Zaahier Adams

Senior Cricket Writer

‘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 ...

Proteas coach backs ‘hard worker’ Reeza Hendricks for Pakistan series

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Coach Rob Walter has blindingly stuck to the same opening pair of Ryan Rickelton (55 runs at an average of 13. 75) and Reeza Hendricks (45 at 15) that yielded a ...

Annerie Dercksen says it’s back to basics for Proteas Women against England

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The Proteas Women are set to face England in three T20Is, starting on Sunday in East London, before three further ODIs and a once-off Test in Bloemfontein.

South African teams ready to play their hearts out in bumper sporting weekend

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South African sports fans are in for a royal treat this weekend, with the Proteas Men’s cricket team, Bafana Bafana and the Springboks all set to do battle.

Key match-ups in Proteas vs India opener could set the trend for series

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The Proteas and India face off in a rematch of the ICC T20 World Cup final today at Kingsmead in Durban (5pm start) in the first of four T20 Internationals.

Watch VideoCaptains’ form will be key in clashes between Proteas and India

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There is certainly a mutual respect for the opposition, possibly even more so from a Proteas perspective, as they have never beaten India in SA in a T20I series ...

Proteas out to get the results they are after in India series, says Reeza Hendricks

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The Proteas have since lost six out of seven matches since the reversal to India in the T20 World Cup final, so they will be keen to change their fortunes in the ...

Watch VideoProteas Women should have a new coach in place for England series

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Enoch Nkwe wants to bring stability to the Proteas Women team, especially with the ICC Future Tours Programme being released this week.

Watch VideoProteas opener Reeza Hendricks says he still feels good ahead of India showdown

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There were many who believed Reeza Hendricks had played his last match for South Africa in the T20 World Cup final defeat to India, but coach Rob Walter has retained ...