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Side strain rules out South Africa pacer Gerald Coetzee for West Indies tour | Cricket News – Times of India

South Africa pacer Gerald Coetzee will miss the upcoming two-Test series against the West Indies scheduled for next month due to a left side strain. The injury occurred while he was participating in Twenty20 cricket matches in the United States, according to Cricket South Africa's announcement on Thursday.Coetzee returned to South Africa after sustaining the injury earlier this month to undergo medical examinations, which ultimately determined that he would be unable to participate in the Caribbean tour.In his place, the uncapped Migael Pretorius has been selected. The 29-year-old, who claimed 23 wickets while playing for Somerset in the County Championship this year, had previously been included in the Test squad in December 2020 for the series against Sri Lanka but did not feature in ...
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Anil Sooklal, South Africa’s 1st Indian-origin envoy to New Delhi, to take charge soon
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Anil Sooklal, South Africa’s 1st Indian-origin envoy to New Delhi, to take charge soon

New Delhi: The next South African High Commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal, is expected to take charge of the High Commission in New Delhi within the next 45-60 days, ThePrint has learnt.Sooklal is the first person of Indian origin to be appointed South Africa’s envoy to India since the two countries established full diplomatic ties in 1993 as the apartheid regime came to an end. The high commissioner-designate has a doctorate in oriental history from the University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN) as well as another in religious studies from the same university. The previous High Commissioner, Sibusiso Ndebele, returned to South Africa at the end of 2023, and the post has been vacant since then. Sooklal’s appointment was signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa and announced on 30 June 2024, local m...
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‘I was completely blank’: Rohit Sharma reveals the most nerve-wracking moment of T20 World Cup final | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma finally revealed the most nerve-wracking moment of the T20 World Cup final that ultimately sealed the fate of the championship.India found themselves in a challenging situation as South Africa closed in on victory, needing a mere 30 runs from the final 30 deliveries with six wickets remaining.Heinrich Klaasen was in sublime form, unleashing a flurry of shots against the Indian spinners and sending the ball to various parts of the stadium.His blistering knock saw him reach a half-century off just 23 balls.During the crunch-final moments of the match, Rohit's mind was devoid of any thoughts. The Indian skipper emphasised the significance of remaining in the moment in those pivotal five overs."Yes, I was completely blank. I don't look too far ahead. It...
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Charges framed in 2000 India-South Africa cricket match-fixing case | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: A court in New Delhi has ordered the framing of charges related to criminal conspiracy and cheating against four individuals accused of being involved in fixing international cricket matches between India and South Africa in the year 2000.According to PTI, the individuals facing these charges are Rajesh Kalra, Krishan Kumar, Sunil Dara, and Sanjeev Chawla.This decision was overseen by Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Neha Priya, following the registration of the case by the Chanakaya Puri police station.The court's determination to proceed with charges was influenced by a compilation of evidence that included a series of events, recorded conversations, and the behaviour and circumstances surrounding the accused.This evidence suggested a collaborative effort among Kalra, K...
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SLC denies report of drinking party inside team hotel during recent T20 World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Sri Lankan Cricket Board vehemently denied allegations made by a media outlet regarding the conduct of its players during the recent T20 World Cup. In a statement released on Tuesday, the board labeled the report as "entirely false, fabricated, and baseless".The article in question, which was published in a weekend newspaper on July 7, alleged that Sri Lankan cricketers engaged in a drinking party within the confines of the team hotel prior to their match against South Africa on June 3 in New York.The Sri Lankan team suffered a six-wicket defeat in the encounter."Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) wishes to issue the following clarification regarding an inaccurate article titled 'Drinking Party Inside Team Hotel Before South Africa Match?' published in a weekend newspaper on July 7t...
