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Proteas Women live by the sword and die by the sword, says Lara Goodall despite Sri Lanka loss

Despite back-to-back defeats in the Tri-Series, Lara Goodall's impressive form offers hope for the Proteas Women as they prepare for the ODI World Cup.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Annerie Dercksen’s maiden 50 takes Proteas Women past 200-run mark against Sri Lanka

Annerie Dercksen continued to impress at the international stage as she showed determination, rescuing South Africa from a spot of bother and guiding the side to a decent total at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday.

Sport Cricket
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Chloe Tryon thrilled to return to Proteas Women ahead of tough tri-series against India and Sri Lanka

Chloe Tryon, having overcome a career-threatening injury, is eager to showcase her skills in the upcoming tri-series in Sri Lanka, marking her return to the spotlight.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Jehran Naidoo|Published

Proteas secure first headline sponsor since 2020 with Suzuki partnership

Cricket South Africa has announced a landmark multi-year partnership with Suzuki, marking the return of a headline sponsor for the Proteas since 2020.

Sport Cricket
John Goliath|Published

Watch VideoShukri Conrad praised as ideal choice for Proteas by former selector

Shukri Conrad emerged as the ideal candidate to lead the Proteas across all formats following Rob Walter's unexpected resignation, backed by his successful tenure as Test coach and praised by former selector Hussein Manack for his understanding of the game and ability to get the best out of players.

Sport Cricket
Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoNo need to check qualifications: Shukri Conrad taking over Proteas in all formats a no-brainer

Appointing Shukri Conrad, the successful red-ball coach, to lead all formats seems like an obvious choice, given his impressive track record with the Proteas Test team.

Sport Cricket
John Goliath|Published

Proteas' white ball coach Rob Walter steps down citing personal reasons

Rob Walter has stepped down as Proteas' white ball coach despite guiding the team to their first ICC final in 25 years. Cricket South Africa announced his resignation on Tuesday, with Walter citing personal reasons for his departure.

Sport Cricket
Lunga Biyela|Published

Watch VideoChapman blasts ton as New Zealand win first Pakistan ODI by 73 runs

Mark Chapman's career-best 132 and Nathan Smith's crucial 4-wicket haul led New Zealand to a dramatic 73-run victory over Pakistan in the first ODI.

Sport Cricket
AFP|Published

EXCLUSIVE | Proteas captain Laura Wolvaardt: We have the fighting spirit for World Cup success

After sleepless nights following the T20 World Cup final loss, Proteas Women's captain Laura Wolvaardt reveals her strategic approach to the upcoming Tri-Series and how it will shape South Africa's preparation for the more demanding ODI World Cup format in India.

Sport Cricket Proteas Women
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

India clinch record third Champions Trophy with dramatic win over New Zealand

India created history in Dubai, securing an unprecedented third Champions Trophy title with a thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand.

Sport Cricket International
AFP|Published

New Zealand reach 251-7 against India in Champions Trophy final

Indian spinners dominated the Champions Trophy final in Dubai as New Zealand fought back through Mitchell (63) and Bracewell's explosive 53* to post a competitive 251-7, setting up an intriguing chase for India's pursuit of a record third trophy.

Sport Cricket International
AFP|Published

Watch VideoHere’s the truth: Proteas choked against New Zealand, and must embrace change to avoid more tears in 2027

In the cold light of day, it was just another typical choke from the South Africans when it mattered most in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against New Zealand, writes Ashfak Mohamed.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Ashfak Mohamed|Published

Bittersweet end to Rassie van der Dussen’s ICC championship days, as Proteas fail again?

If the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy was Rassie van der Dussen's last big ICC Tournament, it ended on a bittersweet note.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Jehran Naidoo|Published

Proteas player ratings: Kagiso Rabada, Rassie van der Dussen the stand-outs at ICC Champions Trophy

Following South Africa's semi-final exit against New Zealand in Lahore on Wednesday, Ongama Gcwabe rates each Proteas player's return in the ICC Champions Trophy.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Watch Video‘Fantastic leader’ Temba Bavuma still has a couple of years left in him for Proteas, says Vernon Philander

The ICC Champions Trophy has already seen England captain Jos Buttler step down, but former Proteas all-rounder Vernon Philander would not like to see the same happen to Temba Bavuma.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Zaahier Adams|Published

I would have rather done badly and won, says Proteas centurion Miller

After crashing out of the ICC Champions Trophy on Wednesday, Proteas batter David Miller pointed out losing wickets in the middle and the deterioration of the wicket as the two reasons largely behind the loss.

Sport Cricket
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Watch VideoRob Walter has taken Proteas to water, but Shukri Conrad could be the man to finally make them drink

As the Proteas come to terms with another ICC tournament disappointment, Shukri Conrad looks like the man who can turn their fortunes around?

Sport Cricket Proteas
John Goliath|Published

Watch VideoIndia may win Champions Trophy, but Gambhir will know it’s a hollow victory

India coach Gautam Gambhir's arrogance in denying his team have enjoyed an advantage in playing at one venue during the ICC Champions Trophy has been mystifying.

Sport Cricket Opinion
Zaahier Adams|Published

Rob Walter: Proteas one partnership away from doing something special in Champions Trophy loss

Right from the start of the match, South Africa started on the back foot, losing a crucial toss in the batting paradise at the Gaddafi Stadium as they went down to New Zealand.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Plays of the day: Dreadful death-bowling, lack of partnerships see Proteas lose to New Zealand

New Zealand shattered South Africa's dreams of playing in their second-ever ICC final with a convincing victory in the second semi-final of the Champions Trophy in Lahore on Wednesday.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Watch VideoSame old sad story for Proteas with Miller’s century not enough in ICC Champions Trophy semi-final

The Proteas' dream of progressing to the ICC Champions Trophy final was crushed by a rampant New Zealand in Lahore.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Zaahier Adams|Published

'Totally unfair': No Champions Trophy final deals one last blow to hosts Pakistan

Pakistan's hopes of hosting its first major cricket final in three decades were dashed as political tensions with India force the Champions Trophy decider to Dubai.

Sport Cricket International
AFP|Published

Watch VideoIt’s do or die time for Proteas in Champions Trophy against New Zealand

The rivalry between the Springboks and the All Blacks may be one of the most highly-anticipated clashes in all of sport, but the battle between the Proteas and the Black Caps may just be as closely contested.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Michael Sherman|Published

ICC Champions Trophy semi-final: Five match-ups that could decide Proteas v New Zealand

South Africa and New Zealand are set to meet in the second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy in Lahore on Wednesday, and we looked at five key-match-ups.

Sport Cricket Proteas
Ongama Gcwabe|Published

Watch VideoI’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?

Sport Opinion
Ashfak Mohamed|Published