SA hockey prepare for tough African Olympic qualifiers: 'We'll make the country proud'
Qualification for the Olympic Games is drawing nearer as the South African men's hockey team prepares to participate in the African Hockey Road to Paris 2024.
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Springboks watch Pollard as decision looms on Marx replacement
BORDEAUX, France : South Africa’s coaching team watched flyhalf Handre Pollard in action for Leicester Tigers in a friendly against Sale Sharks on Friday night, as they weigh up how to replace injured hooker Malcolm Marx in their Rugby World Cup squad.
That's Got To Hurt! India's Loss To Bangladesh In Asia Cup 2023 Robs Team Chance Of Holding No. 1 Status In All Formats
The Asia Cup's Super Four defeat against Bangladesh cost India a golden chance to rule the rankings charts across formats. Before the Asia Cup clash against Bangladesh on Friday, 15 September, India held the No.2 position on the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings with 116 rating points, just slightly trailing top-ranked Australia, who led with 118 points.
All Blacks prepare to contest De Groot red card
SAINT-ETIENNE, France : The All Blacks are preparing evidence to contest any suspension arising from the red card handed to prop Ethan De Groot during their 71-3 rout of Namibia in their second Pool A match at the World Cup.
Malan ankle surgery goes well, Namibia to name his replacement soon
NICE, France : Namibia are to bring in a replacement for centre Le Roux Malan, who has had successful surgery after suffering a sickening ankle fracture and dislocation during Friday’s 71-3 loss to New Zealand in their Rugby World Cup Pool A fixture in Toulouse.
Watch: Fielder's Desperate Attempt To Save Boundary Goes All Wrong. His Reaction Is Viral
Cricket is considered as the 'gentlemen's sport', where players often get engaged into a scuffle and heated arguments due to intensity of the game. Over the years, the fans have seen players giving out their sweat and blood, in order to clinch victory. However, there are times when cricket also ends up giving some hilarious moments on the field. This is exactly what happened during the ECS Germany T10 League match between Bayer Spartans and Dusseldorf Blackcaps, where a fielder slipped while stopping the ball from going across the boundary.
Travis Head's World Cup Participation In Doubt After Fracturing Left Hand
Travis Head's participation at next month's World Cup has been thrown into uncertainty after the Australian opener fractured his left hand during the fourth ODI against South Africa. Head was struck on the on the left glove by a short delivery from Proteas seamer Gerald Coetzee in the seventh over in the fourth ODI in Centurion on Friday. The 29-year-old faced three more deliveries but looked in discomfort and was forced to retire hurt in Australia's massive 164-run loss. "It's a confirmed fracture," Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said at the post match conference.
Big Blow For Sri Lanka Ahead Of Asia Cup Final vs India
Sri Lanka have suffered a huge blow on the eve of the Asia Cup final against India as star spinner Maheesh Theekshana has been ruled out of the match due to a grade three hamstring tear. Theekshana will take no part in the final on Sunday, but is expected to be included in Sri Lanka's final World Cup squad. Theekshana had strained his right hamstring while fielding during Sri Lanka's two-wicket win over Pakistan on Thursday.