Tag: Africa
Covid-19 Variants To Be Given Greek Alphabet Names: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Covid-19 variants of concern will be known by letters of the Greek alphabet, saying it will help avoid stigmatising countries where they first appear. ....
WI Vs SA, 1st Test: South Africa Fast Bowlers Skittle Out West Indies For 97
Fast bowler Lungi Ngidi on Thursday captured his second five-wicket haul in Test cricket and Anrich Nortje took four to help South Africa bowl out West Indies for 97 - their lowest total against the visitors - on the opening day of the first Test here. ....
West Indies Recall Darren Bravo, Shannon Gabriel For 2nd Test Vs South Africa
The Cricket West Indies selection panel on Thursday recalled fast bowler Shannon Gabriel and left-handed batsman Darren Bravo while announcing a 13-member squad for the second and final Test match against South Africa starting on Friday. ....
Extended IPL With Two More Teams May Send FTP For A Toss
The Indian cricket board's plan to accommodate two more franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL) from 2022 season is likely to leave cricket boards around the world worried as an increase in number of teams will mean the tournament will be extended by 10-15 days to accommodate more matches. The extended phase will overlap with Future Tours Programme (FTP).....
Historic! Ireland Beat South Africa For The First Time Ever In ODIs
Ireland shocked South Africa, beating them by 43 runs in the second ODI here on Tuesday. The win gave Ireland a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series after the first match produced no result. ....
Disciplined Bowling Helps South Africa Take 1-0 Lead Vs Sri Lanka
A disciplined effort from the South African bowlers, especially Keshav Maharaj (1/19) and Tabraiz Shamsi (1/20), helped the tourists defeat Sri Lanka by 28 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo here on Friday evening. ....
De Kock's Half Century, Shamsi's Bowling Help South Africa Clinch T20I Series Vs Sri Lanka
An unbeaten 58 off 48 deliveries by South African opener Quinton de Kock and fine bowling performances by Aiden Markram (3/21) and Tabraiz Shamsi (3/20) helped the visitors come up with a commanding performance to win the second T20I at the R Premadasa Stadium against Sri Lanka by nine wickets, to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. ....
Harbhajan Singh, Javagal Srinath Get Marylebone Cricket Club's Honorary Life Membership
Former India cricketers Harbhajan Singh and Javagal Srinath are among 18 players who were given honorary life membership by the Marylebone Cricket Club here on Tuesday. ....
Will Back David Warner Because He Is 'just Bloody Good': Aussie Skipper Aaron Finch
Ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup opener against South Africa later on Saturday, Australian captain Aaron Finch has said he will back embattled opener David Warner to the hilt as the 34-year-old is "just bloody good" and one of the greatest players that Australia has produced. ....
Quinton De Kock Terms It A 'misunderstanding', Says Ready To Take The Knee
South Africa's wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock has apologised for his decision to withdraw from the team's T20 World Cup match against the West Indies and said he was ready to take the knee if "it helps to educate others and makes the lives of others better". ....
