The 2023/24 Men’s campaign for both Divisions will kick off with the CSA One Day Cup in September, followed by the CSA 4-Day Series, whilst the CSA T20 Challenge and T20 Knockout will kick off in early 2024.

It’s the start of a crucial season for players on the fringes of the national set-up. The aim should be to build on what they achieved last season and prove to the national coaches that they are the ones to take the Proteas side into the future. 

Last season saw a lot of new stars emerge and it is crucial that they pick up where they left off last season and improve their games by nullifying their weaknesses and amplifying their strengths. 

The players that had a taste of international cricket before, but have not been in the current plans, will need to revitalise their careers and prove to the national coaches that they deserve a chance to be back into the national side. We need these experienced players to step up and prove that they are the ones to take the Proteas to new heights. 

We spoke to some of the coaches to gain some insight into their preparations for the new season and what they have planned to improve the players at their disposal. 

In this issue, we will provide you with content that gives you a deeper understanding of what lies ahead in the domestic season.

So sit back, grab a beverage and a snack, and enjoy issue 34 of Cricket Fanatics Magazine.