Proteas lose fast bowling ace Nortje for second West Indies Test
The Proteas will be without fast bowler Anrich Nortje for this week's second Test against the West Indies in Johannesburg.
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Smith to captain Australia in fourth test as Cummins remains at home
Steve Smith will captain Australia in the fourth and final test against India starting on Thursday as regular captain Pat Cummins remains in Sydney with his family, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Monday.
S Africa fast bowler Nortje out of second test v West Indies
JOHANNESBURG : South Africa will be without fast bowler Anrich Nortje for the second and final test against West Indies that starts at The Wanderers on Wednesday after he picked up a mild groin injury and is to be rested.
"Opportunity Might Not Come...": Ricky Ponting Fires Warning To Australia Star
Legendary Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes David Warner missed an opportunity to hang up his boots in Test cricket at the Sydney Cricket Ground earlier this year but believes the opener is set to make a comeback in the format. Warner's Test future is in doubt after he had to fly back to Australia following the second Test in Delhi after suffering a concussion and fracturing his elbow. His Test form has been a growing concern since 2022. In 14 matches, Warner has scored just 607 runs at 26.39 which includes a double-century in the Boxing Day Test against South Africa.
'It's everything, he is a world class player' - RG Snyman's return leaves Munster well-stocked at lock
Graham Rowntree lets out an ironic chuckle when it's suggested to him that the province's second row stocks are looking healthier than ever heading into the business end of the season.
Blitzboks beat Japan to finish 13th at Canada Sevens
There was some consolation for the Springbok Sevens side as they beat Japan 19-7 in the 13th-place playoff final in Vancouver on Monday morning (SA time).
Race for Paris 2024 Olympics tickets begins in Cairo
Nigeria’s cycling team began their quest to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the African Track Cycling Championship, which flagged off in Cairo, Egypt, at the weekend.
Canadian women's rugby 7s team to play for 5th place, men close Vancouver tournament with loss
Fancy Bermudez scored a pair of tries as the Canadian women defeated Ireland 24-12 Sunday to put themselves in position for their best result this season at the HSBC Canada Sevens tournament in Vancouver.