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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

South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj reacts after dismissing Bangladesh’s Tanzim Hasan Sakib during the ICC men’s Twenty20 World Cup 2024 group D cricket match between South Africa and Bangladesh at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in East Meadow, New York on June 10, 2024. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP)

T20 World Cup: Thrilling low-scoring matches, surprising upsets, and South Africa’s rollercoaster journey

The ninth edition of the tournament has everything spectators could wish for

Dawid Malan is the best player in cricket

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

Mark Wood of England appeals successfully for the wicket of Ross Taylor of New Zealand during the Final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 between New Zealand and England at Lord’s Cricket Ground on July 14, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

England, New Zealand eye T20 final spot in shadow of 2019 classic

New Zealand have been the perennial underdogs in top events but a runners-up finish in the ODI World Cup and becoming world Test champions after beating India in the final has…

The partnership gives the SABC exclusive official broadcast rights for the sub-Saharan region. (Lee Warren/Gallo)

SABC appointed official broadcaster of T20 cricket league

This comes after broadcaster SuperSport pulled out as CSA’s equity partners in the event.

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Rabada in hot water for ‘aggressive’ send-off

The cricketer now has five demerit points and has been fined 15% of his match fee.

Over the past month, security forces have embarked on a campaign of forced disarmament that pastoralist leaders say has been accompanied by shooting of civilians, mass detentions and beatings. (Tiksa Negeri/Reuters)

Cricket-mad Afghans brave the bombs

The T20 series has reignited interest in the game as fans and players alike refuse to be intimidated

Jeff Radebe: As an emerging economy we have not increased the participation of small and medium businesses in the mainstream of economic activity.

CSA gambles on T20 pot of gold

Others have done it before but the local bid is being attempted at breakneck speed

A purist: Australia have gone for their best wicketkeeper

Fun T20 games mask a serious intent

Proteas focus entirely on oldest foe Australia

Proteas walk T20 tightrope

South Africa’s national cricket team will have to dig deeper and wider to find the resources to cope with an on-form India in Dhaka.

Cricket: The time for experimentation is over as SA faces Pakistan

South African test team aims at nothing but victory over Pakistan.

Multitasker McLaren is the right man for the job

The disparity between the success of the Proteas Test team and the uncertainty of the ODI and T20 squads is vexing cricket-lovers around the country.

AB de Villiers.

De Villiers steps out of T20 squad

Regular captain AB de Villiers has withdrawn from SA’s T20 squad, in order to rest ahead of the Test series against New Zealand starting on Friday.

Sri Lankan fans cheer on their team during the T20 World Cup final in Colombo on Sunday.

Champion cricket instead of greed

The Champions League T20 should focus on developing the global game instead of profits, writes Neil Manthorp.

T20 cricket has pushed the boundaries of tactical strategising.

T20 is the proverbial whole new ball game

Disparagers of T20 cricket may not like hearing this, but the game has pushed the boundaries of tactical strategising.

According to Mariette Liefferink

Proteas fight to draw series

South Africa pulled off an unlikely three-wicket victory at the Wanderers Stadium to draw their two-match T20 International series against Australia.

Muralitharan signs on for Aussie T20

Sri Lankan spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan has signed to play with Victorian Bushrangers in Australia’s Big Bash Twenty20 competition.