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Zaahier Adams

Senior Cricket Writer

Watch VideoA case of the good, the bad and the ugly for Bafana Bafana in Cape Town

Zaahier Adams|Published 1 day ago

It was a case of the good, the bad, and the ugly for Bafana Bafana when they lost 2-1 to Panama at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Tuesday.

Laura Wolvaardt admits Proteas had ‘no answers’ for Amelia Kerr’s world-record heroics

Zaahier Adams|Published 1 day ago

Proteas Women’s captain Laura Wolvaardt reflects on a heartbreaking defeat in Wellington after New Zealand’s Amelia Kerr struck an unbeaten 179 to complete the highest ...

Watch VideoIs Mamelodi Sundowns' ace Iqraam Rayners the answer to blunt Bafana Bafana strike force?

Zaahier Adams|Published 1 day ago

The golden currency in football has always been goals - placing the ball in the back of the net and taking chances when they arise. At the moment, Bafana Bafana’s ...

Hugo Broos calls on Bafana to be 'stronger in the duel' after Panama outmuscles the hosts

Zaahier Adams|Published 2 days ago

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos admits his team were overpowered by Panama in Cape Town, but “it’s not a worry” ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

Bafana Bafana's Cape Town party stifled, despite Mbekezeli Mbokazi's stunning strike

Zaahier Adams|Updated 2 days ago

Cape Town came out in their thousands to send Bafana Bafana off to the Fifa World Cup on a high note, but Panama stifled the celebrations with a 2-1 victory at a ...

Watch VideoGAME DAY I Bafana captain Ronwen Williams backs Lyle Foster to find the Cape Town net

Zaahier Adams|Published 2 days ago

Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams is confident Lyle Foster will bring along his scoring boots to Tuesday evening's international friendly against Panama at the ...

Football fever in Cape Town ahead of Bafana, Panama friendly

Zaahier Adams|Published 2 days ago

Not since the Fifa World Cup back in 2010 has excitement levels in the Mother City reached such highs for the round-ball game.

Proteas seamer Ayabonga Khaka promises there's more to come after career-best six wickets

Zaahier Adams|Published 3 days ago

Proteas Women’s seamer Ayabonga Khaka believes a return to the longer ODI format will bring out the best in her again.

Watch VideoOswin Appollis is one of the positive stories of our football, says Bafana captain Ronwen Williams

Zaahier Adams|Published 3 days ago

From being clubless to becoming Bafana Bafana’s creative heartbeat, Oswin Appollis returns to Cape Town as a national hero. Captain Ronwen Williams lauds the winger’s ...

Watch VideoSwanepoel’s mid-final exit is a slap in the face for South African Cricket

Zaahier Adams|Published 3 days ago

The shocking departure of Beyers Swanepoel during the CSA 1-Day Cup final to catch a flight to England highlights a deeper crisis of respect and commitment in South ...

Bafana Bafana mania grips Cape Town with DHL Stadium sold out for second Panama clash

Zaahier Adams|Published 4 days ago

Cape Town football lovers have stepped up to the plate and will give Bafana Bafana the sendoff to the Fifa World Cup they deserve on Tuesday night.

All eyes on Themba Zwane to see if the Bafana playmaker can find his rhythm in Cape Town

Zaahier Adams|Published 4 days ago

Every manager reserves the right to have one veto player selection. For Hugo Broos, it's Themba Zwane.

'Nothing is impossible' for Proteas Women's new six-hitting sensation Kayla Reyneke

Zaahier Adams|Published 4 days ago

At the age of 20 years and 159 days, Kayla Reyneke on Sunday became the first Women’s cricketer to hit a six off the last ball to win a match on her T20I and ODI ...

BREAKING: Proteas Women rookie star Kayla Reyneke smashes a winning six off the final ball

Zaahier Adams|Updated 5 days ago

The Proteas required 14 runs off the final over and 20-year-old Kayla Reyneke stepped up to the plate to smash two maximums, including the winning heave off Suzie ...

Proteas Men’s player ratings after historic T20I series victory in New Zealand

Zaahier Adams|Published 1 week ago

Keshav Maharaj’s men delivered a historic 3-2 series victory - their first-ever bilateral T20I series win on Kiwi soil - capped off by a brilliant 33-run victory ...

Five takeaways from the Proteas Women’s T20I series in New Zealand

Zaahier Adams|Published 1 week ago

Independent Media’s Zaahier Adams highlights five factors that emerged during the Proteas Women's series against New Zealand.

Watch VideoWhy Mohamed Salah will always be my greatest Liverpool footballer ever...

Zaahier Adams|Published 1 week ago

Mohamed Salah. In a world as crazy as it is today, there are arguably no two more divisive words placed alongside each other. Yet somehow, they united a famous city, ...

To see Gerald come here and be one of the leaders was super special, says Maharaj

Zaahier Adams|Published 1 week ago

Proteas stand-in T20 captain Keshav Maharaj has praised on fast bowler Gerald Coetzee for seizing the role of spearhead on the attack on the New Zealand tour.

Watch VideoThe Egyptian King’s last dance for Liverpool: Why Mohamed Salah is my greatest Red ever

Zaahier Adams|Published 1 week ago

As the Egyptian King prepares to depart Anfield, we reflect on his 255 goals, his humility, and his unique ability to break down religious and cultural barriers. ...

'Pinch me' moment for Player of the Series Connor Esterhuizen as Proteas win in Aotearoa

Zaahier Adams|Published 1 week ago

Connor Esterhuizen was the undoubted find of a series that even had coach Shukri Conrad questioning its value, but that ultimately delivered a promising top-order ...

BREAKING: Connor Esterhuizen's pyrotechnics drives Proteas rookies to series victory in New Zealand

Zaahier Adams|Published 1 week ago

Connor Esterhuizen has been the standout performer over the course of the five T20Is against New Zealand, which the Proteas won 3-2 on Wednesday.

'I will never walk alone,' says departing Mohamed Salah in tribute to Liverpool fans

Zaahier Adams|Updated 1 week ago

Mohamed Salah has stated that “I will never walk alone” after announcing that he will leave Premier League champions Liverpool at the end of the season.

White Ferns skipper Amelia Kerr's 105 sends Proteas Women crashing to another defeat

Zaahier Adams|Updated 1 week ago

The Proteas Women’s team crashed to another dismal defeat on their disappointing tour of New Zealand on Wednesday at the Hagley Oval.

New Zealand tour has been an invaluable exercise for Proteas rookies, says coach Shukri Conrad

Zaahier Adams|Published 1 week ago

Proteas coach Shukri Conrad admitted the New Zealand series was taxing, but its value has now been seen through the development of the younger players the longer ...

Watch VideoSA20 has been an unqualified success for us, says Proteas coach Shukri Conrad

Zaahier Adams|Published 1 week ago

Proteas Men’s coach Shukri Conrad has branded Betway SA20 “an unqualified success”.