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Cricket titans get sponsorship boost

Marking their 40th anniversary and 22 trophy wins, South African cricket champions Titans have secured a key sponsorship boost through a 12-month partnership with local gaming…

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Khawaja must name those who hid behind the “sandpapergate” three

In his new autobiography, Usman Khawaja claims knowledge of the 2018 Sandpapergate plot was widespread across the Australian team. But without naming names, his claims leave the…

Gold medalist Akani Simbine silver medalist Henricho Bruintjies.

Crowned in greatness: A night of South African sporting glory at the 19th SA Sport Awards

The 19th South African Sport Awards celebrated the nation's finest athletes, coaches, and administrators at Sun City, with sprinter Akani Simbine and the Proteas Men's Test team…

Kagiso Rabada: A Purple Cap win, a masterclass in resilience and the weight of the Proteas Badge

South African speedster Kagiso Rabada discusses his prestigious Purple Cap win at the 2026 Indian Premier League, balancing individual success with team heartbreak, and the…

The Proteas disposed of Canada in their first match at the ICC T20 World Cup. (Proteas Men/X)

The real test awaits as Proteas shake off opening-day jitters in Ahmedabad

On Wednesday, the Proteas face an Afghanistan side that were semi-finalists two years ago and are desperate for blood after a loss to New Zealand

Matthew Breetzke joins three other Proteas who have scored five consecutive half-centuries: Jonty Rhodes, Quinton de Kock and Heinrich Klaasen. Photo: File

Breetzke: The Proteas’ ODI prodigy

Matthew Breetzke’s record-breaking ODI debut series, including a historic 150, has established him as a player to watch

AB de Villiers lifted the WCL trophy after South Africa’s nine-wicket win against Pakistan at Edgbaston.

The Proteas’ legendary fire reignited

The South Africa Champions, with 6 players from the 2015 squad, won the World Championship of Legends, led by AB de Villiers’s outstanding performance

The bigger man: Was SA cricketer Wiaan Mulder’s decision not to contest Brian Lara’s 400-run record humble or foolhardy? Photo: Zimbabwe Cricket

Wiaan Mulder and the Selfless Spirit

The batsman captured the elusive spirit of the game when he focused on winning, declining to beat Lara’s record, Craig Thrupp reports

Sports photography helps us understand the gap between Usain Bolt and his competitors as they cross the finish line. (Gallo)

The power of milliseconds in elite sport

A split second can make the difference between winning and losing, fuelling the quest for excellence

The introduction of T20 leagues has added a new dimension to cricket in South Africa.

The growing popularity of cricket in South Africa

Cricket South Africa has invested heavily in development programmes aimed at nurturing young talent

Dawid Malan is the best player in cricket

He consistently scores lots of runs and is popular on social media

Off the bat: The Proteas’ Dean Elgar during the Test match between South Africa and India at Newlands in Cape Town on 3 January. Photo: Grant Pitcher/Getty Images

Elgar makes a plea for Test cricket

In an interview with Drew Forrest, the Test opener insists our first-class game cannot be fixed using another, entirely different, format This content is restricted to registered…

Appeal: David Teeger, who has been a thorn in the side
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SA cricket does not look like SA cricket

The game in the country is beginning to resemble the one we know and love less and less

Over and out: The Proteas captain Dean Elgar at a post-match presentation at the Test between South Africa and India at Newlands in Cape Town on 4 January. (Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images)

Proteas’ loss, as three duck early

Three fine cricketers have retired early and unhappily, but it’s not all doom and gloom This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The…

Springbok flyhalf Handré Pollard Photos: Craig Mercer/Getty Images

The good, the bad and the Boks

There was much to report on this year with multiple World Cups taking place across several sporting codes