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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

Proteas bowler Lungi Ngidi celebrates dismissing Moeen Ali of England during the first T20 International match between South Africa and England at Buffalo Park in East London.  (Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Cool-hand Ngidi scuttles England at the death

The fast bowler assured victory for the Proteas in a nail-biter T20 match

Worthy cause: The South African side lost the last ODI to England on Sunday, but drew the series and can now look forward to the rest of the year. (Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Past Proteas run the rule over new-look team

The South African side showed a mixed bag against England in the ODI series, and now have three T20s to build on the positive aspects

Having become one of the country’s greats, Hasim Amla announced his retirement from the Proteas on August 8 2019. (Isuru Sameera Peiris/Gallo Images)

Siyabonga, South Africa: Amla retires from international cricket

One of the greatest to ever pad up for the Proteas has stepped down from all formats of the game.

Heads down: Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis (right) needs a miracle if his side are to reach the world cup semifinals. (Gallo)

South Africa lick wounds after more World Cup agony

The Proteas’ hopes of reaching the semi-finals in England and Wales are all but over after a four-wicket defeat by New Zealand on Wednesday

Influencer: Dale Steyn celebrates dismissing Michael Hussey of Australia in 2012 in Perth. The irrepressible wicket-taker’s momentos make their way to the streets and fields of his home town, Tzaneen. (Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Steyn leaves an indelible mark

Ever the entertainer, the world-renowned bowler is not quitting the limelight

Having become one of the country’s greats, Hasim Amla announced his retirement from the Proteas on August 8 2019. (Isuru Sameera Peiris/Gallo Images)

SA cricket reels in nightmare week

A series of whacks and punches leaves us searching for answers to woes on the pitch

Quinton de Kock (Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

De Kock puts the Proteas on top, warns clean sweep will be ‘tough’

​Quinton de Kock’s century put the Proteas in a powerful position on the third day of the third and final Test against Pakistan on Sunday

South Africa has one of the highest rape statistics in the world, even higher than some countries at war

Proteas wallop Aussies to take 1-0 ODI lead

The Proteas won the toss on a typically lively pitch and went in with their full front-line pace attack

Kagiso Rabada’s humble ways mask his ambition to be the best.
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KG: ‘I’m obsessed with winning’

He is all passion and there’s no holding back when presented with a good wicket or a big player

Previously scientists had shown that chameleons are also able to change their colour with the migration of melanin in and out of cells

It’s time to get back to cricket

Now that his hearing is over, fans can look forward to seeing Rabada bring back the heat

You beauty: South Africa’s fairytale Test series was crowned by Lungi Ngidi taking seven wickets on debut.

What a difference a summer makes!

Three months ago, South African cricket was in the doldrums. Now the sun has risen on better days

Room for improvement: Despite his bowling success against New Zealand Dale Steyn believes he still has work to do before he is back to his best.

Proteas don’t have time to rest on their laurels ahead of Australian fixtures

The Proteas would be wise to fine-tune their skills, after their victory over the Black Caps.

New dawn follows Proteas’ golden age

It is the end of an era, but also the beginning of another, and time for the Proteas to step up to the crease again

De Villiers remains the Indian audience’s darling and continues to stun fans by cheerfully posing for selfies.

A litmus Test for five-day cricket

As the game’s longer format sheds TV viewers, it’s useful to look back on five epic SA-India series

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Proteas rescue SA sporting pride with India series thrashing

The Proteas saved SA from a weekend of total sporting humiliation when they decimated India by 214 runs to wrap up a historic ODI series win.

Dale Steyn: Up to speed.

The once-in-a-lifetime brilliance of speed star Steyn

His coach called him a land-locked surfer and weened him off sugary drinks. He has just taken his 400th Test wicket.

Proteas look to claim series after Windies fall apart

West Indies’s batting order fell apart as the Proteas, taking the last six wickets in 13 runs, proved why South Africa was on top internationally.

Dale Steyn poised to overtake Ntini’s record

Makhaya Ntini is SA’s second-highest wicket taker, but Dale Steyn is looking good to take that record, and Ntini says he welcomes it.

Steyn, De Villiers top CSA awards nominee list

The Proteas ODI captain and the world’s leading Test match bowler are two of the five nominees for the CSA’s main award – Cricketer of the Year.