South Africa - players.bio

India vs Australia: Mitchell Starc Hopeful Of Playing Second Test

An optimistic Mitchell Starc on Wednesday said he was hopeful of returning to the Australian playing XI for the second Test against India, starting in New Dehi on Friday. The pace ace missed the series opener, which Australia lost by an innings an 132 runs inside three days, due to a tendon damage to his left middle finger. He arrived in India on Saturday. "There's a few boxes to tick but it's on track ... I'd like to be a little further down the road (in the recovery)," Starc told reporters.

Mitchell Starc set to bolster Australia for Delhi Test against India

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc is optimistic about his chances of returning to the side for the second Test against India in New Delhi, aiming to boost a beleaguered side that lost the opening match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Nagpur by an innings.

Cape Town to benefit from R2bn economic injection in Formula E's first year, report finds

The upcoming Formula E race on 25 February would substantially impact the local economy, the Western Cape government announced on Wednesday after releasing its findings of a report into the potential income an event of such magnitude would generate.

Toulon's Springbok Kolbe 'not going anywhere' after Japan rumours

South Africa's Rugby World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe said he is planning on staying at French club Toulon until his contract ends, despite reports linking him with a move to Japan at the end of the season.

Will do everything to be available for selection: Mitchell Starc

Starc, who got injured while fielding against South Africa in December has had his finger in a splint for weeks but despite the lingering effects of the injury, the 33-year-old is doing everything possible to be available for selection. After an embarrassing loss in the first Test, the Aussies parachuted left-armer Starc into the squad ahead of the second Test."I'd like to be a little further down the road," said Starc.

Contacts

South Africa Sport News

India vs Australia: Mitchell Starc Hopeful Of Playing Second Test

Mitchell Starc set to bolster Australia for Delhi Test against India

Cape Town to benefit from R2bn economic injection in Formula E's first year, report finds

Toulon's Springbok Kolbe 'not going anywhere' after Japan rumours

Will do everything to be available for selection: Mitchell Starc

Bex Odgers hopes friends thriving on world stage can help cricketing dreams

Finances, sponsorship behind SA Hockey's shocking decision to bail on Pro League

Proteas captaincy in the offing? A resurgent but coy Markram finds responsibility 'enjoyable'