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Watch VideoWTC 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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoKagiso 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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch Video‘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.

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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 VideoKagiso 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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

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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Zaahier Adams|Updated

Watch VideoTemba 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.

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Michael Sherman|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

Watch VideoSACA 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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoWATCH | 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.

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Lunga Biyela|Published

Watch VideoNow 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.

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Zaahier Adams|Published

Watch VideoDoes 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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoSubstance 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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoKagiso 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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

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.

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Lunga Biyela|Published

Watch VideoKagiso 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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoUnderstanding 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.

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John Goliath|Published

‘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.

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Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Watch VideoKagiso 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

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John Goliath|Published

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.

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John Goliath|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

Watch Video'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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoBig 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.

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John Goliath|Updated

Watch VideoCorbin 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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoWhy 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.

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Ashfak Mohamed|Published