Springbok Cheslin Kolbe ruled out until September with broken jaw
The Springboks have confirmed that a broken jaw has ruled influential winger Cheslin Kolbe out of action until September.
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England dismiss South Africa for 83 to level ODI series
Left-arm fast bowler Reece Topley sparked a dramatic collapse as England dismissed South Africa for just 83 to register a 118-run win in the second ODI at Old Trafford on Friday to level the three-match series at 1-1.
Proteas all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius credits England's risk-taking after big ODI defeat
Proteas all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius credited England's risk-taking, saying it was one of the differences in the wide margin of defeat they conceded in the second ODI in Manchester on Friday.
Trott takes over as Afghanistan head coach before Ireland series
KABUL : Former England batsman Jonathan Trott has been appointed Afghanistan's head coach and will join the squad during their tour of Ireland next month, the country's cricket board has said.
American Norman wins world 400m gold, SA's Van Niekerk finishes 5th
American Michael Norman made up for a disappointing fifth-placed finish at the Tokyo Olympics by winning the world 400m gold in Eugene on Friday.
Reece Topley strikes as England thrash South Africa in 2nd ODI
South Africa, chasing 202 for victory in a match reduced by rain to 29 overs per side, were bowled out for just 83. Topley, whose career has been stalled by several stress fractures, sparked a top-order slump to 27-5 during a spell of 2-17 in four overs. Spinners Adil Rashid and Moeen Ali shared five wickets between them as South Africa were dismissed with nearly nine overs remaining for their equal second-lowest completed ODI total, behind a 69 all out against Australia at Sydney in 1993 and level with an 83 against England at Nottingham in 2008.
Heinrich Klaasen confesses South Africa time-stalled against England
South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen confessed to playing “old school tricks” and stalling for time during his side’s series-levelling defeat against England.
US get baton home safely to reach men's 4x100m relay final
EUGENE, Oregon: The United States have a woeful recent record in the men's 4x100 metres relay but their quartet got the job done in Friday's (Jul 22) heats at the World Championships despite the added pressure of running on the home track.