Zaahier Adams

Senior Cricket Writer

Adapt or perish: Ashwell Prince's call to Proteas ahead of second T20I against India

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Proteas batting coach Ashwell Prince has called on the visitors to be more “adaptable” in the second T20I against India on Thursday in New Chandigarh.

Watch VideoProteas ready to unleash 'fit and excited' Anrich Nortje at India in the T20I series

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Proteas T20 captain Aiden Markram is certainly elated to have Anrich Nortje back leading the Proteas attack, especially in the absence of pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada ...

David Miller happy to be back in the Proteas mix and ready to play any role Shukri Conrad wants

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David Miller has yet to sit down with Shukri Conrad to discuss the road ahead, but believes he still has the ability and temperament to contribute to the Proteas’ ...

Faye Tunnicliffe's maiden half-century powers Proteas Women to T20I series victory

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There were several reasons to be grateful for the Proteas’ Women’s series sweep of Ireland at Boland Park on Sunday.

No malice intended behind 'grovel' comment, exclaims Proteas coach Shukri Conrad

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Proteas coach Shukri Conrad has claimed “there was definitely no malice intended” behind his infamous “grovel” comment after the Test series win over India last ...

Watch VideoIndia crush Proteas to seal series 2-1, leaving South Africa with lessons for World Cup

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India delivered a clinical performance in Vizag, beating South Africa by nine wickets to clinch the three-match ODI series 2-1.

Proteas Women want to turn up the heat in Paarl in second T20 against Ireland

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After a commanding 105-run win over Ireland in the series opener, Sune Luus says the Proteas Women are focused on ruthless performances in Paarl.

'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 ...

Dane van Niekerk included in Proteas XI as Laura Wolvaardt elects to bat against Ireland

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Former Proteas Women’s captain Dane van Niekerk will make her return to international cricket after a four-year absence from the national team in Friday’s first ...

Watch VideoMarco Jansen: From net bowler to enjoying battles out in the middle with Virat Kohli

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Marco Jansen certainly enjoyed the battle against one the finest white-ball batters Virat Kohli during the first ODI.

After Warriors' T20 triumph, should Peterson join Proteas coaching team?

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Robin Peterson is certainly putting his hand up to be in line for a role with the Proteas T20 coaching staff sooner rather than later.

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 VideoProteas strike late double blow to sit on the brink of history in Guwahati

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The Proteas head into the final day of the two-match series requiring eight wickets to close out a historic 2-0 sweep of India.

Watch VideoProteas stretch their lead close to 400 to keep India under pressure in Guwahati

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The Proteas are batting themselves into an unassailable position in the second and final Test, but have lost three wickets on the fourth morning in Guwahati.

Proteas hoping to feed off Lungi Ngidi's confidence in second Test, says Temba Bavuma

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Proteas captain Temba Bavuma has full confidence in the experienced Lungi Ngidi stepping in to fill Kagiso Rabada’s shoes should the big fast bowler be included ...

Watch VideoProteas captain Temba Bavuma doesn't get the recognition he deserves, says India legend Anil Kumble

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Former India Test captain and ICC Hall of Famer Anil Kumble believes Proteas skipper Temba Bavuma deserves to sit at the table of the modern-day greats of world ...

Watch VideoProteas' spin revolution: Eden Gardens victory marks a new era for South African cricket

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The Proteas' historic Eden Gardens triumph against India marks a watershed moment in South African cricket - the culmination of a spin bowling revolution years in ...

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.

Temba Bavuma's fighting half-century and Marco Jansen's double strike give Proteas hope

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Temba Bavuma and Marco Jansen have given the Proteas’ a chance of an improbable victory on the third morning of the first Test against India at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. ...

Proteas duo Wolvaardt and Muthusamy named ICC Players of the Month for October

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South African cricket had a double reason to celebrate on Wednesday after Proteas Women's captain Laura Wolvaardt and Proteas Men's allrounder Senuran Muthusamy ...

Watch VideoFrom Kirsten to Klusener to Amla, the Proteas have lit up Eden Gardens over the years

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Eden Gardens, cricket's grand cathedral, has witnessed three epic Test battles between the Proteas and India since South Africa's return from isolation in 1991.

Watch VideoProdigal son Quinton de Kock on how his break rekindled the passion to return to the Proteas

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Quinton de Kock simply picked up where he left off with two half-centuries and a 22nd ODI century to finish the three-match series with 239 runs - enough to earn ...

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.

Watch Video'We'll make sure we're on it,' promises Proteas' Corbin Bosch ahead of 'must-win' second ODI

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Corbin Bosch claims the Proteas have no option but to approach the remaining two matches of the ODI series as “must-win” if the visitors are to salvage their tour ...

We wanted to win it for Kappie, says Proteas Women captain Laura Wolvaardt after final loss

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Proteas captain Laura Wolvaardt's biggest disappointment after the ICC Women's World Cup final defeat to India in Navi Mumbai on Sunday was that the team could not ...