Egyptians take on South Africans in African Champions League semis
CAPE TOWN : Two Egyptian clubs face two from South Africa this weekend in the semi-finals of this season’s African Champions League in a rare bilateral contest.
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Abhishek Nayar Sacked, Made 'Scapegoat' Due To Rift Between India Senior Star And BCCI Coaching Staff: Report
The Indian cricket team's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has been sacked just eight months into the assignment amid speculation of a rift with a high-profile member of the support staff even though Test debacles against New Zealand and Australia are being cited as the reason for his ouster. If board sources are to be believed, Nayar has already been intimated of the BCCI's decision to part ways with him.
Neeraj Chopra Begins Season With 84.52m Throw In South Africa
Two-time Olympic medal-winning javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra started his season on a high by winning the Potch Invitational Track event in Potchefstroom, South Africa. Chopra topped the six-man field, hurling the spear to a distance of 84.52m at the World Athletics Continental Tour Challenger event on Wednesday. The Indian star finished ahead of 25-year-old South African Douw Smit, whose best throw was 82.44m But Chopra's effort was below his personal best of 89.94m, while Douw came close to his personal best of 83.29m.
BCCI Sacks Three From Gautam Gambhir's Support Staff After Border Gavaskar Trophy Loss, Dressing Room News Leaks: Report
After the Indian cricket team's disappointing show at the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, which the Rohit Sharma-led team lost by a 3-1 margin, came a series of news leaks. While a series loss is part of sports, what came as a surprise was dressing room news getting leaked quite regularly after the series. There were news that there was a certain player who wanted to the interim captain of the team, then came another shocking report which alleged that India coach Gautam Gambhir had blamed Sarfaraz Khan for the leaked news.
Sanju Samson Forced To Retire Hurt Against Delhi Capitals. Commentator Says 'Tear In...'
Rajasthan Royals were dealt a massive blow as Sanju Samson left the field retired hurt during the IPL 2025 match against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday. Samson, who was batting on 31 off 19 balls, suffered a rib injury while trying to play a shot against Vipraj Nigam. Samson looked in a lot of pain and while he did play another delivery after his check-up, the RR captain ultimately decided to leave the field. Samson played the first three matches of IPL 2025 as an Impact Player while he was recovering from injury. While Samson received treatment from the RR physio, one of the commentators said that "a little here and there and it could be grade 1 to 3 muscle tear" for the Indian cricket team star.
IPL 2025 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap: PBKS Enter Top 4 After Historic Win, KKR Miss Out On Top Spot
Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in dramatic style, making it the the lowest-ever successfully defended total in IPL history, as they defended 111. The win propels Punjab Kings into the top four of the IPL 2025 points table, while Kolkata Knight Riders drop to sixth. KKR had the chance to go to the top of the table had they chased the target down in 14.1 overs. However, the defeat leaves them with four losses in seven games.
Preity Zinta Lauds Yuzvendra Chahal's Heroic 4/28 After PBKS Defend 111 vs KKR In IPL 2025
Punjab Kings defended the lowest-ever total in Indian Premier League (IPL) history as they beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 16 runs in a thrilling match in Mullanpur on Tuesday. Chasing 112 for a win, KKR were comfortably placed at 71 for 3 in 9.1 overs, but they suffered a sensational collapse to be bowled out for 95 in 15.1 overs. KKR lost seven wickets and scored just 24 runs in six overs after that.
"My Wife Chills...": KKR Star Quinton De Kock's Hilarious 'Cooking' Comment
In a delightful culinary crossover celebrating Poila Baisakh (Bengali New Year), KKR's cooking show 'Knight Bite' featured South African cricketers Quinton de Kock and Anrich Nortje alongside Indian star Manish Pandey for a special fusion cooking session ahead of their clash against Punjab Kings. When asked about his kitchen experience, Quinton de Kock surprised everyone with his response, "I live in the kitchen back home. My wife chills, I do all the cooking." The South African wicketkeeper seemed quite comfortable with the cooking process, even as his teammate Nortje admitted it was his 'first time in the kitchen in a very long time'.