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South African cricket writer and senior cricket journalist best known for his coverage of domestic (CSA) and international cricket, especially the South African national team, the Proteas. Watch Zaahier on The ClutchZA YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@TheClutchZA

Proteas opening batter Tony de Zorzi, if selected, will aim for a big score as South Africa look to complete a 3-0 ODI series sweep against Australia.  |  Backpagepix
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Proteas seek clinical finish and 3-0 series sweep over Australia in Potchefstroom

The Proteas will not be taking their foot off the pedal as they strive for a 3-0 clean sweep of world champions Australia in the final ODI in Potchefstroom on Wednesday.

Proteas head coach Shukri Conrad is prepared to give fast-bowling spearhead Kagiso Rabada every chance to prove his fitness ahead of the first Test against Australia.  |  Backpagepix
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Kagiso Rabada 'worth waiting for' as Proteas face fast-bowling crisis, says Shukri Conrad

Proteas coach Shukri Conrad says he will give Kagiso Rabada as much time as possible to recover from a hamstring injury, admitting South Africa face a fast-bowling crisis.

Anrich Nortje returns to the Proteas Test setup after being named in the preliminary squad to face Australia.  |  Backpagepix
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Anrich Nortje recalled as Proteas name squad for first Test against Australia

Proteas coach Shukri Conrad has recalled express paceman Anrich Nortje to an 18-player preliminary squad for the upcoming first Test against Australia in Durban.

Aiden Markram and Pat Cummins make their respective returns to international cricket as South Africa face Australia in the Pink Day ODI.  |  Backpagepix
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Aiden Markram and Pat Cummins set for marquee return in Pink Day ODI

Proteas star Aiden Markram and Australian skipper Pat Cummins return to action as South Africa aim to seal the ODI series at the Wanderers.

The Proteas line up for the national anthems surrounded by rows of empty seats at Kingsmead before the first ODI against Australia.  |  BackpagePix

Empty seats at Kingsmead expose troubling trend for South African cricket fan turnout

Despite a Heritage Day fixture against Australia, Kingsmead saw vast swathes of empty seats, raising questions about Durban’s international hosting viability.

Matthew Breetzke scored his second ODI century after leading South Africa out of trouble against Australia at Kingsmead.  |  Backpagepix
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Matthew Breetzke shines with match-winning century as Proteas beat Australia in first ODI

Proteas batter Matthew Breetzke reflects on his gritty, match-winning century against Australia at Kingsmead and his crucial partnership with Marco Jansen.

Temba Bavuma acknowledges the Proteas must adapt their bowling strategy following a string of injuries to key pacemen.  |  AFP
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Temba Bavuma admits Proteas must adapt after fast bowling injury crisis

Proteas captain Temba Bavuma says South Africa will have to adapt their game plan against Australia after losing key pacemen Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi to injury.

Marco Jansen is looking forward to the possibility of featuring alongside twin brother Duan in the Proteas' ODI series against Australia.
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Marco Jansen targets special home outing with twin brother Duan against Australia

Proteas star Marco Jansen reflects on the prospect of playing alongside his twin brother Duan in Potchefstroom during South Africa’s upcoming ODI series against Australia.

Matthew Breetzke is looking to maintain his impressive ODI form as the Proteas prepare to face Australia at Kingsmead.  |  AFP
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Matthew Breetzke aims to deliver for Proteas against Australia in ODI series

Proteas batter Matthew Breetzke reflects on his record-breaking start to ODI cricket and outlines his mindset ahead of South Africa’s series against Australia.

David Bedingham is targeting a return to the Proteas Test setup after hitting twin centuries for Western Province at Newlands.  |  Backpagepix

David Bedingham eyes Proteas test recall after passing 10 000 first-class runs

David Bedingham says he remains hungry for a Proteas Test recall after hit twin centuries for Western Province to pass 10 000 first-class runs.