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India win toss, elect to field against South Africa in 2nd women’s T20I

India Women’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur and South Africa Women’s captain Laura Wolvaardt during the first women’s T20 cricket match between India and South Africa. File. | Photo Credit: PTI India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and elected to bowl against South Africa in the second women’s T20I in Chennai on July 7. SA are leading the three-match series 1-0. India handed debut to wicketkeeper-batter Uma Chetry in place of Richa Ghosh, who had suffered concussion in the first match. South Africa named an unchanged eleven. The Teams: India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Uma Chetry (w), Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, S Sajana, Shreyanka Patil, Radha Yadav. South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp, Chl...
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These oldest inhabited termite mounds have been active for 34,000 years – Times of India

CAPE TOWN: Scientists in South Africa have been stunned to discover that termite mounds that are still inhabited in an arid region of the country are more than 30,000 years old, meaning they are the oldest known active termite hills. Some of the mounds near the Buffels River in Namaqualand were estimated by radiocarbon dating to be 34,000 years old, according to the researchers from Stellenbosch University. "We knew they were old, but not that old," said Michele Francis, senior lecturer in the university's department of soil science who led the study. Her paper was published in May. Francis said the mounds existed while saber-toothed cats and woolly mammoths roamed other parts of the Earth and large swathes of Europe and Asia were covered in ice. They predate some of the earliest cave p...
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‘One thing I do know is…’: ‘Gutted’ David Miller reacts after South Africa’s T20 World Cup final loss | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: David Miller, South Africa's premier batsman, opened up about the heartbreaking 7-run loss to India in the T20 World Cup 2024 final. His dismissal in the final over proved to be a turning point in the match.IANS quoted an Instagram post where Miller expressed his deep disappointment: “I am gutted!! Really tough pill to swallow after what transpired 2 days ago.Words don’t explain how I am feeling. One thing I do know is how proud I am of this unit.”The South African men's cricket team reached their first-ever World Cup final, only to suffer another heartbreaking defeat. The Proteas have a long history of near-misses in ICC tournaments, having reached seven semifinals without securing a championship.David Miller, a member of the team, has faced this disappointment before, being...
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Virat Kohli delivered the World Cup crown by performing when India’s ship was stuck: Navjot Singh Sidhu | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu praised Indian batsman Virat Kohli for his crucial performance in the final of the ICC T20 World Cup against South Africa. Kohli played a pivotal role in the match, scoring 76 runs from 59 balls, including six fours and two sixes, which helped steer India to a total of 176/7 in their 20 overs. India eventually defended the score, winning the match by restricting South Africa to 169/8.Sidhu, speaking on Star Sports, highlighted Kohli's ability to step up when it mattered the most."When it mattered the most, when 1.5 billion Indians were praying for victory and hoping that we do not choke at the final hurdle, he stood like the rock of Gibraltar in the sea of ruins. He kept one end intact and delivered the World Cup crown by performing ...
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‘Maybe when we land in India…’: Suryakumar Yadav gets emotional after T20 World Cup victory – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: If the age old adage of catches winning matches had to come true then it won't be an understatement to say that Suryakumar Yadav's catch in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa won India the trophy.The final clash at Barbados was on a knife's edge on Saturday when Suryakumar Yadav took a blinder on the first ball of the last over as India snatched victory from the jaws of defeat.With South Africa needing 16 runs off the last over, Hardik Pandya bowled a low full toss to David Miller who hit it off the toe-end of the bat but it had enough power as the ball flew towards long-off and was going over. But Surya came running to his left and plucked it out and then juggled it up as he was going over the ropes. Surya had his feet just millimetres away from the boundary line, ...
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‘It was god’s plan’: Suryakumar Yadav on his stunning catch in T20 World Cup final | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: "It was god's plan," remarked Suryakumar Yadav on Monday, reflecting on his stunning match-defining catch in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa. His catch has been widely praised for its athleticism, balance, and game awareness.Speaking briefly to PTI over the phone, the Mumbai cricketer remained modest about his contribution to India's title triumph.Rohit Sharma's team secured a thrilling seven-run victory over South Africa in the final held in Bridgetown, Barbados on Saturday."I am just grateful to be in that moment to do something special for the country...god's plan it was," Suryakumar said when asked about the catch that has become a standout moment from the game.In a tense finale, South Africa needed 16 runs from the final over with big-hitter David Miller on ...
