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The meaning of Hashim Amla

Article Niren Tolsi - 22 Sep 2019

Before he earned legend status, Proteas’ legendary batsman had to endure being reduced to an ‘outsider’

Proteas confront World Cup demons

Article Colin Bryden - 22 May 2019

South Africa have reached the semi-finals in four of their seven World Cup campaigns but have yet to reach a final

Gibson coach talk encourages Faf du Plessis

Article Julian Guyer - 8 Aug 2017

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has liked what he's heard about potential new Proteas head coach Ottis Gibson.

#AussieWicketsMustFall: Proteas claim victory to secure 5-0 Australia annihilation

Article Nick Said - 13 Oct 2016

David Warner's brilliant 173 was not enough to save Australia from a 32-run defeat in the fifth and final ODI at Newlands on Wednesday.

Cricket World Cup 2015: Proteas cruise to semi-finals

Article bogdan TagDiv - 18 Mar 2015

Aiming to win their first ever World Cup knockout, the Proteas bowlers removed both openers inside the first five overs against Sri Lanka.

Win over UAE ensures Proteas gain quarter-final spot

Article bogdan TagDiv - 12 Mar 2015

Sterling batting from captain AB de Villiers and strong bowling cemented South Africa's place in the final eight, against a nonthreatening UAE attack.

Proteas crumbling under Pakistan pressure raises old doubts

Article bogdan TagDiv - 9 Mar 2015

"I didn't feel any electric vibe. It's my responsibility to get the guys going, which I didn't," said captain AB de Villiers after losing to Pakistan.

Amla’s 159 takes Proteas to victory over Ireland

Article bogdan TagDiv - 3 Mar 2015

Hashim Amla hit his highest One Day International score with a majestic 159 and Faf du Plessis grabbed a century to drive the Proteas to 411.

Strong bench key to Proteas’s world cup campaign

Article bogdan TagDiv - 2 Mar 2015

The emphasis is not only the starting 11, but the entire squad of 15, because going forward there might be an injury or somebody might fall ill.

Proteas bring the fire in 257-run victory over West Indies

Article bogdan TagDiv - 27 Feb 2015

Captain AB de Villiers took his team to a sterling victory against the West Indies, with his 162 from a mere 66-ball knock.

Record breaker de Villiers takes SA to 408 against West Indies

Article bogdan TagDiv - 27 Feb 2015

The South African captain brought the Protea Fire with a record-breaking 64-ball 150, which is the fastest in One Day International history.

AB de Villiers: Timing and luck led to smashing victory

Article Michael Sherman - 19 Jan 2015

The Proteas ODI captain's knock of 149 of 44 balls was a combination of the two factors, and he won't try and repeat it in the next game.

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