Conrad looks to renew Proteas' lost red-ball shine: 'A tough gig but we have talent to burn'

New Proteas Test coach Shukri Conrad is under no illusions about the scale of the challenge that’s confronting him.

Conrad's role is restoring the well-worn shine of South Africa's fallen Test team - beaten in England and humiliated in Australia last year.

The last time vociferous cheers came in their direction was when SA beat India in the come-from-behind 2-1 series win in December 2021. That celebrated victory seems an eternity from now.