The availability of the Proteas Test players for the domestic four-day competition is seen as an essential part of the build-up to the two-match Test series against the West Indies that starts in Centurion on February 28.
The Proteas’ Test fortunes have been on the decline after the highs achieved last season when they came from behind to beat India. They drew a series in New Zealand and won on home soil against Bangladesh despite missing a number of star players who went to the IPL. However, they’ve won only one of their last six Tests against England and Australia, effectively costing them a spot in the World Test Championship final.
Conrad has stated previously that he wants the team to adopt a more aggressive mindset similar to that which has made England so successful in the past 12 months. After the series against the West Indies, the Proteas aren't scheduled to play another Test until the end of the year when India arrive for a two-match series.
Cricket SA have stated they are seeking options for the Test side to play more, but they face a challenge finding sufficient space on a packed calendar. In addition to the two Tests, they will also face the Proteas in three ODIs and three T20 Internationals.
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