Kolisi fit to start for Boks against All Blacks as Pollard, Le Roux return to starting XV
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has been declared fit to start in Saturday's Rugby Championship Test against the All Blacks in Cape Town.
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Indian-Origin Star, Who Played 53 T20Is For Ireland, Battling For Life
Indian-origin all-rounder Simi Singh, who has played 35 ODIs and 53 T20Is for Ireland, is currently battling for his life. The cricketer, who is suffering from acute liver failure, is currently in the ICU of a Gurugram hospital, according to a report by Times Of India. The report further stated that the cricketer is waiting for a liver transplant that will be performed at the hospital. Simi, who was born in Mohali, played for Punjab at the U-14 and U-17 levels but failed to make the U-19 team. He decided to travel to Ireland for studying hotel management and in 2006, he joined Malahide Cricket Club in Dublin as a professional. He went on to become one of the leading cricketers for Ireland with 39 ODI wickets and 44 T20I wickets. He has also scored an ODI century against South Africa in 2021.
"Try To Avoid...": Rahul Dravid Reveals Reason For Not Showing His T20 World Cup Celebration To Sons
Rahul Dravid's cricketing journey is no less than any fairytale. Popularly known by his nickname "The Wall", Dravid was one of the best batters in the world, who played many match-winning knocks for India. However, during his 16-year career as a player, Dravid gained many accolades but failed to win any ICC trophy. But, the destiny had planned something special for him as he later took over the role of Team India's coach. Under his guidance, Rohit Sharma and co clinched the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy, which was India's first ICC trophy after a hiatus of 11 years.
Ex- Pakistan Skipper Posts Bizarre 'T20 World Cup' Message For India, Deletes It Later
Former Pakistan women's cricket team skipper Nida Dar took to social media to praise the Indian men's cricket team for winning the T20 World Cup and even hailed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli - two star players who retired from the format following the competition. However, the problem is that it came more than two months after the final took place. India defeated South Africa to clinch the T20 World Cup trophy on June 29 and the performance was lauded by both fans and experts alike. As a result, her social post caught everyone by surprise and users were quick to troll her.
Beauden Barrett benched as All Blacks make four changes to face Springboks
CAPE TOWN :New Zealand have dropped fullback Beauden Barrett and scrumhalf TJ Perenara to the bench in four changes to their starting line-up to face South Africa in the Rugby Championship on Saturday as Ethan Blackadder and Caleb Clarke miss out through injury.
Bafana star Williams makes history as first South African nominated at Ballon d'Or awards
Bafana Bafana captain and Mamelodi Sundowns star Ronwen Williams has made history as one of ten goalkeepers nominated for the prestigious Yashin Trophy at the Ballon d'Or awards.
Springboks aim to repel All Blacks’ fast start, Kolbe says
CAPE TOWN : South Africa's nerveless run through the knockout stages at the Rugby World Cup last year has instilled the belief that no mountain is too high as they seek a fourth successive victory over old foes New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday.
Sithole and Ramphadi secure Africa's first wheelchair tennis medal
South African duo Lucas Sithole and Donald Ramphadi secured Africa's first wheelchair tennis medal after clinching bronze in the quad doubles at the Paris Paralympics on Wednesday.