Zaahier Adams

Senior Cricket Writer

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.

Successive centuries has Lhuan-dre Pretorius soaring among top CSA 1-Day Cup run-getters

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Teenage talent Lhaun-dre Pretorius blasted a second century in the Titans' mammoth 440/5 at Centurion. Check out all the leading run-scorers in the CSA 1-Day Competition ...

Temba Bavuma's Proteas hoping to change up the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final script in Lahore

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The Proteas will be hoping to overturn a tale of woe when they face New Zealand on Wednesday in Lahore after no less than four previous ICC Champions semi-finals ...

Champions Trophy: Proteas' Heinrich Klaasen ready to make good on pre-tournament promise

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Heinrich Klaasen declares his ambition to be the best in the world as he leads the Proteas into the ICC Champions Trophy semi-finals, showcasing his exceptional ...

At least there's golf in the Marco Jansen's future as Proteas pack for Champions Trophy trip to Dubai

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Marco Jansen celebrates his pivotal role in securing the Proteas' place in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final, expressing excitement for golf amidst the team's ...

Proteas smash England to cruise into the ICC Champions Trophy semis

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The Proteas have booked their place in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final after a convincing victory over England in Karachi.

14-year-old Westerford girl set to make history in all boys first XI

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Young cricketer Sofia Beires is set to shatter a glass ceiling on Saturday when she makes her debut for the all-boys Westerford High School U19 First XI against ...

WATCH: 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 ...

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