{
  "id": 10872633,
  "title": "Proteas on the right track, says Maharaj, as they target series sweep over world champions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/proteas-on-the-right-track-says-maharaj-as-they-target-series-sweep",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T05:38:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/cricket/proteas-right-track-keshav-maharaj-australia/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Keshav Maharaj, the South African spin bowler, believes the Proteas are on the right track ahead of next year's World Cup, following their dominant series against world champions Australia. The Proteas swept the ODI series, winning all three matches in Potchefstroom, securing a commanding 2-0 lead. While Maharaj admitted there is room for improvement, he is confident in the team's current form. The series victory provides a strong foundation and a taste of success as they prepare for the upcoming World Cup.",
  "summary": "The SA team hold an unassailable 2-0 lead heading into the final game of the three-match series against Australia.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}