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Ravichandran Ashwin has criticised India’s selection strategy over Yashasvi Jaiswal’s ODI omission, calling it unfair. He urged selectors and team management to provide the young batter with opportunities to maintain confidence and prepare for the 2027 World Cup.

Relatives of South African jurist Navi Pillay in Tamil Nadu’s Dindigul district celebrated her reported 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, recalling her ancestral roots in Pazhaya Vattalagundu and a 2007 family reunion. Her legal career includes landmark contributions to international justice

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 has received over 15 million ticket applications within 12 days of the ballot opening, highlighting massive global interest in the tournament to be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.

Former South Africa captain Shaun Pollock believes the 2027 ODI World Cup could be the final major tournament for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Brian Lara backed South Africa, while Aaron Finch highlighted India-Pakistan and Lungi Ngidi warned against underestimating Zimbabwe

INDIA bloc parties are likely to meet in New Delhi on September 30 to discuss concerns over the Election Commission and Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Opposition parties are also discussing a fresh removal notice against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

Johannesburg’s waste crisis is worsening as illegal dumping, unreliable collection and shrinking landfill capacity threaten communities and the environment. More than 2,000 illegal dumping hotspots have been identified, while experts warn waste generation is outpacing infrastructure, increasing pollution, flooding and health risks

South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the home Test series against Australia after suffering a Grade 3 tear to his right hamstring. Rabada is expected to miss the three-match series and could remain sidelined for two months

Former India captain Mithali Raj believes Harmanpreet Kaur should bat at No. 4 and expects India to make changes for the Bangladesh clash. She praised Shree Charani's spell, highlighted missed opportunities against South Africa and backed Kranti Gaud's inclusion.

Marizanne Kapp struck an unbeaten 81 off 45 balls as South Africa defeated India by six wickets in the Women’s T20 World Cup. India posted 158/7, but Kapp’s all-round brilliance ended their unbeaten run in a Group A clash

Teboho Mokoena converted a late penalty as South Africa fought back to secure a 1-1 draw against Czechia in their Group A match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The result earned both teams their first point of the tournament.

South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago has cited India’s UPI as a model for reducing cash dependence. As South Africa develops a free real-time payment system, UPI’s success in driving digital transactions is being viewed as a benchmark

A rare hantavirus outbreak aboard Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius led South African scientists into a rapid investigation after multiple passengers fell ill and two died. Within 24 hours, experts identified the Andes strain, helping WHO and health authorities contain the potentially dangerous rodent-borne infection

Bangladesh's historic 2-0 Test series sweep over Pakistan reshaped the ICC World Test Championship standings, pushing India to sixth place while increasing pressure on Shubman Gill's side to produce consistent performances in the ongoing WTC cycle.

Lucknow Super Giants have signed South African all-rounder George Linde as a replacement for Wanindu Hasaranga, who was ruled out of IPL 2026 due to injury. Linde, with vast T20 experience, joins LSG at his reserve price of Rs 1 crore

The ICC said players and support staff from South Africa and West Indies are departing India following the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. The governing body is arranging travel and accommodation logistics after unexpected disruptions affected team departures.

Allen's century, fastest ever across all editions of T20 World Cup, was an exhibition of brute masculinity that Eden Gardens has ever witnessed

In Sheopur, nine cheetahs from Botswana arrived at Kuno National Park under Project Cheetah, raising India’s tally to 48 and boosting efforts to restore the species decades after its extinction.

South Africa Women will host India for a five-match T20I series from April 17 to 27 in Durban, Johannesburg and Benoni. The series serves as crucial preparation for both teams ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England

Defending champions Australia will lead Group A of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, alongside Sri Lanka, Ireland and Japan. The group features a blend of established contenders and emerging teams seeking a maiden title.

Rishabh Pant’s ODI future looks uncertain ahead of the New Zealand series starting January 11 in Vadodara. With KL Rahul established, Ishan Kishan and Dhruv Jurel in contention, selectors face a tough call on Pant’s place in the squad