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Proteas top-order batter David Bedingham is one of the candidates for the number three position

Prince reluctant to reveal cards too early

Eastern Cape Iinyathi vice-captain Nathan Roux during a training session at Buffalo Park. Iinyathi are playing the Dolphins in the Pro20 Cup in KuGompo City on Friday.
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Badgers defeat was 'just a blip' as Iinyathi aim for historic Dolphins upset

Eastern Cape Iinyathi vice-captain Nathan Roux calls their recent loss 'just a blip' as the team gears up for a crucial Pro20 clash against the…

Marques Ackerman is in contention for a maiden Test appearance for the Proteas against Australia in Durban on Friday
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Conrad connection comes full circle for Marques Ackerman

After years of working through South Africa's domestic pipeline and delivering prolific red-ball form, Dolphins batter Marques Ackerman is in…

Bangladesh bowler Hasan Mahmud sends down a delivery on the third day of the first cricket Test match against Australia at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 15, 2026.

Hasan says Test cricket momentum turning for Bangladesh

Pace bowler Hasan Mahmud believes Bangladesh's recent momentum and strong performances have transformed their dream of reaching the World Test…

Anrich Nortje has been carefully rebuilding his red-ball workload and bowling action ahead of SA’s Test series against Australia starting on Friday in Durban
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Anrich Nortje takes measured route back to national fold

Tony de Zorzi has been ruled out of the opening cricket Test against Australia after picking up a hamstring niggle during the third one-day international in Potchefstroom Picture: BIJU BORO/AFP

Australia have edge over world champions Proteas in Durban

South Africa start their World Test Championship title defence against Australia at Kingsmead, facing a tough historical record at the Durban ground.

One Golf Old Grey Cricket Club are heading to the national club championships after a dominant 173-run victory over Border champions United Cricket Club at the weekend. Picture: Supplied

Old Grey dominate regional 50-over playoff in KuGompo City

Old Grey Cricket Club has qualified for the national club championships after sealing a dominant 173-run win over Border champions United in their…

The Warriors women will be eager to get their Hollywoodbets Pro Series campaign under way later this month after rain washed out both opening-round Pro50 and Pro20 cricket fixtures in Gqeberha at the weekend. They next play in Durban on October 17

Rain has final say in Warriors men's and women's fixtures

Intermittent rain and a wet outfield at St George’s Park forced the abandonment of matches for both the Warriors Men and Women squads, shifting…

The Eastern Cape Iinyathi's Nathan Roux top-scored against the Badgers MAYA IMAGES/YANGA NOTHANGA/

Travel woes continue to plague Iinyathi

Eastern Cape Iinyathi's travel struggles continued in Oudtshoorn as they suffered a 39-run defeat to the Garden Route Badgers in their latest Pro20…

Dafabet Warriors captain Matthew de Villiers is looking forward to returning to St George’s Park for their Twenty20 cricket match against the Lions on Sunday

Warriors return 'home' to face Lions

A first YesPlay Pro20 Cup win is in the bag, but Matthew de Villiers knows the Warriors will need to sharpen up when the DP World Lions arrive at St…

Captain Temba Bavuma gestures during the fifth day of the second Test between India and SA at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on November 26 2025

Australia the next major hurdle, Bavuma says ahead of Test series

Temba Bavuma warns South Africa that facing Australia in the upcoming Test series in Durban represents their next major hurdle following their ODI…

South Africa's Ryan Rickelton plays a shot during the third one-day international (ODI) against Australia at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom on September 30, 2026.

Marsh hails improvements after Australia win final one-day international

Leftarm spinner Keshav Maharaj believes his emphasis on physical fitness and tactical analysis will stand him in good stead in a gruelling summer of Test cricket

Maharaj leaves no stone unturned to continue his development

Keshav Maharaj has used the off-season to sharpen his physical preparation and analysis as he looks to evolve his game ahead of South Africa’s Test…

EC Iinyathi's Jason Niemand getting after a delivery against the North West Dragons at Buffalo Park on Monday.

Road-weary Iinyathi out to extend Badgers dominance

The Eastern Cape Iinyathi are set to face the Garden Route Badgers in a Pro20 Cup pool game, aiming to extend their dominant record of four wins out…

David Bedingham has made two centuries batting at No 3 for WP in the 1st Class Series this season

Conrad mulling a gamble? Plenty of options for Proteas’ No 3 batting spot in Tests

Stubbs, De Zorzi, Mulder and Bedingham all candidates for key slot

CSA president Rihan Richards wants to see more women preside over provincial unions

Cricket SA president concerned by lack of female leadership at provincial level

No women presidents in any of CSA's 15 provinces, as Rihan Richards tells provinces to do better

Dafabet Warriors batsman Jordan Hermann was the top scorer for his team with 70 in their Pro20 Cup win over the Impalas at NMU on Tuesday. Picture: EUGENE COETZEE
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Warriors get back to winning ways in Pro20 clash

The Dafabet Warriors registered their first win of the expanded YesPlay Pro20 Cup when they eased to a comfortable 35-run, bonus-point victory over…

Keshav Maharaj in action during the 1st ODI match between SA and Australia at the  Kingsmead Stadium in Durban.

Proteas eye perfect finish against Australia

Left arm spinner Keshav Maharaj believes a 3-0 ODI series win over Australia would give the Proteas confidence and a valuable foundation ahead of…

Proteas fast bowlers have been hit by a series of hamstring injuries, forcing Cricket SA to manage workloads carefully as the international and franchise cricket calendars continue to grow
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Each injury tells a different story, says Proteas doctor

Sithembile Langa believes more upsets are on the cards in the Pro20 Cup this season.
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Iinyathi upset over Dragons first of many to come in Pro20 against division 1 outfits - Langa

While the talk since the Pro20 Cup was formally announced has been about Division 2 teams being under pressure to deliver against those in the top…