Proteas renew bittersweet World Cup adventure: 'We're not chokers'
The Proteas take a winning momentum into their Cricket World Cup opener against Sri Lanka desperate to escape the tag of big-time chokers.
Sri Lanka Sport News
Asian Games 2023, October 5: Sport-Wise List Of Medals India Won In Hangzhou
With the aim of crossing the 100-medal mark in the 2023 Asian Games, the Indian contingent fired on all cylinders, right from day 1. Shooters and rowers helped the nation open its medal account in the Hangzhou Games while the Indian women's cricket team delivered a historic gold medal by defeating Sri Lanka in the final. However, India's first gold medal came in shooting in the Men's 10m Air Rifle Team event. The trio of Rudrankksh Patil, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Divyansh Singh Panwar got India the top podium spot with a World Record effort. (Asian Games Medals Tally)
'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.
Proteas can make up for monsoon dampener on World Cup warm-ups, says Simons
With both their warm-up games for the Cricket World Cup affected by rain, Proteas bowling coach Eric Simons reckoned that whatever preparation they haven't been able to get through, they'll have to complete in training.
Asian Games 2023, October 5: Sport-Wise List Of Medals India Won In Hangzhou
With the aim of crossing the 100-medal mark in the 2023 Asian Games, the Indian contingent fired on all cylinders, right from day 1. Shooters and rowers helped the nation open its medal account in the Hangzhou Games while the Indian women's cricket team delivered a historic gold medal by defeating Sri Lanka in the final. However, India's first gold medal came in shooting in the Men's 10m Air Rifle Team event. The trio of Rudrankksh Patil, Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Divyansh Singh Panwar got India the top podium spot with a World Record effort. (Asian Games Medals Tally)
'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.
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.