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Rahul Dravid’s coaching is very silent and correct: Lalchand Rajput | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India head coach Lalchand Rajput shared his thoughts on Rahul Dravid's coaching tenure after India won their second ICC T20 World Cup by defeating South Africa in a thrilling final in Barbados on Saturday. Lalchand Rajput highlighted Dravid's unique coaching style, attributing the team's success to his calm and correct approach."All of us know that Rahul Dravid's coaching is very silent and correct.We call him Wall of Cricket... When one wins the World Cup, any person jumps up with joy. He danced yesterday and showed that he has another side also," Lalchand Rajput told ANI.India's victory in the summit clash was driven by strong performances from Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya in the death overs, complemented by excellent batting from Virat Kohli and...
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T20 World Cup: Suryakumar’s catch adds yet another heartbreak entry in South Africa’s diary, but run to final adds fresh followers back home

To the mythical ‘you just dropped the World Cup’ jibe of 1999 was added the Proteas’ latest bad dream of ‘SKY just hopped for a catch to snatch away your World Cup’.The montage of misery expanded with the new addition, and this new bitter will get stocked in the cellar marked Caribbean 2024 T20 World Cup vintage. South Africa’s file of cricketing memories, their hard-done-by disc of tragic tales, now acquires a new clip of an aspiring David Miller Six, that seemed to be stopped as if by a 3D iron dome, with an astute boundary fielder denying them an elusive World Cup win in their first-ever final. Like their southern hemisphere brethren from 2019, the luckless New Zealanders in the 50-over World Cup, this boundary Six business will remain sufficiently fuzzy for a few days, though not fo...
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‘It’s not really sinking…’: Jasprit Bumrah after India’s T20 World Cup title win against South Africa | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: With 15 wickets, Jasprit Bumrah finished the T20 World Cup as the third highest wicket-taker. The India pace spearhead was adjudged the Player of the Tournament as his team stayed undefeated.In the final, Jasprit Bumrah took 2 wickets as India turned the tables with their scintillating show and emerge victorious to end an 11-year-long global trophy drought by restricting South Africa to 169/8.WISH TEAM INDIA ON WINNING T20 WORLD CUPA video is now going viral where Bumrah is talking to his wife and anchor Sanjana Ganesan, who is representing ICC Digital.The video starts with Sanjana congratulating Bumrah for becoming the MVP of the tournament. Bumrah replies, "It's not really sinking because midway through the innings we were confident then we were a little nervous but I'm rea...
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‘Grateful to call you…’: Anushka Sharma to Virat Kohli after India’s T20 World Cup title victory against South Africa | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Following India's second T20 World Cup victory since 2007, actor Anushka Sharma wrote a touching tribute for her husband Virat Kohli, referring to the star batter as "my home".In the event final on Saturday against South Africa, Kohli, who was a part of the 2011 ODI World Cup winning team, scored his first fifty of the tournament with a 76 off 59 balls that included six fours and two sixes, leading India to a competitive 176 for seven.WISH TEAM INDIA ON WINNING T20 WORLD CUPAfter leading the Men in Blue to their second T20 World Cup victory and winning player of the match in Bridgetown, Barbados, Virat also declared his retirement from T20 Internationals.Soon after the team won the exciting final, Anushka, who was supporting her husband back home in India, published the post ...
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‘Even I don’t know…’: Rohit Sharma on how to describe ‘class act’ Jasprit Bumrah’s phenomenal performances | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India secured their second T20 World Cup title with a narrow seven-run victory over South Africa in the final on Saturday. India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah played a pivotal role in the team’s victory. Captain Rohit Sharma praised Bumrah's ability to excel under pressure, which was crucial in the win. Bumrah and Hardik Pandya were instrumental for India, especially in the crucial final stages.Bumrah finished with figures of 2/18 in his four overs. Hardik's contribution was equally important, with 3/20 in three overs, including the decisive wicket of David Miller in the final over, aided by a spectacular catch from Suryakumar Yadav."I can understand you guys trying to put it into words, but I've been someone who has seen him for so many years, even playing alongside him, but...
