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Heinrich 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.
Heinrich Klaasen and Aiden Markram miss opportunity on another IPL batting-friendly pitch
Proteas batsmen Heinrich Klaasen and Aiden Markram struggled on a flat IPL pitch as Sunrisers Hyderabad fell short against Lucknow Super Giants, highlighting ongoing debates around batting-friendly conditions.
Heinrich Klaasen's Sunrisers Hyderabad go big in IPL win over Rajasthan Royals
Ishan Kishan's Explosive Century Powers Sunrisers Hyderabad to a Stunning 44-Run Victory Over Rajasthan Royals.
Big Bucks: What the South African players will earn in the 2025 Indian Premier League
Discover how 16 South African cricketers are set to make waves in the lucrative 2025 Indian Premier League, where players become instant millionaires for just six weeks of play.
I’m not jinxing it: This is finally the Proteas’ year
Having endured some serious adversity from before their ICC Champions Trophy campaign had even begun, are the cricket gods finally smiling on the Proteas?
5 players that can turn Proteas Champions Trophy semi against New Zealand
With doubt over the fitness of Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma and Tony de Zorzi, here are five players that must shine for the Proteas in Lahore.
Champions Trophy: Proteas' Heinrich Klaasen ready to make good on pre-tournament promise
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 form.
Proteas lose the toss and field first against England
The Proteas will field first against England without their Captain Temba Bavuma and Tony ze Zorzi due to an illness.
Heinrich Klaasen: The key to Proteas' Champions Trophy victory?
Heinrich Klaasen has been passed fit and should slot right back into the Proteas batting lineup against England on Saturday in Lahore.
Proteas set to dominate England in Champions Trophy showdown
The already eliminated England are a team in the rebuilding phases as skipper Jos Buttler seemingly edges towards the end of his tenure as captain.
Champions Trophy: Ryan Rickelton century leads Proteas' 315-run assault in Karachi
Ryan Rickelton announced himself on the global stage with a magnificent maiden ICC tournament century to power South Africa to an imposing 315/6 in their Champions Trophy opener against Afghanistan on Friday.
Proteas win toss but suffer Heinrich Klaasen blow in Afghanistan Champions Trophy opener
The Proteas are dealt a significant blow as star batsman Heinrich Klaasen is sidelined for their crucial Champions Trophy opener against Afghanistan due to injury.
Can the Proteas overcome Rashid Khan's bag of tricks in Afghanistan Champions Trophy opener?
As the Proteas prepare to face Rashid Khan in Karachi, we explore their past struggles against the Afghan spinner and the conditions that could influence the upcoming ODI.
COLUMN | Proteas must not be shy to think out of the box at ICC Champions Trophy
There are some major selection calls Proteas coach Rob Walter has to make for the ICC Champions Trophy, and I think it is worth trying something different, writes Ashfak Mohamed.
Klaasen ready to tackle Pakistan’s fast bowlers
As the Proteas gear up for a pivotal game against Pakistan, Heinrich Klaasen reflects on their recent performance and the challenges ahead
SA20 giving Proteas batsmen decent prep for Champions trophy, says Temba Bavuma
While the T20 format requires a vastly different set of skills for the batsmen, the time in the middle during a match will still help the Proteas substantially for the Champions Trophy.
The day Kwena Maphaka outfoxed Heinrich Klaasen, and the world took notice
The Proteas stalwart Heinrich Klassen batting for Durban’s Super Giants had hit Paar Royals' KWena Maphaka for a four earlier in the over before the moment of brilliance from the 18-year-old.
Klaasen’s return: Big hitting DSG batter finally gets going
Heinrich Klaasen's remarkable innings of 66 runs helps Durban’s Super Giants in their quest for playoff qualification in the Betway SA20 league.
Klusener challenges DGS batters to switch on
After consecutive defeats, Durban Super Giants’ coach Lance Klusener reflects on the team’s batting struggles and the need for improvement.
WATCH: Can the Proteas break their trophy jinx at ICC Champions Trophy?
Next month's Champions Trophy will be the first time the tournament has been hosted since 2017, and it remains the only ICC senior men’s trophy that the Proteas have lifted.
Temba Bavuma urges Proteas to overcome ODI series defeat before Tests
Temba Bavuma reflects on the Proteas' disappointing ODI series against Pakistan and emphasises the need for emotional resilience ahead of the upcoming Test matches.
Proteas’ Heinrich Klaasen has ‘never seen the ball reverse like that in 20 overs’ against Pakistan
Heinrich Klaasen was visibly animated after having his middle stump uprooted by Pakistan’s Shaheen Afridi in the first ODI, which the Proteas lost by three wickets in Paarl on Tuesday.
Pakistan vs Proteas: No problems against spin, says SA’s Heinrich Klaasen
South Africa lost by three wickets to the visitors in the first One-Day International in Paarl on Tuesday, in what turned out to be a thrilling contest as Pakistan won the match with three balls to spare.
Kagiso Rabada, David Miller cash in during IPL auction as Lucknow break bank for Rishabh Pant
Proteas speedster Kagiso Rabada was the most sought after the South African during the auction and was sold to the Gujurat Titans for just under R22 million.
Proteas v India: Flying ants make a bizarre cameo in second T20I at SuperSport Park
Attending the match as a spectator, I watched in astonishment as the players were escorted off the field by the umpires in the first over of South Africa’s chase.