Zaahier Adams

Senior Cricket Writer

EXCLUSIVE | 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.

Dolphins 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.

You 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: 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 ...

5 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. ...

ICC 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.

‘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 ...

Philander wants 'honest conversations' about why Tabraiz Shamsi did not play in Lahore

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Former allrounder Vernon Philander believes the Proteas have the talent but need better planning heading into major ICC tournaments after yet another semi-final ...

India may win Champions Trophy, but Gambhir will know it’s a hollow victory

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India coach Gautam Gambhir's arrogance in denying his team have enjoyed an advantage in playing at one venue during the ICC Champions Trophy has been mystifying. ...

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. ...

Same old sad story for Proteas with Miller’s century not enough in ICC Champions Trophy semi-final

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The Proteas' dream of progressing to the ICC Champions Trophy final was crushed by a rampant New Zealand in Lahore.

New Zealand's Black Caps slay Proteas bowlers, set mammoth target in Champions Trophy semi

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New Zealand duo Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson both struck sublime centuries to set the Proteas' a massive target in the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal in Lahore. ...

Bavuma's Proteas wanting to stay calm before making a play in the big New Zealand semi

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The Proteas' ICC Champions Trophy semifinal promises to be a compelling contest filled with high-stakes drama, but captain Temba Bavuma is keeping his team calm. ...

BREAKING: Aiden Markram passes fitness test to boost Proteas' chances in ICC semifinal

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The Proteas have received a major boost ahead of their ICC Champions Trophy semifinal against New Zealand in Lahore after Aiden Markram passed his fitness test at ...

Linde off to Pakistan opens up Western Province door for SA U19 captain Hansen

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Western Province have offset the loss of George Linde by calling up a host of rookies, including SA U19 captain Beni Hansen for the clash against the Warriors.

Proteas send SOS to George Linde to cover for injured Aiden Markram

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The Proteas have rushed Western Province and MI Cape Town allrounder George Linde to Pakistan as cover for the injured Aiden Markram ahead of the crunch ICC Champions ...

Proteas nerves 'are a little bit less' ahead of Champions Trophy semi against the Black Caps

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Heinrich Klaasen feels the familiarity of playing in major ICC tournament semifinals is certainly working in the Proteas’ favour.

Klaasen not fazed about Proteas' travel schedule and enjoys a steak in Dubai instead

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Heinrich Klaasen claims the Proteas will just “suck it up” after being forced to travel between Pakistan and Dubai and back again the last couple of days.

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