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Shukri Conrad, South Africa Test coach, has led the team to the top of the World Test Championship standings with his vast coaching experience gained over three decades. Former player Robin Peterson praises Conrad's ability to build winning teams and create a positive environment, comparing him to Rassie Erasmus. South Africa's success under Conrad's leadership will be put to the test when they face Pakistan in upcoming Test matches.

South Africa's ODI squad for the upcoming series against Pakistan includes Tabraiz Shamsi ahead of Nqaba Peter. The experienced players like Kagiso Rabada and Temba Bavuma are returning while young talent Kwena Maphaka earns his first call-up. Anrich Nortje is ruled out due to injury.

South African athlete Temba Bavuma makes a remarkable return from injury, leading the Proteas to victory against Sri Lanka. With impressive performances, he instils self-belief in himself and his team, currently leading the World Test Championship standings. The team is in a happy space, eyeing a spot in the final at Lord's next year.

South Africa has uncovered two rising cricket stars in Kwena Maphaka and Nqaba Peter. Maphaka, an impressive left-arm fast bowler, became the player of the tournament at the Under-19 World Cup. Peter, a leg-spinner, impressed with his debut for the Proteas. Both players credit their success to invaluable experiences gained in domestic cricket, guided by senior players like Hashim Amla.

The much-anticipated South Africa vs. Sri Lanka Test series begins at Kingsmead Stadium. Temba Bavuma's fitness was a concern but he passed his tests and is ready to lead his team. Both teams aim for a spot in the World Test Championship final, adding excitement to the series. Bavuma is focused on redemption after the 2019 series loss to Sri Lanka.

With the World Test Championship intensifying, host teams are strategizing to gain an advantage over visiting teams in series across the globe. Test cricket is flourishing again as teams vie for top rankings. Despite the high-stakes, South Africa's coach Shukri Conrad remains steadfast on not ordering specific wickets for his team's advantage, as they prepare to face Sri Lanka in coastal cities.