Zaahier Adams

Senior Cricket Writer

Temba Bavuma hopes Proteas' World Test Championship success has 'won over a couple of doubters'

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Temba Bavuma hopes leading the Proteas Men’s Team to a historic title at Lord’s on Saturday will elevate him to be “recognised more than just a Black African cricketer” ...

Lord's rises to Aiden Markram as the Proteas are crowned World Test Champions!

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Aiden Markram’s sublime 136 stole the show to steer the Proteas’ to the World Test Championship crown at Lord's on Saturday.

Temba Bavuma's team has shown at Lord's the Proteas are still a force, says Hashim Amla

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Hashim Amla hopes South Africa’s appearance at the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 can reinvigorate a love of red-ball cricket in his homeland.

Watch VideoDavid Bedingham: Amazing chance for ‘confident’ Proteas to win World Test Championship final against Australia

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David Bedingham showed his vast experience of English conditions by top-scoring in the Proteas’ first innings with a workmanlike 45 off 111 balls.

WATCH: Wiaan Mulder 'technically good enough' to bat at No 3 in Lord's final, says Proteas legend Hashim Amla

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Proteas legend Hashim Amla has backed allrounder Wiaan Mulder for the crucial No 3 spot for the World Test Championship final against Australia, starting on Wednesday ...

Watch VideoStellenbosch FC stick with coach Steve Barker and beef up their 2025/26 squad with Amajita star

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Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker is proud of his team’s achievements but is not resting on his laurels after his team ensured CAF Confederation Cup qualification ...

Watch VideoStellenbosch FC derby draw means that Cape Town City’s PSL status is still uncertain

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Cape Town City will be sitting on tenterhooks awaiting the conclusion of the Arrows-SuperSport United clash after their goalless draw with Stellenbosch FC.

Cook tells Proteas batters that the Duke doesn't always swing around corners

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Former Proteas opener Stephen Cook Cook, who played English County Cricket for Durham, believes facing up to the Duke ball could be a challenge in the World Test ...

‘We have to fight for what we want’ Steve Barker’s tells fatigued Stellenbosch FC players

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Stellenbosch FC showcased their resilience by securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Chippa United, despite struggling with fatigue from a demanding schedule. ...

Dropped catches cost Proteas Women in narrow defeat to India despite Tazmin Brits' century

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In a thrilling Tri-Series opener, the Proteas Women were unable to secure victory against India, despite a stellar century from Tazmin Brits, as dropped catches ...

Massive R395 million investment for Stellenbosch FC as they prepare for Zamalek CAF showdown

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Stellenbosch FC secures a significant R395 million investment to develop a new stadium, overcoming challenges faced this season as they prepare for a crucial CAF ...

Proteas head coach position: Shukri Conrad set to replace Rob Walter following resignation

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Following Rob Walter's unexpected resignation, Proteas Test coach Shukri Conrad is poised to take over all senior men's national cricket teams in South Africa, marking ...

Viljoen heroics helps Dolphins claim victory in thrilling Cricket SA 1-Day Cup Final

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The Dolphins clinched the Cricket SA 1-Day Cup final in a nail-biting finish, with Hanu Viljoen showcasing his talent under pressure.

Miller’s century not enough to get Proteas past Black Caps in ICC Champions Trophy semi-final

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New Zealand's commanding performance leads to a 50-run victory over South Africa in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final, despite David Miller's remarkable century. ...

Proteas up and running in Karachi, and Rickelton is ‘chuffed’ with maiden ODI ton

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Ryan Rickelton has not only made his mark on the ICC Champions Trophy with a stellar century but has also established himself as a rising star within the Proteas ...

COLUMN: International cricket needs players to turn up heat in the kitchen

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I hope that Pakistan paceman Shaheen Shah Afridi is not cautioned by the ICC for his actions in the Karachi ODI against the Proteas on Wednesday, writes Zaahier ...

Pace boost for Proteas ahead of ICC Champions Trophy with Coetzee’s return

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Proteas coach Rob Walter has included six uncapped players in the tri-series squad to face Pakistan and New Zealand ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.

Watch VideoSunrisers’ batters need to step up and support bowlers against Joburg says Markram

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It is slightly perturbing that even at this late stage of the competition that the Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s top-order continue to misfire in the SA20.

Impressive MI Cape Town into their first-ever SA20 final with big win over Royals

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Openers Rassie van der Dussen and Ryan Rickelton set up MI Cape Town’s victory with a blistering 87-run stand.

Sunrisers will hold nothing back in the scrap to defend their SA20 title, says Markram

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The Sunrisers Eastern Cape have been inconsistent in this season’s SA20 and they feel now is the time to find their form in the play-offs.

Who has been hot and who not in Season 3 of the SA20?

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As the SA20 cricket tournament heads into its play-off stages, we analyse the standout performers and disappointments of the league stage.

Proteas’ Dercksen feels like she’s ‘living a dream’

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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.

Crawley needs to go and Sunrisers must unleash their ‘Bulldog’

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Sunrisers Eastern Cape have struggled for starts at the top of the order during SA20 due to opener Zak Crawley’s poor form.

Kwena Maphaka on Proteas Test debut: ‘It was really crazy’

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Kwena Maphaka’s rise to being South Africa’s youngest Test debutant has certainly been on the cards ever since Shukri Conrad also sent him a SOS to join the SA A ...

Watch VideoNeil McKenzie impressed at how captain Temba Bavuma is ‘walking the talk’ for Proteas

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Neil McKenzie believes Temba Bavuma’s batting pedigree is the beacon to which the other batters within the Proteas’ line-up now aspire to following a superb Sri ...