Check todays hot topics and new pictures Today is: 20 June, 2013
South Africa

Afridi given ‘last chance’ to prove doubters wrong after Pak ODI recall against Proteas

Afridi given ‘last chance’ to prove doubters wrong after Pak ODI recall against Proteas Johannesburg, Feb 21 : The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has given all-rounder Shahid Afridi a last chance to prove  Read more »

Pistorius' bail ruling postponed again

Pretoria, Feb 21 - The second day of paralympian Oscar Pistorius's bail hearing ended without a court ruling on his application.

Magistrate Desmond Nair ruled Wednesday that Pistorius would remain in  Read more »

Proteas set to pocket $450 000 after cementing ''top dog'' status in ICC Test rankings

Johannesburg, Feb 19 : South Africa is set to earn 450 000 dollars after they assured their number one position in the ICC Test Championship beyond the April 1 cut-off date for prize money to be awarded in  Read more »

Smith backs ''phenomenal'' Philander to improve further

Smith backs ''phenomenal'' Philander to improve further Johannesburg, Feb 19 : South Africa captain Graeme Smith has tipped in form swing bowler Vernon Philander to improve further following his phenomenal performances since  Read more »

Philander eyeing Steyn’s record of fastest 100 wickets by Proteas bowler

Philander eyeing Steyn’s record of fastest 100 wickets by Proteas bowler Johannesburg, Feb 16 : South African fast bowler Vernon Philander is set to surpass his teammate Dale Steyn's record as the  Read more »

ICC owns up to ‘DRS howler’ over Kallis’ wrong lbw decision during Newlands Test

ICC owns up to ‘DRS howler’ over Kallis’ wrong lbw decision during Newlands Test Johannesburg, Feb 16 : The International Cricket Council (ICC) has owned
up to yet another Decision Review System (DRS) blunder, which  Read more »

Football legend Maradona becomes dad again

Football legend Maradona becomes dad again Johannesburg, Feb 15 : Argentine football great Diego Maradona has become a father again after his long-time partner Veronica Ojeda gave birth to a baby boy on Wednesday at a Buenos Aires hospital.  Read more »

Pistorius’ love for ‘beautiful women, guns and fast cars’ revealed

Pistorius’ love for ‘beautiful women, guns and fast cars’ revealed Johannesburg, Feb 15 : Paralympic and Olympic star Oscar Pistorius, who has been venerated worldwide for his courageous fight against  Read more »

SA contemplating expanding Indian Test series next summer

SA contemplating expanding Indian Test series next summer Johannesburg, Feb 15 : South Africa is considering expanding the Test part of touring India's full series next summer, and it is believed that Cricket South Africa (CSA) is already  Read more »

Smith claims Proteas’ top-six Test batsmen currently ‘best in business’

Graeme-SmithJohannesburg, Feb 14 : South Africa captain Graeme Smith has claimed they have the best top-six batsmen in the world of Test cricket right now as they prepare to face Pakistan in the second Test at Newlands starting on Thursday.  Read more »

Syndicate content

Capello not to cancel contract as Russia coach

fabio-capelloMoscow, June 20 : Russia's national football team coach Fabio Capello is not going to cancel his contract as some media have suggested, the Russian Football Union (RFS) said.  Read more »

Neymar sends Brazil into Confederations Cup semis

NeymarFortaleza (Brazil), June 20 : Neymar scored a goal and set up another as Brazil overcame Mexico 2-0 and secured their place in the FIFA Confederations Cup semi-finals.  Read more »

India elect to bowl against Sri Lanka

India-vs-Sri-LankaCardiff, June 20 : India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and elected to bowl against Sri Lanka in the second semi-final of the Champions Trophy at the Sophia Gardens here Thursday.  Read more »

Sri Lankans will target Indian bowling: Jayasuriya

Sanath-JayasuriyaCardiff, June 19 : Former captain Sanath Jayasuriya said Sri Lanka will target the Indian bowlers during the Champions Trophy semifinal slated for Thursday at the Sophia Gardens here.  Read more »

Chandhok's team 9th fastest in Le Mans opening run

Karun-ChandhokLe Mans (France), June 20 : Indian racing driver Karun Chandhok and his team Murphy Prototypes were ninth fastest in LMP2 class and 17th overall on the first day of qualifying practice at the La Sarthe  Read more »

Mahindra's Locatelli takes double win at Misano

Andrea-LocatelliMisano (Italy), June 17 : Both Mahindra Racing riders Andrea Locatelli and Michael Rinaldi performed well in Rounds 5 and 6 of the CIV Moto3 which concluded at the Misano World Circuit here.  Read more »