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Amir Chetty is a general sports writer at The Herald and Weekend Post, covering all sports and sporting achievements that do not always get the recognition they deserve.

The Dafabet Warriors enjoy one of the few moments of celebration during a seven wicket defeat to the North West Dragons on the opening day of the YesPlay Pro20 Cup in Pretoria on Friday.

Dragons, Titans storm to opening day wins

Double header opening day sees Dragons, Titans open their Pro20 Cup campaigns with convincing victories in the YesPlay Pro20 Cup tournament on Friday.

Warriors captain Matthew de Villiers says squad unity and continued improvement will be key as the defending champions begin their Pro20 Cup title defence against North West Dragons in Pretoria on Friday
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New faces, same drive as Warriors begin Pro20 campaign

Defending champions the Dafabet Warriors begin their Pro20 Cup title defence against North West Dragons in Pretoria on Friday, with captain Matthew de Villiers stressing improvement, squad unity and a strong start.

Proteas’ captain Temba Bavuma will rely on Marco Jansen to lead the attack against Australia

Proteas’ bowling unit left hamstrung

South Africa's pace-bowling resources have been severely tested ahead of Thursday's opening ODI against Australia, with four seamers sidelined by hamstring injuries.

A new partnership between EPHF and Emeris NMB is using indoor hockey to create opportunities for young players, with boys' and girls' teams set to feature in the inaugural schools tournament. Promoting the event are, from left, Wendell Domingo (SA Schools Hockey Association president, Earlene Jacobs (Emeris campus deputy head), Claudia Muller (EPHF vice-president) and Gary Dolley (Saha project manager).
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New partnership targets growth of indoor hockey

EPHF and Emeris NMB have partnered to launch a new schools indoor hockey tournament aimed at creating greater opportunities for young players while laying the foundation for a broader youth development programme.

Jamie Riddle believes his seventh-place finish at the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Nice was the most complete performance of his career

Jamie Riddle discovers another level

Jamie Riddle finished seventh at the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Nice but believes the performance represented a major breakthrough in his career.

Lutho Sipamla’s journey from United Brothers Cricket Club to the Proteas is at the heart of the Legacy Cup, which returns for its second edition with an expanded eight-team field. From left are, Jade Smith (PECC), Ashley Osling (Old Grey), Sonwabile Tshona (United Brothers) and  Gershwin Logan Williams (Gelvandale).
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Legacy Cup takes step in new direction

The Lutho Sipamla Legacy Cup is growing, with eight teams set to compete in the second edition of the tournament in Nelson Mandela Bay.

Warriors assistant coach Mark Charlton chats to batter Muhammad Manack during a training session at St George's Park. Charlton says the franchise's recent success has been built on depth, continuity and a collective team-first culture.
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Warriors aim for strong start to Pro20 title defence — Charlton

The Dafabet Warriors will begin their CSA Pro20 title defence with a target on their backs, but assistant coach Mark Charlton believes the added pressure can bring the best out of the players.

Marco Jansen says his role in the reshaped Proteas bowling attack will be about creating  space for his teammates to execute their plans against Australia

Marco ready to lead attack against Aussies

Marco Jansen will take on a greater leadership role in a reshaped Proteas bowling attack against Australia, but his approach is about calmness rather than constant instruction.

Umpires consult with Cameron Bancroft and Steven Smith (captain) of Australia during day three of the third Test against SA at Newlands in March 2018

Australia must face ‘Sandpapergate’ past, says former SA skipper Graeme Smith

As Australia begins its tour of South Africa, former Proteas captain Graeme Smith warns that the infamous 2018 'Sandpapergate' ball-tampering scandal will resurface, with the team expected to face renewed scrutiny from both media and…

Warriors head coach Robin Peterson speaks to player JP King

Warriors, Titans share spoils after washout

There was no play across all four days as conditions at the NMU Absa Oval remained unsuitable for the Warriors’ first-class clash against the Titans.

Caitlin Wyngaard impressed during the Proteas Women’s T20I series against Zimbabwe, showing composure and taking her opportunity as South Africa completed a 5-0 sweep

Proteas’ future looks bright, Mashimbyi says

The Proteas Women completed a 5-0 T20I series sweep over Zimbabwe, but coach Mandla Mashimbyi believes the emergence of several youngsters could prove just as valuable as the results.

Pace bowler Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out of South Africa’s three-match ODI series against Australia with a right hamstring injury.

Lungi Ngidi injury blow hits Proteas

Lungi Ngidi’s hamstring injury leaves South Africa without another senior pace option ahead of a demanding multi-format campaign against Australia.

Miane Smit announced herself in style with a maiden T20I hundred as the Proteas Women powered to an 80-run win over Zimbabwe and a 4-0 series lead.

Miane Smit’s century of belief for Proteas Women

Miane Smit produced a stunning maiden T20I century as the Proteas Women powered to an 80-run victory over Zimbabwe in Bulawayo.

Miane Smit struck a maiden T20I century, scoring 102 off 59, which helped SA post a commanding score

Miane Smit’s maiden ton powers Proteas

Miane Smit produced a stunning maiden T20I century, smashing 102 off 59 balls to lead South Africa Women to an imposing 205/4 against Zimbabwe.

Dafabet Warriors bowler Sibonela Makhanya celebrates a wicket against Western Province in Cape Town last weekend

Warriors face pivotal Titans test

The Warriors’ first-class campaign moves into a potentially pivotal second round as the Titans arrive at NMU Oval. Robin Peterson says the lessons from Newlands must now count.