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Former South African skipper Graeme Smith has pulled out from the contention of becoming Cricket South Africa’s(CSA) director of cricket. The veteran batsman revealed, on Thursday, that he was not confident enough about the freedom related to the position and hence there was no point doing it.

South African international David Miller has emphasised the necessity to look after mental health and he personally is moving forward in the same direction. Miller has further stated that it is important to take time off from a demanding sport like cricket as it will help players focus better.

After hosting Sri Lanka successfully and safely, PCB CEO Wasim Khan informed has approached the CSA for a bilateral series. While Khan also informed that the Sri Lanka series has opened gates to international cricket to the country, a source informed that CSA is positive about the series.

South African opening batsman Aiden Markram is still in doubt for the first Test against England, which will be played from December 26, 2019, at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. Markram sustained a wrist injury during the second Test in the tour of India, where the Proteas were whitewashed 3-0.