Zaahier Adams

Senior Cricket Writer

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.

Arne Slot needs to fix Liverpool' s ' mess'

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Liverpool boos Arne Slot will need to show that he is able to manage with a firm grip, but also show that he has the empathy to deal with superstar players that ...

Watch VideoSune Luus focused as Proteas Women eye England clash

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Having stepped down from the captaincy, Sune Luus is embracing her role as senior allrounder ahead of the 2025 World Cup. With a strong warm-up performance against ...

Watch VideoBREAKING | Temba Bavuma ruled out, but Quinton de Kock set to make shock retirement U-turn

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Proteas Test captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the upcoming tour to Pakistan, while Quinton de Kock is set to make a sensational return to the national ...

Aussies and India lay down World Cup marker but Proteas not far behind, says Abrahams

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The Proteas Women have been provided with a stark reminder of the challenge they face at the upcoming ICC World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

Watch VideoPressure mounts on Steve Barker and Stellenbosch FC with deadline day exits mooted

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When it rains it usually pours, and under-pressure Stellenbosch FC’s problems may get even worse before the Betway Premiership transfer window closes on Monday. ...

Proteas crash to world-record 342-run defeat

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England's Jofra Archer blew away the Proteas as they visitors crashed to a world record ODI defeat in Southampton.

Watch VideoProteas hold their nerve at the death to close out 2-0 series win over England in Lord' s thriller

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The Proteas created more special memories at Lord's on Thursday evening when they eked out a five-run victory over England in the second ODI to take an unassailable ...

It' s the Markram and Maharaj show as Proteas demolish England in ODI series opener

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England were routed for just 131, with the Proteas knocking off the target in a mere 20. 5 overs to complete a comprehensive seven-wicket victory.

Watch VideoFrom Breetzke and Brevis to Brook and Bethell: Six players to watch in Proteas vs England ODI' s

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The Proteas face off against England in a much-anticipated ODI series starting in Leeds on Tuesday. Independent Media’s Zaahier Adams selects six players to watch. ...

Watch VideoSteve Barker looking to refresh Stellenbosch for MTN8 Cup final after wretched league luck

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Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker has bemoaned the “fine margins” that have gone against his team which has impacted the Winelands club’s poor start to the Betway ...

Watch VideoSteve Barker: It did seem like Gallants were targeting Titus with roughhouse tactics

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Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker believes his team’s experiences in the CAF Confederation Cup helped them contend with Marumo Gallants’ "roughhousing" tactics ...