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WTC final: Proteas not underdogs, says Dane Paterson
Proteas fast bowler Dane Paterson asserts that South Africa are not underdogs against Australia in the WTC final at Lord's, highlighting the team's confidence, Shukri Conrad's impactful leadership, and the equal challenge posed by unfamiliar conditions for both sides.
Kagiso Rabada will thrive under intense pressure in crucial showdown against Australia, says Malibongwe Maketa
Kagiso Rabada is more than capable of thriving under pressure in WTC final against Australia, says former Proteas coach Malibongwe Maketa.
‘Quiet demeanour’ of Temba Bavuma won’t cut it in WTC final, says former Proteas player
Former Proteas player Alviro Petersen predicts that Kagiso Rabada and Temba Bavuma will be targeted by Australian sledging in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s.
Q & 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.
Kagiso Rabada spends 30th birthday on the sidelines in his IPL season to forget
Kagiso Rabada endured a challenging IPL 2025 season with Gujarat Titans, marked by a one-month ban and poor form, missing his 30th birthday match ahead of the Proteas’ World Test Championship final preparations.
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.
Temba Bavuma on Kagiso Rabada: Our friendship comes first, I will be a captain later
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma has prioritised his friendship with Kagiso Rabada following his suspension for a positive drug test, highlighting the human side behind the fast bowler.
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.
SACA chief Andrew Breetzke slams Tim Paine over misinformed Kagiso Rabada remarks
SACA chief Andrew Breetzke defends Kagiso Rabada's doping case handling, criticising Tim Paine's misinformed remarks on the suspension process.
WATCH | Proteas coach Shukri Conrad prepares for media scrutiny over Kagiso Rabada's drug ban
Proteas head coach Shukri Conrad braces for intense media scrutiny following star bowler Kagiso Rabada's suspension for a failed drugs test during the SA20 tournament.
Now that Kagiso Rabada has done his time, welcomed back to the Proteas with open arms
Proteas coach Shukri Conrad came out swinging in defence of his star fast bowler after Kagiso Rabada who recently served a one-month ban for failing a drug test.
Does it matter which recreational drug Kagiso Rabada tested positive for?
Kagiso Rabada's positive test for cocaine, rather than marijuana, sparks debate on the differing perceptions and implications of recreational drug use in professional cricket.
Substance Kagiso Rabada tested positive for revealed
The speculation is over as it has been revealed which drug Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada took which led to a one-month suspension from cricket.
Kagiso Rabada is no bad boy; he’s served his time
Kagiso Rabada has been cleared to play after SAIDS ruling, stating 'this moment will not define me' following recreational drug incident and that’s exactly how the matter should be treated by the public writes IOL Sport’s Michael Sherman.
Kagiso Rabada cleared to play in World Test Championship final after provisional suspension
Kagiso Rabada, the Proteas’ bowler, has been cleared to return to action and will be eligible for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia next month.
Kagiso Rabada set for IPL comeback soon, reports suggest
Kagiso Rabada is poised for his IPL return soon despite provisional suspension for recreational drug use, with the ban likely already served.
Understanding Kagiso Rabada's drug suspension and imminent IPL comeback
Kagiso Rabada's return to the Indian Premier League is telling after he confirms a positive drugs test for a banned substance.
‘I am deeply sorry’: Proteas star Kagiso Rabada confirms serving provisional suspension after testing positive for recreational drug
Proteas' premier fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is serving a provisional ban after testing positive for a banned substance. This has been the reason behind his early return from the IPL.
Kagiso Rabada tests positive for banned substance
Kagiso Rabada's positive test for a banned substance raises alarms just weeks before the Proteas’ crucial World Test Championship final against Australia
Anrich Nortje's return to fitness in IPL will put smile on Proteas coach Shukri Conrad's face
Anrich Nortje makes a sharp return in the IPL, offering hope amidst the Proteas fast-bowling injury crisis ahead of the World Test Championship final.
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.
'Moer-en-soek' not the way to go in IPL, insists Kagiso Rabada
Proteas fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has voiced his concern over the batsmen-dominated pitches in the 2025 IPL, urging for more balanced competition between bat and ball to maintain the excitement in cricket.
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.
Corbin Bosch's long-awaited rise: A journey to the Proteas at 30
After a decade-long wait since sharing the field with Kagiso Rabada in the 2014 Under-19 Cricket World Cup, Corbin Bosch's Proteas senior debut saw him deliver impressive performances.
Why quotas are still needed in SA cricket, and lessons to learn from Rassie’s Springboks
Now even just speaking in some of these terms almost sounds absurd, let alone actually implementing the transformation policy. But there is method to Cricket South Africa’s ‘madness’, writes Ashfak Mohamed.