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'A bad pitch should be called bad…': Aakash Chopra criticizes extreme conditions in Test cricket

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra expressed his views on the pitch conditions following the conclusion of the second Test between India and South Africa in Cape Town, emphasizing the need for an honest evaluation of playing surfaces around the world.

The Times of India

Oscar Pistorius timeline: From Paralympian to prison for the murder of Reeva Steenkamp

The South African former athlete has been released on parole to finish his sentence

The Independent UK

'We were more ready...': KL Rahul credits 'mental shift' for India's turnaround in second Test against South Africa

NEW DELHI: Indian batsman KL Rahul attributed India's remarkable turnaround in the second Test against South Africa to a "mental shift" after losing the opening match.

The Times of India

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Reeva Steenkamp’s mother says ‘family serving life sentence’ as Oscar Pistorius freed on parole

Former South African Paralympic and Olympic athlete released after serving nine years for murder of model in 2013

The Guardian - UK

Oscar Pistorius released from prison on parole 11 years after murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp

South Africa's correctional services department confirmed release and said former Paralympic star is at home

Evening Standard

Kagiso Rabada equals Jacques Kallis as sixth-highest wicket-taker for South Africa in Tests

NEW DELHI: South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has equaled the record of legendary all-rounder Jacques Kallis to become the joint sixth-highest wicket-taker for the Proteas in Test cricket.

The Times of India

'Ram Siya Ram' moment! Virat Kohli gifts signed jersey to Keshav Maharaj

NEW DELHI: After facing an innings defeat in the opening Test in Centurion, Team India made an impressive comeback to beat South Africa by 7 wickets in the second Test at Newlands to level the two-match series 1-1. Both the teams shared the trophy in the end.

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'There's enough time...': Kevin Pietersen suggests playing a series decider in Cape Town

NEW DELHI: India's Test victory over South Africa in just 1.5 days has sparked a humorous response from former England batter Kevin Pietersen. Pietersen suggested that there is enough time to play a series decider in Cape Town to determine a true winner.

The Times of India

South African athlete Oscar Pistorius to be released on parole after nearly 9 years in prison

South African athlete Oscar Pistorius is due to be released from prison on parole Friday, more than a decade after he shot girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in a Valentine’s Day killing that shattered the reputation of a sporting superstar

The Independent UK

'Bat freely with a smile…': Yashasvi Jaiswal reveals lessons learnt from seniors during 'challenging' South Africa series

NEW DELHI: Indian youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal openly admitted the challenges he faced during the South Africa series and credited India's captain, Rohit Sharma, for helping him maintain a positive mindset in the midst of bouncy tracks.

The Times of India

WATCH: Chauka! Chauka! - Virat Kohli hugs Rahul Dravid; Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal's priceless reactions after India win

NEW DELHI: India successfully chased down a modest target of 79 runs to secure a seven-wicket win against South Africa in the second Test at Newlands on Thursday. This victory, which concluded within five sessions, helped India level the two-match series 1-1.

The Times of India

Oscar Pistorius is released from prison on parole in South Africa

The Paralympic champion convicted of murdering his girlfriend has left prison on parole.

WEKU

S.Africa's Pistorius To Be Released From Prison

South Africa's ex-Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius will be released from prison on parole Friday, almost 11 years after he shot dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in a crime that gripped the world.

International Business Times

'Special day, special match': Jasprit Bumrah after India's record-breaking win in Cape Town

NEW DELHI: India emerged victorious against South Africa with a resounding seven-wicket win in the second Test at the very ground where pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah made his Test debut.

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IND vs SA, 2nd Test: Jasprit Bumrah seals the deal for India, again

NEW DELHI: The slower ball just before lunch at the MCG to dismiss Shaun Marsh in 2018. The slower one to send back Ollie Robinson from round the wicket in the dying minutes of the Lord’s Test in 2021 to break a stubborn stand and conjure a win. The searing…

The Independent UK

Watch live: View of South Africa prison as Oscar Pistorius released on parole

Watch live from outside a South African prison on Friday, 5 January, after Oscar Pistorius was released on parole after serving nine years for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

The Independent UK

Oscar Pistorius is set to be released on parole. He will be strictly monitored until December 2029

Oscar Pistorius is due to be released from prison on parole to live under strict conditions at a family home after serving nearly nine years of his murder sentence for the shooting death of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine’s Day 2013

The Times of India

South Africa's Dean Elgar bows out with 'amazing memories'

NEW DELHI: Dean Elgar may have ended his Test cricket career as a losing captain, but the Proteas reflected on it as a significant journey filled with incredible memories.

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From 1882 to 2024: Matches in Test cricket's history that have ended inside two days

NEW DELHI: India's seven-wicket win over South Africa in the second Test at Cape Town on Thursday was the 25th instance when a Test match ended inside two days, dating back to 1882.

The Guardian - UK

Oscar Pistorius parole ‘sends wrong message’, says women’s charity on eve of release

Women for Change says Friday’s release of athlete who murdered his girlfriend highlights gender-based violence in South Africa

The Times of India

South Africa's hands tied over squad for New Zealand, says coach Shukri Conrad

NEW DELHI: South Africa is compelled to send a second-string squad to New Zealand for two Tests next month, and coach Shukri Conrad on Thursday defended the controversial decision, stating that criticism of the move is unfounded and unfair.

The Times of India

‘Aap karo toh Chamatkar, Hum karein toh pitch bekaar’: Team India's historic win garners praise amid Newlands pitch debate

NEW DELHI: As Team India beat South Africa in record time in Cape Town on Thursday, Rohit Sharma and Co. were lauded by the cricketing fraternity for their outstanding fight in the shortest Test in the history of cricket.

The Times of India

Newlands will always hold a special place: Jasprit Bumrah

NEW DELHI: The picturesque Newlands, a place where it all began for Jasprit Bumrah six summers ago in 2018, on Thursday saw the pace spearhead shining yet again as India marched to a historic Test win over South Africa.

The Conversation

Bullies in South African schools were often bullied themselves – insights from an expert

“Pupil stabbed to death at Gauteng school had suffered history of bullying”. “Grade 6 learner commits suicide after bullying”. “Grade 11 learner takes her own life after taunts over her appearance.”

The Times of India

India back on top spot in World Test Championship standings

NEW DELHI: As India clinched a historic Test win in Cape Town on Thursday, Rohit Sharma and Co. moved back to the top spot in the latest ICC World Test Championship standings.

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