Zaahier Adams

Senior Cricket Writer

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 ...

Cricket SA chief: Proteas Women have given the fans unforgettable moments, despite final loss

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CSA Chief Executive Officer Pholetsi Moseki has expressed his pride the Proteas Women's team performance at the recently concluded ICC Women's World Cup.

Watch VideoHow Nadine de Klerk became the Proteas Women's 'clutch' superstar

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Nadine De Klerk’s metamorphosis into a hulking superhero may have caught many by surprise, but team batting coach Baakier Abrahams always knew she had the potential ...

Watch VideoStellenbosch cruise into CAF Confederation Cup group stages with 4-1 win at Athlone

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Stellenbosch FC sealed their spot in the CAF Confederation Cup group stages with a commanding 4-1 win over 15 de Agosto at Athlone Stadium. Goals from Thato Khiba, ...

Kagiso Rabada smashes brilliant maiden Test half-century to push Proteas past 400

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The Proteas lower-order have produced a miraculous comeback to steer the visitors into the lead at tea on the third day of the second Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi ...

Consistency key to Keshav Maharaj's seven-for

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The Proteas will certainly be hoping that Keshav Maharaj will be seen in Proteas whites for some time for he was brilliant upon his return to the Test side, helping ...

Keshav Maharaj's 7-for restricts Pakistan to 333

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Keshav Maharaj has claimed a 12th career five-wicket haul to bowl Pakistan out for 333 on the second day of the second Test in Rawalpindi.

Kagiso Rabada strikes late with second new ball to keep Proteas in the hunt in Rawalpindi

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The Proteas fought back in the final session, but Pakistan remained in control on the opening day of the second Test in Rawalpindi.

Pakistan ride their luck in Rawalpindi as Proteas fail to take their chances

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The Proteas’ catching woes once again allowed Pakistan to race away to 95/1 in the first session of the second Test in Rawalpindi on Monday.

We've shown character to get to the World Cup semis, says Proteas Women's star Sune Luus

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Sune Luus believes the “momentum” is with the Proteas after qualifying for the ICC Women’s World Cup semifinal with two games to spare.

Proteas Test captain Bavuma set to make his comeback on SA 'A' Tour of India

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Proteas Test captain Temba Bavuma will begin his road back to recovery on the upcoming South Africa A tour of India next month.

Pakistan's Eagle Shaheen Afridi sends world champions Proteas crashing to defeat in Lahore

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Shaheen Afridi blasted through the Proteas lower-order with four searing wickets to bundle out the visitors for 183, handing Pakistan a comfortable 93-run victory ...

Proteas in with a fighting chance but Noman Ali looms large on the fourth day in Lahore

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Sixteen wickets fell on an absorbing third day of the first Test in Lahore that left the Proteas requiring 226 runs for victory with eight wickets remaining.

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. ...

Watch VideoProteas keen to show resilience after late batting collapse undoes Muthusamy's heroics

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Allrounder Senuran Muthusamy says the Proteas will keep fighting heading into the third day of the first Test against Pakistan.

Senuran Muthusamy's six-for leads Proteas' fightback on the second day in Lahore

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The Proteas fought back strongly on the second morning of the first Test against Pakistan through Senuran Muthusamy's maiden Test five-wicket haul.