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How net sessions with a gardener helped lay the foundation for Titans star Lhuan-dre Pretorius
Titans 19-year-old batter Lhuan-dre Pretorius used to rush to his backyard after school for a net session with his gardner, a feat that helped lay the foundation for his success in professional cricket.
I'm not going to lie . . . It's hard, says Ryan Rickelton on maiden IPL season with Mumbai Indians
Ryan Rickelton has admitted he was nervous before stroking his maiden half-century at the IPL for Mumbai Indians.
Proteas star Matthew Breetzke’s rise to the IPL through Wandile Gwavu’s lens
Year in, year out, South African stars break into the Indian Premier League on the back of impressive performances n the international cricket stage. This year, Matthew Breetzke, a Gqeberha-born batter, finally broke into the IPL, roped in by the Lucknow Super Giants.
Schools SA20 shows Cricket SA transformation can prosper organically
Schools SA20 has showed Cricket SA that when the intention is pure, and that the main thing is allowed to be the main thing, the game in conjunction with transformation will prosper organically.
WATCH: INDY SPORT SHOW: Exclusive chat with Lhuan-dre Pretorius, the future of SA cricket
Discover how 18-year-old star batter Lhuan-dre Pretorius is shaping his future and the future of South African cricket in an EXCLUSIVE chat with us on the Indy Sport Show this week.
Lhuan-dre Pretorius biffs maiden 1-Day Cup century at Newlands to rekindle memories of a young Graeme Smith
Step into the future of South African cricket with Lhuan-dre Pretorius, whose explosive talent is captivating audiences and drawing inevitable comparisons to legends like Graeme Smith.
Why the Proteas door could be wide open for Matthew Breetzke after Champions Trophy
There’s every chance Matthew Breetzke can go on to have a long career for the Proteas after the Champions Trophy.
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.
Why Kagiso Rabada must carry depleted Proteas on his broad shoulders at Champions Trophy
Kagiso Rabada faces the daunting task of leading a depleted Proteas pace attack in the high-stakes 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
Where are the Black African cricketers in SA20?
There were a total of 10 black African players selected across the six squads in the competition which concluded earlier this month.
Graeme Smith pays tribute to IPL backers and Indian audience for success of SA20
SA20 commissioner Graeme Smith explained how important the Indian audience was to the SA20.
What role will Kwena Maphaka play for Proteas at Champions Trophy?
Barring injury to any of the 15-member playing squad, Kwena Maphaka cannot be considered for selection for any of the matches but that doesn’t mean it won’t be a massive learning experience for the youngster.
‘It’s not rocket science’ … How Robin Peterson turned basement dwellers MI Cape Town into SA20 champions
MI Cape Town finished last in the group stages of the SA20 in the first two editions, and simply making the play-offs would have been huge progress.
Is Dewald Brevis finally ready for the Proteas step-up?
Dewald Brevis ended as the sixth highest run-scorer in the SA2n. His 291 runs also came at the second highest average (48. 5) of the top-10 run-scorers, and the best strike-rate among the same list with his 184. 18.
Proteas' Ryan Rickelton a shoe-in to fill Quinton de Kock's big boots at Champions Trophy
After a remarkable resurgence with a sensational 259 in the New Year’s Test against Pakistan, Ryan Rickelton aims to prove his worth at the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
Graeme Smith sings praises of SA20 as the big money-spinner for CSA
A total of 17 of the 34 matches in the SA20 were sold out, and there was increased interest in the rivalries between the franchises.
Five takeaways from SA20 final: Kagiso Rabada’s stellar performance leads MI Cape Town to glory
Kagiso Rabada's exceptional bowling performance helped MI Cape Town secure their first SA20 trophy at the Wanderers Stadium, showcasing his dominance with figures of 4/25.
MI Cape Town dethrone Sunrisers Eastern Cape with flawless performance in SA20 final
MI Cape Town triumphed over Sunrisers Eastern Cape to secure their first Betway SA20 title, showcasing a dominant performance led by Kagiso Rabada's exceptional bowling.
Prodigy Dewald Brevis coming of age in SA20 for MI Cape Town
Dewald Brevis is starting to deliver on his incredible promise as one of the new talents in SA cricket.
Red-hot Marco Jansen could be key for Proteas at Champions Trophy
The 24-year-old Marco Jansen currently tops the wicket-takers list in the SA20 with just two matches left in the competition.
What’s going on with the Proteas, do they have a fast bowler crisis?
Following the squad updates of the Proteas for the Champions Trophy has been surprising and confusing at time, as it appears the side is still searching for a reliable fast bowler to add to the team.
Gerald Coetzee ruled out of Proteas squad, hours after being included, for tri-nation series against Pakistan and New Zealand
The squad is a bit difficult to understand though as it will start off with just a dozen players, before more are added later on Wednesday and then again at the end of the week.
How will the new SA20 Boxing Day start affect Proteas Test schedule?
The fact is that South Africa uncharacteristically do not have Test matches planned for the traditional period at the end of 2025, and therefore there is no clash with the SA20 this time.
Jonathan Trott not holding punches about Pretoria Capitals’ problematic capitulation
Pretoria Capitals were eliminated from playoff contention with one group game remaining, and it meant their final group fixture against table-toppers MI Cape Town was reduced to a dead rubber.
Is SuperSport Park the best cricket ground in SA20?
The life of a sports journalist is something one can take for granted after 15 years in the job, but this week during an SA20 match at SuperSport Park, IOL Sport's Michael Sherman was reminded what a privilege watching cricket for a living is.