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 ...

Wolvaardt leads Proteas Women in T20 World Cup opener against West Indies

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The Proteas Women look to build on their recent World Cup success as they face West Indies in their T20 World Cup opener in the UAE.

James to replace Teeger as SA U19 captain

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Teeger was removed from the captaincy on the eve of the World Cup last week when CSA stated they feared for Teeger’s safety, after being advised that the upcoming ...

Smith upbeat as SA20 blasts off

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Cricket fans across the six venues around the country – Cape Town, Paarl, Gqeberha, Durban, Johannesburg and Centurion – streamed through the turnstiles in record ...

SA20 has huge spin-offs for SA cricket – Smith

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This led to high-quality level of cricket, which was supported by in-stadium entertainment yet to be seen in the South African sporting landscape.

Proteas out to slay demons with semi-final triumph

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The Australians have also inflicted a genuine sense of trauma on the Proteas team and their long-suffering supporters since the 1999 semi-final.

Cricket World Cup: SA urged to rally behind the Proteas as ICC campaign kicks off

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The Proteas face former champions Sri Lanka in their tournament opener at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Back Proteas, says CSA chief

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Cricket SA chief executive Pholetsi Moseki has called on all South Africans to rally behind the Proteas

Bulls are not taking Lions lightly

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It is as if the injury gods made sure there was a level of fairness in the weekend?s Jukskei derby

3 key aspects that can help Bulls

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This weekend they face a completely different challenge when they take on the Jaguares in Buenos Aires

Bulls will target the Jaguares’ set piece

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The first four games are very important to us and this is the second hurdle - Pote Human

Pine Pienaar’s philosophy pays off . . .

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Bulls defence coach also had a big point to prove

Specmagic on full display at Loftus

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Rosko Specman made a sparkling first impression in his debut for the Bulls in their comprehensive 40-3 victory over the Stormers

When Rassievan der Dussen's at the crease . . .

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Duminy set to return from injury for Sri Lanka ODI series

Proteas moving in right direction

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It?s about freeing up the guys so they can express themselves, says Faf du Plessis

World Cup trophy’s SA tour pitches in

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The trophy will see 20 countries and 40 cities on the international leg which started on August 27 last year and ends in Berlin, Germany

Banyana feel like nothing can stop them - Desiree Ellis

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National women?s team coach says anything is possible at the World Cup

Desiree Ellis: Banyana need to settle down

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SA must make the most of opportunities that come their way

Banyana unhappy over late payment of bonuses by Safa

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Safa promised Banyana players a R2. 4 million bonus after the Africa Women's Cup of Nations, but only paid out part of it

Banyana Banyana ‘need to focus on bigger picture’

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Refiloe Jane: It is really important to get players overseas

R5 million pledge to new National Women’s Football League

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Sports Minister Tokozile Xasa calls on corporates to help with finance

Banyana can deal with physical teams

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We are a side that is always going to create chances, says Ellis

Andrew Birch can thank Dean Elgar for his save

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Everything that has made T20 cricket the craze it is around the world was on display in abundance

Rabada makes most of suspension

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Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has admitted the past week has been "a bit of a whirlwind”, but he is taking it all in his stride.

Another corrupt cricketer banned

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Former Proteas bowler Lonwabo Tsotsobe has apologised ?to cricket lovers all over the world? after Cricket South Africa banned him for eight years