South Africa
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Gerald Coetzee returns, South Africa name six uncapped players for tri-series opener against NZ
Cricket | Feb 05, 2025, 04:34 PM ISTSouth Africa announce 12-member squad for the tri-series opener against New Zealand. In the absence of the senior cricketers due to SA20, six uncapped cricketers have been named. Multiple marquee names will miss the entire series.
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Largest Hindu temple in Southern Hemisphere inaugurated in South Africa's Johannesburg
World | Feb 02, 2025, 10:01 PM ISTThe occasion was marked by the presence of scores of worshippers, who participated in the consecration ceremony. BAPS has called the temple "the largest Hindu cultural complex in the Southern Hemisphere on its Facebook page.
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Champions Trophy 2025: After Anrich Nortje blow, South Africa suffer another injury scare
Cricket | Jan 16, 2025, 01:06 PM ISTSouth Africa batter Rassie van der Dussen hurt the ring finger of his right hand while fielding in the match against Paarl Royals in the ongoing SA20. Later, he was spotted using an ice pack on the injured spot.
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At least 100 illegal miners died, 500 trapped in South African gold mine; Rescue operation underway
World | Jan 14, 2025, 01:47 PM ISTAs per the officials, “a minimum” of 100 men had died in the mine in North West province where police first launched an operation in November to force the miners out.
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South Africa blow Pakistan away as Bavuma keeps unbeaten record intact, Proteas take series 2-0
Cricket | Jan 06, 2025, 09:23 PM ISTSouth Africa have won their seventh successive Test match after handing a drubbing to Pakistan in the Newlands Test. The Proteas defeated Pakistan by 10 wickets after chasing down a meagre total of 58 on Day 4 of the clash. Temba Bavuma has kept his unbeaten record intact.
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Blow for Pakistan, Saim Ayub ruled out of 2nd Test against South Africa due to ankle injury
Cricket | Jan 03, 2025, 11:52 PM ISTSaim Ayub had hit two centuries (both in ODIs) in his last four International matches. Ayub has been in good form and would have been vital for Pakistan in the Newlands Test, however, his ankle injury has ruled him out of the second Test.
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Jharkhand govt brings 11 stranded workers back from Cameroon, efforts underway for remaining 36
Jharkhand | Dec 29, 2024, 11:06 PM ISTThe Jharkhand government has successfully brought 11 of the 47 stranded workers from Cameroon and is working to ensure the safe return of the remaining 36.
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South Africa become first team to qualify for WTC 2025 final, beat Pakistan in opening Test
Cricket | Dec 29, 2024, 05:27 PM ISTSouth Africa were asked to chase 148 in the first Test against Pakistan. Led by some late fight from Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen, the Proteas registered a very close win. With this, they have become the first team to qualify for the World Test Championship 2023-25 final.
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Another blow to South Africa's pace stocks, Ottneil Baartman ruled out of next game against Pakistan
Cricket | Dec 20, 2024, 08:52 PM ISTSouth Africa are fretting over injuries to their fast bowlers and have another addition to that list. Ottneil Baartman has picked up an issue in his right knee and has been ruled out of South Africa's next game against Pakistan.
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Jason Gillespie's stay with Pakistan in further doubt? Coach refuses to travel for SA series: Report
Cricket | Dec 12, 2024, 11:48 PM ISTPakistan will be facing South Africa in a two-match Test series starting from December 26. However, as per reports, Test head coach Jason Gillespie has refused to travel to South Africa for the series. Gillespie is seemingly unhappy with the PCB in recent times.
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South Africa announce squad for ODIs against Pakistan, bigwigs return, key pacer ruled out
Cricket | Dec 12, 2024, 04:00 PM ISTSouth Africa will be facing Pakistan in a three-match ODI series from December 17 onwards. The Proteas have named a strong squad for their series against the Men in Green. However, a key pacer has been ruled out of the series.
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Charlie Dean joins elusive list, becomes third England women's player to take ODI hat-trick
Cricket | Dec 08, 2024, 08:53 PM ISTCharlie Dean has become just the third England player to take a hat-trick in women's ODIs. She is the first in 25 years to do so. Dean helped England win the second ODI against South Africa with her hat-trick.
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Blow for South Africa, Gerald Coetzee ruled out of 2nd Sri Lanka Test and Pakistan tour
Cricket | Dec 01, 2024, 09:05 PM ISTGerald Coetzee's absence compounds injury woes for South Africa. They are already without Wiaan Mulder for the second Test, while Nandre Burger is also out of the summer. Coetzee will miss out on the 2nd Test against Sri Lanka and the all-format Pakistan home tour.
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Sports Wrap: South Africa To Face India In 3rd T20I
Sports | Nov 13, 2024, 02:29 PM ISTSouth Africa are set to take on Team India in the third T20I of the series at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. On the other hand, Gujarat Giants and Haryana Steelers will be in action in PKL 11 on Wednesday (November 13). All of that and much more in today's sports wrap.
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Sri Lanka appoint South Africa's Neil McKenzie as consultant coach ahead of Test series vs Proteas
Cricket | Nov 12, 2024, 07:51 PM ISTSri Lanka and South Africa are set to lock horns in a two-match Test series from November 27 onwards. Sri Lanka have called in South Africa's Neil McKenzie as consultant coach ahead of the Test series against the Proteas.
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Sports Wrap: India Hammer South Africa In First T20I
Sports | Nov 09, 2024, 02:46 PM ISTIndia drew first blood in the ongoing four-match T20I series against South Africa by winning the first game in Durban. On the other hand, table-toppers Puneri Paltan will be in action in the Pro Kabaddi League on Saturday, November 9. All of that and much more in today’s sports wrap.
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Sports Wrap: South Africa To Face India In T20I Series Opener In Durban
Sports | Nov 08, 2024, 03:57 PM ISTThe South Africa vs India four-match T20I series will get underway on November 8 at the Kingsmead in Durban. On the other hand, Jaipur Pink Panthers will face Patna Pirates in the Pro Kabaddi League. All of that and much more in today's sports wrap.
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Sports Wrap: South Africa aim to seal Test series against Bangladesh
Sports | Oct 29, 2024, 01:53 PM ISTSpain and Manchester City's Rodri claimed his maiden Ballon d'Or award by beating Vinicius Jr. Real Madridi boycotted the event after they got to know that Vinicius Jr wasn't winning and even wasn't there to receive their Men's Club Award of the Year. All that and more in our Sports Wrap for today.
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South Africa knock Australia out of the Women's T20 World Cup | 18 Oct | Sports Wrap
News | Oct 18, 2024, 01:54 PM ISTNew Zealand hit India with a truck skittling them out for a paltry 46 in the first innings in the Bengaluru Test in overcast conditions. Only two Indian batters got into double digits while New Zealand got a lead of 134 runs on the second day itself.
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South Africa suffer major injury setback before start of Test series against Bangladesh
Cricket | Oct 11, 2024, 04:38 PM ISTSouth Africa are fifth on the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points table with two wins, three losses and three drawn Test matches. Their PCT (Points Percentage System) is 38.89.