Proteas won’t dwell on T20 World Cup exit: Markram

Proteas’ T20 Captain Aiden Markram in action Given their form going into Wednesday’s T20 World Cup semi-final, South Africa expected to compete better against New Zealand but are philosophical about their nine-wicket defeat ​in a format where momentum can swing quickly. South Africa had won ‌all seven of their games going into the last-four clash,…

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Aston Martin to limit laps at Australia Grand Prix

Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso during the F1 75 Live Season Launch at The O2 in London, Britain on February 18, 2025. Aston Martin will limit their laps at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix to avoid the risk of their drivers suffering nerve damage from vibrations coming through the steering wheel, team principal Adrian Newey said…

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England have belief and skills to take down India: Brook

England’s Harry Brook celebrates after reaching his century. England are drawing confidence from a run of tight victories ahead ​of their Twenty20 World Cup semi-final against India, captain Harry Brook said, adding that his team’s ‌resilience would be a key factor on Thursday at the Wankhede Stadium. England’s route to the last four has not…

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No breathing room for Mamelodi Sundowns after Orbit snub

Mamelodi Sundowns supporters during a match. Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has criticised what he views as a lack of backing from the PSL after the club’s request to postpone their upcoming Betway Premiership fixture against Orbit College was declined. The Portuguese tactician revealed that Sundowns approached Orbit in a bid to reschedule next week’s…

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Rennie to coach All Blacks ahead of Rugby World Cup

New All Blacks Coach, Dave Rennie Former Chiefs coach Dave Rennie has been named as the replacement for Scott Robertson as coach of the All Blacks. He will take New Zealand to the Rugby World Cup in Australia next year. The 62-year-old former Wallabies coach beat out Jamie Joseph for one of the biggest jobs…

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WTA Tour players divided over five-set idea

Iga Swiatek says longer sets are “a weird approach in a world where everything is becoming faster.” Players on the WTA Tour offered a ​range of opinions on Tuesday on the idea of women’s matches becoming best-of-five sets from ‌the quarter-finals onward at Grand Slam events, a concept backed by newly-named USTA CEO Craig Tiley….

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NZ captain recognises Proteas’ threat in World Cup semifinal

South Africa’s Aiden Markram celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of India’s Ishan Kishan, caught out by Ryan Rickelton. New Zealand captain Mitch Santner has admitted the Proteas are a massive threat to their hopes of reaching the ICC T20 World Cup final, but remains optimistic ahead of Wednesday’s semifinal. The two teams will…

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