Tales of cricketing renaissance in Africa
Six weeks ago, I reported on a Test match between England and Zimbabwe played at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. Despite brave individual performances, Zimbabwe was beaten by an innings and 45 runs.
South Africa Sport News
Blair Kinghorn could feature in Lions tour despite knee injury
Blair Kinghorn could yet be involved in the British and Irish Lions’ series against Australia after a scan revealed the Scotland full-back’s knee injury is not as bad as first feared.
Italy make five changes for second test against Springboks
Fullback Mirko Belloni will make a first start for Italy as one of five changes to their side for the second test against South Africa in Gqeberha on Saturday, but number eight Lorenzo Cannone has been ruled out with a back injury.
Alex Kendellen and Shayne Bolton set for Ireland debuts against Portugal
Alex Kendellen and Shayne Bolton will make Ireland debuts in Saturday evening’s match against Portugal.
Europe court says athlete Semenya's trial wasn't fair in gender testing case
STRASBOURG: A top European court on Thursday (Jul 10) said a Swiss court did not give double Olympic champion Caster Semenya a fair trial in a much-awaited appeals ruling over contested gender testing.
Semenya wins appeal against Swiss Federal Tribunal ruling
The Grand Chamber of the European Court on Thursday upheld a 2023 ruling that double 800 metres Olympic champion Caster Semenya's appeal to a Swiss Federal Tribunal against regulations that barred her from competing had not been properly heard.
India look to maintain momentum against faltering England in third Test
LONDON: An in-form India will continue their quest for just a fourth series win in England when the third Test at Lord’s starts on Thursday.
Injured NZ opener Allen out of T20 tri-series in Zimbabwe
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Wednesday that opener Finn Allen will miss the Twenty20 tri-series in Zimbabwe later this month due to a foot injury.