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Australian Players Wear Black Armbands In Memory Of Phil Hughes And Ian Redpath

Australian players on Friday wore black armbands during the second pink-ball Test against India here in memory of former cricketers Phillip Hughes and Ian Redpath. Former Australia opening batter Hughes died in 2014 after being struck on the head by a short ball during a Sheffield Shield match. Redpath, also an opener, passed away earlier this month. Cricket Australia had earlier decided to commemorate the 10th death anniversary of Hughes during the day/night match. A documentary on the life of opening batter was also displayed at the Adelaide Oval before the start of play.

Morocco to get loan for 2030 World Cup infrastructure

RABAT :The African Development Bank plans to lend Morocco 650 million euros to develop transportation infrastructure for the World Cup in 2030, MAP state news agency quoted the bank's head as saying on Thursday.

Club World Cup draw: Mamelodi Sundowns drawn alongside Dortmund in Group F

Mamelodi Sundowns will open their 2025 Club World Cup campaign against South Korean club Ulsan HD.

Ryan Rickelton Hits First Test Ton For South Africa Against Sri Lanka

Ryan Rickelton made a battling century as South Africa overcame a shaky start on the first day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at St George's Park on Thursday. The left-handed Rickelton hit 101 as South Africa reached 269 for seven at the close. Rickelton, 28, has been a peripheral figure in the South African Test team since making his debut two-and-a-half years ago. He was playing in only his eighth Test out of a possible 19 and came into the match with a highest score of 42.

Rickelton’s relief as he scores maiden ton with a dose of food fortune

GQEBERHA, South Africa : South African batting hero Ryan Rickelton admitted he felt relief more than any other emotion as he survived a massive scare before reaching his maiden test century on the opening day of the second test against Sri Lanka on Thursday.

Homa takes first round lead in title defence at Sun City

SUN CITY, South Africa : Defending champion Max Homa carded a six-under-par 66 to take a one shot lead after the first round of the DP World Tour’s Nedbank Golf Challenge at Sun City, finishing with consecutive birdies following a challenging back nine.

Ivorian beats Ighalo, Iwobi to Most Handsome African Athlete title

In a groundbreaking study merging beauty and sports, Wilfried Zaha, the Côte d’Ivoire and Galatasaray winger who is on loan at French club Lyon, has been crowned the most handsome African athlete of 2024. The rankings, determined using the golden ratio, offer an intriguing take on the intersection of aesthetics and athleticism.

Dan Sheehan optimistic of injury return early in 2025

Dan Sheehan is in line to return from his knee injury early in the new year, with the Ireland and Leinster hooker making good progress on his cruciate ligament recovery.

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Australian Players Wear Black Armbands In Memory Of Phil Hughes And Ian Redpath

Morocco to get loan for 2030 World Cup infrastructure

Club World Cup draw: Mamelodi Sundowns drawn alongside Dortmund in Group F

Ryan Rickelton Hits First Test Ton For South Africa Against Sri Lanka

Rickelton’s relief as he scores maiden ton with a dose of food fortune

Homa takes first round lead in title defence at Sun City

Ivorian beats Ighalo, Iwobi to Most Handsome African Athlete title

Dan Sheehan optimistic of injury return early in 2025