South Africa
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Aiden Markram smashes record for South Africa with blistering half-century against Afghanistan
Cricket | Feb 21, 2025, 07:25 PM ISTSouth Africa all-rounder Aiden Markram smashed an unbeaten 52 runs off 36 deliveries in the match against Afghanistan at the National Stadium in Karachi. Courtesy of his knock, a century by Ryan Rickelton and half-centuries by Bavuma and Dussen, South Africa posted 315/6 in the first innings.
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Why is Heinrich Klaasen not playing AFG vs SA Champions Trophy clash?
Cricket | Feb 21, 2025, 03:13 PM ISTRead to find out why star South Africa batter Heinrich Klaasen has been left out of the Proteas' first game of the Champions Trophy 2025.
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Jaishankar to visit South Africa to attend G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting, likely to hold bilaterals
World | Feb 19, 2025, 01:58 PM ISTThe External Affairs Minister will be in South Africa's Johannesburg to attend the foreign minister's meeting on February 20-21. The Ministry of External Affairs has stated that his participation will strengthen India's engagement with the members and bolster the voice of the Global South in G20.
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Heinrich Klaasen aims to knock out Pakistan and qualify for tri-series final
Cricket | Feb 11, 2025, 11:03 PM ISTSouth Africa will play host Pakistan in the final league game of the tri-nation series. The winner will qualify for the final and Heinrich Klaasen wants the Proteas to be in that position and play New Zealand in the summit clash.
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Thanks, but no thanks: 'Oppressed' white South Africans turn down Trump's offer to resettle in US
World | Feb 08, 2025, 11:44 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump signed an executive order that stopped all aid and financial assistance to South Africa. Trump has accused the South African government of allowing violent attacks on white Afrikaner farmers.
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Star South Africa cricketer ruled out of Champions Trophy
Cricket | Feb 05, 2025, 06:08 PM ISTSouth Africa pacer Gerald Coetzee has been ruled out of the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. He was named for the upcoming ODI against New Zealand in the tri-series but the cricketer suffered groin injury, leading to him getting ruled out.
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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.