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Champions Trophy: Bosch named replacement for Nortje in South Africa's squad
Johannesburg, Feb 9: South Africa have named fast bowler Corbin Bosch as a replacement for injured speedster Anrich Nortje in their 15-member squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy, starting from February 19.
Corbin Bosch replaces injured Anrich Nortje in South Africa squad for Champions Trophy 2025
Johannesburg, February 9: Right-arm seamer Corbin Bosh is named as the replacement for Anrich Nortje in a 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's Champions Trophy which is scheduled to take place in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates from February 19 onwards.
Rabada's four-fer ends SEC's streak, guides MI Cape Town to maiden SA20 title
Johannesburg, February 9: MI Cape Town spearhead Kagiso Rabada delivered an inspired performance with the ball to lead his team to their maiden SA20 title at a sold-out Wanderers on Saturday evening.
SG Pipers Cheetahs crowned champions of World Padel League with massive 24-15 win
Mumbai, Feb 8: After four days of thrilling padel action, SG Pipers Cheetahs lifted the World Padel League title with a massive 24-15 victory over Vernost Jaguars in the finals at the Nesco Center here on Saturday. In the mixed doubles, SG Pipers Cheetahs' Pol Hernandez and Julieta Bidahorria raced to a 3-0 lead, but Vernost Jaguars' Alejandro Arroyo and María Riera fought back with three consecutive games to level at 3-3.
First-time finalists MICT focus on good cricket ahead of SA20 final against hat-trick hopefuls SEC
Johannesburg, February 8: SA20 Season 3 is headed for an epic conclusion with double-defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape and MI Cape Town set to face off in the much-anticipated final on Saturday. The iconic Wanderers in Johannesburg, which hosted the inaugural SA20 final, will once again provide the backdrop for the grand occasion.
Luis Enrique determined to make history with PSG after contract extension
Paris, Feb 8: Luis Enrique was elated after being granted a two-year contract extension with Paris Saint-Germain, reaffirming his ambition to create a lasting legacy with the French champions.
I had to outfox him, be little one up...: Hardik opens on his planning against Klaasen in T20 WC triumph
New Delhi, February 7: Hardik Pandya took a trip down memory lane to his match-winning spell against South Africa in the 2024 final in Barbados that played a decisive role in India ending their 17-year-long ICC T20 World Cup trophy hiatus.
De Zorzi, Hermann steer Sunrisers to third SA20 final
Centurion, Feb 7: Tony de Zorzi and Jordan Hermann propelled the Sunrisers Eastern Cape into their third successive SA20 final to maintain their push for a hat-trick of titles.
SA20 celebrates its 100th clash as Paarl Royals face Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Johannesburg, February 6: The SA20 League will mark a significant milestone with its 100th game as Paarl Royals take on Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the Season 3 Qualifier 2 at Centurion on Thursday evening.
SA20: Sunrisers Eastern Cape's title hat-trick hopes remain alive with win over Joburg Super Kings in eliminator
Centurion, February 6: Sunrisers Eastern Cape's hopes for a hat-trick of SA20 titles remained alive as skipper Aiden Markram's half-century helped them secure a 32-run win over Joburg Super Kings in the eliminator at Centurion on Thursday.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape eliminate Joburg Super Kings to keep title hopes alive
Centurion, Feb 6: Sunrisers Eastern Cape’s bid to win an unprecedented hat-trick of SA20 titles remains on track as they beat the Joburg Super Kings by 32 runs in an eliminator and will now meet the Paarl Royals in Qualifier 2 on Thursday for a place in the final.
SA20: Hermann, Jansen, Overton shine as Sunrisers Eastern Cape return to winning ways
Gqeberha, February 2: A calm, well-compiled half-century by Jordan Hermann and fantastic bowling spells from Craig Overton and Marco Jansen helped Sunrisers Eastern Cape return to winning ways at St George's Park on Saturday in the ongoing SA20 season three, claiming a 48-run victory over Paarl Royals on a festive Saturday afternoon in Gqeberha.
