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Important to give Jasprit Bumrah enough time after comeback from injury: Hardik Pandya

Bumrah, who did not play the Asia Cup due to a back injury, has been named in the T20 World Cup squad and the preceding series against Australia and South Africa. He was missed badly in the series opener against Australia on Tuesday as the visitors chased down 209 rather comfortably. Barring Axar Patel, all bowlers leaked more than 11 runs per over. "We all know what he brings to the table and how important he is for us. There will be concerns here and there (about bowling) which is fine. We got to trust our boys. These are the best 15 in the country and that is why they are there in the squad.

Sport leaders eye Africa as talent source, investment target

NEW YORK: Africa offers a vast underdeveloped market for global sports, with thousands of athletes ready to join international ranks if only there were major investment, industry leaders and stars say.

Formula One calendar expands to 24 races for 2023 but won't be coming to South Africa

Formula One provisionally added a first race in Las Vegas to the 2023 schedule announced on Tuesday, taking the total to a record 24 races.

International team embracing underdog status for Presidents Cup

CHARLOTTE, N.C. : International captain Trevor Immelman believes his team for this week's Presidents Cup may have been severely weakened by LIV Golf defections but their underdog status will allow them to play with more freedom against the United States.

Bafana captain Williams backs new faces to take opportunity in upcoming friendlies

After recently joining Mamelodi Sundowns in July this year, Bafana Bafana goalkeeper and captain Ronwen Williams is happy to be back in the national camp and seeing some familiar faces.

South Africa to bid to host for 2027 Women's World Cup

South Africa's football association is planning a bid to host the 2027 Women's World Cup, its top executive said Tuesday.

SA Government was 'not aware' of financial guarantees to make F1 return possible

Many South Africans had their excitement drop to their boots when it was confirmed that a Formula 1 race on home soil would not occur in 2023. Motorsport's pinnacle series last visited the African continent in 1993, and hopes were high that the Kyalami Circuit's three-decade absence would finally be over.

Kaizer Chiefs' striking ace Ashley Du Preez receives maiden Bafana Bafana call-up

Bafana Bafana management have confirmed the call-up of Kaizer Chiefs forward Ashley Du Preez after Lyle Foster had to withdraw from the national squad due to injury.

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Important to give Jasprit Bumrah enough time after comeback from injury: Hardik Pandya

Sport leaders eye Africa as talent source, investment target

Formula One calendar expands to 24 races for 2023 but won't be coming to South Africa

International team embracing underdog status for Presidents Cup

Bafana captain Williams backs new faces to take opportunity in upcoming friendlies

South Africa to bid to host for 2027 Women's World Cup

SA Government was 'not aware' of financial guarantees to make F1 return possible

Kaizer Chiefs' striking ace Ashley Du Preez receives maiden Bafana Bafana call-up