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Nortje, Parnell included for South Africa’s T20 squad for India tour

JOHANNESBURG – May 17 (ONLINE) South Africa have recalled all rounder Wayne Parnell fast bowler Anrich Nortje, along with batsman Tristan Stubbs, for the five-match tour of India starting on June 9. According to a foreign news agency, Nortje, 28, was forced out of South […]

Local man says he tried to save Symonds after single-car accident

MELBOURNE – May 16 (ONLINE) A day after the tragic demise of former Australia cricketer Andrew Symonds, local Australian media on Monday, 16 May reported that a man tried to revive the two-time World Cup winner in Queensland. The all-rounder, aged 46, succumbed to his […]

Pakistani cricketers hail Andrew Symonds

ISLAMABAD – May 16 (ONLINE) Star Pakistani cricketers on Sunday paid tribute to former Australia legend Andrew Symonds, as he breathed his last amidst a deadly car accident. ““Symonds was a man for the fast lane… can’t forget his 143 against us at Joburg in […]

French hope Bardet biding his time as Giro d’Italia plot thickens

Pescara, Italy, May 16 (AFP/APP):As cycling’s Giro d’Italia enters its second week French climber Romain Bardet may be sitting pretty but is taking nothing for granted on a treacherous route that has already claimed the scalp of three of the supposed front runners. British team […]

‘Nation elated’ as ruthless India win first Thomas Cup crown

Bangkok, May 15 (AFP/APP): India made history by winning the Thomas Cup for the first time with a ruthless 3-0 upset of reigning champions Indonesia in Bangkok on Sunday. India, competing in their debut final of the men’s team championship, sealed the title when world […]

Memorable Symonds moments: From explosive batting to ‘monkeygate’

Sydney, May 15 (AFP/APP): Andrew Symonds, who has died aged 46, was widely considered one of the most skilled all-rounders Australian cricket has seen, routinely thumping runs and taking wickets. Affectionately nicknamed “Roy”, he was also a rebel. AFP Sport looks at some of his […]

Rugby: Super Rugby Pacific table

Sydney, May 15 (AFP/APP): Super Rugby Pacific table after round 13 (played, won, drawn, lost, points for, points against, bonus points, and total points): Auckland Blues 12 11 0 1 431 248 6 50 ACT Brumbies 12 10 0 2 363 253 3 43 Canterbury […]

‘Put pressure on them’ – Ancelotti reveals tactics to face Liverpool in CL final

MADRID – May 14 (ONLINE) Carlo Ancelotti has revealed which formation Real Madrid will use in the Champions League final against Liverpool and says his side must put pressure on their opponents. Madrid will face the Premier League side at the Stade de France on […]

We need to give him time: Cristiano Ronaldo backs Erik ten Hag to change things at Manchester United

MANCHESTER – May 14 (ONLINE) Manchester United talisman, Cristiano Ronaldo has backed incoming manager Erik ten Hag to do well at Manchester United. United, have been below average this season, have been poor this season, and are not in the running for any trophies. They […]

Muhammad Shami says Umran Malik ‘will take time to be mature’

NEW DELHI – May 14 (ONLINE) Indian pacer Muhammad Shami has said young pacer Umran Malik will take a little more time to become mature as a bowler. Malik, a young right-arm pacer from Jammu and Kashmir, was the most exciting fast bowling prospects in […]

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