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T20 World Cup final: How the thrilling match against South Africa swung in India’s favour | Cricket News – Times of India

AFTER 13 YEARS, A WORLD COUP: 17 years after winning the 1st T20 World Cup, 13 years after winning their 2nd ODI World Cup, and after 2 heartbreaking losses in the World Test Championship and ODI World Cup finals in 2023, India finally ended their title drought, edging out South Africa by 7 runs in a thriller that went down to the last over. WISH TEAM INDIA ON WINNING T20 WORLD CUPRohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, the 2 highest run-getters in T20Is, ended their international T20 careers. A look at the game, in all its swinging glory:India score 15 off the 1st over as Kohli races to 14 off 5 balls, but then tumble to 34/3Kohli goes into a shell as India rebuild, eventually gets to 50 off 48 balls - his slowest T20 half-ton ever. Doesn't hit a boundary from the 4th over to the 18thPromoted to...
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‘Yehi toh khel hai…’: Rohit Sharma’s hilarious reply to scribe after T20 World Cup title victory against South Africa – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Not just his talk with teammates that's caught on the stump mic, India captain Rohit Sharma is also known for his funny and hilarious replies during press conferences. After India's historic triumph against South Africa for the T20 World Cup title, a relieved and happy Rohit was addressing a press conference in Barbados with the trophy on his side.WISH TEAM INDIA ON WINNING T20 WORLD CUPAnd a journalist asked the Indian captain if it was getting difficult for him to keep faith on goodness and whether good things happen to good people, whether it's Rohit himself or the team or Rahul Dravid.With a smile on his face Rohit replies, "Zaroori toh hai, main believe karta hoon ki jo likha hai who hone wala hai. I think ye likha tha. But obviously tumko pata nahi hai match ke pehle ki...
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‘Yehi toh khel hai…’: Rohit Sharma’s hilarious reply to scribe after T20 World Cup title victory against South Africa – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Not just his talk with teammates that's caught on the stump mic, India captain Rohit Sharma is also known for his funny and hilarious replies during press conferences. After India's historic triumph against South Africa for the T20 World Cup title, a relieved and happy Rohit was addressing a press conference in Barbados with the trophy on his side.WISH TEAM INDIA ON WINNING T20 WORLD CUPAnd a journalist asked the Indian captain if it was getting difficult for him to keep faith on goodness and whether good things happen to good people, whether it's Rohit himself or the team or Rahul Dravid.With a smile on his face Rohit replies, "Zaroori toh hai, main believe karta hoon ki jo likha hai who hone wala hai. I think ye likha tha. But obviously tumko pata nahi hai match ke pehle ki...
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Watch: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma celebrate with India flag after T20 World Cup title victory against South Africa | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As the celebrations continued with India's historic triumph South Africa for the T20 World Cup title, it was time for two pillars of Indian cricket to bid adieu to T20Is.Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma both announced their retirements from the shortest format of the game in international cricket.WISH TEAM INDIA ON WINNING T20 WORLD CUPSoon after India's title victory, a video went viral that shows both Virat and Rohit celebrating with the Indian flag by wrapping the 'Tiranga' on their shoulders with Rohit also holding the T20 World Cup trophy.Following an exciting final in which India defeated South Africa by seven runs, Rohit hoisted the T20 World Cup trophy in Barbados. Having played in all nine editions of the shortest format, Rohit leaves a lasting legacy. He won his second ...
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India wins T20 worldcup: Emotional Virat Kohli video calls Anushka Sharma, Vamika and Akaay – WATCH | – Times of India

Following his retirement announcement from T20Is and winning the Player of the Match award in the T20 World Cup 2024 final, Virat Kohli emotionally video-called his family from Barbados. Tears of joy streamed down his face during the heartfelt moment.Watch the video here:Virat Kohli was spotted making playful expressions while apparently chatting with his baby boy Akaay.Emotions overwhelmed Kohli as tears streamed down his face.The touching video has rapidly spread across social media, with fans praising Virat for consistently making his family a priority amid his achievements.After some time, Virat Kohli video called his family again, proudly showing them his medal and waving the flag, capturing an adorable and memorable moment.Anushka Sharma and Daughter Vamika's Fun Ice Cream Date in...
