South Africa

Asif To Watch IPL Matches In SA

Asif To Watch IPL Matches In SAPakistani fast bowler Mohammad Asif will be a part of the second season of the T20 extravgtanza, not as a player but only as a spectator!

"Asif will be going to South Africa to watch a few matches of the IPL," said the bowler's management company.

Asif, who already left for London on Tuesday for a two-week stint, will fly to South Africa to watch a few IPL games.

In IPL first season Asif had played for Delhi Daredevils. However, he was banned by the IPL after he tested positive for banned anabolic steroid nandrolone.

Nothing Novel In Buchanan Multiple Captaincy Theory: Tendulkar

Nothing Novel In Buchanan Multiple Captaincy Theory: TendulkarMaster-blaster batsman Sachin Tendulkar did not denounce Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) coach John Buchanan's multiple-captain theory in univocal terms but categorically ruled out that there would be such experiment with the Mumbai team.

Speaking on this with the media persons, Tendulkar said, "Let them (KKR) do whatever they want. At Mumbai Indians, we will do what we want."

South African election begins with overseas vote

South African election begins with overseas vote Johannesburg - South Africa's fourth democratic election since the end of the Apartheid era began on Wednesday morning with the opening of polls for overseas voters. Some 16,200 registered South African voters living abroad can cast their vote in the country's embassies between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm local time. Almost half of those registered voters are in Britain, according to the South African electoral commission.

ANC president Zuma sexiest South African politician

ANC president Zuma sexiest South African politicianJohannesburg, Apr 14 : African National Congress president Jacob Zuma is the sexiest politician in the country, but unlucky in looks Julius Malema might struggle for a date, according to a survey.

Malema, the ANC Youth League leader topped the poll for "Least Sexiest SA Politician". No one has accused Malema of being too clever and those polled seemed to ignore the effort he puts into his stylish wardrobe. More proof that clothes do not make the man.

Confederation Cup ticket sales given a boost

Confederation Cup ticket sales given a boost Johannesburg - Ticket sales for the 2009 Confederations Cup in South Africa were given a boost Monday with the news that international specialist banking group, Investec, has purchased 50,000 tickets for the tournament. The tickets, valued at 3.5 million rand (388,000 dollars) across various ticket categories, will be distributed amongst the company's staff and to deserving local communities, Investec revealed.

Cape Town match will determine outcome of Proteas-Oz series: Arthur

Zimbabwe, South Africa Cape Town (South Africa), Apr. 8 : Proteas coach Mickey Arthur believes outcome of the third one-day match with Australia could determine the outcome of the five-match series.

The match will take place in Cape Town on Thursday.

"It''s hugely important to us and we are really looking forward to it. The two teams are evenly matched and it''s all there for one team to reach out and grab. It''s all there for one team to really take the initiative on Thursday make a claim for the series,” the South African Press Association (SAPA) quoted Arthur, as saying.

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