France 'on alert' for South Africa despite world champions' Ireland loss
Prop Cyril Baille said France are "on alert" before facing world champions South Africa in the Autumn Nations Series in Marseille next Saturday.
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Cricket SA points to 'glaring shortcomings' after Proteas World Cup howler
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has slammed the Proteas' performance at the T20 World Cup in Australia following Sunday's 13-run defeat to the Netherlands in Adelaide that saw them knocked out.
T20 World Cup: Suryakumar Yadav Special Helps India Top Group 2, To Face England In Semifinals
Suryakumar Yadav hit a blazing unbeaten 61 as India set up a Twenty20 World Cup semi-final against England by crushing Zimbabwe by 71 runs at a packed Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday. India were flying at 87-1 but the loss of three quick wickets slowed them down before Yadav set the proceedings alight, smashing six sixes in his 25-ball blitz to steer them to 186-5, with 79 coming off the last five overs. Zimbabwe lost two wickets for two runs in reply and were never in the hunt, capitulating in the 17th over in front of 82,507 fans. Ravichandran Ashwin took 3-22 for a rampant India.
"Disappointing": South Africa Board Issues Statement On Team's Shock T20 World Cup Exit
South Africa's hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup were dashed after they suffered a shock defeat against the Netherlands in their final group match in Adelaide on Sunday. The Proteas were in an advantageous position to enter the last four stage, but were eventually stranded on five points from as many games. Ultimately, India (eight points) and Pakistan (six points) advanced to the semi-finals from Group 2. Following the defeat to the Netherlands, Cricket South Africa (CSA) issued an official statement, expressing their "disappointment" over the Proteas' shock exit from the tournament.
Pirates boss Riveiro basks in MTN8 win but not avenging critics for plumber talks
Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has no words for those that have called him a plumber after joining the club and instead is going to enjoy winning the MTN8 title against AmaZulu on Saturday at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Australia stun Fiji in final at Hong Kong Sevens
Australia stunned holders Fiji to win the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens on Sunday, taking their first trophy in the city in 34 years.
India coach Dravid thrilled with 'phenomenal' Yadav
MELBOURNE : India's rout of Zimbabwe at the Twenty20 World Cup on Sunday may have lacked for drama but Suryakumar Yadav ensured most of the 82,000 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground went home happy by putting on a show with the bat.