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Keshav Maharaj leads the series wicket charts as the Proteas target a 3-0 ODI series sweep over Australia in Potchefstroom. | Backpagepix
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Keshav Maharaj reaps rewards of off-season fitness surge as Proteas eye Australia series sweep

Proteas spin bowler Keshav Maharaj credits hard work and conditioning for his stellar form as South Africa seek a 3-0 series whitewash against Australia in Potchefstroom.

  • Dudley Carstens
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Mitchell Starc says Australia and South Africa share a healthy relationship ahead of their upcoming series at Kingsmead. | AFP
AUSTRALIA CRICKET
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Mitchell Starc says 'no animosity left' as Australia prepare for Kingsmead Test match

Mitchell Starc insists there is no lingering animosity between Australia and South Africa as the fast bowler prepares for the Kingsmead Test and ODI series.

  • IANS
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Triumphant Mamelodi Sundowns.
WEEKEND SPORT ROUND UP

Weekend sport round-up: Sundowns, Proteas Women, Premier League results and more

All your weekend sports results in one place plus links to the stories behind the results.

  • The National Team
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The ICC view China as a crucial market to broaden cricket's global appeal ahead of the sport's return to the Olympics in 2028. | AFP
INTERNATIONAL CRICKET COUNCIL

China emerges as key target market for International Cricket Council expansion

The International Cricket Council is targeting China and Indonesia to help grow the sport's global fan base by 500 million people over the coming years.

  • AFP
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Middlesex captain Leus du Plooy has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 county season due to an administrative error. | AFP
CRICKET

South Africa's Leus du Plooy ruled out for rest of season after Middlesex administrative blunder

Middlesex captain Leus du Plooy will miss the remainder of the season, including the Metro Bank One-Day Final, after an administrative oversight regarding his overseas…

  • IANS
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Connor Esterhuizen will look to replicate his explosive form when the Proteas face Zimbabwe in Sunday’s T20I Tri-series final. | AFP
T20I

Connor Esterhuizen fuels Proteas’ momentum ahead of T20I Tri-series final against Zimbabwe

Connor Esterhuizen’s blistering 88 helped the Proteas secure a narrow victory over Namibia, providing crucial momentum ahead of Sunday’s T20I Tri-series final against Zimbabwe.

  • Rowan Callaghan
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Proteas captain Bjorn Fortuin led from the front with career-best figures of 4/24 against Zimbabwe and wants another strong display against Namibia. | Backpagepix
T20CRICKET

Bjorn Fortuin demands tidier performance as Proteas face Namibia in Tri-series

Proteas T20 captain Bjorn Fortuin wants an improved all-round display against Namibia as South Africa target momentum for Sunday's tri-series final.

  • Zaahier Adams
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Proteas youngster Lhuan-dre Pretorius reflected on his blistering 94 against Zimbabwe in Windhoek, insisting team totals matter far more than individual milestones. | AFP
LHUANDRE PRETORIUS

Lhuan-dre Pretorius unbothered by missed T20I century in Proteas win over Zimbabwe

Proteas opener Lhuan-dre Pretorius put team success first after falling for 94 in South Africa's 43-run tri-series victory over Zimbabwe in Windhoek.

  • Zaahier Adams
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Proteas Test captain Temba Bavuma spent time at the Frida Hartley Shelter in Yeoville to help distribute meals to local children through the Temba Bavuma Foundation’s Lunchbox Project. | Backpagepix
TEMBA BAVUMA
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Bavuma gives back to Yeoville community ahead of massive summer cricket season

Proteas Test captain Temba Bavuma visited the Frida Hartley Shelter in Yeoville through his foundation, providing food relief ahead of South Africa’s upcoming home series against…

  • Morgan Bolton
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Morne and Albie Morkel made history in 2007 as the first brothers to open the bowling together in an ODI — just one chapter in their 46 white-ball matches for the Proteas. | AFP
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From the Snookes to the Jansens: A history of South Africa’s cricket brothers

With Duan and Marco Jansen possibly set to write the next chapter, we look back at the nine pairs of brothers who have represented South Africa on the international stage.

  • Morgan Bolton
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Duan Jansen opens up on navigating comparisons with twin brother Marco, his mental reset, and forging his own international identity with the Proteas. | Backpagepix
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I realised I had to take my own route — Duan Jansen on his Proteas breakthrough

Proteas all-rounder Duan Jansen opens up about twin rivalry, a crucial mental reset, and honing his skills to earn a long-term spot in South Africa's setup.

  • Morgan Bolton
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Rotterdam Dockers co-owner and captain Faf du Plessis, pictured, has backed the European T20 Premier League to elevate Associate nations and strengthen global cricket. | AFP
FAF DU PLESSIS

Equal opportunities will make global cricket stronger, says Faf du Plessis ahead of ETPL

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis believes global cricket will reach new heights through equal opportunities for Associate nations as he prepares for the inaugural…

  • IANS
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Proteas batter David Miller opens up about the desire to lift the World Cup trophy as South Africa prepares to host the 2027 ICC ODI World cup
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Proteas star David Miller aims to end career with ICC World Cup victory in 2027

Veteran South African cricketer David Miller reveals his ambition to conclude his career by winning the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 on home turf, as he reflects on his…

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