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 VideoRobin ‘Tiger’ Williams shows his claws to lead SA charge at Turkish Airlines Open

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Young Robin Williams is leading the South African charge in the DP World Tour’s Turkish Airlines Open here at the Regnum Carya in Antalya, Türkiye.

Watch VideoLhuan-dre Pretorius’ roller-coaster ride gets wilder with maiden IPL Rajasthan Royals call-up

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South African teenage cricket prodigy Lhuan-dre Pretorius’ amazing season has just got wilder after he was signed up to the Indian Premier League on Thursday.

Watch VideoProteas Women fully aware ‘how dangerous Athapaththu can be’ in Sri Lanka clash

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The clear and present danger facing the Proteas’ Women’s team in Friday’s Tri-Series ODI clash against Sri Lanka is home team captain Chamari Athapaththu.

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 ...

Mandla Mashimbyi wants Proteas Women ‘to feel like they belong’ on Sri Lanka tour

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Mandla Mashimbyi discusses the perfect blend of youth and experience in the Proteas Women squad ahead of the ODI Tri-Series in Sri Lanka, emphasising the importance ...

We came to Cairo with a little more bravery, says Barker after Stellenbosch FC’s historic CAF win

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Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker has praised his team for showing attacking intent in their CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinal victory over Zamalek in Cairo.

Stellenbosch FC can’t go to Cairo fearing the crowd, says Steve Barker after Zamalek draw

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Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker feels “the pressure shifts to Zamalek” after his team earned a well-deserved goalless draw in their first-leg CAF Confederation ...

Watch VideoPressure just too much for Rob Walter, now Proteas ODI scene set for Shukri Conrad

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Despite leading the Proteas team to their first-ever World Cup final – the T20 version – in Barbados last year, and two consecutive semi-finals at both the ODI World ...

Stellenbosch FC hold African giants Zamalek in CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final

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Stellenbosch FC will head to Cairo with a real chance of advancing to the CAF Confederation Cup semifinal after holding Zamalek to a goalless draw in the first leg ...

Watch VideoIndia 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. ...

Watch VideoSame 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.

Watch VideoKlaasen 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.

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 ...

‘Don’t need to be rocket scientist’ to see India have an advantage, says Proteas star Rassie van der Dussen

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Rassie van der Dussen admits India playing all their matches in Dubai is advantageous, but believes it doesn't matter where the Proteas play their ICC Champions ...

Watch VideoLhuan-dre Pretorius biffs maiden 1-Day Cup century at Newlands to rekindle memories of a young Graeme Smith

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Step into the future of South African cricket with Lhuan-dre Pretorius, whose explosive talent is captivating audiences and drawing inevitable comparisons to legends ...

Watch VideoTemba Bavuma: No real baggage exists amongst Proteas ahead of ICC Champions Trophy opener

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Temba Bavuma’s Proteas squad are hoping to overcome their past to seize glory against a resilient Afghanistan team in their ICC Champions Trophy opener on Friday. ...

COLUMN: International cricket needs players to turn up heat in the kitchen

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I hope that Pakistan paceman Shaheen Shah Afridi is not cautioned by the ICC for his actions in the Karachi ODI against the Proteas on Wednesday, writes Zaahier ...

Local is lekker for newly-crowned MICT champs

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MI Cape Town completed a spectacular transformation from bottom-dwellers to SA20 champions, defeating Sunrisers Eastern Cape in a commanding 76-run victory. Coach ...

Robbie P’s ‘freedom’ blueprint the key to MI Cape Town’s SA20 success

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Finalists MI Cape Town are playing with great freedom in the SA20 now that they have been provided with role-clarity from their head coach Robin Peterson.

Stephen Fleming: Joburg Super Kings a bit frantic with the bat in SA20

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The Joburg Super Kings have exited the SA20 playoffs for the third season in succession, and coach Stephen Fleming will have to think long and hard about their strategy. ...

Corbin Bosch living the dream with MI Cape Town in the SA20

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MI Cape Town all-rounder Corbin Bosch expects a heated reception when he returns to Pretoria for Friday’s SA20 clash against the Capitals.

Shukri Conrad’s Wisden award is justice for Kagiso Rabada, Temba Bavuma’s ICC snubs

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Despite South Africa topping the ICC World Test Championship table, Proteas stars Temba Bavuma and Kagiso Rabada were overlooked in the ICC Test Team of the Year. ...

Dercksen looking to create more ‘unforgettable moments’

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Annerie Dercksen was named ICC Emerging Player of the Year after a stellar maiden season with the Proteas Women’s team.

WATCH: Shamsi and the JSK boys are ‘NSYNC’ to smash out some new SA20 hits

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Tabraiz Shamsi has joined up with all his former teammates at Joburg Super Kings after being traded by the Paarl Royals in the SA20.