Zaahier Adams

Senior Cricket Writer

Watch VideoRobin ‘Tiger’ Williams shows his claws to lead SA charge at Turkish Airlines Open

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Young Robin Williams is leading the South African charge in the DP World Tour’s Turkish Airlines Open here at the Regnum Carya in Antalya, Türkiye.

Watch VideoLhuan-dre Pretorius’ roller-coaster ride gets wilder with maiden IPL Rajasthan Royals call-up

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South African teenage cricket prodigy Lhuan-dre Pretorius’ amazing season has just got wilder after he was signed up to the Indian Premier League on Thursday.

Watch VideoProteas Women fully aware ‘how dangerous Athapaththu can be’ in Sri Lanka clash

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The clear and present danger facing the Proteas’ Women’s team in Friday’s Tri-Series ODI clash against Sri Lanka is home team captain Chamari Athapaththu.

Mandla Mashimbyi wants Proteas Women ‘to feel like they belong’ on Sri Lanka tour

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Mandla Mashimbyi discusses the perfect blend of youth and experience in the Proteas Women squad ahead of the ODI Tri-Series in Sri Lanka, emphasising the importance ...

Watch VideoPressure just too much for Rob Walter, now Proteas ODI scene set for Shukri Conrad

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Despite leading the Proteas team to their first-ever World Cup final – the T20 version – in Barbados last year, and two consecutive semi-finals at both the ODI World ...

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

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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. ...

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

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

Watch VideoWATCH: INDY SPORT SHOW: Exclusive chat with Lhuan-dre Pretorius, the future of SA cricket

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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 ...

‘Don’t need to be rocket scientist’ to see India have an advantage, says Proteas star Rassie van der Dussen

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Rassie van der Dussen admits India playing all their matches in Dubai is advantageous, but believes it doesn't matter where the Proteas play their ICC Champions ...

Watch VideoLhuan-dre Pretorius biffs maiden 1-Day Cup century at Newlands to rekindle memories of a young Graeme Smith

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Step into the future of South African cricket with Lhuan-dre Pretorius, whose explosive talent is captivating audiences and drawing inevitable comparisons to legends ...

Watch VideoTemba Bavuma: No real baggage exists amongst Proteas ahead of ICC Champions Trophy opener

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Temba Bavuma’s Proteas squad are hoping to overcome their past to seize glory against a resilient Afghanistan team in their ICC Champions Trophy opener on Friday. ...

COLUMN: International cricket needs players to turn up heat in the kitchen

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I hope that Pakistan paceman Shaheen Shah Afridi is not cautioned by the ICC for his actions in the Karachi ODI against the Proteas on Wednesday, writes Zaahier ...

Stephen Fleming: Joburg Super Kings a bit frantic with the bat in SA20

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The Joburg Super Kings have exited the SA20 playoffs for the third season in succession, and coach Stephen Fleming will have to think long and hard about their strategy. ...

Corbin Bosch living the dream with MI Cape Town in the SA20

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MI Cape Town all-rounder Corbin Bosch expects a heated reception when he returns to Pretoria for Friday’s SA20 clash against the Capitals.

Shukri Conrad’s Wisden award is justice for Kagiso Rabada, Temba Bavuma’s ICC snubs

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Despite South Africa topping the ICC World Test Championship table, Proteas stars Temba Bavuma and Kagiso Rabada were overlooked in the ICC Test Team of the Year. ...

Dercksen looking to create more ‘unforgettable moments’

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Annerie Dercksen was named ICC Emerging Player of the Year after a stellar maiden season with the Proteas Women’s team.

WATCH: Shamsi and the JSK boys are ‘NSYNC’ to smash out some new SA20 hits

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Tabraiz Shamsi has joined up with all his former teammates at Joburg Super Kings after being traded by the Paarl Royals in the SA20.

George Linde: From cricket nerd to Proteas comeback star

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WATCH: Independent Media’s @ZaahierAdams speaks to MI Cape Town’s George Linde about his journey from his cricket obsession to a remarkable comeback, as he navigates ...

‘I’ve worked hard on boundary options’: Proteas’ Rassie van der Dussen ready to rock at Champions Trophy

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Instead of being intimidated by the next crop of batters knocking down the door, Rassie van der Dussen feels it can only benefit South African cricket in the long ...

Sky is the limit for Paarl Royals’ ‘bona-fide star’ Lhuan-dre Pretorius

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Paarl Royals star Lhuan-dre Pretorius has just about everyone, ranging from Joe Root to Dinesh Karthik and the most capped Proteas T20 player David Miller, raving ...

Joburg Super Kings’ Imran Tahir still loving his time in ‘Never Neverland’ at 45

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Former Proteas spinner Imran Tahir may be 45 years old, but he is still producing performances befitting a teenager for the Joburg Super Kings in the SA20.

Lhuan-dre Pretorius fires again as Paarl Royals flush MI Cape Town in SA20 derby

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Lhuan-dre Pretorius showed good game awareness as he set up Paarl Royals’ six-wicket SA20 victory over MI Cape Town at Boland Park on Wednesday night.

Watch VideoAnrich Nortjé ruled out of Proteas’ Champions Trophy squad

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Anrich Nortjé has a long history of injuries curtailing his participation in major ICC 50-over events, and the bogey struck again on Wednesday as he will miss the ...

Joe Root: Paarl Royals must ‘stay true to what we want to do’ in MI Cape Town SA20 derby

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Both Paarl Royals and MI Cape Town are aware that the Boland Park surface will be vastly different to Newlands as they aim to gain revenge in the return SA20 derby. ...

Such is life, says Reeza Hendricks on Proteas Champions Trophy omission

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Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter has hinted that Aiden Markram could be promoted up the order after Reeza Hendricks was left out of the Proteas squad.