Zaahier Adams

Senior Cricket Writer

Watch VideoFrom relegation battle to title hunt: Kyle Verreynne’s Western Province target unlikely Four-Day Series final

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After narrowly escaping relegation, Western Province captain Kyle Verreynne believes his sixth-placed team can still reach the CSA Four-Day Series final despite ...

Watch VideoDouble centurion De Villiers wants to continue to get 'Big Daddy 100s' for the Warriors

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Warriors' batting star Matthew de Villiers believes his mentality towards the game and batting has helped him settle into his first season of professional cricket. ...

Watch VideoSouth African Allahuddien Paleker breaks into elite ICC Umpires Panel for 2025/26

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South African umpire Allahuddien Paleker has been drafted into the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Umpires.

Watch Video'No fitness issues' around Temba Bavuma despite Proteas Test skipper missing domestic action

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Cricket SA National teams and high-performance director Enoch Nkwe has confirmed that Temba Bavuma is fully fit and is constant communication with the Lions over ...

Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj ruled out for the season

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Cricket SA National teams and high-performance director Enoch Nkwe has confirmed Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj will be out of action for the remainder of the season. ...

Watch Video'I just want the batters to hit me,' says Proteas women's star spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba

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Proteas women's star spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba is looking forward to spin-friendly conditions on the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka.

De Klerk shows off new-found WPL skills to power Province to back-to-back Pro20 titles

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Proteas allrounder Nadine de Klerk has powered Western Province Women's team to the inaugural Hollywoodbets Pro20 title at Newlands.

Watch Video"Our ancestors walked so we can run - and indeed ride!" says Absa Cape Epic pioneer Letshego Zulu

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Discover how Letshego Zulu, the first Black African woman to compete in the Absa Cape Epic, channels her grief into inspiring others through mountain biking on this ...

Watch VideoSchools SA20 shows Cricket SA transformation can prosper organically

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Schools SA20 has showed Cricket SA that when the intention is pure, and that the main thing is allowed to be the main thing, the game in conjunction with transformation ...

Watch VideoIndian Premier League: South Africans ready to shine at cricket's biggest showstopper

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The stage is set for an exhilarating season of IPL action, showcasing a host of South African talents eager to leave their mark on cricket's biggest stage.

Watch VideoAB de Villiers helped me manage my emotions, says future Proteas Women's star Karabo Meso

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The standout SA Schools SA20 performer Karabo Meso has credited Proteas legend AB de Villiers for helping her to strike the maiden century of the competition.

Watch VideoEXCLUSIVE | SA20 the turning point in my career, says Dolphins pace sensation Tristan Luus

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Still only 19 years old, Tristan Luus is a double championship winner after helping both MI Cape Town to their inaugural SA20 title and the Dolphins to the Cricket ...

Proteas Women look to the future with Annerie Dercksen, while Dane Van Niekerk is overlooked

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Cricket SA have named the Proteas Women's contract list with an eye on the ICC World Cup later this year in India.

Watch VideoDolphins kept believing despite all the outside noise, says 1-Day Cup winning coach Friend

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Despite facing possible relegation, nine injuries and boardroom sagas, the Dolphins kept believing they could win the CSA 1-Day Cup.

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.

Viljoen edges Dolphins home, breaks Boland hearts in thrilling CSA 1-Day Cup final

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The Dolphins broke Boland's hearts to lift the Cricket SA 1-Day Cup final in a thrilling final at Boland Park on Sunday.

Watch VideoYou see poor decisions week in and week out in the PSL, says Makaab

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Former Orlando Pirates league-winning coach and renowned agent Mike Makaab has bemoaned the standard of refereeing in South Africa.

Transformation storm rocks Cricket SA 1-Day Cup after Warriors docked points

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In a dramatic twist of events the Dolphins will now host the 1-Day Cup Qualifier after the Warriors were docked points for not adhering to Cricket SA's transformation ...

Boland smash neighbours Western Province to secure home 1-Day Cup final

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Boland Rocks secured a home Cricket SA 1-Day Cup final by defeating neighbours Western Province in the final league match at Boland Park in Paarl on Sunday.

Proteas all-rounder Bosch's fairytale season gets even better after Mumbai Indians IPL call-up

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Proteas allrounder Corbin Bosch is set to join Mumbai Indians for the upcoming Indian Premier League after Lizaad Williams was ruled out due to injury.

Watch VideoWATCH: Fuming Barker on 'blatant foul' that led to Kaizer Chiefs goal in Nedbank Cup quarters

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Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker is fed up with his team being on the wrong end of controversial decisions against the two Soweto clubs Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando ...

Watch Video5 Next-Gen stars that could help Proteas break the ICC semi-final curse at 2027 World Cup

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With the next ICC World Cup set to be on home soil in 2027, Independent Media’s Zaahier Adams takes a look at five youngsters that could provide the X-factor for ...

Ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp in Cape Town: wants 'proper night' with rival Guardiola

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Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp attended an exclusive event in Cape Town and opened up about his relationship with great rival Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. ...

Watch VideoICC semi-final defeats will continue until Proteas coach Rob Walter starts making the hard calls

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The Proteas tripped themselves up before they had even boarded the plane to Pakistan by not selecting allrounder George Linde in the original squad.

Watch Video‘Fantastic leader’ Temba Bavuma still has a couple of years left in him for Proteas, says Vernon Philander

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The ICC Champions Trophy has already seen England captain Jos Buttler step down, but former Proteas all-rounder Vernon Philander would not like to see the same happen ...