Msomi hopes Africa's Netball World Cup inspires a generation: 'It's not only for us'
Proteas captain Bongiwe Msomi says she felt blessed to be a part of Africa's first Netball World Cup and hopes it inspires young South Africans.
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Vettori replaces Lara as IPL Hyderabad head coach
NEW DELHI : Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori replaced West Indies batting great Brian Lara as head coach at Sunrisers Hyderabad, the Indian Premier League (IPL) side said on Monday.
Australia keep Kerr on the bench for Denmark clash
SYDNEY : Matildas captain Sam Kerr was left out of the starting team for Australia's last 16 clash against Denmark in the Women's World Cup on Monday, despite being back in full training after a calf strain.
Marsh named Australian T20 captain for SA tour, Cummins has wrist fracture
Mitchell Marsh was named Australia's new Twenty20 captain on Monday for their tour of South Africa, as selectors revealed Test and one-day skipper Pat Cummins has a fractured wrist but should be fit for the Cricket World Cup.
Bertolini steps down as Italy coach after World Cup exit
Milena Bertolini said she has left her role as Italy head coach after their group stage exit from the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Sweden send holders US spinning out of World Cup after penalty drama
MELBOURNE: The US’ long reign as Women’s World Cup holders was brought to an end in the most dramatic fashion as they were dumped out on penalties by Sweden, who joined the Netherlands in reaching the quarterfinals on Sunday.
Watch: Game Of Emotions! Video Of Old Man Playing 'Imaginary Cricket' Is Viral
Cricket remains the most beloved game in India. The 'Gentlemen's Game', as it is profoundly known across the world, enjoys an extravagant fan following, especially in the Asian subcontinent. This year, the craze for the game is set to hit the roof, with two big events, in the form of the Asia Cup and ODI World Cup, scheduled to be held. As the cricket world gears up for a busy period, a video went viral on social media, where an old man could be seen playing 'imaginary cricket'.
Womens' Football Losing The Gap, But It's Not All Down To FIFA
In the 92nd minute of South Africa's drawn FIFA Women's World Cup match against football giant Italy, striker Hilda Magaia runs onto a pass at the top of the box. Magaia, who scored her country's first ever Women's World Cup goal a week earlier, springs past three lunging Italian defenders and curls the ball in to find Thembi Kgatlana, who blasts the ball into the net. South Africa, in its first Women's World Cup, is through to the round of 16. It is perhaps the most striking upset result of this World Cup, but far from the only one: Nigeria beating co-host Australia, Colombia's last-minute winner against Germany, Portugal holding the United States to a draw and Jamaica advancing at the expense of Brazil are signs of the closing gap in women's football that pundits are noticing.