Cricket / Proteas

Dale Steyn exclusive: The field of play was my theatre, my stage to express myself

Former newspaper editor and author Gasant Abarder sat down with Dale Steyn just minutes before he officially announced his retirement from all formats of the game – where he spoke candidly about ‘white-line fever’, why his generation of players embodied Protea Fire and the future of cricket. (more…)

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September 1, 2021

Cricket / ODI cricket / Proteas / T20I cricket / Test cricket

Shamsi: It’s ‘sad’ that Nkwe has resigned

Proteas spinner Tabraiz Shamsi says former assistant coach Enoch Nkwe would have had his reasons for resigning, and that his decision is fully respected. (more…)

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August 29, 2021

Chris Cairns waves to the crowd

Cricket

New Zealand cricket great Cairns paralysed after stroke

New Zealand cricket legend Chris Cairns has been left paralysed after suffering a stroke during a heart operation and faces “a long road to recovery”, his family said Friday. (more…)

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August 27, 2021

Temba Bavuma with Keshav Maharaj

Cricket / Proteas

Bavuma: Proteas team much more inclusive in recent years

South Africa’s limited-overs captain, Temba Bavuma, is adamant there is more inclusivity and equality in the local game now in contrast to how it was in the early 2000s. (more…)

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August 24, 2021

Proteas coach Mark Boucher

Cricket / Proteas

Boucher opens up on SJN allegations, affidavit, apology

Proteas coach Mark Boucher has released a public statement around accusations levelled at him during the Social Justice and Nation Building (SJN) hearings, while offering a “sincere apology for any real and perceived inappropriate behaviour by me”. (more…)

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August 23, 2021

Mark Boucher celebrates with Paul Adams

Cricket / Proteas

Boucher denies racial discrimination

Proteas coach Mark Boucher has handed in two sworn affidavits in reaction to allegations that he was one of the people who racially discriminated former teammate Paul Adams. (more…)

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August 22, 2021

Chris Cairns of New Zealand

Cricket

Cairns taken off life support

New Zealand cricket legend Chris Cairns has been taken off life support and his condition is improving after a major heart scare, a family spokesman said Friday. (more…)

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August 21, 2021

The Proteas celebrate a wicket

Cricket / Cricket World Cup / Proteas / T20I cricket

Proteas handed tough T20 World Cup draw

The Proteas will start their T20 World Cup campaign against Australia on 23 October after the ICC released the fixture list for the tournament in the UAE and Oman. (more…)

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August 17, 2021

Former Proteas captain Faf du Plessis

Cricket / Proteas / T20I cricket

Du Plessis out of English tournament due to concussion

South Africa’s Faf du Plessis will not play any part in this season’s inaugural edition of English cricket’s new Hundred competition because of the lingering effects of concussion suffered during the Pakistan Super League, the former Proteas captain announced Friday. (more…)

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August 14, 2021

Kyle Verreynne with Ashwell Prince

Cricket / Mzansi Super League / One Day Cup / T20 Challenge

Outgoing Prince to WP players: ‘Dala’ what you must

Ashwell Prince says what he will treasure most about his stint as head coach of the Cape Cobras/Cape Town Blitz is “assisting six young players to make their international debut for the Proteas”. (more…)

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August 12, 2021