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Ex-Pakistan Captain Defends Calling Virat Kohli 'Selfish', Blasts This India Batter
Former Pakistan cricket team captain Mohammad Hafeez caused quite a stir in the cricketing world when he called star India batter Virat Kohli 'selfish' following his century against South Africa in Cricket World Cup 2023. Virat slammed his 49th international ton off 121 balls during the group stage match against South Africa at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. However, Hafeez said that Virat focused more on personal milestones and did not play for the team. During a recent episode of the Club Prairie Fire podcast with Australia legend Adam Gilchrist and ex-England captain Michael Vaughan, Hafeez was asked about his comments and the former Pakistan all-rounder doubled down on his views regarding Virat Kohli.
Small deficit a 'major achievement' says SA Rugby
After an "extraordinarily challenging" financial year, the South African Rugby Union reported a small deficit of R6.8m (before taxation) in 2023.
Indian Cricket Team Wearing Black Armbands In T20 WC Super 8 Game vs Afghanistan. Reason Is Emotional
The Indian cricket team wore black armbands in honour of former fast bowler David Johnson who died on Thursday, during their T20 World Cup Super Eight match here against Afghanistan. Johnson, who played two Tests for India in 1996, died after falling from his fourth-floor balcony in Bengaluru and the local police said they were in the process of determining if it was a case of suicide. Both skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli came out to bat wearing black armbands.
Wales forced into front row change for Springbok test
Wales have had to make a change in their front row for the test against South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday with tighthead prop Henry Thomas ruled out with a foot injury and replaced by Keiron Assiratti.
Eddie O'Sullivan: Sam Prendergast likely included in Ireland squad for experience
Sam Prendergast's inclusion in the Ireland squad is more a nod to the future than part of a plan to beat the Springboks, reckons Eddie O’Sullivan.
Paris 2024: Sascoc adds additional 81 athletes to SA's Olympics team
With the Paris Olympics fast approaching, the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc) on Wednesday announced additional names and sporting codes for next month's multi-sporting event.
South Africa Great Dale Steyn Surprises Everyone As He Picks 4 T20 WC Semi-finalists
South Africa cricket legend Dale Steyn left a few surprised as he named his four semi-finalists for the T20 World Cup 2024. Steyn, who is an avid follower of the game and also a personality that doesn't shy away from expressing his opinions. With the Super 8s stage already active, the T20 World Cup in USA and West Indies has entered an intriguing stage. In a video shared on Instagram, the South Africa pace icon left out the England cricket team as he named the four teams he thinks would qualify for the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals.