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What is the ICJ and what is South Africa’s claim against Israel?

International court of justice’s interim ruling has ordered Israel to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza and protect Palestinians

The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2024

ICC rates Newlands pitch as unsatisfactory after shortest-ever Test in history

ICC rated the Newlands pitch for the second Test between India and South Africa as “unsatisfactory” after it ended inside five sessions

The Hindu · Jan 9, 2024

'I am a devotee of Lord Hanuman and Lord Ram': Keshav Maharaj on 'Ram Siya Ram' song

NEW DELHI: South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj finds the 'Ram Siya Ram' song played during his entrance quite apt for the occasion. Recently, during the second Test match between India and South Africa in Cape Town, the devotional tune filled the air as Maharaj came out to bat on the…

The Times of India · Jan 9, 2024

'Anything that doesn't suit their team...': Sunil Gavaskar criticizes double standards in pitch criticism

NEW DELHI: Legendary former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has taken a dig at the double standards in pitch criticism, particularly targeting countries in the 'SENA' (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia) region.

The Times of India · Jan 8, 2024

Three Palestinians shot dead by Israeli forces in West Bank, says health ministry

This blog has now closed. You can read our full report on the Middle East crisis here and all our coverage of the Israel-Gaza war here.

The Guardian - AU · Jan 8, 2024

South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen retires from Test cricket

NEW DELHI: South Africa's dynamic wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen has announced his retirement from red-ball cricket, despite being previously indicated as part of the country's Test plans in 2024 by the Test coach Shukri Conrad.

The Times of India · Jan 8, 2024

How apartheid history shaped South Africa’s genocide case against Israel

Jewish groups have accused the ANC of antisemitism, but ICJ case stems from party’s longstanding support for Palestinians

The Guardian - US · Jan 8, 2024

'A huge fighter...': AB De Villiers praises David Warner's fighting spirit

NEW DELHI: South African cricket legend AB De Villiers has showered praise on Australian batter David Warner, lauding his fighting spirit and resilience in the wake of Warner's recent Test retirement.

The Times of India · Jan 8, 2024

Oscar Pistorius and the Valentine's killing of Reeva Steenkamp. What happened that night?

Here’s what to know about the night South African Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius shot Reeva Steenkamp more than a decade ago in a killing that jolted the world and shattered the image of a sports superstar

The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2024

De Villiers blames T20 cricket for short India-South Africa series

India vs South Africa: AB de Villiers blames T20 leagues for South Africa and India's two-Test series and calls for change to identify best Test team.

The Hindu · Jan 7, 2024