South Africa withdraw bid to host 2027 Women's World Cup
South Africa have withdrawn their bid to host the women's World Cup in 2027, the football association (SAFA) said on Friday.
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Pakistan All-rounder Imad Wasim Retires From International Cricket
Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim on Friday announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing curtains to his eight-year international career. Wasim took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce his decision, having played 121 international matches across ODIs and T20Is for Pakistan. Imad's final outing for his country was in April this year in a T20I against New Zealand at Rawalpindi. The Welsh-born Wasim made his international debut with the Men in Green in May 2015 in a T20I against Zimbabwe at Lahore.
Bok skipper Kolisi set for Racing 92 debut: 'He is eager to play'
South Africa's two-time Rugby World Cup winning captain Siya Kolisi is set to make his Top 14 debut for Racing 92, head coach Stuart Lancaster said on Friday.
"Laughable": R Ashwin Sums Up 'Pitch Swapping' Allegations At India's World Cup Semi-finals
Ace Indian cricket team spinner Ravichandran Ashwin laughed off the media reports that surfaced on the day of India's Cricket World Cup semifinal against New Zealand in Mumbai claiming that the pitch for the contest was changed at the behest of the hosts. "Journalists from other countries comment that the pictures have been changed and so on but it is clearly laughable. India is a unique country, different parts of the country have different soils," he said.
Central Stags vs Northern Districts, Ford Trophy: Preview, Pitch And Weather Report, Fantasy Predictions
Central Stags will lock horns with Northern Districts in the opening match of the Ford Trophy 2023-24 on November 25 at Saxton Oval, Nelson, New Zealand. The fixture is scheduled to commence at 3:00 AM IST.Defending champions Central Stags will look to replicate their form from the previous edition in their quest to clinch two successive trophies. They defeated Canterbury Kings comfortably by six wickets in the 2022-23 final to bag their seventh crown in the tournament's history. On the other hand, Northern Districts failed to qualify for the knockouts last time out after finishing fourth in the standings.
Laura Wolvaardt confirmed as full-time Proteas Women captain
Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Friday confirmed that Laura Wolvaardt will be the permanent captain of the Proteas Women in all three formats of the game.
6-0 Irish URC feast on SA foes: Onus is on Bulls to halt it
Highest-level rugby bragging rights between South Africa and Ireland stay on a tantalising knife edge.
Stephen Kenny believes he leaves behind a ‘great job’ for Ireland successor
Stephen Kenny is confident he leaves behind a “great job” for someone else after his contract as Republic of Ireland manager was not renewed.