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Cricket SA budgets for R40m loss due to deal with broke SABC

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has been forced to budget for a loss of R40 million after entering a broadcasting deal with the SABC. The deal forms part of CSA’s continued push to get its own T20 league tournament of the ground.

Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar wishes Lance Klusener a happy birthday in Zulu

Sachin Tendulkar sent Lance Klusener a very special birthday message, in Zulu. Tendulkar took to twitter to wish the former Proteas big-hitter a happy birthday and noted that Klusener is famous for being fluent in Zulu.

Parliament considers issuing gag order against Cricket South Africa over T20 talks

Cricket South Africa might be hit with a complete media blackout imposed by Parliament regarding any future announcements about the proposed T20 Global League in order to save the organisation from further financial losses.

Comedian Siv Ngesi held at gun point and stands up to robbers, mom upset

Local comedian and TV personality, Siv Ngesi was robbed in broad daylight and held at point in Johannesburg on Tuesday afternoon. The entertainer was with his friends at a red traffic light when gunmen robbed them.

Hashim Amla splurges R12.5 million on luxury Durban penthouse development

Proteas batting legend Hashim Amla has invested in a new luxury development just outside of Durban. Amla has also splurged R12.5 million on a luxury penthouse at the newly announced Saxony Sibaya development in which he invested.

Australian cricket hits 34-year low in wake of sandpapergate scandal

The current cricket world champions and once mighty Australian team has fallen to a 34-year low on the International Cricket Council (ICC) One-Day International (ODIs) rankings. This comes as Australia lost the 2nd ODI in England.

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal denies ball tampering allegation after being charged

Sri Lankan cricket captain Dinesh Chandimal has strongly denied the charges of trying to alter the condition of the ball, effectively ball tampering, levelled against him by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after day three.

41-year-old man may be blind but he absolutely loves playing cricket

Sibusiso Mdlalose, from Johannesburg, may be blind, but he absolutely enjoys playing cricket. He first took up the sport when a friend suggested it, and became so good at it that he was named blind cricketer of the year in 2010.

Temba Bavuma sets sights on AB’s vacant spot in batting line-up

Temba Bavuma has put his hand up to fill the massive vacancy left by AB de Villiers in the Proteas batting line-up. Bavuma wants to bat at no 4 in the Test side, a crucial spot in the longest format of the game.

Dale Steyn makes a comeback to the Protea test squad

Dale Steyn is back on the Protea test squad. The team is set to face Sri Lanka in next month's test series. After recovering from a heel injury sustained in January, he is short on the heels of Shaun Pollock for most test wickets.

Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi look to build legendary fast bowing partnership

The world's number 1 Test match bowler, Kagiso Rabada, has hailed Lungi Ngidi as a great talent and revealed he is looking forward to building a legendary partnership in the coming years with the youngster, who had a dream debut.

Dale Steyn: AB’s greatness rubbed off on the entire team

Dale Steyn has paid a glowing tribute to his former teammate and captain AB de Villiers. Steyn said de Villiers was a genius and served as an inspiration to all of the players in the Proteas side during his 14 year career.

AB de Villiers retirement will impact Proteas 2019 World Cup plans

AB de Villiers shocked the cricketing world last week when he announced his immediate retirement from international cricket. Proteas coach Ottis Gibson has revealed he was just as shocked and surprised by AB's announcement.

Lungi Ngidi completes dream debut year by winning IPL 2018

South African fast-bowler Lungi Ngidi has capped off what has been a remarkable debut international cricket season by helping his Chennai Super Kings (CSK) side win the 2018 Indian Premier League (IPL) in Mumbai on Sunday.

Cricket players and fans react to shock retirement of AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers shocked the cricketing world on Wednesday when he announced his immediate retirement from international cricket. AB’s decision brings to a close a glittering 14-year international career in which he became a legend.

The end of a legendary career: AB de Villiers retires from international cricket

South African cricket legend AB de Villiers has announced he would retire from international cricket with immediate effect. The cricketer added he had his fair share of games and believes it is time to make way for other players.