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ICC chalks out plan, wants to honour Mahatma Gandhi as 2027 ODI World Cup set to start on Gandhi Jayanti: Report

ICC chalks out plan, wants to honour Mahatma Gandhi as 2027 ODI World Cup set to start on Gandhi Jayanti: Report

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has begun outlining a plan for the 2027 ODI World Cup, and the body is narrowing down dates for the tournament next year. According to a Cricbuzz report, the organisers are looking to start the 14-team tournament on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti next year. The ICC wants the competition to start on October 2 to commemorate the life of a leader who championed peace and non-violence. It is worth mentioning that South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia are the co-hosts for the tournament. The ICC is looking to start the 2027 ODI World Cup on October 2 (ANI Pic Service) Mahatma Gandhi also had strong links with South Africa, as he spent 21 years in the country; hence, it is not a surprise that the ICC wants to pay tribute to a leader known as the Father of the Nation in India. According to Cricbuzz, the ICC had earlier planned to start the tournament on October 8, after holding warm-up matches from October 1 to 7. However, the plan has …

South Africa recalls envoy over presence at event with one of the Gupta brothers

South Africa recalls envoy over presence at event with one of the Gupta brothers

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South Africa’s high commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal, has been recalled for being part of a meeting between former president Jacob Zuma and one of the Gupta brothers, who are wanted by South African authorities on charges of political corruption. South Africa’s foreign ministry recalled Anil Sooklal for consultations after a meeting involving former president Zuma and Gupta brother Ajay Gupta. (ANI) The move was announced by South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola weeks after photographs emerged of Zuma with Ajay Gupta and Sooklal at a ceremony at a temple in Haridwar on June 26. Zuma, who has long faced accusations of favouring the Gupta brothers’ business operations in South Africa, visited India in a personal capacity in June. “We confirm that high commissioner Anil Sooklal has been recalled to the headquarters for further consultations,” Lamola told a media briefing in Pretoria on Wednesday. He did not give details but said the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), or South Africa’s foreign ministry, has recommended that a new framework be adopted for protocol and …

40 years ago, July 24, 1986: Fixing accountability for riots

40 years ago, July 24, 1986: Fixing accountability for riots

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2 min readJul 24, 2026 06:42 AM IST First published on: Jul 24, 2026 at 06:42 AM IST District collectors and superintendents of police will henceforth be held directly and principally responsible for any outbreak of communal violence within their jurisdiction, the Minister of State for Internal Security, P Chidambaram, declared in the Lok Sabha. He was responding to the demand repeatedly made during the debate that the government pin responsibility on the collector and SP. Reagan rules out sanctions US President Ronald Reagan rejected what he called the emotional clamour for punitive sanctions against South Africa and called for deeper Western involvement to bring reform and an end to apartheid. Rebuffing Congress and some of America’s Western allies, Reagan said, “We must stay and work, not cut and run.” The speech, in which Reagan vigorously defended his stance towards the white minority government in Pretoria, but also urged it to set a time-table for dismantling apartheid, fell well short of demands in Congress for tough U.S. sanctions Tiff with China unresolved The seventh round …

Who is Jayden Adams’ partner? Meet Aqueelah Adendorf who shared final photo with South Africa star

Who is Jayden Adams’ partner? Meet Aqueelah Adendorf who shared final photo with South Africa star

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South African footballer Jayden Adams’ partner Aqueelah Adendorf was among the last people to share a glimpse of the Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder before his sudden death at the age of 25. Adams’ death was confirmed after he had recently featured for South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Instagram/ Aqueelah Adendorf) Adams, who recently represented South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, had shared a picture with Aqueelah online less than a day before news of his death emerged. His partner also posted a photo of the couple together on Friday, shortly before the announcement of his passing. The couple had largely kept their relationship away from the spotlight, with Adendorf occasionally sharing personal moments and showing support for Adams’ football journey. Who is Jayden Adams’ partner Aqueelah Adendorf? Aqueelah Adendorf was the longtime partner of Jayden Adams. While details about her personal life and career remain private, she was known to be a supportive presence throughout the midfielder’s rise in South African football. Adams, a nine-time South African international, also kept much …

Departing coach’s advice for South Africa

Departing coach’s advice for South Africa

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3 min readJun 29, 2026 03:29 PM IST History is written by winners and it will record that South Africa bowed out of the FIFA World Cup in the Round of 32 after a last-gasp goal from Canada. But for a team derided as probably the worst in the tournament after a game and a half, making it to the knockout rounds for the first time in its history was a creditable achievement in itself. Beating a pedigreed side like South Africa to advance was a result of the team punching well above its weight and making optimum use of its limited resources, but it couldn’t prevent the heartbreak in injury time. After the 0-2 defeat to Mexico – in which they had two players sent off – and the concession of the early goal against Czechia, one would have feared for them, but not only did they prevent any more Czech goals, but also fashioned a late equalizer to stay alive in the competition. ALSO READ | All-action hero Eustaquio nets injury time winner …

