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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

Tickets on sale for Incredible Season 2 of Betway SA20

Grammy award-winning Zakes Bantwini headlines opening match entertainment

New Zealand’s cricketers celebrate after defeating the better-resourced and more fancied Indian national team in the final of the inaugural World Test Championship in Southampton, England. (Photograph by Alex Davidson/ Getty Images)

Can Test cricket be saved from the Big Three?

Test cricket is broken because India, England and Australia, who dominate the format, eat alone at the main table while other Test-playing nations compete for crumbs. Can the…

Mohammad Amir of Pakistan celebrates after taking the wicket of Jos Buttler during the Group Stage match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 between England and Pakistan at Trent Bridge on June 03, 2019 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)

‘Such a pity’: How Pakistan’s Amir paid heavy price for fixing scandal

A decade ago, Amir’s exciting young career came to an abrupt halt when he was caught bowling no-balls to order at Lord’s, set up by a British newspaper sting

Former Australian cricket vice-captain David Warner. (Reuters/Sumaya Hisham)

Smith, Warner prepare for Australian return

The pair were welcomed back into the national fold for a pre-World Cup camp in Brisbane after serving year-long suspensions for "sandpapergate"

Tammy Beaumont of England is bowled out by Sarah Coyte of Australia during the final of the ICC Women’s World Twenty20.

Australia bag hat-trick of women’s World T20 titles

Defending champions Australia powered to a six-wicket win over old foes England to win their third consecutive title in the women’s World Twenty20.

Australia out of T20 World Cup

The pre-tournament favourites have put on a dismal display in Bangladesh in their fifth unsuccessful World Twenty20 campaign.

T20: SA secure commanding win over Pakistan

South Africa outclassed Pakistan with a commanding nine wicket win in the first Twenty20 international in Dubai.

Coach Russell Domingo.

Domingo ‘honoured’ to coach T20 Proteas

Proteas Twenty20 coach Russell Domingo is relishing the opportunity to take charge of the side for the first time.

Six international-level umpires from Sri Lanka

Proteas: Spitting out the chokers tag

The Proteas are ready to make the right decisions when pressure builds in Sri Lanka during their World Twenty20 match.

India

India, Proteas prepare for one-off Twenty20 clash

India have arrived in South Africa for their one-off Twenty20 international at the Wanderers with their coach insisting the trip will be worthwhile.

Morné Morkel to head SA attack

Morné Morkel will spearhead the Proteas’ pace assault against the touring Australians in Thursday’s Twenty20 cricket clash.

Australia paceman Tait bows out of one-day cricket

Australia paceman Tait bows out of one-day cricket

Australia’s Shaun Tait has retired from one-day cricket to concentrate on Twenty20 and preserve his career, he said in a statement on Monday.

Twenty20 international spices up Florida suburb

With the smell of Jamaican jerk chicken and Indian biryani wafting through stands, New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 28 runs in the US on Saturday.

McLaren takes five as South Africa beat Windies

McLaren takes five as South Africa beat Windies

Ryan McLaren took 5-19 to lead South Africa to a 13-run win over West Indies in their Twenty20 international in Antigua on Wednesday.

Against all odds, troubled Pakistan aim for final

Barred from playing at home, embroiled in rows and disciplinary problems, Pakistan have managed to reach the semifinals of the World Twenty20.

Smith tips Australia as Proteas consider changes

South Africa captain Graeme Smith said Australia are the favourites for the World Twenty20 title after his own side crashed out before the semifinals.

South Africa keep their cool to edge West Indies

Smith admits to Twenty20 challenge

South Africa captain Graeme Smith admitted it would be a "challenge" for his side to revive their World Twenty20 campaign against Pakistan on Monday.

World Twenty20 ‘too close to call’

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has predicted a keen contest during the World Twenty20, saying the race for the title was too close to call.

Surrey in bid to lure Lara back to cricket

Surrey in bid to lure Lara back to cricket

English county Surrey are reportedly trying to tempt West Indies great Brian Lara out of retirement to play Twenty20 cricket.