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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

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND – MARCH 27: Mignon Du Preez from South Africa  reacts to scoring the winning runs off the bowling of Deepti Sharma from India, at left, during the 2022 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup match between India and South Africa at Hagley Oval on March 27, 2022 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Peter Meecham/Getty Images)

Shhhh … nobody tell the Proteas the ‘C word’

The World Cup in New Zealand has proven an exciting, high-quality tournament. But, it’s still 50-over cricket

Stepping up: Wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock will captain the Proteas in their T20 series against India. (Andrew Boyers/Reuters)

India tour could be the Protea’s recovery or a relapse

India looked a cut above the rest for the majority of that World Cup

Zanu-PF president Robert Mugabe.

Sri Lanka beat India to win maiden World T20 title

Sri Lanka have lifted their maiden World Twenty20 title following their six-wicket victory against former champions India.

India batsman Ajinkya Rahane plays a shot during the ICC World Twenty20 cricket tournament second semifinal match between India and South Africa.

India beat South Africa to reach T20 final

Virat Kohli hit an imperious half century to help India upstage South Africa by six wickets in the second semifinal to cruise into the Twenty20 final.

Proteas weigh up their options

The South African cricket team must stay in the game at the Twenty20 World Cup, however important the opening power play may be.

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.

West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle

England out as Sri Lanka, Windies reach semis

Sri Lanka sent defending champions England packing at the T20 as they reached the semis along with the West Indies after a dramatic night of action.

De Villiers has made 230 runs in four Tests

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 further than ever before.

Proteas take T20 series against Kiwis after nail-biting win

Proteas take T20 series against Kiwis after nail-biting win

The Proteas have won their Twenty20 International series against New Zealand with two matches to one by defeating the Kiwis in their final match.

Gayle gap haunts Windies in Bangladesh

The glaring absence of Chris Gayle stood out as the West Indies prepared to open their Bangladesh tour with a Twenty20 international in Bangladesh.

South Africa keep their cool to edge West Indies

South Africa keep their cool to edge West Indies

Ryan McLaren kept his nerve to help South Africa to a one-run victory over West Indies, and sweep their two-match Twenty20 series on Thursday.

Duckworth leaps to defence of system after criticism

Frank Duckworth, the co-creator of the Duckworth-Lewis method for settling rain-affected matches, has leapt to its defence.

Michael Clarke: Twenty20 now a serious business

When Australia’s Michael Clarke took part in the first international Twenty20 match, against New Zealand five years ago, the emphasis was on "fun".

End of an era for Australia as Lee quits Test cricket

End of an era for Australia as Lee quits Test cricket

Brett Lee quit Test cricket on Wednesday after a run of injuries, the latest player to give up the long format of the game to prolong his career.

Exuberant South African openers humiliate England

South African openers Graeme Smith and Loots Bosman shared a world record partnership to set up a devastating 84-run victory over England.

Bosman back for the Proteas

Loots Bosman returns to the Proteas’ starting line-up for Friday’s first Pro20 against England and will open the batting with Graeme Smith.

Injury headache for England ahead of tour opener

England face several selection problems ahead of the first Twenty20 international against South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium on Friday.

Sidebottom wants clean sweep of Aussies

Ryan Sidebottom has challenged England to send Australia home trophyless by adding to their Ashes success with Twenty20 and one-day series wins.