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‘There are one or two things that will make us the best version’ – Shukri Conrad urges South Africa to improve further after Australia series triumph

South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad believes the Proteas can continue to develop despite their 2-1 Test series victory over Australia.

By CricTracker Staff · Cric Tracker

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 4:38 AM

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Head coach Shukri Conrad urged South Africa to refine their game following a 2-1 Test series win over Australia.
South Africa secured the series victory by winning the decisive final Test in Cape Town by 176 runs.
The achievement marks South Africa's first successive home Test series victories over Australia since readmission to international cricket.

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South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad urged his squad to pursue further improvement following their 2-1 home Test series victory against Australia. After losing by 214 runs in Durban, South Africa rebounded with an innings victory in Gqeberha and sealed the series with a 176-run win in Cape Town on October 31.

Conrad highlighted the importance of squad flexibility and balanced selection while praising emerging players like Marques. The Proteas now prepare for upcoming series against Bangladesh, England, and Sri Lanka to maintain their momentum.

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