Heartache for Bavuma as Bangladesh fightback sees Proteas wobble at Kingsmead
If only it were an April Fool's joke.
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Exclusive - IPL 2022: Gautam Gambhir hugged me and said 'well played', thankful to him and KL Rahul for backing me, says new IPL sensation Ayush Badoni
Ayush Badoni was batting in the nets and played a superb innovative sweep shot, reminiscent of South Africa legend AB de Villiers. Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul was watching Badoni from a distance. After Badoni played the shot to send the ball over the ropes, KL walked up to him and applauded him, and asked him which cricketer he admires the most. The 22-year-old Badoni said - AB de Villiers. The next day, when the Lucknow Super Giants, who lost their first ever IPL match against the Gujarat Titans, faced defending champions Chennai Super Kings and found themselves in a tough spot, Badoni played a calm and composed cameo to take his team home. Badoni was batting on 5 off 4 balls when he moved across the line and scooped Shivam Dube for a six over deep backward leg. Captain KL had a huge smile on his face watching this young lad from the dugout. Badoni had played out a replay of the shot he played during the net session earlier.
Sven Goran Eriksson was asked to fix World Cup draw by North Korea - "it's criminal"
Ex-England boss Sven Goran Eriksson recently revealed that North Korean officials once approached him to try and fix the draw for the 2010 World Cup in their favour.
Top court blocks Kenyan president's bid to change constitution
Also, Tunisia's main opposition party rejects President Kais Saied's dissolution of parliament and vows to boycott his planned referendum. The assembly was dissolved after more than 100 MPs took part in an online vote against the leader's 2021 power grab.
South Africa vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 2, Live Score Updates: Temba Bavuma Key As South Africa Aim For Big 1st Innings Total
South Africa vs Bangladesh, 1st Test, Day 2, Live Score Updates: Temba Bavuma and Kyle Verreynne will look to continue the good work on Day 2 as South Africa aim to put up a big 1st Innings total vs Bangladesh in the 1st Test. At Stumps on Day 1, South Africa were placed at 233/4. Ebadot Hossain, Khaled Ahmed and Mehidy Hasan all claimed one wicket each for Bangladesh. Dean Elgar scored 67 runs while Sarel Erwee played brilliantly for 41 runs before being dismissed. Bangladesh, on the other hand, will look to get wickets quickly and bundle the hosts for a low score. (LIVE SCORECARD)
India eye wins against England to climb to top spot in FIH Hockey Pro League
hockey team would look to annexe the top position in the standings when it takes on England in a double-leg FIH Pro League tie, starting here on Saturday. The second match of the tie will be played on Sunday. Tokyo Olympic bronze medallists India have so far played eight matches this season and are placed second in the standings, behind Germany (17 points), with 16 points.
SA to face Bulgaria in Davis Cup
South Africa's tennis team has been being drawn against Bulgaria for their Davis Cup World Group II tie later this year.
Pakistan vs Australia: Babar Azam Achieves Historic First For A Pak Captain In ODIs vs Australia
Pakistan captain Babar Azam stood strong in a high-octane run-chase to help his team win the second ODI against Australia in Lahore on Thursday. The win brought the series back on level terms after Australia's comfortable 88-run victory in the first ODI a few days ago. Apart from Babar, opening batter Imam-ul-Haq also scored a fine century (106) as the duo battled out a tough middle phase of bowling to overhaul the target of 349 runs, set by Australia. Despite some stand out batting performances from both sides, Babar once again stole the limelight as he became the first Pakistan captain to score a hundred against Australia in ODI cricket.