Proteas all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius has confirmed his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect.
South Africa denied Australia a 3-0 series clean sweep with a draw in the rain-disrupted third test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.
Australia's captain Pat Cummins could lead Australia to another stunning victory with another impressive display against South Africa in the third Test in Sydney on Saturday.
Australian batsman Usman Khawaja says it would be "harsh" for his side to declare their third Test against South Africa and deny him the chance to claim his first Test double century.
Kagiso Rabada and Keshav Maharaj claimed two more wickets on the second day of the third and final Test as Australia remained in control over the Proteas at the SCG in Sydney on Thursday.
Usman Khawaja was left on 195 runs not out as rain once again delayed play as Australia build an impressive first innings total of 475 for four in 131 overs on the second day of the third and final test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday.
South Africa bowler Anrich Nortje claimed two wickets to loosen Australia's hold on the third Test in Sydney as rain stopped play on the opening day.
Former England batsman Gary Ballance is set to make his Zimbabwe debut later this month after he was named on Wednesday in the squad for this month’s three-match Twenty20 series against Ireland.
Australia beat South Africa after they chased down a target of 34 runs Sunday to claim a six-wicket win inside two days on a hostile Gabba pitch.
Brazil will look to become the first team to advance to the World Cup semi-finals when they face Croatia, while Argentina looks to overcome an unpredictable Netherlands outfit on Friday.