SA20: Klaasen's explosive knock helps DSG season three on high with 11 run win over JSK
Johannesburg, February 2: An explosive knock from Heinrich Klaasen helped Durban's Super Giants end their SA20 season three campaign on a high with a thrilling 11-run DLS victory over Joburg Super Kings at the Wanderers on Saturday.
SA20: Sunrisers Eastern Cape get bonus point win over Paarl Royals
Gqeberha, Feb 2: Sunrisers Eastern Cape returned to winning ways at St George's Park with a 48-run victory over Paarl Royals and sealed third place in the SA20 Season 3 standings.
SA20: Durban's Super Giants end campaign with win over Joburg Super Kings
Johannesburg, Feb 2: Durban's Super Giants ended their Season 3 campaign on a positive note with a thrilling 11-run DLS victory over Joburg Super Kings at the Wanderers.
US doctors find high plastic concentration in placentae of premature babies
New Delhi, Jan 31: In a shocking study, a team of doctors in the US has found a high concentration of microplastics and nanoplastics in the placentae of infants born prematurely.
SA20: MI Cape Town beat Sunrisers Eastern Cape to reach playoffs
Cape Town, Jan 30: MI Cape Town delivered a fielding, bowling and batting masterclass to book their maiden appearance in the SA20 Playoffs with a crushing 10-wicket win over Sunrisers Eastern Cape at Newlands.
SA20 2025: MICT thrill sold out Newlands with bonus point win over DSG
Cape Town, January 26: MI Cape Town thrilled another sold-out Newlands Saturday evening crowd with a bonus point victory over Durban's Super Giants.
MI Cape Town beat Durban Super Giants by 7 wickets for bonus point win
Cape Town, Jan 26: MI Cape Town thrilled another sold out Newlands crowd with a bonus point victory over Durban’s Super Giants.
BBL: Sixers captain Henriques reflects on finals woes and calls for introspection
Sydney, Jan 25: Sydney Sixers skipper Moises Henriques has urged his team to analyse their performances in the wake of yet another disappointing conclusion to a promising Big Bash League (BBL) campaign.
SA20 2025: Sunrisers Eastern Cape raise the roof at St. George Park with fourth straight win
Gqeberha, January 25: Sunrisers Eastern Cape raised the roof at St George's Park with a fourth consecutive victory to power the defending champions into second place on the SA20 table, as per the SA20 press release.
SA20: Sunrisers secure fourth straight win to climb to second spot
Gqeberha, Jan 25: Sunrisers Eastern Cape raised the roof at St George's Park with a fourth consecutive victory to power the defending champions into second place on the SA20 table.
Football: France international Kolo Muani joins Juventus on loan
Rome (Italy), Jan 23: Juventus finally announced the loan move of France international Randal Kolo Muani from Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday, after the French Ligue 1 side ironed out the administrative issues.
Sunrisers' steam train charges to third consecutive bonus point win
Gqeberha, January 23: The Sunrisers Eastern Cape steam train is gathering momentum after the defending SA20 champions claimed a third consecutive bonus point win on Wednesday.
SA 20: Sunrisers register third successive bonus point win
Gqeberha, Jan 23: The Sunrisers Eastern Cape steam train is gathering momentum after the defending SA20 champions claimed a third consecutive bonus point win on Wednesday evening.
Ramkatha museum to be wonderful confluence of spirituality and history: Nripendra Mishra
Ayodhya, Jan 22: Nripendra Mishra, Chairman of the Ram Mandir Bhavan Nirman Samiti, shared updates about the upcoming Ramkatha Museum at the Ram temple premises.
India vs England: The future looks very bright for young Nitish Kumar Reddy
New Delhi, Jan 22: While Indian fans eagerly await Mohammed Shami's return to international cricket after a 430-day absence, they'll also be watching closely to see how Nitish Kumar Reddy performs should he get a chance in the opening T20I against England at Eden Gardens.