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Watch: The winning moment as India clinch second T20 World Cup title | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a nail-biting finish, India triumphed over South Africa to secure their second T20 World Cup title, ending a 17-year wait for the prestigious trophy. The thrilling victory at Kensington Oval, Barbados, was marked by emotional scenes and unforgettable moments.Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya was the hero of the final over, defending 16 runs with nerves of steel.As the former head coach and commentator Ravi Shastri announced, "India win the T20 World Cup after 17 years," Pandya simply sat down on the pitch, overwhelmed by the moment.As it happened: India vs South AfricaCaptain Rohit Sharma lay flat on the ground, exhausted but elated. Jasprit Bumrah, the spearhead of India's bowling attack, couldn't hold back his tears, while coach Rahul Dravid embraced his support staff, shar...
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India register highest team total in T20 World Cup final | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a historic achievement, India registered the highest team total in a T20 World Cup final, scoring 176/7 against South Africa at Bridgetown, Barbados on Saturday. This remarkable feat surpasses previous records and cements India's dominance in the T20 format.The previous highest team total in a T20 World Cup final was 173/2, set by Australia against New Zealand in Dubai in 2021.That match was remembered for Australia's clinical batting performance and their ability to chase down New Zealand's challenging total of 172/4, which now stands as the third-highest team score in a T20 World Cup final.T20 World Cup Final Blog: India vs South AfricaBefore these matches, the West Indies had set a record in the 2016 final by scoring 161/6 against England in Kolkata. The thrilling conte...
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Rohit Sharma on verge of historic T20 World Cup record in final against South Africa | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma is on the verge of a historic achievement as his team faces South Africa in the T20 World Cup final on Saturday. Rohit Sharma is just six runs away from surpassing Virat Kohli’s record of 1,216 runs to become the highest run-getter in T20 World Cup history, while leading India to potentially their first T20 World Cup title under his captaincy.Rohit Sharma currently has 1,211 runs in T20 World Cups, including 248 runs in the ongoing edition. He has been a consistent performer with 12 half-centuries and a century across the tournaments. His performance in the recent matches includes two crucial fifties against Australia and England, making him the third-highest run-scorer in this tournament, behind Travis Head of Australia with 255 runs and Rahmanulla...
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Watch: India cricketers reach Barbados for T20 World Cup final clash against South Africa – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a bid to break their 11-year old ICC trophy drought, the Indian cricket team arrived in Barbados for the summit clash against South Africa.On Saturday, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) shared a video on their official X handle of Rohit Sharma and his men reaching Barbados.The video shows the Providence Stadium in Guyana where India beat England in the rain-interrupted semifinal, with the covers on.The video also shows excited fans cheering for Team India and a fan wearing a Pakistan cricket jersey saying, "Congratulations to India. Let's go!"The video then shows the Indian cricketers boarding the BW8001 flight from Guyana and arriving in Barbados.The Champions Trophy victory in 2013 was the last trophy that India had won on the global stage.In what may turn out to be their ...
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T20 World Cup final, India vs South Africa: Battle of the unbeaten titans | Cricket News – Times of India

India and South Africa, who have both gone undefeated in nearly a month of cricket played in the USA and the Caribbean, will square off in the T20 World Cup final on Saturday at the Kensington Oval, both hoping to break through their protracted quest for triumph.Even though the tournament's quality, entertainment value, and attendance have been hit and miss, it has successfully put up a final between the two best teams in the shortest format.On Thursday, in Guyana, India defeated the reigning champions England by 68 runs after South Africa had destroyed Afghanistan by nine wickets in Trinidad to end an arduous and excruciating wait for a championship match.Since the Proteas defeated the West Indies in the Champions Trophy final in 1998 in Bangladesh, this will be South Africa's first se...
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