South Africa out to inspire new generation in World Cup final against All Blacks
South Africa have been urged to inspire the next generation of Siya Kolisis by claiming World Cup bragging rights in rugby’s greatest rivalry.
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Preview: New Zealand versus South Africa a fitting rivalry to decide 2023 Rugby World Cup
By the time the 2027 Rugby World Cup kicks off in Australia, it'll have been 24 years since the Webb Ellis Cup has resided anywhere outside of New Zealand or South Africa.
"Erroneously...": On Crucial DRS Call In Pakistan vs South Africa Clash, ICC Breaks Silence - Report
Amid outrage from fans and experts, the International Cricket Council has issued clarification over Rassie van der Dussen's LBW decision in a World Cup match between Pakistan and South Africa on Friday. In the 19th over of South Africa's 271-run chase, netizens spotted an 'erroneous' glitch after van der Dussen was adjudged LBW off Usama Mir's delivery. The South African batter went on the back foot without judging the trajectory of the ball and Mir's delivery struck him on the pads. On-field umpire Paul Reiffel raised his finger, but van der Dussen immediately went for the DRS.
"Don't Fool People': India Great's Damning Charge On DRS After Pakistan vs South Africa World Cup Game
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh went on rant after multiple controversies hit the Cricket World Cup 2023 match between Pakistan and South Africa on Friday. Both Pakistan and South Africa were on the receiving end of some controversial calls by the technology. While South Africa batter Rassie van der Dussen was adjudged LBW due to a DRS glitch, his teammate Tabraiz Shamsi survived a similar dismissal due to the umpire's call. Harbhajan asked for more consistency in such decisions, adding that the officials should either completely rely on technology or stick with the umpire's call.
Watch: Haris Rauf's One-Handed Blinder That Almost Won Cricket World Cup 2023 Clash For Pakistan
South Africa survived a late charge from Pakistan to pull off a thrilling one-wicket win and move closer to the semi-finals of the Cricket World Cup 2023 on Friday. Aiden Markram hit a solid 91 and at 206-4 South Africa were well on course to comfortably chase down a 271-run target. However, it was left to the last pair of Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi to score 11 runs while surviving 11 balls. Shamsi survived a leg-before appeal that went to umpire's call off fast bowler Haris Rauf with eight needed before Maharaj hit spinner Mohammad Nawaz to the square-leg boundary to pull off the win in 47.2 overs, sparking wild celebrations in his team's dressing room.
Babar Azam Loses Cool On Mohammad Nawaz After Defeat Against South Africa In Cricket World Cup 2023 Thriller - Watch
Babar Azam lost his cool on Mohammad Nawaz after Pakistan were narrowly defeated by South Africa in Cricket World Cup 2023 on Friday. Pakistan came agonisingly close to clinching the match but the last wicket pair of Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi were able to eke out a memorable win for the Proteas. With the pacers all bowled out, Babar handed the ball to spinner Nawaz and he was not able to take the all-important final wicket. He was slammed for a boundary by Maharaj as Pakistan's Cricket World Cup dreams were dealt a massive blow. After the match, Babar was caught shouting at Nawaz and the video of their interaction has gone viral on social media.
Cricket World Cup 2023: Harbhajan Singh Says "Bad Umpiring Cost Pakistan This Game". South Africa Great Reacts
Pakistan suffered a shocking one-wicket defeat against South Africa in their ODI World Cup 2023 match on Friday. Chasing 271, Pakistan gave their best bowling effort to restrict the Proteas but Aiden Markram's 91-run knock and Keshav Maharaj's boundary helped them seal a win in the 48th over. Apart from this thrilling chase, this match also grabbed a lot of limelight when Tabraiz Shamsi survived a close leg-before appeal that went to umpire's call off fast bowler Haris Rauf with eight needed. The incident took place on the final ball of the 46th over.
Director of cricket Simon Cook will welcome suggestions from Kent’s players when attempting to attract overseas recruits
Director of cricket Simon Cook will welcome suggestions from Kent’s players when attempting to attract overseas recruits.