"We've had quality local players, the best of South Africa, and some outstanding international players that have come now. And this year, for me, I think the squads are looking even stronger ...

24-year-old central midfielder Thalente Mbatha is no longer a kid himself, but he’s still got his best years ... lay claim to being South Africa’s most important players.

Not the most consistent player in recent years, Van der Dussen hadn’t hit an ODI half-century in his last 10 fifty-over matches for South Africa ahead of the Champions Trophy. He has shown good form ...