Springboks to play historic Portugal Test in Bloemfontein
World champions South Africa will host Portugal at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on July 20 when the sides clash in a first ever Test match, officials confirmed on Friday.
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Bloemfontein to host historic Test between Springboks and Portugal
Bloemfontein was on Friday confirmed as the venue for the Springboks' Test against Portugal later this year.
West Indies Commit To Gender Pay Equity Among Cricketers
Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Friday committed to gender pay equity among its players having signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the West Indies Players Association (WIPA). The MoU is for the period from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2027 and covers all agreements in respect of player remuneration and updated terms and conditions across the West Indies system. "The MOU outlines plans to achieve parity in international and regional match fees, international captain's allowances, international team prize money and regional individual prize money for all West Indies cricketers by 1 October 2027," the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) said in a statement.
Afghanistan vs Nepal U-19 World Cup Live Streaming AFG vs NEP Live Telecast: Where To Watch Match Live?
Afghanistan vs Nepal U-19 World Cup Live Streaming: Afghanistan will be taking on Nepal in their Group D match of the ongoing Under-19 World Cup on Friday. Afghanistan will be coming to this clash after facing one-wicket defeat against New Zealand in their previous match. It was their second defeat in the tournament. On the other hand, Nepal faced five-wicket defeat against Pakistan, which was their second loss. Both the teams will now aim for their first victory of the tournament.
Hockey5s World Cup: India Women Beat Namibia 7-2, Enter Quarter-Finals
The Indian women's team stormed into the quarterfinals of the FIH Hockey5s Women's World Cup after thrashing Namibia 7-2 in Muscat on Thursday. It was Indian team's third win in a row in Pool C. The team will now take on New Zealand, the second placed team in Pool D, for a place in the semifinals on Friday. The Indians had earlier defeated Poland 5-4 before getting the better of USA 7-3 in their next match. The Indians had Namibia on the backfoot within no time, scoring two goals into the game through vice-captain Mahima Choudhary (3rd minute).
Ravindra gets New Zealand test call-up for South Africa series
Rachin Ravindra, who was this week named ICC Emerging Player of the Year for his World Cup heroics, was included on Friday in New Zealand's test squad for next month's two-match series against South Africa.
New Zealand Name Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra For South Africa Tests
Star batters Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra were named Friday in the New Zealand squad for the two-match home Test series, starting next week, against an inexperienced South Africa side. Williamson returns to the Black Caps after a hamstring strain sidelined him during the recent home Twenty20 series win over Pakistan, which New Zealand took 4-1. Fresh from being named emerging player of the year by the International Cricket Council, rising star Ravindra will take the place of veteran Henry Nicholls, 32, in the middle order.
Black Caps name Williamson, Ravindra for Proteas Tests
Star batters Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra were named Friday in the New Zealand squad for the two-match home Test series, starting next week, against an inexperienced South Africa side.