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The Proteas disposed of Canada in their first match at the ICC T20 World Cup. (Proteas Men/X)

The real test awaits as Proteas shake off opening-day jitters in Ahmedabad

On Wednesday, the Proteas face an Afghanistan side that were semi-finalists two years ago and are desperate for blood after a loss to New Zealand

Matthew Breetzke joins three other Proteas who have scored five consecutive half-centuries: Jonty Rhodes, Quinton de Kock and Heinrich Klaasen. Photo: File

Breetzke: The Proteas’ ODI prodigy

Matthew Breetzke’s record-breaking ODI debut series, including a historic 150, has established him as a player to watch

AB de Villiers lifted the WCL trophy after South Africa’s nine-wicket win against Pakistan at Edgbaston.

The Proteas’ legendary fire reignited

The South Africa Champions, with 6 players from the 2015 squad, won the World Championship of Legends, led by AB de Villiers’s outstanding performance

The bigger man: Was SA cricketer Wiaan Mulder’s decision not to contest Brian Lara’s 400-run record humble or foolhardy? Photo: Zimbabwe Cricket

Wiaan Mulder and the Selfless Spirit

The batsman captured the elusive spirit of the game when he focused on winning, declining to beat Lara’s record, Craig Thrupp reports

Sports photography helps us understand the gap between Usain Bolt and his competitors as they cross the finish line. (Gallo)

The power of milliseconds in elite sport

A split second can make the difference between winning and losing, fuelling the quest for excellence

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

Dawid Malan is the best player in cricket

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

Off the bat: The Proteas’ Dean Elgar during the Test match between South Africa and India at Newlands in Cape Town on 3 January. Photo: Grant Pitcher/Getty Images

Elgar makes a plea for Test cricket

In an interview with Drew Forrest, the Test opener insists our first-class game cannot be fixed using another, entirely different, format This content is restricted to registered…

Appeal: David Teeger, who has been a thorn in the side
of Cricket South Africa. (Photo by Michael Steele-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)

SA cricket does not look like SA cricket

The game in the country is beginning to resemble the one we know and love less and less

Over and out: The Proteas captain Dean Elgar at a post-match presentation at the Test between South Africa and India at Newlands in Cape Town on 4 January. (Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images)

Proteas’ loss, as three duck early

Three fine cricketers have retired early and unhappily, but it’s not all doom and gloom This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The…

Springbok flyhalf Handré Pollard Photos: Craig Mercer/Getty Images

The good, the bad and the Boks

There was much to report on this year with multiple World Cups taking place across several sporting codes

David Teeger. (CHARLE LOMBARD/GALLO IMAGES)

Should support of an occupying force be considered hate speech?

The furor around the Proteas under-19 captain’s remarks about Israel is not a simple question of free speech

October 16, 2023, Kolkata, India: Tabraiz Shamsi of South Africa celebrates with teammates Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram after dismissing Marnus Labuschagne of Australia (not pictured) during the semifinal match between Australia and South Africa of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup at Eden Gardens Stadium. (Photo by Dipa Chakraborty/ Eyepix Group) (Photo credit should read Dipa Chakraborty/ Eyepix Group/Future Publishing via Getty Images)

Proteas show resilience at the World Cup

There is a need to balance transformation, local franchise cricket and experience

South Africa players look dejected following defeat in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup India 2023 Semi Final match between South Africa and Australia at Eden Gardens on November 16, 2023 in Kolkata, India. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Proteas have put the world on notice

Despite semi-final disappointment, the future of South African cricket has hope once more

Siya Kolisi acknowledges the fans after defeat to Ireland during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between South Africa and Ireland at Stade de France on September 23, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Siya Kolisi is our own Babe Ruth

Rugby, represented by the Springboks, is the country’s most symbolic, just as baseball is to Americans.

Virat Kohli of India congratulates Wayne Parnell of South Africa following the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match between India and South Africa at Perth Stadium on October 30, 2022 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Cricket must help South Africa and India rekindle their friendship

South African cricket has always been at the forefront of transformation in sport not just locally but also globally

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JULY 22: England huddle ahead of taking the field on day four of LV= Insurance Ashes 4th Test Match between England and Australia at Emirates Old Trafford on July 22, 2023 in Manchester, England.  (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

The Ashes: An English sacrifice to the Test cricket gods

Australia have won the battle but Bazball was batting for a greater cause

LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 02:  Jonny Bairstow of England walks off the pitch after being stumped by Alex Carey of Australiaduring the 5th day of the LV=Insurance Ashes Test Match at Lord’s Cricket Ground on July 02, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)

Ashes to dust: It’s just not cricket

The story of the sport is too often written by the bigots and the privileged

South African cricket’s best-kept secret has to be Port Alfred’s annual Pineapple Week, going strong since 1904, and showing no sign of flagging.

Cricket’s Pineapple Week nears 120 not out

The tournament, full of characters and tales, has been going for almost a century and draws teams from the Port Alfred area

Having become one of the country’s greats, Hasim Amla announced his retirement from the Proteas on August 8 2019. (Isuru Sameera Peiris/Gallo Images)
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From the archives: The meaning of Hashim Amla 

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