Meanwhile, Titan Law, the firm that represents the Zimbabwe players, says it has resurrected the players' association that was disbanded in 2015

A section of Zimbabwe players have threatened to boycott the series unless their match fees dating back to their tour of Sri Lanka last year are settled

They may call the protest off despite not being paid outstanding salaries and match fees from their tour to Sri Lanka last July

Kagiso Rabada was also included after he missed the IPL, and South Africa included three spinners in the squad of 15

Zimbabwe Cricket has named two 15-man squads, including most of their national players, to feature in a three-team 20-over tournament, including Kenya

CSA will be the majority shareholder and SuperSport a part-owner of a flagship T20 tournament that will take place in South Africa in November and December 2018

The former South Africa fast bowler was previously heading a successful academy at the University of Fort Harte, and has served in several coaching capacities since his retirement

They have also retained nationally contracted players Hashim Amla, Vernon Philander and JP Duminy

He was in charge of the first-class and one-day cup squads, during which time the Lions won the 50-over competition in 2015-16. He will continue to play for the team

One week after former captain Theunis de Bruyn moved to Titans, the Bloemfontein-based franchise have suffered their second major loss ahead of the 2018-19 summer

The players are owed three months' salary and match fees from their tour of Sri Lanka last July and have already opted not to train ahead of the tri-series with Australia and Pakistan as a first sign of protest

A potentially decisive weekend awaits South African cricket, when the CEO's position will also come under the scanner

The South Africa head coach also mentioned Aiden Markram and Dean Elgar as possible candidates for the No.4 position at next year's World Cup

The batsman is likely to team up with AB de Villiers, who could make himself available for the franchise next summer, despite his recent international retirement

South Africa's selectors have a big hole to fill in Tests and at the World Cup. Here are some candidates they may consider for that

South Africa batsman AB de Villiers has retired from international cricket, via a sudden announcement four days after completing another IPL season

ZC managing director Faisal Hasnain has stepped down from his post, citing the failure to qualify for the World Cup a major reason

CSA and SACA have also agreed on a 6% annual increase in salary for all national and franchise players and that the revenue-share model with the players will be maintained

It's the most favourable thing to do with my fiance in Johannesburg, says recently-engaged Test batsman

CSA and the South African Cricketers' Association (SACA) will have an urgent meeting on Wednesday to try and reach common ground on player contracts