Proteas ready to take on Sri Lanka after embarrassing loss

The South African cricket team is eager to play its first test match in almost a year and will be looking to avenge the defeat they suffered to Sri Lanka early in 2019 when the two meet in a two-match test series in South Africa.

The Proteas start the first test of their two-match test series against Sri Lanka on Saturday in Centurion.

The last time Sri Lanka toured the country was in February of 2019 when they recorded a historic test series victory against the Proteas in their own backyard.

Quinton De Kock, who will be leading, the Proteas test squad, says their plan is to play aggressive cricket.

“I think the wicket speaks for itself here at Wanderes and Centurion. Obviously we know there is a bit of pace and bounce and it does get a little bit up and down as the test goes on. And depending on how the wicket goes, sometimes it can spin so I dont think I have to do any talking to the groundsmen. I think they should know what to prepare. It’s going to be good wickets anyway. We are expecting some decent wickets.”

Preparation is underway at SuperSport Park ???? The #Proteas take on Sri Lanka live on SuperSport 12 & SABC 3 this Saturday, 26 December. #SAvSL pic.twitter.com/uKu0s1ASuJ

— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) December 21, 2020

Your #Proteas return to the pitch and take on Sri Lanka in the #BetwayTest series as part of the ICC World Test Championship ?
Catch all the action live on SuperSport 212, SABC 3 and in the CSA official Match Centre.
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— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) December 21, 2020

The two Tests will be played under the challenging bio-bubble conditions. Both teams are placed in the same hotel and will remain there for the entire series.

Two members of the Proteas squad who tested positive for COVID-19 have been released and are no longer for part of the team.