Zaahier Adams

Senior Cricket Writer

Watch VideoSorry John(s), it's a tragedy to extinguish Western Province rugby's flame

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Independent Media sports reporter Zaahier Adams argues that Western Province and the Stormers can co-exist.

Watch VideoICC denies favouritism as travel crisis gets stranded Proteas hot under the collar in India

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Tensions have boiled over in Kolkata as South African stars Quinton de Kock and David Miller hit out at the ICC.

Watch VideoShukri Conrad’s uncomfortable honesty is the only cure for the Proteas' knockout curse

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After a shocking defeat, Proteas coach Shukri Conrad's candid assessment reveals the harsh truth behind the team's knockout struggles. Can honesty pave the way for ...

Watch VideoAssociate nations have shown they can run with the big dogs and lift their leg at the T20 World Cup

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This T20 World Cup has shown that cricket has finally been willing to take the quantitative leap of broadening its participants outside of its traditional powerhouses. ...

Watch VideoJP Duminy warns Proteas: Play the ball, not the man, ahead of crucial India T20 World Cup clash

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With the T20 World Cup heating up, JP Duminy stresses the importance of mental fortitude for the Proteas ahead of their all-important Super Eights clash against ...

Proteas ignore the 'cupcake' bait

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“I need to get off the cupcakes,” he said on yesterday. “It was quite hilarious. Someone showed me the ad last night. And yeah, adds to what's going to be a special ...

Watch VideoMorkel vs Morkel: A family divided as India take on the Proteas in massive T20 World Cup clash

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Blood may be thicker than water, but for Albie and Morne Morkel, all bets are off this Sunday as the Proteas and India go head-to-head at the Narendra Modi Stadium. ...

Watch VideoGavin Hunt looking to bring back Wonderboy Makhubu as Stellenbosch switch focus to Premiership survival

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Stellenbosch FC coach Gavin Hunt will switch all his attention to keeping the Winelands club afloat in the Betway Premiership now after their exit from the CAF Confederation ...

Watch VideoProteas eye Super 8s rotation: Nortje and Maphaka set for UAE clash?

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With qualification for the Super Eights virtually secured, Proteas coach Shukri Conrad looks set to rotate his squad for Wednesday’s T20 World Cup fixture against ...

Watch VideoProteas' Tristan Stubbs, David Miller show why they are big-money players after Super Over heroics

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The Proteas will reflect in amazement that it was ultimately them that came out on the right side after staring down the barrel as many as three times in their pulsating ...

Watch VideoThe Big Debate | Zaahier Adams and Ongama Gcwabe discuss the Proteas' chances at the T20 World Cup

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The Proteas begin another T20 World Cup adventure with the dream of returning with ICC white-ball silverware. Independent Media’s Zaahier Adams and Ongama Gcwabe ...

Watch VideoGavin Hunt wants grieving Stellies to lift themselves for 'big occasion' against Kaizer Chiefs

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Even though Stellies are embroiled in a relegation battle where livelihoods are literally at stake and face mighty Kaizer Chiefs at the DHL Stadium on Wednesday ...

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.