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AB de Villiers picks up a bat again: A look at Mr 360's most iconic Proteas innings
Discover the defining moments of AB de Villiers’ illustrious career as we reflect on his greatest innings that made him a legend of South African cricket.
Proteas coach Rob Walter says casting the net wide and winning don’t always go together
Proteas limited overs coach Rob Walter said that although the performances from his troops were below par, there was a bigger picture.
Proteas Test batting consultant Ashwell Prince on Tristan Stubbs, touring Bangladesh and more
Proteas batting consultant Ashwell Prince says Tristan Stubbs’ mentality, besides his natural stroke-making ability, is something that sets him apart from from his peers.
Cometh the hour, cometh the Proteas Women at the T20 World Cup
The manner of of South Africa’s win was about as emphatic as you get in a T20 International game with the victory by eight wickets with 16 balls to spare.
No time like the present for the Proteas to shock Australia at Women’s T20 World Cup
South Africa will now face Australia in a rematch of the 2023 T20 World Cup final.
Proteas Women secure T20 World Cup semi-final spot as West Indies knock England out
South Africa reached the semi-final stage of the Women’s T20 World Cup on Tuesday after the West Indies thrashed and knocked England out of the tournament.
Proteas must hurry up and wait to learn their fate at Women’s T20 World Cup
England are now ahead on net-run rate but level on points with the Proteas. England, however, still have their fourth and final group game to play in the Women’s T20 World Cup.
ICC T20 Women’s World Cup semis in sight for ‘ruthless’ Proteas Women after Scotland win
If all goes according to plan, the Proteas can book a place in the semi-finals with a win over Bangladesh in their final group match in Dubai on Saturday.
Proteas Women know West Indies’ Deandra Dottin likes a Guinness World Records effort
Proteas captain Laura Wolvaardt is wary of Deandra Dottin’s threat going into their opening ICC T20 Women’s World Cup match against the West Indies on Friday.
Youngest Protea Kwena Maphaka: I like being in the batter’s face
While Kwena Maphaka’s international career may still be in its infancy, it can comfortably be assumed that the teenager will play many more Proteas games, judging by coach Rob Walter’s assessment.
Kwena Maphaka loved his Proteas experience . . . but now it’s back to the school benches
While bowling bouncers in the middle, the Proteas’ Kwena Maphaka had to make sure he prepares for his history, biology, accounting and mathematics core preliminary exams.
WATCH: Rob Walter says young Proteas team ‘weren’t up to the mark’
South Africa were whitewashed 3-0 as they lost the third T20I in Tarouba on Tuesday, and though there were some standout Proteas performances they were unable to produce the results.
‘Never great to lose . . . ’ West Indies whitewash Proteas to gain revenge for World Cup defeat
West Indies opener Shai Hope blasted an unbeaten 42 while Nicholas Pooran clubbed 35 to lay the foundation for the West Indies’ victory over the Proteas.
Proteas have more than just pride to play for in final West Indies T20I
The Proteas had a chance to win both matches against the West Indies, but terrible little spells in those clashes saw them lose their way.
WATCH: T20I series loss a bitter pill to swallow for Proteas, Reeza Hendricks
The Proteas were still well poised at 129/3 after 13. 4 overs before they collapsed to 149 all out to go down 2-0 in the three-match series.
Proteas hand West Indies T20 series victory after dramatic collapse
The Proteas proceeded to lose their last seven wickets for just 20 runs in 35 balls, finally ending up bowled out for 149 and losing the series.
WATCH: Poor start against West Indies cost Proteas, says Tristan Stubbs
Tristan Stubbs conceded that the poor start for the Proteas, as they were reduced to 42/5 batting first, cost South Africa the first T20 International against the West Indies on Friday.
Tristan Stubbs heroics in vain as Proteas outclassed by West Indies
Tristan Stubbs struck a superb 76 to lift the Proteas 174/7 batting first, but South Africa had little answer for the West Indies as Nicholas Pooran blasted 65 from 26 to see the hosts to a comfortable seven wicket victory on Friday.
‘Mentally sharp’ Proteas captain Aiden Markram hungry for runs in Windies series
While the series against the West Indies is important for the development of younger players, it is crucial for Proteas captain Aiden Markram to also get back among the runs.
Proteas’ 2026 World Cup journey starts now, says Aiden Markram
To the Proteas’ delight, going into today’s opening T20I of the three-match series, captain Aiden Markram is feeling mentally “sharp” to take on the West Indies in Trinidad.
It’s all about that base for Proteas in T20I opener against West Indies
A three-match T20I series against the West Indies may seem meaningless to some, but it is of great consequence to Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter.
Proteas’ journey to the 2026 T20 World Cup starts against West Indies, says Aiden Markram
South Africa lost to India in the final of the T20 World Cup in June, but have clearly started looking ahead to the next edition in just under two year’s time.
Teen fast-bowling sensation Kwena Maphaka has ‘no time pressures’ to perform for Proteas
Proteas coach Rob Walter got a nice pick-me-up when he saw Kwena Maphaka bowl for the first time “in the flesh” after picking the teenager for the T20 series against the West Indies.
Kwena Maphaka’s done some incredible stuff, says Proteas coach Rob Walter
The excitement around left-arm fast bowler Kwena Maphaka’s maiden Proteas international call-up is palpable ahead of the T20I series against the West Indies.
Grown-up Tristan Stubbs has put the ‘crazy’ behind him to shine for the Proteas in all three formats
The Proteas’ Tristan Stubbs must change gears again and go into the T20 mode from Friday when they take on the West Indies in a T20 series.