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Wayne Parnell And Tristan Stubbs Named In South Africa's T20 World Cup Squad, Rassie van der Dussen Ruled Out

Cricket South Africa on Tuesday announced the men's squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup slated to be played in Australia in October-November this year. Temba Bavuma would lead the side while the likes of Tristan Stubbs and Wayne Parnell have been named in the squad. The 15-player squad and three travelling reserves will also make the trip to India ahead of the tournament for the three-match T20I series later this month.

A ‘miracle’ Rafael Nadal won two majors this year, says Mats Wilander after US Open defeat to Frances Tiafoe

After Rafael Nadal bowed out of the US Open at the fourth-round stage, Eurosport expert Mats Wilander declared it a “miracle” the Spaniard has won two Grand Slams this year. Nadal fell to an inspired Frances Tiafoe at Flushing Meadows, with a maiden Grand Slam champion now guaranteed after Carlos Alcaraz downed 2014 winner Marin Cilic.

Bavuma back to lead Proteas at T20 World Cup, Rassie ruled out

Temba Bavuma will captain South Africa at the T20 World Cup in Australia next month, successfully completing his recovery from an elbow injury that threatened his participation at the showpiece.

Banyana seek positives after 6-0 Brazil thumping: 'Come World Cup, we will be way better'

Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) champions Banyana Banyana were humbled by the South American champions Brazil as they fell to a 6-0 defeat at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in KwaZulu-Natal on Monday evening.

Terrific Tiafoe knocks out Nadal in major US Open upset

NEW YORK :American Frances Tiafoe played the match of his life to beat second seed Rafa Nadal 6-4 4-6 6-4 6-3 in the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Monday.

LIV recruit Smith among nominees for PGA Tour Player of the Year

British Open champion Cameron Smith, who joined the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series last week, has been nominated for the PGA Tour's Player of the Year award along with Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy.

Cricket Australia appoints Simon Longstaff as its first ethics commissioner

Cricket Australia (CA) on Tuesday appointed Simon Longstaff as its first "Independent Ethics Commissioner". Longstaff was previously associated with the CA in 2018 when the infamous ball-tampering scandal rocked world cricket. Longstaff's scathing review of the incident also led to the resignation of the board's then chairman, David Peever, that year, shortly after the incident.

Cricketing landscape is changing fast, need to strike balance: Kane Williamson

Williamson's comments came at a time when cricketers around the world are opting to play for various cash-rich T20 leagues over international cricket. "It's a tricky one because it is changing. So much seems to have happened so quickly," Williamson told reporters.

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Wayne Parnell And Tristan Stubbs Named In South Africa's T20 World Cup Squad, Rassie van der Dussen Ruled Out

A ‘miracle’ Rafael Nadal won two majors this year, says Mats Wilander after US Open defeat to Frances Tiafoe

Bavuma back to lead Proteas at T20 World Cup, Rassie ruled out

Banyana seek positives after 6-0 Brazil thumping: 'Come World Cup, we will be way better'

Terrific Tiafoe knocks out Nadal in major US Open upset

LIV recruit Smith among nominees for PGA Tour Player of the Year

Cricket Australia appoints Simon Longstaff as its first ethics commissioner

Cricketing landscape is changing fast, need to strike balance: Kane Williamson