India’s Virat Kohli is seen in action in this file photo. Virat Kohli‘s second successive hundred was not enough as South Africa, aided by Aiden Markram’s ton, chased down a target of 359 to clinch a four-wicket win and level their one-day international (ODI) series 1-1 in Raipur on Wednesday. India, who lost openers Rohit…
SA Rugby team Two-time defending Rugby World Cup Champions South Africa have received a very favorable draw for the 2027 World Cup in Australia. The Springboks have been drawn in Group B along with Italy, Georgia and Romania. They played Italy three times this year and Georgia once, winning all four of those encounters. …
Evidence Makgopa celebrating a goal with his teammates Orlando Pirates will be looking to win their maiden Carling Knockout Cup when they take on Marumo Gallants in the final in Polokwane on Saturday. Pirates already have the MTN-8 trophy in their cabinet and the Cup Kings are up against a club that’s never won anything…
England’s Robin Smith facing a bowler Former England batter Robin Smith has died at the age of 62, his former club Hampshire said on Tuesday. Smith, born in South Africa to British parents, played 62 tests and 71 one-day internationals (ODIs) for England, scoring 13 centuries. He suffered from depression and alcoholism following his retirement,…
General view of boot and a soccer ball. Mamelodi Sundowns were held to a 1-1 draw by Siwelele in their Betway Premiership encounter at Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium on Wednesday. The hosts struck first through Vincent Pule in the 27th minute. The winger capitalised on a rare mistake from Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, with Tebogo…
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah during warming up before a match Arne Slot would not confirm whether Mohamed Salah will return to Liverpool’s team for Wednesday’s Premier League match against Sunderland at Anfield, after the Egyptian was left on the bench during the 2-0 win at West Ham United on Sunday. Forward Salah, fourth on the all-time…
AmaZulu claimed bragging rights in their KZN derby against Golden Arrows after Riaan Hanamub’s stunning strike made sure of a 1-0 victory at the King Zwelithini Stadium. The win moves Usuthu up to the third in the Betway Premiership standings, four points behind league leaders Orlando Pirates, who have two games in hand. Arrows, meanwhile,…
Bafana Bafana coach, Hugo Broos. With one eye on the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament and another on the future, Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos named his 25-player squad for the continental tournament in Morocco later this month. The squad is a blend of youth and experience. Two of the brightest young emerging stars,…
India’s Rohit Sharma in action. Virat Kohli’s record-extending 52nd one-day international century laid the groundwork for India’s 17-run win over South Africa on Sunday, getting the hosts off to a winning start in their three-match series after the visitors swept the tests last week. Former captains Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who have retired from tests…
Reigning World Sevens Champions, South Africa, will go into their home tournament in Cape Town next weekend with some momentum. The Blitzboks won both their matches on day two of the opening tournament of the 2025/26 World Rugby Sevens Series in Dubai to finish fifth overall. Coach Philip Snyman made wholesale changes to his playing…
