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Australia aim for World Test Championship glory after Border-Gavaskar Trophy victory against India

Australia defeated India by six wickets in the fifth Test in Sydney on Sunday, securing their spot in the World Test Championship final against South Africa. This victory also marked Australia's first series win against India in a decade. The WTC final will be held at Lord's in June.

The Times of India

Aussies ready to chase the mace after conquering India

Having beaten India, Australia's next big Test ambition is to successfully defend their ICC World Championship mace in the final against South Africa at Lord's.

AAP

India's batting woes in BGT: Few individual sparks but otherwise a dud show

The history books have been written: Australia have won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 by 3-1 margin. In the process they ended their decade-long drought of the BGT and shut India's ambition of completing a hat-trick of wins Down Under. Icing on the cake? Spot in the World Test Championship final…

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Visit Afghanistan, land of culture, cricket and women closeted in their own homes

Specialist travel companies are using euphemisms to avoid the gender apartheid

The Guardian - UK

Who were the winners and losers of African democracy in 2024?

In 2024, 18 elections took place on the African continent, from Senegal to South Africa, Algeria to Ghana, with the results an equal mix of democratic success stories and challenges still to overcome.

Radio France Internationale

Dark Noon: the reimagining of American history that provoked acclaim – and walkouts – comes to Australia

Whiteface, wigs and western movies feature in this confronting outsider vision of America, performed by seven South African actors

The Guardian - AU

The FBI put a $5 million bounty on the 'Cryptoqueen' last year but still hasn't found her, so take your pick: Russia, South Africa, or murdered on a yacht in 2018

Ruja Ignatova disappeared in 2017, and hasn't been seen since.

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Injury scare for Pakistan as Saim Ayub limps off in second South Africa Test

NEW DELHI: Pakistan on Friday faced a concerning moment when Saim Ayub injured his right ankle on the field, as South Africa progressed to 72-3 by lunch on the opening day of the second and final Test in Cape Town.

The Times of India

How to watch South Africa vs Pakistan live stream: 2nd Test online or on TV, tourists following on to save match

Here's how you can watch South Africa vs Pakistan 2nd Test online, which started on Friday, January 3.

WhatToWatch

South Africa Could Get Tesla Battery Plant In Exchange For Starlink Deal: Report

Musk's South African roots are calling him home. Okay, well, maybe not him, but at least his companies. According to a recent report by Bloomberg, Musk's talks with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa could lead to a bit of quid pro quo for two of Musk's heavy hitters: Tesla and SpaceX.

InsideEVs

Who is Kwena Maphaka? Teenage fast bowler set to become South Africa’s youngest ever Test cricketer

The teenage left-arm fast bowler has made a rapid rise into the professional ranks

The Independent UK

South Africa vs Pakistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Pakistan in South Africa 2024/2025

Follow all the action from World Sports Betting Newlands Cricket Ground

The Independent UK

Let the Ashes mind games begin: gazing through a crystal ball at cricket in 2025

Archer literally in cotton wool, Root inventing another shot and South Africa claiming the urn – some predictions for the year ahead

The Guardian - UK

Rock art acoustics: South African study suggests that a distinct echo attracted ancient artists back to one site

Physics does not adequately explain reflected sound and echo effects. Take as example the echo-producing Echoplex, a magnetic tape device that influenced the soundtrack of a generation. Think of Led Zeppelin’s Whole Lotta Love (1969) and the echo on its violin sections. The echo coming from Hank Marvin’s guitar shaped…

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Fighting for change: why the road to parliament is still rocky for women across Africa

In a critical year for elections on the continent, three women who took office in 2024 talk about the obstacles they see in politics and where gains are being made

Fortune

Elon Musk eyes a deal with his native South Africa to let SpaceX offer Starlink service in exchange for a Tesla battery plant, report

Musk’s political influence continues to grow.

The Independent UK

South Africa’s glorious revival is a fitting end to a year that gave Test cricket new life

An unpredictable year ended with Temba Bavuma’s side making the World Test Championship final with a nail-biting win over Pakistan

Al Jazeera

South Africa beat Pakistan in tense finish to enter Test championship final

South Africa seal their place in World Test Championship final with a two-wicket win.

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'Emotional moment for me,' says Temba Bavuma after South Africa make WTC Final

NEW DELHI: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma described the Proteas’ qualification for the World Test Championship (WTC) final as an emotional moment, following their dramatic two-wicket victory over Pakistan in Centurion on Sunday.

The Times of India

How South Africa booked their place in the World Test Championship final

NEW DELHI: The South African team on Sunday claimed their maiden World Test Championship Final spot after securing a thrilling two-wicket win over Pakistan in the Boxing Day Test in Centurion.

The Times of India

South Africa book WTC Final spot with thrilling win over Pakistan, India's chances slim further

South Africa booked their place in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final after beating Pakistan in the first of two-match Test series. The Proteas chased down the seemingly modest 148-run target in thrilling fashion, winning by two wickets on the fourth day.

The Independent UK

South African retrospective exhibition honors the colorful work of artist Esther Mahlangu

A retrospective exhibition in South Africa is honoring Esther Mahlangu, a local artist from a rural background who has become internationally known for her colorful work in traditional Ndebele painting

The Times of India

Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen put South Africa on top against Pakistan in first Test

NEW DELHI: Corbin Bosch made an impressive unbeaten 81 while Marco Jansen secured two crucial wickets, putting South Africa in a commanding position during the second day of the first Test against Pakistan at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Friday.

The Guardian - UK

Handré Pollard back at Twickenham and still enjoying pressure of big occasions

Leicester fly-half returns to scene of South Africa’s autumn triumph, where his opposite number is also a familiar face

The Times of India

Deepti Sharma creates history with record six-wicket haul against West Indies

NEW DELHI: Off-spinner Deepti Sharma delivered a match-winning performance in the third and final ODI against the West Indies at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, becoming the first Indian woman cricketer to take two six-wicket hauls in one-day internationals. She become only the second women bowlers to achieve the feat after Sune…

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