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Zaahier Adams

Senior Cricket Writer

Watch VideoQ & A: Graeme Smith on his love for Lord's, the Aussies and Proteas spearhead Kagiso Rabada

Independent Media’s Zaahier Adams sits down exclusively with former Proteas captain Graeme Smith ahead of the World Test Championship final at Lord’s.

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Watch VideoINDY SPORT SHOW: Temba Bavuma will lead Proteas in his own calm way in Lord's Test final, says Graeme Smith

Former captain Graeme Smith believes Temba Bavuma’s “calm and assured” leadership will be key to the Proteas’ chances in the World Test Championship final against Australia.

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Watch VideoA lack of heroes on the pitch has seen Cape football lose its soul

A major city such as Cape Town cannot afford not to have a professional club. It is integral for the youth to have a home club they have aspirations of representing one day.

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Watch VideoAndrew Hudson warns young Proteas in World Test Championship final: ‘You just know you’re in a fight when facing Aussies’

Former Proteas batter Andrew Hudson believes it is not just an examination of a players’ technical ability, but more mental capacity to keep Australia at bay.

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Watch VideoSydney hero Fanie de Villiers backs Marco Jansen and Wiaan Mulder to be Proteas trump cards

Former South African bowler Fanie de Villiers believes the Proteas possess “two jewels” in all-rounders Marco Jansen and Wiaan Mulder who have the potential to swing the WTC final against Australia at Lord’s next month.

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Watch VideoMarco Jansen and Wiaan Mulder are ‘jewels’ in Proteas’ crown, says Sydney hero Fanie de Villiers

Former South African bowler Fanie de Villiers believes the Proteas possess “two jewels” in allrounders Marco Jansen and Wiaan Mulder who have the potential to swing the WTC final against Australia at Lord’s next month.

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Chennai Super Kings starlet Dewald Brevis happy to be a kid playing his own game at IPL

Dewald Brevis is fast becoming his “own player” after a few sensational innings for the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

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Watch VideoMandla Mashimbyi hoping Marizanne Kapp can help the Proteas Women return to winning ways

Veteran allrounder Marizanne Kapp will make her much-anticipated return to the Proteas Women’s team on their upcoming tour to the West Indies.

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Watch VideoR49m man Heinrich Klaasen happy to give back to Sunrisers after 37-ball record IPL century

Heinrich Klaasen smashed nine sixes and seven fours in his 105 not out off just 39 balls - in the process striking the third fastest IPL century of all time.

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Watch VideoDavid Bedingham back from toe injury to boost Proteas' chances in World Test Championship final

Proteas coach Shukri Conrad’s contagious smile will be just a bit broader this week after David Bedingham returned from injury.

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Watch VideoIt’s a bit of a joke actually, says Cape Town City coach Diogo Peral about PSL relegation saga

Cape Town City’s interim coach Diogo Peral has ridiculed the situation where his team will need to wait until the conclusion of the Golden Arrows and SuperSport United fixture.

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Watch VideoStellenbosch FC beef up their 2025/26 squad with Amajita star, confirms coach Steve Barker

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker is proud of his team’s achievements but is not resting on his laurels after his team ensured CAF Confederation Cup qualification again.

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Watch VideoCape Town City’s PSL status still in balance after Stellenbosch FC derby draw

Cape Town City will be sitting on tenterhooks awaiting the conclusion of the Arrows-SuperSport United clash after their goalless draw with Stellenbosch FC.

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Watch VideoStronger Together: Proteas coach Shukri Conrad spends the day with Springboks' Rassie Erasmus

Proteas coach Shukri Conrad is leaving no stone unturned as he prepares his team for their assault on the World Test Championship final at Lord’s.

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Watch VideoStellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker: Cape Town City will be fighting for their lives in PSL derby

The stakes in the Western Cape derby are about so much more than just bragging rights when Cape Town City FC and Stellenbosch FC meet on Saturday.

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Watch VideoAmajita star Tylon Smith has the attributes to be a really top-class defender, says Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker

Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker feels Amajita star Tylon Smith’s time will come due to his “immense talent”.

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Watch VideoFormer Proteas superstar AB de Villiers hailed as third-best T20 cricketer ever

AB de Villiers’ individual brilliance and his impact on the shortest format of the game has been hailed.

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Watch VideoShukri Conrad’s Proteas ‘warriors’ will have entire cricket-mad country backing them at Lord’s final

Proteas coach Shukri Conrad has rapidly rehabilitated a South African fan-base that had been overfed a buffet of white-ball cricket into red-ball believers once again, writes Zaahier Adams.

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Many, many doors . . . like overseas . . . flying open for Amajita U20 Afcon hero Tylon Smith

Amajita have qualified for the Fifa U20 World Cup in Chile later this year, which will be yet another shop window for defender Tylon Smith to parade his skills.

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Watch Video‘It doesn’t stop here,’ says Fawaaz Basadien after cleaning the floor at Stellenbosch FC awards

Mamelodi Sundowns target Fawaaz Basadien was the big winner at the Stellenbosch FC Awards evening at the Allée Bleue Wine Estate on Tuesday night.

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Watch VideoWith Shukri Conrad’s backing and solid IPL, Aiden Markram ready to face Aussie bumpers again

Proteas opener AIden Markram has certainly benefited from having coach Shukri Conrad firmly in his corner whenever the tide turns against him.

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Watch VideoSome years Duke ball swings around corners, other years it doesn’t, Stephen Cook tells Proteas batters

Former Proteas opener Stephen Cook Cook, who played English County Cricket for Durham, believes facing up to the Duke ball could be a challenge in the World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's.

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Proteas and Castle Lager reunite long-standing relationship for Lord's ICC World Test final

Castle Lager has been unveiled as the official team sponsor for the Proteas Men during the upcoming ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final at Lord's.

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Watch VideoBowling guru Vincent Barnes believes Dane Paterson has the right tools for Lord's slope

The famed Lord's slope has once again become a focal point of consideration as the Proteas prepare to face Australia in the World Test Championship final next month at Lord’s.

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WATCH: Kagiso Rabada concedes 34 runs in two overs in comeback game after drugs ban

Kagiso Rabada made his much-anticipated return to the pitch on Sunday, but the occasion was bittersweet for the Proteas fast bowler as his performance left a lot to be desired.

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