Zaahier Adams

Senior Cricket Writer

Shukri Conrad wants his best players available as ‘Proteas will never be a franchise team’

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New Proteas Men’s all-format coach Shukri Conrad will not give any player an “ultimatum”, but has stressed the importance of prioritising the national team ahead ...

Watch VideoWATCH: Indy Sport Show with Proteas Women star Annerie Dercksen

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Proteas Women star Annerie Dercksen goes into detail how she is adapting from the tranquillity of farm life back home in Beaufort West to living out of a suitcase ...

Watch VideoWATCH: INDY SPORT SHOW: Exclusive chat with Lhuan-dre Pretorius, the future of SA cricket

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Discover how 18-year-old star batter Lhuan-dre Pretorius is shaping his future and the future of South African cricket in an EXCLUSIVE chat with us on the Indy Sport ...

Dinesh Karthik hoping to make new ‘fond memories’ at Paarl Royals

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Dinesh Karthik is set to be the first Indian player to feature in the SA20 when he debuts for the Paarl Royals in today’s clash against Sunrisers Eastern Cape at ...

‘Forty is the new 30’ for fabulous and fit Faf du Plessis at Joburg Super Kings

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While Joburg Super Kings captain Faf du Plessis is still ‘extremely hungry’ to continue on the T20 circuit, keeping body and mind in good shape is crucial for his ...

Proteas deliver loud and clear message at Newlands

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The home team compiled a mammoth 615 all out - the first time the Proteas have passed 600 since the first Test post the Coronavirus back in 2020.

Verreynne a hometown hero as he joins Newlands’ Test centurions

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The pre-lunch attack was merely an appetiser as Verreynne moved swiftly to his fourth Test century.

Proteas coach Rob Walter excited by Kwena Maphaka’s skills after four-wicket haul on ODI debut

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Rob Walter admitted that his Proteas side were well below par against Pakistan in the second ODI at Newlands, but took solace from the fact that there were individuals ...

‘Box-office cricketer’ Rashid Khan to lead MI Cape Town in SA20

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MI Cape Town begin their SA20 campaign next year in the opener against double defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on January ...

Dale Steyn: Proteas Test attack maturing at perfect time

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A triumphant five-match hot streak – including the recent 2-0 win over Sri Lanka – has propelled the Proteas to the top of the ICC World Test Championship table. ...

Even contest: Verreynne on Proteas’ chances against Sri Lanka

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As the Proteas face Sri Lanka, Kyle Verreynne shares insights on his century and the team's prospects in the second Test.

Paterson’s breakthrough and Verreynne’s century highlight Proteas’ day two

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Kyle Verreynne’s explosive batting led South Africa to a strong position against Sri Lanka, highlighted by his stunning century and Dane Paterson’s crucial breakthroughs. ...

Proteas and Sri Lanka battle for WTC final spot

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In a gripping Test match at St George’s Park, South Africa and Sri Lanka face off, with both teams missing key opportunities that could secure their place in the ...

Historic Indian night at the Bullring

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It was an exhibition that would have had anyone that was part of the sold out Wanderers crowd feeling privileged that they were there to witness it all.

Shakib’s absence music to ears for Proteas

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The Proteas’ chances of winning a first Test series in Bangladesh in 16 years received a significant boost yesterday when the home team suffered the withdrawal of ...

South Africa’s cricket heroines: one step away from World Cup glory

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The potential has always been there, but now the Proteas can confidently head into their successive T20 World Cup final knowing they are no longer reliant on certain ...

Proteas Women’s cricket team can unite SA in equality

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Former captain Dane van Niekerk believes the Proteas Women’s cricket team have the unique opportunity to overcome years of gender inequality if they win South Africa’s ...

Muthusamy to learn from the “best” in Bangladesh tour

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Senuran Muthusamy, South Africa’s all-rounder, is eager to gain insights from Bangladesh’s cricket legend Shakib-al-Hasan during the Proteas’ upcoming Test tour. ...

New Test captain for Proteas and fresh faces

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Proteas T20 captain Aiden Markram will take over the leadership duties of the Test team for the series opener in Bangladesh after Temba Bavuma was ruled out through ...

SA20 starting to separate from exhibitionists - Smith

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The SA20 cricket league, under Graeme Smith's leadership, has breathed new life into South African cricket. With record attendances, global viewership, and a star-studded ...

Two century milestones just another passage for Tyron

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Chloe Tryon remembers her first ball in international cricket like it was yesterday.

How the teams shape up

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FEEL it; summer is here!

‘Wolvie’ 3. 0 loading as Proteas skipper sweeps the floor

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The leading run-scorer at the last T20 World Cup on home soil is now even more dynamic, averaging 48. 55 at a strike-rate of 127. 40 over the last 12 months, including ...

Van Niekerk on a comeback trail

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Basically, she was the Graeme Smith of women’s cricket in South Africa to put it into context.

SA hockey men show spirit in opener

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Dutch defender Jip Janssen shocked the South Africans by slotting home a penalty stroke in just the second minute.