Shukri Conrad (above) and his charges will face either Australia, India or Sri Lanka in the final next June. Being adequately prepared for that match though could be a problem as right now the Proteas have only one red ball match scheduled before then – the second Test against Pakistan, starting in Cape Town on Friday.
January, February, March and April next year will see the Proteas' best players involved in white-ball cricket action in the SA20, Tri-series with Pakistan and New Zealand, the ICC Champions Trophy and the Indian Premier League.
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