Zaahier Adams

Senior Cricket Writer

Watch VideoAiden Markram leads from the front as Proteas cruise to opening T20I victory over Windies

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The Proteas’ preparations for the ICC T20 World Cup began in rousing fashion with captain Aiden Markram leading his team to a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over ...

Sunrisers Eastern Cape edge Pretoria Capitals in SA20 final thriller

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Tristan Stubbs and Matthew Breetzke shared a century stand to guide Sunrisers Eastern Cape to their third SA20 title, overshadowing a brilliant Dewald Brevis hundred. ...

Watch VideoSA20 final: Sunrisers' magic formula faces Pretoria Capitals challenge at Newlands

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On the eve of the fourth SA20 final, and the Sunrisers Eastern Cape are here again preparing to face Pretoria Capitals in search of an unprecedented third title ...

Watch VideoLuck of the Irish and wisdom of a legend: Meeting Eoin Morgan at Boland Park

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Eoin Morgan—the architect of England's white-ball revolution — talks tactical brilliance, the vital importance of the SA20, and why the shortest format is the only ...

Watch VideoRyan Rickelton riddle: Why Domestic dominance wasn't enough for T20 World Cup selection

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As the debate rages over Ryan Rickelton’s omission from the Proteas' T20 World Cup squad, we dive into the tactical and structural realities facing Shukri Conrad. ...

Durban's Super Giants hold their nerve to edge out Sunrisers Eastern Cape in a SA20 thriller

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Durban Super Giants breathed fresh life into their Betway SA20 campaign with a thrilling two-wicket victory over Sunrisers Eastern Cape at St George’s Park on Sunday. ...

Quinton de Kock fires up the old engine to drive Proteas to series-equalling T20I victory

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Quinton de Kock and the new-ball bowlers showed off the Proteas’ bouncebackability as the visitors levelled up the five-match series at 1-1 with a 51-run victory ...

India hand Proteas a thrashing as tourists slump to lowest ever T20I total

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With the T20 World Cup a mere seven games away, the Proteas produced an uncertain performance in the opening T20I against India that will have coach Shukri Conrad ...

'Phenomenal' Laura Wolvaardt royally entertains Newlands to power Proteas to thumping victory

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Laura Wolvaardt showed off all her class with a record-breaking 115 not out that powered the Proteas to a best-ever 220/2, and eventual 105-run victory over a helpless ...

Bavuma’s captaincy etched in history

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It is the Proteas’ first series win in India since the late Hansie Cronje’s side triumphed 25 years ago at the turn of the millennium.

Proteas make history in India: Bavuma's leadership shines

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It is the Proteas’ first series win in India since the late Hansie Cronje’s side triumphed twenty-five years ago at the turn of the millennium.

Watch Video'Bloody proud' Proteas make history with first Test series victory in India in 25 years

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All Test series triumphs on foreign soil are to be cherished for their rarity value alone, but the Proteas 2-0 clean sweep of India completed on the fifth and final ...

Watch VideoJansen breaks open Guwahati Test as Proteas edge closer to historic India series win

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Marco Jansen followed up his batting performance with a heroic bowling display to put the Proteas firmly in charge of the second Test in Guwahati.

Watch VideoProteas to make late call on Kagiso Rabada as they prepare for unique Guwahati second Test

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The Proteas will give premier fast bowler Kagiso Rabada until the eve of the all-important second Test against India in Guwahati to prove his fitness.

Temba Bavuma's Proteas stun India with magical victory to silence Eden Gardens

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The Proteas have recorded a magical 30-run victory over India at Eden Gardens on the third morning of the first Test on Sunday.

Proteas gained valuable experience despite ODI series loss to Pakistan, says Gwavu

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The Proteas' 2-1 ODI series loss to Pakistan has still yielded significant gains for their 2027 World Cup campaign, according to stand-in coach Wandile Gwavu.

Wolvaardt heroics not enough for final glory as India shatter Proteas’ World Cup dream

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Laura Wolvaardt produced another sublime century in the ICC Women’s World Cup final, but South Africa fell short as India clinched their maiden title with a 32-run ...

Proteas Women make history by reaching ICC World Cup final

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The Laura Wolvaardt-led Proteas Women’s team has made history by becoming the first South African senior women' s cricket team to reach an ICC World Cup final, aiming ...

Watch VideoShukri Conrad places his trust in teenager Kwena Maphaka to lead Proteas Test attack

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Kwena Maphaka’s development as a top-class paceman is integral to Proteas coach Shukri Conrad’s overall plan of growing the South African fast bowling depth.

Watch Video‘As South Africans, when people come at us, we go back even harder,’ says Proteas superstar Kagiso Rabada

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Kagiso Rabada shares his journey from vulnerability to triumph as a World Test Champion, revealing how the sight of the Baggy Green fuels his competitive spirit. ...

Watch VideoCricket SA must strike while Test iron is hot to maximise Proteas’ success

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England's thrilling Test victory over India has reignited debates about the future of Test cricket. As the Proteas emerge victorious on the world stage, Cricket ...

Watch VideoMiane Smit's Caribbean 'fun' sets her up for a place in the Proteas Women's World Cup squad

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The Proteas Women’s team may have lost a second successive T20I series, but they are beginning to unearth a group of promising youngsters to take the team forward. ...

Watch Video'I'm willing to give my blood for the Proteas,' says Kagiso Rabada after Lord's redemption

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Kagiso Rabada was eternally grateful to share the moment of breaking a 27-year ICC major trophy curse with his Proteas teammates at Lord's.

Temba Bavuma's Proteas are in touching distance of realising the African dream at Lord's

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Temba Bavuma’s Proteas require just 69 more runs on Saturday morning to realise their dream of winning the World Test Championship final here at rousing Lord’s. ...

Aiden Markram's 102* and courageous Temba Bavuma take Proteas to brink of WTC Final glory

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Aiden Markram’s sublime 102 not out and a hobbling Temba Bavuma’s undefeated 65 have since taken over the baton with a brilliant unbroken second-wicket stand of ...