Faf du Plessis gets Johannesburg Super Kings captaincy for T20 League
Former Proteas captain Faf du Plessis will don the colours of the Johannesburg Super Kings as skipper in Cricket South Africa's T20 league which begins next year.
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England recall fit-again Ben Foakes for South Africa opener
Ben Stokes, the England captain, announced the return of Surrey wicketkeeper Foakes to the XI during a media conference on Tuesday. Foakes is the only change from the team that defeated India in the postponed fifth Test at Edgbaston last month after missing the match following a case of coronavirus.
Exclusive: Base price for ICC media rights for India can work out to approx $1.5b for four-year, $4b for eight years
Indian Premier League (IPL). Up for grabs are broadcast rights for 50-over World Cups, T20 World Cups and the restructured Champions Trophies for the India markets, both television and digital. The ICC hasn't set a base price for Round One of bidding.
England vs South Africa: England Name Playing XI For First Test Against South Africa
England on Tuesday announced their playing XI for the first Test of the three-match series against South Africa, starting at the Lord's Cricket Ground on Wednesday, August 17. Wicketkeeper-batter Ben Foakes makes a return to the side after missing the rescheduled fifth Test against India. Zak Crawley and Alex Lees have been retained at the top of the order while Ollie Pope keeps his place in the playing XI. Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow have been in excellent form for the Ben Stokes-led side, and eye another strong outing against the Proteas.
FIFA ban and its ripple effect on Indian football
FIFA ban on Indian football due to "third party interference". As per Article 13 of FIFA Statutes, the letter sent by the world football governing body general secretary Fatma Samoura states that "AIFF representatives and club teams are therefore no longer entitled to take part in the international competition until the suspension is lifted.
"Good For World Cricket": Shikhar Dhawan On India Playing Against Zimbabwe
KL Rahul-led Team India would be squaring off against Zimbabwe in the three-match ODI series, beginning Thursday. Left-handed batter Shikhar Dhawan will be acting as Rahul's deputy and it would be interesting to see how the team performs against the hosts. Originally, Dhawan was named as the captain for the young Indian team, but once Rahul was deemed fit, he was chosen as the leader. Two days before the start of the series, Dhawan addressed a press conference where he spoke about team's preparation and having Rahul back in the team.
Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Tournament To Return After Two-Year Hiatus
The Premier hockey tournament of Malaysia Sultan Azlan Shah is making a return after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The tournament is scheduled to start on November 16 and the final will be played on November 25. World No 1 Australia, fifth-ranked Germany, India, New Zealand and Canada have been invited to the tournament.