Zaahier Adams

Senior Cricket Writer

TOSS | Proteas asked to bat with Tristan Stubbs getting the nod in T20 World Cup opener against Canada

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The Proteas have gone with the experience of Tristan Stubbs ahead of Jason Smith for their ICC T20 World Cup opener against Canada at the Narendra Modi Stadium in ...

Watch VideoAiden Markram reveals Proteas' selection dilemma: Smith vs Stubbs for T20 World Cup opener

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Proteas T20 captain Aiden Markram claims it will be a straight shoot-out between Jason Smith and Tristan Stubbs for the No 6 spot in the opening T20 World Cup clash ...

Aiden Markram: Proteas ready for 'absolute crack' at T20 World Cup glory in India

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Proteas T20 captain Aiden Markram believes his team have shaken off the hurt of losing the last T20 World Cup final and are ready to have another “crack” at global ...

Stellenbosch FC knock out Kaizer Chiefs through Devin Titus' glorious long-range winner

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There is something special about Cup football nights, and Wednesday night’s absorbing Nedbank Cup Round 32 clash between Stellenbosch FC and Kaizer Chiefs at a sold-out ...

Watch VideoProteas power: Five superstars who will light up the T20 World Cup

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Independent Media selects five Proteas that are set to light up their team’s T20 World Cup campaign in India and Sri Lanka.

Watch VideoAlgerian giants outclass Stellenbosch FC in coach Gavin Hunt's home debut

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CR Belouizdad ran out comfortable 3-0 winners over a new-look Stellenbosch FC in the Caf Confederation Cup Group C match played at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town on ...

Watch VideoGAME DAY | SA20 Final: Quinton de Kock and Dewald Brevis set for Newlands showdown

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Pretoria Capitals face Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the Betway SA20 final at Newlands. Captains Keshav Maharaj and Tristan Stubbs weigh in on the key players.

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 VideoProteas captain Temba Bavuma is 'a role model for millions' as the skipper signs finance deal

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Proteas captain Temba Bavuma is taking his first steps into the financial world after being named Brand Ambassador for Mukuru, a pioneering remittance-led neobank ...

Watch VideoWill R16.5m man Dewald Brevis let his bat do the talking in SA20 playoffs and for Proteas?

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Dewald Brevis has scored 194 runs for Pretoria Capitals thus far in Betway SA20 Season 4. With his auction purchase price having been a record R16.5 million, it ...

Dewald Brevis is smiling again and that bodes well for Pretoria Capitals and Proteas

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The pressure of the record R16.5 million price tag was seemingly a heavy burden, but it looked like it was all dissolved when Dewald Brevis struck his Proteas teammate ...

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,

Watch VideoDavid Miller and the Paarl Royals spoil Sunrisers' St George's Park New Year's Eve party

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Paarl Royals captain David Miller spoiled the Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s New Years Eve party at St George’s Park to drive his team to their first victory of the Betway ...

Watch Video86 all out: Durban's Super Giants coach Lance Klusener hits out at 'awful' Kingsmead surface

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Durban’s Super Giants coach Lance Klusener has blasted the Kingsmead surface after his team were blown for 86 in their first completed home Betway SA20 game of the ...

Watch VideoTristan Stubbs praises Quinton de Kock's impact as Sunrisers prepare for New Year's Eve clash

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Sunrisers Eastern Cape captain Tristan Stubbs has heaped praise on Quinton de Kock ahead of the New Year’s Eve clash against Paarl Royals at St George’s Park.

Watch VideoPretoria Capitals coach calls on youthful batting line-up to build partnerships ahead of NYE clash

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Pretoria Capitals assistant coach Mandla Mashimbyi believes the team’s youthful batting line-up are showing signs of progression, despite suffering two consecutive ...

Watch VideoHow a move to the Titans helped Duan Jansen move out of brother Marco's lengthy shadow

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After seasons spent in the shadow of his twin brother Marco, Duan Jansen has announced his arrival on the big stage with a stunning 4/23 debut for the Joburg Super ...

Watch VideoQuinton de Kock and Adam Milne power Sunrisers Eastern Cape to top of SA20 table

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The Sunrisers Eastern Cape stormed to the top of the Betway SA20 table after another classy performance against the Pretoria Capitals at St George’s Park on Monday ...

Watch VideoThere's still a lot left in the tank, warns Anrich Nortje after four-wicket SA20 comeback

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Sunrisers Eastern Cape fast bowler Anrich Nortje has issued a warning that he is only starting up his engine after a four-wicket burst in his Betway SA20 comeback ...

Watch Video'The other' Jansen bowls Super Kings to victory over the Capitals in Centurion

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Duan Jansen starred with 4/23 as the Joburg Super Kings overcame early setbacks to beat Pretoria Capitals by 22 runs, ending a four-year winless run on their rivals’ ...

Watch VideoMI Cape Town's Ryan Rickelton happy to get out of his 'own head' after tough subcontinent tour

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Let the cards fall where they fall. That’s Ryan Rickelton’s approach to the upcoming T20 World Cup in India.

Watch VideoRyan Rickelton's ton can't save MI Cape Town as Durban's Super Giants off to a winning SA20 start

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Durban’s Super Giants held their nerve to beat defending champions MI Cape Town by 15 runs in a thrilling Betway SA20 Season 4 opening game at Newlands on Friday ...

Watch VideoBjorn Fortuin on the Royals' SA20 chances: Nobody backs us, but every year we make the playoffs

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The Paarl Royals are relishing their underdog status heading into Betway SA20 Season 4, according to stalwart Bjorn Fortuin.

Watch VideoWATCH: Windies T20 superstar Nicholas Pooran ready to bring calypso power to MI Cape Town

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West Indies T20 legend Nicholas Pooran is coming to South Africa for just one reason: to take the spoils and win Betway SA20 with MI Cape Town.

Watch VideoAll roads lead to Newlands for SA20 opener as MI Cape Town look to rekindle the winning feeling

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MI Cape Town, the reigning Betway SA20 champions, are gearing up to kick off their title defence against the Durban’s Super Giants (DSG) at Newlands on Friday.