Government defends decision to fund Bok superfans at Rugby World Cup
The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture defended its decision to fund super fans Joy Chauke and Botha Msila to attend the Rugby World Cup in France.
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Cricket World Cup 2023: List Of Injured Players Who Will Miss Out On Marquee Event
The 2023 Cricket World Cup begins on Thursday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with last edition's finalists -- England and New Zealand -- going head to head in the opening fixture. Fortunately for New Zealand, skipper Kane Williamson was declared fit to feature in the tournament and was selected in the 15-man roster, although he would not be available for the opener against England. But, there were many players who weren't lucky enough to regain full fitness in time to be selected in their respective teams for the World Cup.
Cummins banks on all-rounders to bring Australia World Cup glory
AHMEDABAD, India : Australia's aura as the all-conquering juggernauts of one-day cricket is long gone but captain Pat Cummins is optimistic that the abundance of all-rounders at his disposal in India will help them add another trophy to their collection.
'I Blame The...': South Africa Skipper Temba Bavuma's Clear Reply After 'Sleeping' Picture Goes Viral
South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma's picture from a pre-World Cup captains' meet went viral on social media on Wednesday. The photo that was circulated online had Bavumna sitting on a chair alongside other players on the stage during the meet. In the picture, Bavuma seemed to be sleeping and almost everyone believed it before the player himself came out to clear the air on it. "Temba Bavuma has just fallen asleep in the World Cup captain's conference," wrote England's Barmy Army while sharing the photo on X, formerly Twitter.
Cricket World Cup 2023 Schedule: Complete List Of Fixtures And Timings
The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 is all set to kick off on October 5 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Defending champions England and last edition runners-up New Zealand will be facing each other in the opening game of the tournament. Meanwhile, hosts India will play their first game on October 8. The Rohit Sharma-led side will face Australia in its campaign opener at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. The much-awaited India vs Pakistan clash will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium on October 14.
Lucu in for recovering Dupont as France gear up for 'knockout' clash against Italy
Maxime Lucu will start at scrum-half to deputise for Antoine Dupont as coach Fabien Galthie stuck with his premium side for France's final Rugby World Cup Pool A game, a knockout-style clash against Italy on Friday.
Morocco finally succeed in sixth attempt to host the World Cup
Rabat : After five failed attempts to become World Cup hosts, Wednesday's announcement that Morocco will share the honours with Spain and Portugal in 2030 will lift spirits in the north African country a month after the devastating earthquake that killed nearly 3,000 people.
Boks, Proteas could lose SA flag at World Cups, says global doping authority
South African sport is in hot water with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and faces the prospect of losing the right to play under the national flag at global sporting events.