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Watch VideoGraeme Smith stands firmly behind Temba Bavuma and the Proteas squad in WTC final

Graeme Smith has thrown his support behind Temba Bavuma and the Proteas ahead of the WTC final against Australia at Lord’s, urging South Africans to rally behind the team for glory.

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Michael Sherman|Published

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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Zaahier Adams|Published

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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Zaahier Adams|Updated

SA20 and SACA launch schools SA20 scholarship programme to nurture young cricketers

The Schools SA20 competition, which began in September 2024, has already attracted significant participation, with over 370 boys' teams and 200 girls' teams competing in more than 1,000 matches across South Africa.

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Thuthukani Mthembu|Published

Watch VideoGraeme Smith pays tribute to IPL backers and Indian audience for success of SA20

SA20 commissioner Graeme Smith explained how important the Indian audience was to the SA20.

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Michael Sherman|Published

'We could not make it work': Graeme Smith reveals why the Betway SA20 is not showing on the SABC

SA20 commissioner Graeme Smith reveals the challenges behind failed broadcasting negotiations with SABC, leaving millions of South African cricket fans unable to watch the popular T20 tournament on free-to-air television.

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Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Watch VideoWhy SA20 may be catalyst to help Proteas break white-ball trophy drought

The SA20 tournament could be the key to unlocking South Africa's potential in white-ball cricket. With its blend of local talent and international expertise, this domestic T20 competition might finally help the Proteas overcome their trophy drought. Here's how the tournament is reshaping South African cricket.

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John Goliath|Published

Watch VideoGraeme Smith slams proposed two-tier Test cricket system

Legendary former Proteas skipper Graeme Smith is against a proposed two-tier system in Test cricket which would possibly come into effect in 2027.

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Michael Sherman|Published