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Watch VideoWarriors vow to fight points deduction, fine for 'breaching CSA's transformation requirements'

Warriors speak out against CSA's 'harsh' points deduction and fine for transformation policy breach.

Sport Cricket Domestic
John Goliath|Published

Age is nothing but a number for Proteas comeback kings Dane Paterson, George Linde

Dane Paterson and George Linde's performances for the Proteas this week just goes to to show that "age ain't nothing but a number".

Sport Cricket Proteas
John Goliath|Published

George Linde missed the team bus before top all-round display in Proteas win over Pakistan

George Linde reignited the South African innings towards the end with a brilliant 48 off 24 balls, before taking career-best figures with the ball.

Sport Cricket Proteas
John Goliath|Published

Proteas seal 233-run victory over Sri Lanka as Marco Jansen shines with 11-wicket haul

The Proteas beat Sri Lanka by 233 runs in the first Test at Kingsmead in Durban on Saturday to take a 1-0 series lead.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Tristan Stubbs and Temba Bavuma's centuries put Proteas in command as bowlers dominate Sri Lanka in first test

The Proteas were in a strong position at the end of day three of their first Test against Sri Lanka at Kingsmead in Durban on Friday.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Proteas declare as Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma notch up 100s at Kingsmead | South Africa vs Sri Lanka

Tristan Stubbs and Temba Bavuma both scored centuries as the Proteas declared after reaching 366/5 at Kingsmead in Durban on Friday.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Lunga Biyela|Published

Marco Jansen blows Sri Lanka away as Proteas take massive first-innings lead

Sri Lanka's previous lowest total was 71 against Pakistan in Kandy in 1994. It was also the lowest total by any team against South Africa.

Sport Cricket Proteas
John Goliath|Published

Temba Bavuma stands tall as Proteas sweat over Wiaan Mulder’s bowling hand

The key to Temba Bavuma’s innings was playing the ball late and right under his arms, while he dispatched of the bad ball when the bowlers strayed in their line and length.

Sport Cricket Proteas
John Goliath|Published

When it rains, it pours - in Durban - for embattled Proteas opener Aiden Markram

Aiden Markram has only managed one fifty in his last eight Test innings, which includes Wednesday’s effort of nine on the first morning of the first Test against Sri Lanka.

Sport Cricket Proteas
John Goliath|Published

Rain disrupts Durban Test as Sri Lanka dominate Proteas’ top order on Day 1

South Africa will resume day two of the first Test against Sri Lanka on 80/4 after the opening day was disrupted by rain after lunch on Wednesday.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Lunga Biyela|Published

Sri Lanka make the most of overcast conditions to leave Proteas reeling in Durban | South Africa vs Sri Lanka

Proteas captain Temba Bavuma and wicket-keeper batsman Kyle Verreynne were still the crease when the teams left the field for an early lunch.

Sport Cricket Proteas
John Goliath|Published

Kyle Verreynne: Temba Bavuma’s return brings calm and confidence to Proteas ahead of Sri Lanka Test series

Temba Bavuma’s return to the Proteas will be a big boost for the Proteas in their Test series against Sri Lanka, according to wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Lunga Biyela|Published

Proteas to rely on pace attack, all-rounders for crucial Sri Lanka Test in Durban

The Proteas and Sri Lanka will battle it out in the first match of their two-Test series in Durban from Wednesday with places in the ICC Test Championship final still up for grabs.

Sport Cricket Proteas
John Goliath|Published

Aiden Markram bemoans bad start after India spin a web around Proteas

Proteas captain Aiden Markram admitted that India’s Sanju Samson had put a largely inexperienced bowling attack under pressure.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Proteas in the bright Indian spotlight ahead of the lucrative IPL auction

Heinrich Klaasen became the most expensive player in the history of the IPL last week when the Sunrisers gave him to R48 million to stay put.

Sport Cricket Proteas
John Goliath|Published

Proteas vs India will be no less spicy despite big-name stars missing from T20I series

Both squads show significant changes from the sides that played in Barbados, where India lifted the T20 World Cup with a seven-run win.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

India to tour South Africa for four-match T20I series in November

India will take on hosts South Africa in a four-match T20 International series in November, it was confirmed on Friday.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Supplied|Published

Remembering the ultimate Comrades Marathon champion, Sam Tshabalala

Though 30 years had passed, Sam Tshabalala remembered it all like it was yesterday - when he made history by becoming the first black man to win the Comrades Marathon.

Sport Athletics
Matshelane Mamabolo|Published

Career-best Junior Dala helps Super Giants to victory over Capitals

SA20 league leaders Durban’s Super Giants beat Pretoria Capitals at Kingsmead in Durban on Tuesday to claim a fourth win in a row.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Supplied|Published

Durban’s Super Giants looking to squash Pretoria Capitals in SA20 clash

Durban’s Super Giants may not be everyone’s favourite team, but they are fast developing into the leading contenders for the SA20 title with players like Marcus Stoinis and Reece Topley shining.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Zaahier Adams|Published

Sports business aims to develop world-class players

Vinod Bisht, CEO of RPSG Sports Group, which owns Durban’s Super Giants (DSG) said domestic players were also benefiting as they got exposure to the best practices in terms of playing, coaching, and management.

Daily News News
Nomonde Zondi|Published

Clinical Durban’s Super Giants beat Joburg Super Kings to make three wins from three

A disciplined bowling effort from Durban’s Super Giants saw them beat the Joburg Super Kings in their SA20 clash at Kingsmead on Monday.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Supplied|Published

Nicholas Pooran ready to soar for Durban Super Giants in SA20

Having played and succeeded all over the world, West Indian Nicholas Pooran wants to continue doing what he does best for the Durban Super Giants in the SA20.

Sport Cricket Domestic
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Get your refund for tickets bought for abandoned T20 match between SA and India

The Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium said its priority was to ensure its supporters experience a smooth refund process.

Daily News News
Daily News Reporter|Published

Cricketers from both sides of the racial boundary honoured

AS A forward-thinking step, yesteryear’s cricketers who made valuable contributions to the game on either side of the racial divide were recognised for those efforts at a recent function. The “remembrance” event held at the Hollywoodbets Kingsmead cricket stadium’s “long room”, amid the three-match T20 series between the Proteas and the Australians, recognised Mike Procter, Yacoob Omar, Musthufa Khan and Barry Richards for their past endeavours.

Sunday Tribune News
Mervyn Naidoo|Published