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Ex-Titans cricketer Ethy Mbhalati handed suspended sentence over 2015 match-fixing scandal

Former Titans cricketer Ethy Mbhalati has been handed a five-year suspended sentence for his role in the 2015 match-fixing scandal, a case that has left a lasting impact on South Africa’s cricketing integrity.

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Lunga Biyela|Published

Klaasen bows out having reshaped T20-era but missing international honours

Heinrich Klaasen's international career had many downs in the beginning with the batter being dropped ultimately. However, the 33-year-old was able to turn his career around, retiring on top of the world.

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Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Sinethemba Qeshile’s one-day career revival led SA A to series victory in St Lucia

Sinethemba Qeshile breathed life to his one-day career with a second century in St Lucia as the 26-year-old finished the series as the top run-scorer, helping SA A win the series 2-0 against West Indies A.

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Ongama Gcwabe|Published

EXCLUSIVE | Sacrifices are the reason behind Annerie Dercksen’s rapid rise, says batting coach Baakier Abrahams

Proteas Women's batting coach Baakier Abrahams lauded Annerie Dercksen for going above and beyond to improve her game, and reckons that the competition between Sinalo Jafta and Karabo Meso is healthy for the team.

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Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Mihlali Mpongwana’s rise continues in Caribbean as SA A take 1-0 series lead

South Africa A seam-bowling all-rounder Mihlali Mpongwana's figures of 3/37 guided the side to a 42-run victory over West indies A in the first one-day game and saw the 25-year-old win the Player of the Match award.

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Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Was Kagiso Rabada drug ban concealed? Cricket SA boss Enoch Nkwe responds

Head of national teams, Enoch Nkwe, highlighted that Cricket South Africa was not concealing the Kagiso Rabada drug ban, but was merely allowing SAIDS to run their process.

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Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Annerie ‘the dog’ Dercksen solidifies Proteas Women place with Tri-Series heroics

Annerie Dercksen's remarkable performances in the tri-series cup in Sri Lanka have solidified her place in the Proteas Women’s squad, earning praise from her captain and showcasing her potential ahead of the World Cup

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Jehran Naidoo|Published

Momentum's long-standing sponsorship with Proteas Women's team draws to a close

Cricket South Africa (CSA) have confirmed that its long-standing commercial partner, Momentum, will conclude its sponsorship of the Proteas Women’s team at the end of April.

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Zaahier Adams|Published

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

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 of belonging and team unity.

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Zaahier Adams|Published

Chloe Tryon thrilled to return to Proteas Women ahead of tough tri-series against India and Sri Lanka

Chloe Tryon, having overcome a career-threatening injury, is eager to showcase her skills in the upcoming tri-series in Sri Lanka, marking her return to the spotlight.

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Jehran Naidoo|Published

Proteas secure first headline sponsor since 2020 with Suzuki partnership

Cricket South Africa has announced a landmark multi-year partnership with Suzuki, marking the return of a headline sponsor for the Proteas since 2020.

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John Goliath|Published

Lions v Titans Four-Day Series final first day abandoned due to wet Wanderers outfield

Day One of the CSA Four-Day Series final was abandoned without a ball bowled due to a wet outfield at the Wanderers Stadium on Thursday.

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Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Watch VideoProteas’ concern grows ahead of Test final after Temba Bavuma’s elbow injury flares up again

The Proteas will be hoping that their captain Temba Bavuma will be fit enough to lead them into battle at Lord's after suffering a recurrence of his elbow injury.

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Zaahier Adams|Published

Brand feels for Knights, backs Titans youngsters in Lions Four-Day Series final

As Titans prepare for the Four-Day Series final against Lions, captain Neil Brand expresses sympathy for Knights' relegation plight while backing youngsters Pretorius and Brevis to shine at the Wanderers.

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Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Watch VideoProteas captain Temba Bavuma to miss Lions’ CSA final with ‘apparently another fitness issue’

Proteas Test captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the Cricket SA first-class final at the Wanderers, starting on Thursday, due to injury.

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Zaahier Adams|Published

Watch VideoRussell is at the Lahore Qalanders with our blessing, says Lions chief Jonno Leaf-Wright

Lions chief executive Jonno Leaf-Wright believes having his head coach Russell Domingo miss this week’s Cricket SA 4-Day Series final “does not devalue South Africa’s domestic system at all. ”

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Zaahier Adams|Published

Watch VideoSenuran Muthusamy's rollercoaster: Overcoming off-field challenges for the Warriors in a tough season

Senuran Muthusamy's resilience needed to come to the fore this season as he navigated the off-field challenges of the Warriors to finish a tumultuous cricket season with strong performances.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoHeinrich Klaasen's Proteas' future in doubt after being left off the Cricket SA's contracted list

Heinrich Klaasen was the major omission on the Cricket SA contracted players list announced on Monday.

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Zaahier Adams|Published

Fortuin feels Lions have the winning secret to claim another 4-Day Series title at the Bullring

Lions’ stalwart Bjorn Fortuin believes home advantage will play a critical role in the Cricket SA 4-Day Series final against the Titans at the Wanderers later this week.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Zaahier Adams|Published

Warriors hold off Dolphins attack for conciliation win in CSA 4-Day Series

The Warriors secured a 112-run win over the Dolphins in their final CSA 4-Day Series match, ending their campaign on a high. Despite strong performances from Khaya Zondo, Jason Smith, and Eathan Bosch, the Dolphins fell short, with Senuran Muthusamy taking 5/95. The loss ended the Dolphins' hopes of reaching the final, leaving them in 5th place.

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Jehran Naidoo|Published

Watch VideoRob Walter's departure from CSA: Enoch Nkwe denies pressure

Rob Walter, departing Proteas white ball coach, was praised by CSA director of cricket Enoch Nkwe for his impactful contributions to South African cricket, including guiding the team to their first-ever Cricket World Cup final, amidst his resignation due to personal reasons.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Senuran Muthusamy’s defensive batting saves Warriors from hungry Dolphins

A defensive batting effort by Senuran Muthusamy held off a lethal Dolphins bowling attack to put the Warriors at 244/9 after day one in Gqeberha.

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Jehran Naidoo|Published

Pieter Malan’s half-century helps Boland keep Titans at bay as rain washes out Four-Day Series action

Boland batter Pieter Malan scores half-century to keep the Titans bowling attack at bay in Centurion on Thursday while rain washes out Day One of the clash between Knights and Lions in Bloemfontein.

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Ongama Gcwabe|Published

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

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 Cup and Champions Trophy as recently as last month, Rob Walter has been taking strain for a number of months now.

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Zaahier Adams|Published