Jos Buttler admits Chris Woakes concern ahead of key South Africa test at World Cup
England captain Jos Buttler admits the performances of Chris Woakes in India have been a "frustration" for both him and the bowler.
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On Defeat To Afghanistan, England Star's "Doesn't Make Us Bad Cricketers" Remark
England batter Jonny Bairstow backs defending champions to return to winning ways and also insisted their firepower with the bat can't be criticised despite the early defeats in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023. After two defeats in their opening three matches, the defending champions will look to turn around their World Cup campaign when they face South Africa at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday. The defending champions were stunned by Afghanistan in Delhi on Sunday - the second defeat in their opening three games.
WATCH | Gwijo serenade greets Bok darling Mapimpi during a spot of shopping
Springbok winger Makazole Mapimpi was doing a spot of shopping in East London when the store burst into Gwijo song at the sight of the speedster at the till.
LIVE | Stormers, Sharks, Bulls, Lions name teams for URC openers
The 2023/24 United Rugby Championship (URC) season makes a low-key start this weekend with the international spotlight firmly on the Rugby World Cup semi-finals.
England must win physical, tactical battle in South Africa semi -Curry
PARIS : England must win the physical and tactical battle in their World Cup semi-final against champions South Africa in Paris on Saturday and flanker Tom Curry has a simple hope for the first big collision: "Don't get hit off your feet".
S Africa wary of Stokes 'x-factor' in World Cup showdown
South Africa are expecting a batter's paradise when they face old rivals England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday, with both sides needing to bounce back from unexpected defeats in their last Cricket World Cup pool encounters.
Springboks report online threat against scrumhalf Reinach
PARIS : South Africa's Cobus Reinach is "in a good space" after an online threat that included a picture of the scrumhalf’s son following the 29-28 win over hosts France in the World Cup quarter-finals, assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said on Friday.
Dutch beating injury-hit Sri Lanka would not be an upset, says Nidamanuru
In the wake of the Netherlands' stunning win against South Africa at the World Cup, Dutch batter Teja Nidamanuru said on Friday that a win in his side's Saturday clash with Sri Lanka in Lucknow may not be so much of an upset.