WHO declares Africa's mpox outbreak a global health emergency as new strain spreads
The mpox outbreak ravaging the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is now a global health emergency, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Rohit Sharma Closes In On Babar Azam For No. 1 ODI Batting Ranking Spot, Star Indian Batter Falls
India ODI captain Rohit Sharma has leaped up to second spot in the ODI men's batting rankings, trailing only Pakistan captain Babar Azam now. Despite India losing the ODI series against Sri Lanka 2-0, Rohit was the highest run-scorer, scoring 157 runs at a strike rate of 141.44, including two fifties. After Babar, Indian batters occupy the next three spots, with Rohit Sharma in second, Shubman Gill in third and Virat Kohli in fourth. The three are separated by just 19 rating points.
Ex-Pakistan Coach Joins Team India As Gautam Gambhir's Support Staff
Morne Morkel appointed Indian cricket team's bowling coach: BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirms to news agency PTI. Former South Africa pacer Morne Morkel was earlier the bowling coach of the Pakistan cricket team during 2023 ODI World Cup in India. He has been associated with IPL teams - Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Daredevils. "Yes, Morne Morkel has been appointed bowling coach of the senior India men's team," Shah told PTI.
Dodda Ganesh Appointed Kenyan Cricket Team's Head Coach
Former Indian all-rounder Dodda Ganesh has been appointed head coach of Kenya's men's cricket team ahead of the Africa Qualifiers for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Ganesh, 51, who played four Tests and an ODI without much success but did alright in first-class cricket scoring over 2000 runs and taking 365 wickets for Karnataka, will have the unenviable task of bringing back the glory days of Kenyan cricket when it competed in five World Cups between 1996 and 2011. The best-ever finish of the Associate Member was in 2003 when it reached the semifinals in South Africa with an Indian head coach in Sandeep Patil.
"Yet To Find Perfect Approach": Pakistan Test Skipper Shan Masood Ahead Of Bangladesh Series
Pakistan red-ball skipper Shan Masood believes his side will have to make winning a habit on home turf before it aims to become a formidable unit on international assignments and dream of qualifying for the World Test Championship final. "We have yet to find the perfect approach to taking advantage of home conditions and winning," said Masood in a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) podcast. "Unless you can win at home, you cannot hope to qualify for the final of the World Test Championship," he added.
Bok stars Siya, Eben to walk Dricus to Octagon ahead of UFC fight
South African UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis says he will be escorted by Springbok rugby stars Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth ahead of his title fight against New Zealand's Israel Adesanya in Perth on Sunday.
Springboks changes not disrespectful to Australia, says Erasmus
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus said his decision to make 10 changes to the side which thrashed Australia in their Rugby Championship opener was not a sign of disrespect ahead of the second match against Joe Schmidt's side in Perth on Saturday.
How payment of $6,000 ‘training grants’ to foreign-based athletes rocked Nigeria’s camp
Factors that may have inhibited the country’s performance at the just-concluded Paris 2024 Olympics are beginning to emerge with an official of Team Nigeria hinting The Guardian that the payment of $6,000 “training grants to athletes in the middle of the Games” was one of them.