Ram Temple works will conclude in March: Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra
Ayodhya, January 21: Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra said that the construction of the Ram temple complex will conclude at the scheduled duration, which has been set for March.
Trump pardons Jan 6 rioters, including those who attacked police
Washington, Jan 22: President Donald Trump has issued pardons for over 1,500 individuals charged in connection with the January 6, 2021, US Capitol attack, including members of the Proud Boys and other far-right groups.
SA20: Marco Jansen helps Sunrisers clinch 6-wicket victory over Super Giants
Gqeberha, January 20: The Sunrisers Eastern Cape have moved into the playoff spots in the ongoing SA20 season with a second consecutive bonus point victory over Durban's Super Giants at St George's Park on Sunday.
Jansen propels Sunrisers Eastern Cape to 6-wicket win over Durban Super Giants
Gqeberha, Jan 20: The Sunrisers Eastern Cape have moved into the playoff spots with a second consecutive bonus point victory over Durban’s Super Giants at St George’s Park.
SA20: Sunrisers Eastern Cape return to winning ways at Kingsmead
Durban, Jan 18: The Sunrisers Eastern Cape have returned to winning ways with a 58-run bonus victory over Durban's Super Giants at Kingsmead. The defending champions were desperate to kickstart their SA 20 Season 3 campaign after three defeats.
Anrich Nortje ruled out of ICC Champions Trophy after suffering back injury
Johannesburg, January 15: Right-arm seamer from South Africa, Anrich Nortje, has been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Champion Trophy which is scheduled to take place in Pakistan from February 19 after suffering a back injury.
Set back for South Africa as Nortje ruled out of Champions Trophy 2025
Cape Town, Jan 15: South Africa pacer Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the remainder of the SA20 and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to a back injury. Nortje, who plays for Pretoria Capitals, got injured recently and underwent scans and the extent of the injury was revealed this week.
MoS Margherita, Philippines Foreign Affairs Secy Manalo discuss growing bilateral cooperation
Manila, January 15: Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita held a meeting with Philippines Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Enrique Manalo, on Wednesday. The two leaders discussed the growing bilateral cooperation and opportunities in various sectors like commerce, defence, technology and culture.
SA20: Pretoria Capitals clinch 6-wicket win over Sunrisers Eastern Cape in Centurion
Centurion, January 14: Pretoria Capitals have handed Sunrisers Eastern Cape their second bonus point defeat of SA20 Season 3 - by 6 wickets on Tuesday at Centurion.
Smriti Irani, Shekhar Kapur join PM Museum's new team, Nripendra Mishra gets another term
New Delhi, Jan 15: In a significant development, the society and executive council of the Prime Ministers’ Museum & Library (PMML) have been reconstituted with several new names joining the institution’s society. Former Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Nripendra Mishra, has got another five-year term as the chairperson of the organisation.
SA20 Season 3: Pretoria Capitals hand Eastern Cape second bonus-point defeat
Centurion, Jan q4: A superb bowling performance helped Pretoria Capitals hand Sunrisers Eastern Cape their second bonus-point defeat of the SA20 Season 3, beating the defending champions by six wickets here on Tuesday.
Nortje, Ngidi return as South Africa name strong squad for ICC Champions Trophy
Johannesburg, January 13: South Africa announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, starting from February 19, with the pace duo of Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi returning to the Temba Bavuma-led squad.
SA20: Pretorius helps Paarl Royals clinch massive nine-wicket victory over Sunrisers Eastern Cape
Paarl, January 11: Lhuan-dre Pretorius provided South African cricket with a glimpse into the future after the SA20 rising star smashed 97 off 51 balls to power Paarl Royals to a nine-wicket victory over Sunrisers Eastern Cape at Boland Park on Saturday.