All-action hero Eustaquio nets injury time winner to send Canada to round of 16

All-action hero Eustaquio nets injury time winner to send Canada to round of 16

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Two years ago, when Stephen Eustaquio walked onto the pitch, he felt a sense of purposelessness. He had lost his parents in the space of a year, and when he couldn’t find them in the stands, he felt like crying, to quit the game his parents helped build. “I felt there was no meaning in my life, and we were playing world champions Argentina in the COPA,” he told Canada Football website. In the next few months, he took a break, spent time unto himself and returned revitalised. “It was their dream to see me achieve something big, so I should keep playing for them,” he said. Two years later, in Los Angeles, he found the purpose of his life. To score the most historic goal yet in Canada’s football history, the one that stamped their boarding pass to its first-ever round of 16 encounter. The exact moment came a minute and twenty seconds into the stoppage time, when the game seemed meandering into the inevitability of extra time and potentially the shootouts. But pounced in Canada’s …

How can India qualify for T20 World Cup semi-final after South Africa beat Netherlands?

How can India qualify for T20 World Cup semi-final after South Africa beat Netherlands?

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Written by: Express News Service 3 min readUpdated: Jun 26, 2026 11:24 AM IST India head into the final round of Group A fixtures at the Women’s T20 World Cup with their semifinal fate firmly in their own hands. Harmanpreet Kaur’s side climbed to second in the standings after defeating Bangladesh on Thursday, leaving them one win away from sealing a place in the last four and ended the day on second place despite South Africa’s 88-run win over the Netherlands in Bristol. Australia have almost secured a semifinal berth after winning all four of their matches, leaving India and South Africa to battle for the remaining qualification spot from Group A. South Africa enter the final league stage clash with six points and a net run rate of +0.734 while India have the same number of points, but a far superior net run rate of +2.268. ALSO READ | India beat Bangladesh but concerns remain ahead of must-win game vs Australia Bangladesh, although still mathematically in contention, would require a remarkable sequence of results …

Joy on the streets in South Africa as Bafana Bafana make World Cup history | Football News

Joy on the streets in South Africa as Bafana Bafana make World Cup history | Football News

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3 min readJun 25, 2026 12:06 PM IST In the seconds after the final whistle blew in Monterrey, Mexico, people took to the streets thousands of kilometres away under dark skies in South Africa as their football team progressed past the group stage of a FIFA World Cup for the first time. The victory was made even sweeter by the fact that they had defeated the heavily favoured South Korea, who are placed 26 spots above Bafana Bafana in the world rankings. Thapelo Maseko scored in the 63rd minute to put South Africa ahead. After that, it was mostly South Korea with the ball but they struggled to create any clear cut chances and challenge South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams. There was a late header from Park Jin-Seob that Williams saved and when the final whistle blew, the South Africans streamed onto the pitch from the bench while those who were playing sank to their knees. Social media was flooded with videos of people dancing on the streets back home in South Africa in the …

‘BCCI controls the ICC’: Simon Harmer on SA’s WTC final win and global cricket balance | Cricket News

‘BCCI controls the ICC’: Simon Harmer on SA’s WTC final win and global cricket balance | Cricket News

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3 min readMay 5, 2026 04:34 PM IST South African off-spinner Simon Harmer said that India’s dominance in world cricket was underpinned by its commercial and administrative power, arguing that South Africa’s World Test Championship (WTC) triumph had not significantly altered the global balance. South Africa defeated Australia by five wickets to win the WTC final at Lord’s last year, their first major red-ball crown since readmission in 1991-92. “Because of their commercial power, they have all of the power,” Harmer told The Guardian. “The BCCI control the ICC. But what can we do? As a player, you just control the controllables. The only thing that changes the narrative is winning trophies.” Harmer was part of the South African side that defeated India 2-0 at home last year to inflict a second consecutive series loss at home on the Shubman Gill-led side. He expressed admiration for the current South African setup under head coach Shukri Conrad and captain Temba Bavuma, describing it as a side built on collective strength rather than star power. “That team …

Once native to Karnataka, cheetahs make a comeback

Once native to Karnataka, cheetahs make a comeback

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Four cheetahs from South Africa arrived in Bengaluru early Saturday, marking a fresh push for wildlife conservation in Karnataka. The animals landed at Kempegowda International Airport shortly after midnight and were received by Forest, Ecology, and Environment Minister Eshwar B Khandre. Officials said the transfer was carried out under strict supervision, with veterinary teams ensuring the animals’ safety during transit. The cheetahs have been moved to Bannerghatta Biological Park, where they will undergo a mandatory 30-day quarantine. During this period, experts will monitor their health, diet, and adaptation to local climatic conditions. Authorities have prioritised preventing infections and minimising stress as the animals acclimatise to their new environment. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link