Zaahier Adams

Senior Cricket Writer

Watch VideoSunrisers 'desperate' to book top playoff spot after close defeat to Durban's Super Giants

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Sunrisers Eastern Cape coach Adrian Birrell has stressed that his team remains steadfast on finishing in the top two after the Betway SA20 group stages.

Watch VideoBatting with Markram and Williamson has been quite special, says in-form Marques Ackerman

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Marques Ackerman has opened the batting in two matches for Durban’s Super Giants this season, and on both occasions, he’s walked out with cricketing royalty.

Watch VideoSunrisers Eastern Cape thrash Capitals by 10 wickets to storm to the top of the SA20 table

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Sunrisers Eastern Cape delivered an emphatic statement with a first-ever Betway SA20 victory over Pretoria Capitals at Centurion on Monday.

Watch VideoLate-bloomer Jason Smith ready to take his Proteas T20 World Cup chance with both hands

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It has been more than a decade-long wait, but Jason Smith feels he is ready for the ICC T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next month,

Proteas looking to heat things up in chilly Dharamsala

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The Proteas are looking to build on their momentum after a commanding 51-run victory in the second match in the third T20I in Dharamsala.

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 ...

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 suffer major blow after Dewald Brevis suffers a shoulder injury

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The Proteas have suffered a major setback ahead of the three-match ODI series against Pakistan, starting in Faisalabad on Tuesday, after Dewald Brevis was ruled ...

Watch VideoSenuran Muthusamy's joins elite SA spinners table after 11-wicket match haul in Lahore

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Senuran Muthusamy’s brilliant performance in the first Test against Pakistan in Lahore saw the left-arm spinner join an elite list of South African spin bowlers. ...

EXCLUSIVE: It's all about the medals not numbers for me, says Proteas' Kagiso Rabada

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A Junior World Champion at 18. Now a World Test Champion at 30. It’s as if Kagiso Rabada’s script was written for him.

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.

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 ...

Watch VideoSydney hero Fanie de Villiers backs Marco Jansen and Wiaan Mulder to be Proteas trump cards

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Former South African bowler Fanie de Villiers believes the Proteas possess “two jewels” in all-rounders Marco Jansen and Wiaan Mulder who have the potential to swing ...

Watch VideoMarco Jansen and Wiaan Mulder are ‘jewels’ in Proteas’ crown, says Sydney hero Fanie de Villiers

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Former South African bowler Fanie de Villiers believes the Proteas possess “two jewels” in allrounders Marco Jansen and Wiaan Mulder who have the potential to swing ...

Watch VideoWith Shukri Conrad’s backing and solid IPL, Aiden Markram ready to face Aussie bumpers again

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Proteas opener AIden Markram has certainly benefited from having coach Shukri Conrad firmly in his corner whenever the tide turns against him.

Young Yurav Premlall believes hitting the rough now will only make him stronger for the future

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SA's Yurav Premlall is not overly despondent that he did not make the cut at the Turkish Airlines Open as he makes his way around the circuit during his debut DP ...

Dercksen looking to create more ‘unforgettable moments’

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Annerie Dercksen was named ICC Emerging Player of the Year after a stellar maiden season with the Proteas Women’s team.

Watch VideoBoult aims for redemption at Newlands in SA20 derby

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Trent Boult returns to Newlands for the SA20 derby against Paarl Royals, reflecting on his past experiences and current T20 journey as he aims to make an impact. ...

Rabada, Bavuma will key fopr Proteas in the WTC final

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With the World Test Championship final approaching, Kagiso Rabada reflects on the intense rivalry between South Africa and Australia, the pressure on captain Temba ...

Conrad’s faith in Maphaka: A new era for SA cricket

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Kwena Maphaka, at just 18, makes his Test debut for South Africa under the guidance of coach Shukri Conrad, showcasing his potential and resilience in a thrilling ...

Proteas’ missed opportunities and DRS controversies in Cape Town Test

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The Test match against Pakistan saw dramatic DRS calls and standout performances, leaving fans divided over the technology's reliability.

Proteas deliver loud and clear message at Newlands

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The home team compiled a mammoth 615 all out - the first time the Proteas have passed 600 since the first Test post the Coronavirus back in 2020.

Verreynne a hometown hero as he joins Newlands’ Test centurions

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The pre-lunch attack was merely an appetiser as Verreynne moved swiftly to his fourth Test century.

Newlands’ crowd repaid with a delightful run-fest on day one

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At the centre of the entertainment was Ryan Rickelton and Temba Bavuma, who broke records and Pakistan hearts in equal measure.