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World Cup: Babar Azam's captaincy at stake as Pakistan face must-win clash against South Africa

NEW DELHI: Babar Azam's captaincy hangs in the balance as Pakistan prepare to take on South Africa in a crucial World Cup match on Friday. With a string of three defeats, a fourth loss would all but seal Pakistan's exit from the tournament, and it may also spell the end…

The Times of India

Faf de Klerk and Handre Pollard to start for South Africa in World Cup final

The pair are the only two changes to the team which started the semi-final win over England.

The Independent UK

RFU reacts with fury to World Rugby ending Mbonambi case without hearing

RFU has said it is ‘deeply disappointed’ there will not be a hearing by an independent disciplinary panel into Tom Curry’s claim of racial abuse

The Guardian - UK

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World Rugby confirm ruling over Tom Curry racial slur allegation against Bongi Mbonambi

Springboks hooker Mbonambi had been accused of making a comment towards Curry in the semi-final win over England last Saturday

The Independent UK

World Rugby finds insufficient evidence to pursue Tom Curry racism allegation

The England flanker alleged he was abused by South Africa’s Mbongeni Mbonambi.

The Independent UK

England hit out after Bongi Mbonambi not charged over two racism allegations from Tom Curry

RFU lament decision not to involve an independent disciplinary panel as World Rugby rule 'insufficient evidence' to bring charges

Evening Standard

The bold calls that saved Ian Foster and took All Blacks to brink of World Cup glory

Known as ‘Foz’ by his New Zealand players, a heroic win in South Africa last year stopped a horrendous run after five losses in six games. Now, as Harry Latham-Coyle details, the 58-year-old stands one win away from joining the illustrious company of Graham Henry and Steve Hansen as World…

The Independent UK

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Joe Root on poor air quality at Cricket World Cup match: ‘Couldn’t breathe, it was like eating air’

Joe Root’s comments come as temperatures in Mumbai reached 35C during the match – with smog making matters worse

The Independent UK

World Cup: Pakistan may bank on finger spin to counter South Africa

CHENNAI: When the World Cup fixtures came out, South Africa on a Chennai turner should have been marked by Pakistan as a likely 'win'. Things haven't quite gone to script since then and now the two teams are on two ends of the spectrum.

The Times of India

'Everything sort of clicked back into place...': Steve Smith reveals how he returned to form

NEW DELHI: After a triumphant performance against the Netherlands, Steve Smith, the veteran Australian cricketer, attributed his return to form in the ongoing World Cup to some key technical adjustments. On Wednesday, the 34-year-old displayed his revamped technique as he blazed his way to a robust 68-ball 71, comprising nine…

The Times of India

Kidnapping claims as 500 South African miners emerge from days-long underground strike

Inter-union rivalry led to protests by gold miners in South Africa that saw hundreds of the workers stuck underground for almost three days. They're finally out amidst murky accusations of hostage-taking. Also in this edition: a building boom in Dakar takes an ecological toll. Finally, Lagos Fashion Week gets under…

France 24

The World Bank approved a $1B loan to help blackout-hit South Africa's energy sector

The World Bank has approved a $1 billion loan for South Africa to help it address an energy crisis that has peaked this year with the country’s worst electricity blackouts

The Independent UK

Felix Jones: England’s next assistant coach and Springboks’ secret weapon

Felix Jones may not be a household name but the popular coach has chance to help South Africa to back-to-back World Cup triumphs before joining England

The Guardian - UK

Beloved vs unloved: Contrasting captains collide in Rugby World Cup final

Siya Kolisi is adored by Springboks fans while Sam Cane battles for affection from the All Blacks faithful but both skippers have the same goal in Paris on Saturday

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World Cup: Shahid Afridi wants Iftikhar Ahmed to play like Glenn Maxwell vs South Africa

NEW DELHI: Glenn Maxwell smashed the fastest hundred in the history of the ODI World Cup as Australia pummelled the Netherlands by a record 309 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Wednesday.

The Times of India

After many years of frustration, Aiden Markram cracks the ODI code

MUMBAI: Aiden Markram admits that it took him time to understand the nuances of batting in the ODIs. But now that he has learnt the grammar, backed by clear thinking, he is revelling in the newfound joy and South Africa are benefiting from it.

The Independent UK

England captain Owen Farrell: Online abuse of Tom Curry not acceptable

Curry has been targeted on social media after he alleged he had been racially abused during the World Cup semi-final defeat to South Africa.

The Hindu

Amol Muzumdar appointed as head coach of the Indian women’s team

: Amol Muzumdar appointed head coach of India Women's cricket team till 2025 World Cup. He brings wealth of knowledge & keen understanding of modern game. Aiming to provide right preparation & guidance to excel & succeed in upcoming World Cups. Retired as 2nd-highest run-getter in Ranji Trophy & successful…

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The Conversation

Izikhothane: a deeper history of a South African youth subculture where luxury items are trashed

In South Africa, a skhothane is a young, fashionably dressed black urban resident who engages in destructive conspicuous consumption. This involves regular get-togethers on weekends in which groups of izikhothane – most likely male teenagers – gather to compete in mock battles where luxury items are often destroyed. The name…

The Guardian - UK

England rail at ‘disgusting’ abuse of Tom Curry over Bongi Mbonambi incident

England have lashed out at the unacceptable online abuse directed at Tom Curry after he accused Bongi Mbonambi of a racial slur

The Hindu

De Kock converts his farewell into a fairy tale

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Evening Standard

Ben Earl vows England will set the tone for new era in Argentina play-off

Red Rose come full circle in tournament after agonising defeat to South Africa

The Independent UK

Tom Curry starts as England reveal team to face Argentina

The flanker has received abuse after making an allegation that South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi used a racial slur against him in England’s semi-final defeat

The Independent UK

Tom Curry in England’s starting line-up to face Argentina

The Sale flanker has received online abuse in response to the allegation that he was the victim of a racist slur against South Africa.

The Independent UK

109 miners escape from gold mine in South Africa but others continue union standoff, official says

A company official says more than 100 miners have escaped from a gold mine in South Africa after being held underground for three days by fellow employees in a union dispute

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