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South Africa well-equipped with experienced players and plenty of bowling options; Sri Lanka with spinners could prove a handful in Indian conditions. Edge to South Africa, but Sri Lanka could have its moments when they face each other on October 7

NEW DELHI: South Africa's captain, Temba Bavuma, acknowledged on Friday that his country's reputation as World Cup "chokers" would persist until they secured their first-ever international trophy.

Reigning champions South Africa will also have a keen eye on proceedings in Paris.

Italy look to put pressure on France, Wales aim to avoid another Georgia shock, and a maths test for Ireland and Scotland

Until now there hasn’t been a single description of a surface fossilised snake trace – a mark on a surface that’s become cemented and re-exposed over time – anywhere in the world.

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Epic! West Indies’ Clive Lloyd's 102, Gary Gilmour's five-for, Viv Richards' fielding, Keith Boyce's four-wicket haul, Kapil Dev's 175, Inzamam-ul-Haq's 60, Stuart Law & Michael Bevan's stand, Andy Bichel's seven-for, Sachin Tendulkar & Andrew Strauss' innings, Dhoni's 91*, Elliott's 84*, Stokes' 84* & Archer's Super Over - the inaugural World…

Gregor Townsend’s side must overcome the world’s No 1 side by a margin to secure progress to the World Cup quarter-finals

South African-born Professor Hoosen “Jerry” Coovadia, renowned academic and prominent anti-apartheid activist, passed away on 4 October. As a paediatrician I was privileged to know and work with him over two decades. Prior to that I knew him when we were both health activists in apartheid South Africa.

Snakes are familiar, distinctive – and often feared – reptiles. And they’ve been around for a long time: body fossils found in the UK, Portugal and the US stretch all the way back to the late Jurassic period, about 150 million years ago.

New Zealand have joined hosts India, South Africa and Australia in the semi-finals