Temba Bavuma and Quinton de Kock are set to feature in a revamped top order for the Proteas against Australia.  |  Backpagepix
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Proteas face selection battle as top-order batters audition during Australia ODI series

South Africa coach Shukri Conrad faces a top-order conundrum as Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton and Tony de Zorzi battle for World Cup berths against Australia.

Eighteen-year-old Karabo Meso hit an unbeaten maiden half-century and shared a record 173-run stand with skipper Laura Wolvaardt during the Proteas Women's third T20I victory over Zimbabwe in Bulawayo.  |  Backpagepix

Goosebumps and greatness: Karabo Meso seizes her Proteas moment

Teenage wicketkeeper Karabo Meso hit an unbeaten 50 to lead the Proteas Women to victory against Zimbabwe, seizing her opportunity in Sinalo Jafta's absence.

The Proteas prepare to host Australia in a three-match ODI series starting at Kingsmead, with Temba Bavuma returning to lead a squad focused on laying early foundations for the 2027 ICC Men's World Cup.  |  Backpagepix
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Proteas and Australia renew iconic rivalry with eye on 2027 Cricket World Cup building blocks

South Africa and Australia prepare to reignite one of cricket's most storied rivalries in a three-match ODI series, serving as a crucial stepping stone toward the 2027 World Cup.

Kevin Pietersen, left, has made a sensational return to the England white-ball setup as a specialist mentor. A decade after his exile, the former captain has been brought into Brendon McCullum's backroom staff ahead of the 2027 World Cup in southern Africa.  |  AFP
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Pietersen's England return: A masterstroke or powder keg waiting to explode?

Kevin Pietersen's return to the England white-ball setup as a specialist mentor represents a high-stakes gamble for head coach Brendon McCullum ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

Connor Esterhuizen starred in Windhoek as his unbeaten 68 in the third ODI sealed a dominant 3-0 series sweep for the Proteas against Namibia.  |  Backpagepx
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Proteas seal dominant 3-0 ODI sweep over Namibia to highlight future stars

South Africa crushed Namibia by nine wickets in the final ODI to complete a 3-0 series sweep, powered by impressive performances from young stars Jordan Hermann and Connor…

Tristan Stubbs scored 46 on his first-class return to prepare for South Africa's summer Test series against Australia.  |  AFP
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Tristan Stubbs prepares for high-stakes Australia Test series following first-class return

Proteas batter Tristan Stubbs enjoyed his red-ball return at Newlands as he ramps up preparations for Australia's upcoming tour of South Africa.

Jordan Hermann, pictured here in his 4-day kit for the Warriors, struck a magnificent 150 on debut to guide the Proteas to a comfortable DLS victory over Namibia.  |  Backpagepix
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Jordan Hermann scores debut 150 as impressive Proteas outclass Namibia in historic ODI

Jordan Hermann starred with a debut 150 as the Proteas powered to a 99-run DLS victory over Namibia in their historic first ODI clash.

Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft were caught tampering with the ball during the infamous 'Sandpapergate' scandal while facing South Africa in 2018.  |  AFP
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Australia Test Squad Returns to South Africa: Six survivors from 'Sandpapergate' tour recalled

Eight years after the infamous 2018 ball-tampering scandal, Australia's Test side returns to South Africa with six players who experienced the drama firsthand.

Proteas Women captain Laura Wolvaardt is looking forward to leading a youthful squad in their T20I series against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo.  |  AFP

Proteas Women’s tour: Laura Wolvaardt backs youngster excitement for Zimbabwe T20I series

Laura Wolvaardt is eager to see South Africa's next generation express themselves as a refreshed Proteas Women's squad heads to Zimbabwe for a five-match T20I series.

Gerald Coetzee has been recalled to the South Africa ODI squad for the upcoming home series against Australia.  |  Backpagepix
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Proteas recall Gerald Coetzee as Anrich Nortje awaits ODI return against Australia

South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad has recalled express paceman Gerald Coetzee while leaving the door open for Anrich Nortje ahead of the upcoming ODI series against Australia.