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Year of elections has Africa poised for political shake-up in 2024

A third of Africa will head to the polls in 2024, with at major issues on the line in at least 18 countries gearing up for an election year. These include coup-hit Mali, Chad and Burkina Faso – if the junta leaders in those countries stay true to their word.…

Radio France Internationale

'Runs in sub-continent…': Kris Srikkanth urges Shubman Gill to prove himself across conditions

NEW DELHI: Former Indian captain Kris Srikkanth has emphasized the need for young batsman Shubman Gill to perform consistently in diverse cricketing conditions globally to fulfill the expectations surrounding him in international cricket.

The Times of India

'The bloke is a freak...': Nasser Hussain lauds Suryakumar Yadav's T20 brilliance

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Nasser Hussain has showered praise on Indian batsman Suryakumar Yadav, describing him as a "freak" in T20 cricket and anticipating his standout performance at the upcoming T20 World Cup.

The Times of India

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Australia urged to support genocide case against Israel

Palestininian Australians want the federal government to support a genocide case filed by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

AAP

'I am going to go with...': Nasser Hussain predicts this team as surprise winner of T20 World Cup

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Nasser Hussain has shared his predictions for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, slated to be held in the West Indies and USA from June onwards.

The Times of India

South Africa's genocide case against Israel sets up a high-stakes legal battle at the UN's top court

South Africa has launched a case at the United Nations’ top court alleging that Israel’s military campaign in Gaza amounts to genocide

The Independent UK

The future is up to administrators making the right decisions for the players, says South Africa’s Dean Elgar

Dean Elgar bids farewell to Test cricket with a final match as captain, hoping to go out on a winning note. Dean Elgar bids farewell to Test cricket with a final match as captain, hoping to go out on a winning note. A tenacious opener, he served South African cricket…

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This might be an inflexion point in the game – but we need to care

South Africa's favouring of domestic T20 tournament over Test series in New Zealand sparks debate on cricket's future.

The Hindu

Israel promises to fight South Africa genocide accusation at ICJ

South Africa says magnitude of death and destruction in Gaza meets the threshold of the 1948 Genocide Convention.

Al Jazeera

South Africa defend weakened Test squad for New Zealand series

NEW DELHI: Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Tuesday defended its decision of naming a squad with seven debutants for the upcoming tour of in New Zealand, reaffirming its belief in Test cricket as the ultimate form of the game.

The Times of India

Have to show trust in Prasidh Krishna's ability, says skipper Rohit Sharma

NEW DELHI: Indian captain Rohit Sharma expressed his unwillingness to lose faith in Prasidh Krishna's abilities to endure the challenges of five-day cricket, despite a lackluster debut in the opening Test against South Africa.

The Times of India

India in South Africa | Young Indian batsmen should be ready for the task, says Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma backs inexperienced Indian batters to take on South Africa in challenging conditions, emphasizing the importance of Test cricket.

The Hindu

India in South Africa | India desperate to bounce back; looks to improve standing in WTC points table

India tour of South Africa: South Africa vs India second Test in Cape Town | Desperate India looks to bounce back to improve standing in World Test Championship points table

The Hindu

'Performing in these conditions...': Rohit Sharma wants young guns to step up as India look to draw level against South Africa

NEW DELHI: Playing their first Test on South African soil, young batters Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill found it difficult coping with the challenging conditions and had a torrid time in Centurion.

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India in South Africa | India must focus on building bigger fast bowling pool in 2024: Irfan Pathan

Former pacer Irfan Pathan and captain Sunil Gavaskar suggest India focus on increasing their pace attack bench strength in 2024 to avoid chinks in the armour.

The National (Scotland)

Israel to defend itself at United Nations court over genocide claim

ISRAEL will defend itself before the United Nation’s top court against charges that it has engaged in genocide of Palestinians in Gaza, officials…

The Times of India

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah imitates R Ashwin's action to perfection at nets

NEW DELHI: India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's action grabbed eyeballs as he imitated teammate off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's action to perfection during the team's practice session ahead of the second and final Test against South Africa at Newlands in Cape Town on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Rohit Sharma expects 'challenging' Newlands as India look to level series

NEW DELHI: Battered and bruised after a heavy innings defeat, skipper Rohit Sharma on Tuesday said that the batters need to find a way to cope up with the 'challenging' South African conditions ahead of the second Test in Cape Town.

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'Situation not ideal': Dean Elgar saddened by decline of Test cricket in South Africa

NEW DELHI: With South Africa naming as many as 7 debutants for the 2-Test series in New Zealand in March, the Proteas opener Dean Elgar said he was saddened by the decline of the longest format in the country.

The Guardian - UK

Was rugby better in the old days? Try watching it and you will soon find out

The game is infinitely more skilful and entertaining than in the past and nostalgists should be careful what they wish for

Evening Standard

British safari guide spent night clinging to truck in crocodile-infested waters in South Africa

Mike Turner, originally from Cumbria, was trapped for 16 hours

The Times of India

India vs South Africa 2nd Test: Rohit Sharma faces critical decisions as Team India aims to bounce back against South Africa

NEW DELHI: As Team India looks to level the series against South Africa in the second Test starting on Wednesday, captain Rohit Sharma faces crucial decisions to rejuvenate the team's prospects.

Al Jazeera

More money, more problems: Debate on Black Tax in African football returns

For footballers, ‘Black Tax’ has become endemic but the matter has usually been discussed in hushed tones or privately.

The Conversation

Coca-Cola in Africa: a long history full of unexpected twists and turns

A new book called Bottled: How Coca-Cola Became African tells the story of how the world’s most famous carbonated drink conquered the continent. It’s a tale of marketing gumption and high politics and is the product of years of research by critical writing lecturer Sara Byala, who researches histories of…

The Times of India

'Obviously they don't care': Steve Waugh expresses concerns over Test cricket's future

NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Steve Waugh has voiced concerns over the future of Test cricket, expressing dismay at Cricket South Africa's (CSA) decision to send a shadow side to New Zealand for a Test tour while their top players participate in a domestic T20 tournament.

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