Zaahier Adams

Senior Cricket Writer

Watch Video‘It doesn’t stop here,’ says Fawaaz Basadien after cleaning the floor at Stellenbosch FC awards

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Mamelodi Sundowns target Fawaaz Basadien was the big winner at the Stellenbosch FC Awards evening at the Allée Bleue Wine Estate on Tuesday night.

Watch VideoRobin ‘Tiger’ Williams shows his claws to lead SA charge at Turkish Airlines Open

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Young Robin Williams is leading the South African charge in the DP World Tour’s Turkish Airlines Open here at the Regnum Carya in Antalya, Türkiye.

Watch VideoProteas Women fully aware ‘how dangerous Athapaththu can be’ in Sri Lanka clash

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The clear and present danger facing the Proteas’ Women’s team in Friday’s Tri-Series ODI clash against Sri Lanka is home team captain Chamari Athapaththu.

Watch VideoSteve Barker’s message to fatigued Stellenbosch FC players: ‘We have to fight for what we want’

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There is no let up for Stellenbosch fFC as they head back to KwaZulu-Natal this weekend to face Golden Arrows at the Mpumalanga Stadium on Saturday.

Watch VideoStellenbosch FC back to winning ways in Premiership after Barns sends Chippa United packing

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Stellenbosch FC midfielder Sanele Barnes struck his second successive goal at the Danie Craven Stadium to revive his team’s quest to return to the CAF Confederation ...

Watch VideoWATCH: Indy Sport Show with Proteas Women star Annerie Dercksen

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Proteas Women star Annerie Dercksen goes into detail how she is adapting from the tranquillity of farm life back home in Beaufort West to living out of a suitcase ...

Mandla Mashimbyi wants Proteas Women ‘to feel like they belong’ on Sri Lanka tour

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Mandla Mashimbyi discusses the perfect blend of youth and experience in the Proteas Women squad ahead of the ODI Tri-Series in Sri Lanka, emphasising the importance ...

Watch Video‘Beatable at home’: Barker feels Stellenbosch FC can take bite out of Simba in CAF Confederation Cup semi-final

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With a 1-0 deficit to overturn, Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker believes his team can secure victory against Simba FC in the CAF Confederation Cup semi-final's ...

Watch VideoNothing sweeter than Ikeys’ Varsity Cup triumph over old foes Maties at Danie Craven

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The extra icing on the UCT Ikeys’ Varsity Cup cake was that the victory scuppered the Maties’ 150-year birthday celebrations, writes Zaahier Adams.

Watch VideoCupido out, but ‘Captain Fantastic’ Stephens returns for Stellenbosch FC in Simba CAF Confederation Cup semi-final

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As Stellenbosch FC gears up for the CAF Cup semi-final against Simba FC, they welcome back captain Sage Stephens while facing the challenge of Ashley Cupido's absence. ...

We came to Cairo with a little more bravery, says Barker after Stellenbosch FC’s historic CAF win

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Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker has praised his team for showing attacking intent in their CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinal victory over Zamalek in Cairo.

Watch VideoStellenbosch FC changing the face of the beautiful game, one step at a time

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From underdogs to CAF contenders in just six years, Stellenbosch FC's methodical rise through careful planning, local talent development, and a R395 million stadium ...

Stellenbosch FC can’t go to Cairo fearing the crowd, says Steve Barker after Zamalek draw

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Stellenbosch FC coach Steve Barker feels “the pressure shifts to Zamalek” after his team earned a well-deserved goalless draw in their first-leg CAF Confederation ...

Watch VideoPressure just too much for Rob Walter, now Proteas ODI scene set for Shukri Conrad

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Despite leading the Proteas team to their first-ever World Cup final – the T20 version – in Barbados last year, and two consecutive semi-finals at both the ODI World ...

Stellenbosch FC hold African giants Zamalek in CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final

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Stellenbosch FC will head to Cairo with a real chance of advancing to the CAF Confederation Cup semifinal after holding Zamalek to a goalless draw in the first leg ...

Watch VideoWATCH: Indy Sport Show with Proteas and WP batter David Bedingham

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David Bedingham speaks excitedly about walking out in the Members Pavilion at Lord’s, when the Proteas face Australia in the ICC World Test Championship final in ...

Tony de Zorzi’s superb 141 sets up Western Province’s batting bonanza at Newlands

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Proteas Test opener Tony de Zorzi is warming up nicely for the ICC World Test Championship final at Lord’s later this year with a superb 141 for Western Province. ...

Watch VideoFrom relegation battle to title hunt: Kyle Verreynne’s Western Province target unlikely Four-Day Series final

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After narrowly escaping relegation, Western Province captain Kyle Verreynne believes his sixth-placed team can still reach the CSA Four-Day Series final despite ...

Watch VideoIndia may win Champions Trophy, but Gambhir will know it’s a hollow victory

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India coach Gautam Gambhir's arrogance in denying his team have enjoyed an advantage in playing at one venue during the ICC Champions Trophy has been mystifying. ...

Watch VideoSame old sad story for Proteas with Miller’s century not enough in ICC Champions Trophy semi-final

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The Proteas' dream of progressing to the ICC Champions Trophy final was crushed by a rampant New Zealand in Lahore.

Watch VideoWATCH: INDY SPORT SHOW: Exclusive chat with Lhuan-dre Pretorius, the future of SA cricket

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Discover how 18-year-old star batter Lhuan-dre Pretorius is shaping his future and the future of South African cricket in an EXCLUSIVE chat with us on the Indy Sport ...

‘Don’t need to be rocket scientist’ to see India have an advantage, says Proteas star Rassie van der Dussen

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Rassie van der Dussen admits India playing all their matches in Dubai is advantageous, but believes it doesn't matter where the Proteas play their ICC Champions ...

Watch VideoLhuan-dre Pretorius biffs maiden 1-Day Cup century at Newlands to rekindle memories of a young Graeme Smith

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Step into the future of South African cricket with Lhuan-dre Pretorius, whose explosive talent is captivating audiences and drawing inevitable comparisons to legends ...

Proteas face Australia in crucial ICC clash

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Temba Bavuma’s men come up against arch-foes Australia in a Pool B clash that will go a long way in deciding both team’s chances of progressing to the semi-finals. ...

Watch VideoTemba Bavuma: No real baggage exists amongst Proteas ahead of ICC Champions Trophy opener

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Temba Bavuma’s Proteas squad are hoping to overcome their past to seize glory against a resilient Afghanistan team in their ICC Champions Trophy opener on Friday. ...