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Watch: The Moment When Lance Klusener And Allan Donald Committed World Cup Hara-Kiri

When it comes to World Cups, South Africa have a history of coming tantalisingly close to ultimate glory but never managing to go all the way. The most famous example of this was probably the 1999 World Cup semi-final against Australia, which was played on this day 23 years ago. South Africa were chasing a target of 214, and a half-century from Jacques Kallis and a knock of 43 by Jonty Rhodes helped set them up. However, they were 9 wickets down in the penultimate over. Lance Klusener was on the pitch, keeping the Proteas in the competition, and Allan Donald was the last man to walk out.

US Open Resumes With Adam Hadwin Ahead, Stormy Scene For Rory McIlroy

Leader Adam Hadwin was set for a morning start as Friday's second round of the US Open began while Rory McIlroy and defending champion Jon Rahm could have to face afternoon thunderstorms. Canada's Hadwin opened Thursday at The Country Club with a four-under par 66, his lowest career round at a major, to grab a one-stroke lead over third-ranked McIlroy and four others after 18 holes. Hadwin, the first Canadian to lead a US Open since Mike Weir in 2009, has never been better than 24th in 19 prior major starts but he hopes for more success when he starts at 8:24 a.m. (1224 GMT) off the 10th tee.

Rishabh Pant not a certainty in Indian T20I side going forward, feels Wasim Jaffer

Wasim Jaffer has said that the wicketkeeper-batter has not been able to replicate his Tests' success in the shortest format of the game and the left-hander is not a certainty in the Indian side going forward. The 24-year old Pant is leading India in the ongoing 5-match T20I series against South Africa. He was named the captain after KL Rahul, who was initially picked as the skipper, was ruled out of the series due to a groin injury.

Why Tiger Woods isn’t playing in the US Open as Rory McIlroy makes early charge at Brookline

Rory McIlroy has made a strong start to a US Open which is missing three-time winner Tiger Woods, with the Northern Irish star one shot off the lead after the first round at Brookline.

LIV Golf's 15 US Open players combine for 53-over on day 1

Two-time major winner Dustin Johnson and 2021 US Amateur champion James Piot led 15 LIV Golf Series players by cracking par in Thursday's first round of the US Open.

Large SA team gears up for Aquatics World Championships in Budapest

A team of 66 swimmers, divers, water polo players and artistic swimmers and their coaches are headed for Budapest to represent South Africa at the FINA World Aquatics Championships from 18 June to 3 July.

"Hard Work Pays Off": Babar Azam Poses With His ICC ODI, T20I Team Of The Year Caps

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam had a memorable run in 2021. While he led Pakistan to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup last year, he also helped the side beat South Africa 2-1 at home in the ODI format. All those matches saw Babar making crucial contributions with the bat as well. For his overall effort, the player was named in ICC's ODI and T20I teams of 2021. It is worth noting that Babar is currently the number one batter in both the formats.

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Watch: The Moment When Lance Klusener And Allan Donald Committed World Cup Hara-Kiri

US Open Resumes With Adam Hadwin Ahead, Stormy Scene For Rory McIlroy

Rishabh Pant not a certainty in Indian T20I side going forward, feels Wasim Jaffer

Why Tiger Woods isn’t playing in the US Open as Rory McIlroy makes early charge at Brookline

LIV Golf's 15 US Open players combine for 53-over on day 1

Large SA team gears up for Aquatics World Championships in Budapest

"Hard Work Pays Off": Babar Azam Poses With His ICC ODI, T20I Team Of The Year Caps

FREE GOLF: Amateur Championship LIVE!