Tag: Africa
Rassie Erasmus: South Africa director of rugby recovering in hospital after suffering burns in ‘freak accident’ | Rugby Union News
Rassie Erasmus is recovering in hospital after a “freak accident” left the South Africa director of rugby with chemical burns. South Africa Rugby confirmed the incident on Saturday in a statement that said Erasmus is expected to be back at work next month. Erasmus, 51, who has masterminded back-to-back Rugby World Cup wins for the…
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Kalidou Koulibaly interview: Senegal captain wants to win Africa Cup of Nations to prove you can play in Saudi Arabia and be competitive | Football News
On the eve of the Africa Cup of Nations, Kalidou Koulibaly leans forward and makes a big statement. “This AFCON will be one of the best,” he tells Sky Sports from Senegal’s camp in the Ivory Coast. It is perhaps unusual for the captain of the tournament holders to lavish praise on his team’s competition.…
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South Africa axing of U19 captain David Teeger ahead of Cricket World Cup sparks antisemitism row | Cricket News
Cricket South Africa’s decision to remove David Teeger as their Under-19 captain citing security concerns has sparked accusations of antisemitism in the country. Teeger has been stood down as skipper at this month’s Under-19 World Cup in South Africa over fears he will be targeted by protests related to the war in Gaza. His position…
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India lose six wickets for no runs in huge collapse against South Africa in Cape Town | Video | Watch TV Show
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player India lost their final six wickets for no runs against South Africa to be bowled out for 153 – having dismissed their opponents out for just 55.
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‘It’s the Mohammed Siraj Show!’ | India seamer’s six-for skittles South Africa for 55 | Video | Watch TV Show
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Mohammed Siraj took 6-15 before lunch as India rolled South Africa for 55 on day one of the second Test in Cape Town.
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England 54-51 South Africa: Eleanor Cardwell leads Red Roses to win in series opener in Manchester | Netball News
In their first home match since claiming the runners-up spot in the World Cup in August, England held off a strong South African fightback to come through 54-51 in the first of their three-match series; Eleanor Cardwell top scored for the Red Roses with 34 goals Last Updated: 05/12/23 9:18pm Please use Chrome browser for…
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England’s young netball players are ‘scary’ good, says Eleanor Cardwell ahead of South Africa series | Netball News
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player England’s Fran Williams, Eleanor Cardwell and Sasha Glasgow look ahead to the three-match series against South Africa in December with added excitement around the squad after the Netball World Cup in the summer England’s Fran Williams, Eleanor Cardwell and Sasha Glasgow look ahead to the…
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India? New Zealand? Australia? South Africa? Who should you support at Cricket World Cup now England are out? | Cricket News
The Cricket World Cup semi-finals take place on Wednesday and Thursday this week – live on Sky Sports – but, with holders England very much not in the final four, which team should you support? Hosts India, five-time winners Australia, perennial semi-finalists South Africa and runners-up at the last two tournaments, New Zealand, make up…
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Virat Kohli matches Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 ODI hundreds with century against South Africa at Cricket World Cup | Cricket News
Virat Kohli has equalled fellow Indian great Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most one-day international centuries after hitting his 49th ton in the format. Kohli struck a 119-ball hundred against South Africa in Kolkata at the Cricket World Cup on Sunday, on the day he turned 35. The batter scored his maiden ODI century at the…
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India vs South Africa – Scorecard & Stats – ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup
India 1st innings Total 18 for –0, from 1.3 overs. Batting Runs Balls 4s 6s SR Sharma (c) not out; 6 runs, 7 balls, 1 fours, 0 sixes, and a strike rate of 85.71 Gill not out; 4 runs, 2 balls, 1 fours, 0 sixes, and a strike rate of 200.00 Yet to bat Kohli…
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