tests, ODIs and T20 matches. They play their last fixture in India on December 19 and a week later most of the players will be involved in the SA20, which starts on Boxing Day. There are no home Tests scheduled for the 2025/26 season and the men's team will on play in five T20 Internationals against the West Indies next January on SA soil, before heading to India for the T20 World Cup.
IOL News
12-05-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
New white-ball coach Shukri Conrad wants Proteas to be 'best in the world' across formats
MAIN MAN SHUKS Shukri Conrad will be calling the shots across all three Proteas Men's team after being appointed all-format coach on Friday. Picture: Sydney Mahlangu, BackpagePix Image: Sydney Mahlangu, BackpagePix Cricket South Africa (CSA) has taken a significant step in its strategic restructuring by appointing Shukri Conrad as the head coach of the Proteas Men's all-format team. It confirmed Independent Media's report back on April 1 already stating that Conrad would succeed former Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter after his sudden resignation. Conrad has been at the helm of the Test squad since January 2023 and will now extend his influence on the white-ball formats, starting with the T20 International tri-series against Zimbabwe and New Zealand in July. The 58-year-old will lead the national team through to the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027, which is poised to take place on home soil. This decision comes as part of CSA's broader initiative to revitalise the national team structure, which further includes the return of a National Convenor of Selection. Enoch Nkwe, CSA's Director of National Teams and High Performance, heralded Conrad's appointment. 'Shukri's track record with the red-ball team speaks for itself. He has laid a solid foundation and instilled a strong identity within the Test environment. I'm excited to see him bring the profile and structure to the white-ball space,' Nkwe said. 'Having been part of the national setup over the past two years, he understands the demands of international cricket. He has also established sound relationships with the players and we have no doubt that he is the best person for the job. 'We are confident he will help us maintain our current upward trajectory and remain competitive across all three formats.' Conrad expressed his gratitude for the sizeable responsibility, stating: 'I'm truly honoured to be entrusted with leading the national team across all three formats. Coaching the Test side has been the greatest privilege of my cricket journey, and overseeing the white-ball teams is something unbelievably special. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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South African cricket has incredible white ball talent, from the calibre of our senior players to the emerging group of juniors aspiring to represent the Proteas,' he said. 'There's a strong foundation to build on, and I believe we have what it takes to achieve something special. As Proteas Men's team can look forward with a singular vision under Conrad, the schedule remains packed, with priorities including the ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia set for June 11-15 at the iconic Lord's, the T20 World Cup next year, and the anticipated 50-over World Cup the year after. "During this period, planning will be key for us as we look to manage our player base to ensure that the strongest teams can be fielded in every format," Conrad said 'During this period, planning will be key for us as we look to manage our player base to ensure that the strongest teams can be fielded in every format. We want to obviously be the best in the world in all three forms of the game and that is no doubt my number one target and goal for the Proteas.'
TimesLIVE
09-05-2025
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Shukri Conrad appointed Proteas men's all-format coach
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced Shukri Conrad as coach for all the formats. Conrad, who has led the Test side since January 2023, takes over the white-ball formats from Rob Walter, starting with the T20 tri-series against Zimbabwe and New Zealand in July. The 58-year-old will oversee the national team across all formats up to the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 in South Africa. CSA said his appointment forms part of its broader restructuring of the national team strategy, which includes the reintroduction of a national convener of selection. 'Shukri's track record with the red-ball team speaks for itself,' CSA director of national teams and high performance Enoch Nkwe said. 'He has laid a solid foundation and instilled a strong identity in the Test environment. I am excited to see him bring the profile and structure to the white-ball space.
The South African
09-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Shukri Conrad named Proteas all-format head coach.
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced the appointment of Shukri Conrad as the Proteas men's all-format head coach. Conrad, who has led the Test side since January 2023, will now take charge of the white-ball formats starting with the T20 International tri-series against Zimbabwe and New Zealand in July. The 58-year-old will oversee the national team across all formats through to the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027, which will be hosted on home soil. This appointment forms part of CSA's broader restructuring of the national team strategy, which includes the reintroduction of a National Convenor of Selection. CSA Director of National Teams and High Performance, Enoch Nkwe commented: 'Shukri's track record with the red-ball team speaks for itself. He has laid a solid foundation and instilled a strong identity within the Test environment. I'm excited to see him bring the profile and structure to the white-ball space. 'Having been part of the national setup over the past two years, he understands the demands of international cricket. He has also established sound relationships with the players and we have no doubt that he is the best person for the job. We are confident he will help us maintain our current upward trajectory and remain competitive across all three formats.' Shukri Conrad said: 'I'm truly honoured to be entrusted with the responsibility of leading the national team across all three formats. Coaching the Test side has been the greatest privilege of my cricket journey, and to now oversee the white-ball teams as well is something unbelievably special. 'I'm genuinely excited about the prospects that lie ahead. South African cricket has incredible white-ball talent, from the calibre of our senior players to the emerging group of juniors aspiring to represent the Proteas. There's a strong foundation to build on, and I believe we have what it takes to achieve something special. 'We have a busy schedule ahead, starting with the WTC Final next month, the T20 World Cup next year and our very own 50-over World Cup to follow the year after. 'During this period, planning will be key for us as we look to manage our player base to ensure that the strongest teams can be fielded in every format. We want to obviously be the best in the world in all three forms of the game and that is no doubt my number one target and goal for the Proteas.' Conrad's next assignment will be the ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia, taking place from 11-15 June at Lord's in London. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
