South Africa Cricket is represented by internationally recognized test and one-day playing team of South Africa.
South Africa Cricket is a member of the ICC -International Cricket Council.
History of South African Cricket
Cricket in South Africa was once considered as a game of privileged white race of the society. Apartheid era forced
South Africa Cricket to isolate for 21 years because of its racial policies.
Cricket in South Africa during that period was permitted to play against Australia, England and New Zealand.
South Africa Cricket is readmitted to world cricket in 1991. Now they are free to play with any international cricket playing nation. The present status of
Cricket is South Africa is accredited to the efforts of United Cricket Board of South Africa’s development program. The South African players are also called
Proteas who established themselves as the leading team of the world.
Proteas are ranked second to the Australians in test ratings.
World Cup and South Africa
In 1992 South Africa Cricket debuted at the World Cup. After a decade, in 2003 they hosted Cricket World Cup at their home ground.
South Africa Cricket tried to become the foremost team to win World cup at home but failed to achieve the target.
South Africa Cricket has established itself as the prime sports of the country.
