Tag: Africa
T20 World Cup: K.L. Rahul To Open For India Against South Africa, Says Batting Coach Vikram Rathour (ld)
Ahead of India's third Super 12 match against South Africa in Men's T20 World Cup at Perth, batting coach Vikram Rathour confirmed that KL Rahul will open the batting in Sunday's match at Perth, brushing aside suggestions of Rishabh Pant opening in place of him. ....
T20 World Cup: India's Loss To South Africa Makes Fixture Against Bangladesh Extremely Crucial
India's five-wicket loss to South Africa in the Super-12 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup has made their upcoming fixture against Bangladesh on Wednesday extremely crucial after the 2007 champions lost their pole position in Group 2 on Sunday night. ....
African Footballer Chased And Thrashed Away In Kerala; Reports
A 22-year-old Ivory Coast footballer, Diarrassouba Hassane Junior was chased and thrashed by spectators during a football tournament in Kerala's Malappuram district. He also alleged that the crowd had racially abused him.....
FIFA President Infantino Confirms At Least 9 African Teams For The 2026 World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that at least nine African teams will compete in the 2026 World Cup that will take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Infantino made the remarks when the 46th Confederation of African Football (CAF) Ordinary General Assembly opened on Tuesday in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, bringing together leaders and delegates of member associations from across Africa. ....
Tilak Varma Credits Captain Suryakumar For No. 3 Opportunity After Hitting Ton
India batter Tilak Varma credited captain Suryakumar Yadav for giving him the opportunity to bat at No. 3 spot in the third T20I against South Africa and maximised the chance by slamming his first century in the format....
