Highest Test scores by a South African batsman in Pakistan

It has been 14 years since the Proteas visited Pakistan to play Test cricket and here we look at the highest scores notched by South Africa batsmen in the country. Pakistan sports conditions which are unique in that there is a little more assistance for the quick bowler than in other Asian countries but it […]

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British and Irish Lions legend McBride strongly opposed to home series

Legendary former British and Irish Lions player Willie John McBride has slammed the proposal of staging a series against the Springboks in the UK. McBride said this week that the heritage and ethos of the Lions would be “damaged forever” if the series was held at home in the UK. McBride slams British and Irish […]

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Kaizer Chiefs: Ex-players fuming at the state of the club

Former Kaizer Chiefs player Robson Muchichwa has fingered football manager Bobby Motaung as the source of the club’s current woes. After a second-place finish last term under Ersnt Middendorp, Kaizer Chiefs have made a disappointing start to life under Gavin Hunt but Muchichwa feels neither the coach nor the players are entirely to blame. Anger […]

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‘Home of Cricket’ Lord’s hopes to hit Covid-19 for SIX

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) and Healthcare Central London have opened a Covid-19 vaccination centre at the ‘Home of Cricket‘, Lord’s, in London. STAT ATTACK! HIGHEST PROTEAS SCORES IN PAKISTAN The MCC has worked closely with local healthcare representatives to convert a space at the world-famous ground, creating the largest vaccine centre in the borough. […]

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Amid Covid-19 crisis, Australia offers to host a ‘mini’ Rugby World Cup

Rugby Australia (RA) chairperson Hamish McLennan said the country was open to hosting a “mini Rugby World Cup” during the southern hemisphere winter to keep the international calendar going amid the Covid-19 pandemic. OPINION | 3 LAW CHANGES TO MAKE RUGBY A BETTER SPECTACLE With rugby calendars in Europe and South Africa in particular looking […]

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Sharks go high-tech with multi-year STATSports deal

The Sharks have signed a multi-year deal with Irish-based sports technology giants STATSports in a bid to boost performance. The new partnership will see The Sharks use the STATSports Apex Pro Series and Sonra 3.0 software. The Durban-based outfit hope to aid player development, maximise squad performance and reduce injury risk ahead of the 2021 […]

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Mamelodi Sundowns star ‘fine’ after car crash – may play this weekend!

Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns left-back / left-winger Tebogo Langerman was involved in a car accident recently, but escaped without any serious injuries. READ | NEDBANK CUP DRAW: WHICH TEAMS GOT LUCKY – AND WHICH DIDN’T Rumours on social media that Langerman had in fact died were dispelled and he is in in line to […]

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Two-time golf Major winner wanted by Interpol arrested in Brazil

Argentinian golfer Angel Cabrera, wanted by Interpol on domestic violence charges, was arrested in Rio de Janeiro and will be extradited to his home country to stand trial, Brazilian police said. FRIDAY READ | BAD WEEK FOR GARY PLAYER Winner of two major tournaments – the US Open in 2007 and the Masters in 2009 […]

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Thanks for the memories, Wayne: Ex-Manchester United legend retires

Manchester United and England great Wayne Rooney ended his illustrious playing career on Friday to take up the job of managing Championship side Derby on a full-time basis. READ | NEDBANK CUP DRAW: WHICH TEAMS GOT LUCKY – AND WHICH DIDN’T Derby confirmed the 35-year-old former forward had agreed a permanent deal until 2023, having succeeded […]

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