SA's Brad Binder sets new lap record in Japan MotoGP practice
Brad Binder set a new Motegi lap record on Friday to be the fastest in practice for the Japan MotoGP ahead of championship leader Francesco Bagnaia.
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Pollard not expecting perfection on Springbok return
TOULON, France : Flyhalf Handre Pollard is not expecting a perfect performance in his first test appearance for South Africa in 13 months but is ready for the "battle" in a must-win Rugby World Cup Pool B clash with Tonga in Marseille on Sunday.
Kane Williamson To Miss World Cup Opener Against Defending Champions England
New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson will miss the opening match of his team in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 against England as he continues to recover from knee surgery, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) announced the batter's availability update on Friday. Williamson was named in Blackcap's 15-member squad for the World Cup after returning from a six-month layoff. The New Zealand skipper will play the role of specialist batter in a warm-up match against Pakistan on Friday in Hyderabad with the aim of batting and fielding in their second and last warm-up against South Africa in Trivandrum on Monday.
MTN8 final tickets vanish in 18 hours: Moses Mabhida's 8th hosting in 11 years promises spectacle
In a stunning display of enthusiasm from South African football fans, tickets for the 2023/24 MTN8 final clash between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are officially sold out, a mere 18 hours after being released to the public, the Premier Soccer League confirmed on Friday morning.
Australia backing Maxwell as frontline spinner at World Cup
Australia will head into the 50-over World Cup in India with only one specialist spinner in Adam Zampa, but chief selector George Bailey said on Friday that all-rounder Glenn Maxwell could also be considered a frontline option.
South Africa vs Afghanistan Warm-Up ODI: Live Cricket Score And Updates
South Africa vs Afghanistan Warm-up ODI Live Score: An intriguing contest unfolds in Trivandrum as South Africa take on Afghanistan in their first warm-up match ahead of the start of the ODI World Cup 2023. In their recent 5-match ODI assignment against Australia, South Africa secured a 3-2 win. The Proteas would look to carry the same momentum forward and hope to iron out a few flaws that exist in their team. As for Afghanistan, they couldn't go far in the Asia Cup 2023 but put some brilliant performances on display in almost all matches. Now, a new challenge awaits them. (LIVE Scorecard)
World Cup Warm-Up Games Live Streaming: How To Watch PAK vs NZ, SL vs BAN, SA vs AFG Matches?
The final round of preparations for the ODI World Cup 2023 begins, with the teams looking to iron out the flaws in their roster through warm-up matches. The likes of Pakistan, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan will be in action on September 29 in the first set of warm-up fixtures. All 10 teams will feature in two warm-up matches each before the ODI World Cup begins. In the first round of fixtures, Pakistan are up against New Zealand while Sri Lanka take on Bangladesh. Simultaneously, South Africa will square-off against Afghanistan.
Ireland number eight Jack Conan could return from injury against Scotland
Ireland number eight Jack Conan is “in a great place” and in contention to return from a two-month injury absence in his country’s pivotal Pool B clash with Scotland.