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Faf du Plessis keeping options open ahead of T20 World Cup

NEW DELHI: Faf du Plessis draws inspiration from MS Dhoni's leadership, yet as he takes charge of the Johannesburg Super Kings in the upcoming SA20, he plans to lead in his own distinctive style, keeping his sights on representing South Africa in the T20 World Cup in June.

The Times of India

Five years on the road in Africa: how Lerato Mogoatlhe became a travel writer

South African journalist Lerato Mogoatlhe set off for three months in west Africa. She ended up drifting across the continent for five years. In 2019 she wrote a book about her travels, called Vagabond: Wandering Through Africa on Faith. As a scholar of, among other areas, African travel writing and…

The Conversation

Love Island All Stars: Meet the former contestants returning for a second chance at romance

With a cast list featuring fan favourites, villains and former couples, it won’t be long until things get spicy in South Africa

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'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

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

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

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

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'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

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

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

Taxes on e-cigarettes: South Africa must strike a balance between economic arguments and health concerns

The 21st century has seen a massive expansion in the ways that people can consume tobacco and nicotine. Innovative new products include electronic nicotine delivery systems (“ENDS” or e-cigarettes) and heat-not-burn (HnB) products.

The Conversation

'Yes, we haven't won ICC trophies...': R Ashwin slams Michael Vaughan

NEW DELHI: India's premier spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Saturday slammed former England captain Michael Vaughan. Ashwin lashed out at Vaughan after the Englishman called Team India an an 'underachieving' team, saying they have been one of the best travelling sides in contemporary cricket.

The Times of India

As police lose the war on crime in South Africa, private security companies step in

The private security industry in South Africa is booming as police struggle against record levels of crime

The Independent UK

India in South Africa | I have learnt a lot from my first two tours: Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashavi Jaiswal's 28 runs helped India win the 2nd Test in South Africa, with his mentor Rahal Dravid's advice to "bat with a smile".

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Ranji Trophy: Cheteshwar Pujara slams ton to put Saurashtra on top against Jharkhand

NEW DELHI: Ignored for the two-Test series against South Africa, batting stalwart Cheteshwar Pujara struck a fine unbeaten century as defending champions Saurashtra dominated the Jharkhand bowlers, scoring 406/4 on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy opening round Group A match in Rajkot.

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Cummins' men back on top of the world Test rankings

Pat Cummins' Australia team have reclaimed their place atop the Test world rankings following India's drawn series in South Africa.

The Hindu

Unkept promise: On India’s quest for a Test series win in South Africa

The tale in cricket is about yet another South African tour, that promised much and yielded little

The Hindu

‘I remember telling Rahul Dravid I can’t believe Sachin Tendulkar was better than Virat Kohli’

South Africa's Test head coach Shukri Conrad reflects on his journey, the importance of Test cricket & the impact of SA20.

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India in South Africa | The 1-1 scoreline is a fair reflection of the mini-series of miniature Tests in South Africa

South Africa's Aiden Markram and India's Virat Kohli shine in the shortest completed Test match in history, with India taking the series 1-1.

The Hindu

ICC Twenty20 World Cup 2024: full schedule, dates and venues

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Is It Time to Sell the Best-Performing Gold Stocks of 2023?

Analysts expect 2024 to be a positive year for the safe-haven yellow metal. However, they're much less optimistic about the best-performing gold stocks of 2023. Here's a closer look.

Cycling Weekly

How Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio is using virtual cycling to change the narrative for African girls

WorldTour cycling pro Ashleigh Moolmna-Pasio is using the tail end of her career to build virtual cycling and computer learning centers in Cape Town to educate and empower women

The Independent UK

Track star, convicted killer, now parolee. A timeline of Oscar Pistorius's life

A list of the major moments in the life of Oscar Pistorius, the South African double-amputee Olympic runner who was released from prison on parole Friday having served nearly nine years of a murder sentence for the 2013 killing of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp

The Hindu

South African athlete Oscar Pistorius is freed on parole after serving 9 years in girlfriend's death

Oscar Pistorius released from prison on parole after serving nearly nine years for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. He must adhere to strict parole conditions until 2029.

The Hindu

ICC Test rankings | Australia topples India as world’s No 1 Test side

Australia take No.1 Test spot from India after impressive run against Pakistan; India remain top of WTC table.

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