Former Test cricketer Mark Boucher has been appointed as South Africa's new head coach for a four-year term. Mark Boucher, 43, replaces Noghoy, who was temporarily serving as team director after former coach Otis Gibson was removed in August and will now take over as assistant coach.

Three days ago, former Test cricketer Graeme Smith has been appointed interim director of cricket. "I think Mark will be able to make a slightly inexperienced team a tough guy," he said.

After the appointment of Mark Boucher, South Africa's first series will consist of four matches and will begin on December 26th at the Sankhuryan ground against England. Faf Duplessi has also been named captain of the Test team. Cricket South Africa is going through a difficult time as the firm's close executive Thabbing Moro has been suspended following allegations of corruption.

Graeme Smith will head the company until the start of the IPL in March, while Mark Boucher is in charge of the end of the upcoming World Cup in 2023. Mark Boucher played 147 Tests and 295 one-day matches. He had to retire after suffering an eye injury in 2012.

Graeme Smith's appointment of Mark Boucher added that "because of his long international career experience, he knows what it takes to be successful in Test cricket." "I have a lot of respect for Nogh and I want to find a way to become a successful international coach," he said. At the same time, the team needs a consistency and balance, Grimm said. The announcement of the team's batting and bowling coaches is expected in the coming days.