Zaahier Adams

Senior Cricket Writer

Watch VideoDewald Brevis 'oozes confidence' and is 'proper', says Windies T20I skipper Shai Hope

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For the past month West Indies T20I captain Shai Hope has enjoyed one of the best seats in the house watching Dewald Brevis go about his work in Betway SA20

Watch VideoFrom SA20 fun to T20 World Cup prep: Proteas get back into the groove against the Windies

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The Proteas face the West Indies in the first of three T20Is in Paarl on Tuesday followed by a second in Centurion on Thursday before wrapping up their ICC T20 World ...

Watch VideoLuck of the Irish and wisdom of a legend: Meeting Eoin Morgan at Boland Park

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Eoin Morgan—the architect of England's white-ball revolution — talks tactical brilliance, the vital importance of the SA20, and why the shortest format is the only ...

Watch VideoRyan Rickelton riddle: Why Domestic dominance wasn't enough for T20 World Cup selection

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As the debate rages over Ryan Rickelton’s omission from the Proteas' T20 World Cup squad, we dive into the tactical and structural realities facing Shukri Conrad. ...

Watch VideoBatting with Markram and Williamson has been quite special, says in-form Marques Ackerman

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Marques Ackerman has opened the batting in two matches for Durban’s Super Giants this season, and on both occasions, he’s walked out with cricketing royalty.

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,

Proteas looking to heat things up in chilly Dharamsala

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The Proteas are looking to build on their momentum after a commanding 51-run victory in the second match in the third T20I in Dharamsala.

Watch VideoFrom tears to triumph: How Kapp and Brits' bathroom chat changed Proteas' World Cup destiny

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The Proteas will have the wonderful opportunity to play for the coveted trophy after exacting revenge on England with a historic 125-run victory in their semi-final ...

Proteas Women crush England in 'unreal' victory to bury World Cup semi-final ghosts of the past

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The Proteas dismanted England on Wednesday evening in Guwahati, bringing an end to decades of disappointment and semi-final trauma.

Watch VideoSteve Barker hoping Stellenbosch FC's Omega Mdaka can bring his energy to Sundowns clash

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As Stellenbosch FC prepares for a pivotal clash with Mamelodi Sundowns, coach Steve Barker looks to rising star Omega Mdaka to keep his impressive form alive.

Watch VideoAshwell Prince wants Proteas batters to put the foot down in England white-ball series

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Proteas batting coach Ashwell Prince was adamant that his batting unit would resist any temptation to curtail their attacking instincts in the upcoming England white-ball ...

Watch VideoRobin Peterson backs Tristan Stubbs to rediscover his smile playing for Proteas again

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EVEN Tiger Woods loses his swing sometimes. ” This is the view of Warriors coach Robin Peterson in relation to Tristan Stubbs’ recent frustrations.

Watch VideoAiden is a couple of games away from unlocking that state of genius, says Proteas coach Shukri Conrad

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Proteas coach Shukri Conrad has backed Aiden Markram to rediscover his form in the upcoming ODI series against Australia.

Stellenbosch need to show their 'bouncebackability' against Magesi FC

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Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker is hoping his team can show their “bouncebackability” in their Betway Premiership clash against Magesi FC tonight (kickoff 7:30pm). ...

Watch VideoProteas' teen record-holder Kwena Maphaka ready for the fight Down Under

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THERE were two moments in the opening T20I in Darwin that opened the door to the heart that burns within Kwena Maphaka.

Proteas captain Temba Bavuma set to be crowned emperor of South African cricket

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TEMBA Bavuma is set to complete a year of huge achievement when the Cricket SA Awards will be held at Emperors Palace on Thursday evening.

Watch VideoVainah Ubisi on her journey back to the Springboks: 'Stellenbosch was a nightmare'

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Springbok lock forward Vainah Ubisi opens up about her challenging road to recovery after a serious injury and the burning desire to play in the Rugby World Cup, ...

EXCLUSIVE: It's all about the medals not numbers for me, says Proteas' Kagiso Rabada

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A Junior World Champion at 18. Now a World Test Champion at 30. It’s as if Kagiso Rabada’s script was written for him.

Watch VideoShukri Conrad places his trust in teenager Kwena Maphaka to lead Proteas Test attack

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Kwena Maphaka’s development as a top-class paceman is integral to Proteas coach Shukri Conrad’s overall plan of growing the South African fast bowling depth.

Watch Video‘As South Africans, when people come at us, we go back even harder,’ says Proteas superstar Kagiso Rabada

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Kagiso Rabada shares his journey from vulnerability to triumph as a World Test Champion, revealing how the sight of the Baggy Green fuels his competitive spirit. ...

Watch VideoCricket SA must strike while Test iron is hot to maximise Proteas’ success

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England's thrilling Test victory over India has reignited debates about the future of Test cricket. As the Proteas emerge victorious on the world stage, Cricket ...

Watch VideoMiane Smit's Caribbean 'fun' sets her up for a place in the Proteas Women's World Cup squad

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The Proteas Women’s team may have lost a second successive T20I series, but they are beginning to unearth a group of promising youngsters to take the team forward. ...

Temba Bavuma's Proteas are in touching distance of realising the African dream at Lord's

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Temba Bavuma’s Proteas require just 69 more runs on Saturday morning to realise their dream of winning the World Test Championship final here at rousing Lord’s. ...

Aiden Markram's 102* and courageous Temba Bavuma take Proteas to brink of WTC Final glory

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Aiden Markram’s sublime 102 not out and a hobbling Temba Bavuma’s undefeated 65 have since taken over the baton with a brilliant unbroken second-wicket stand of ...

Watch VideoDavid Bedingham: Amazing chance for ‘confident’ Proteas to win World Test Championship final against Australia

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David Bedingham showed his vast experience of English conditions by top-scoring in the Proteas’ first innings with a workmanlike 45 off 111 balls.