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New Delhi, March 16 – The International Hockey Federation (FIH) announced on Monday that New Zealand and South Africa will host the fourth edition of the FIH Hockey Nations Cup (for men and women, respectively). The winners will be given the opportunity to join the 2026-27 season of the FIH...

New Delhi, March 15: India's Test and ODI captain, Shubman Gill, said that the thought of winning the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa often crosses his mind, adding that winning the global trophy remains his ultimate goal. India came close to winning the 2023 Men's ODI World Cup, finishing as...

Johannesburg, March 15 – Two people were killed and six others were injured in a mass shooting in Eldorado Park, south of Johannesburg, local police said on Sunday.The incident occurred on Saturday night when a group of about eight unidentified men entered a yard during a social gathering and...

United Nations, March 13 – The India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Fund has emerged as a strong vehicle for South-South cooperation, promoting women's empowerment through development, according to leaders from the three nations.The Fund is "a far-sighted joint initiative of the governments of...

Dubai, March 11 The champions, India, received approximately ₹25 crore (USD 2,639,423), the largest share from the prize money pool after winning the men's T20 World Cup at home. The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Wednesday the distribution of a record USD 11.25 million in...

In New Delhi, on March 11, India's batting coach, Sitanshu Kotak, revealed the confidence that Sanju Samson displayed before his outstanding performance in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, where he became the tournament's Player of the Tournament. He recalled how Samson promised to contribute to...

New Delhi, March 11 – The International Cricket Council (ICC) provided an update on Wednesday regarding the departure of teams following the conclusion of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, confirming that members of the South Africa and West Indies contingents are returning home amidst ongoing...

Dubai, March 11 The ICC expressed sympathy for the international players stranded in India after the T20 World Cup, but criticized "misinformed and unhelpful" suggestions that "anything other than safety" is driving the travel plans that have been thrown into disarray by the conflict in West...

March 11, Pretoria/South Africa — The 2nd India–South Africa Business Conclave highlighted the growing economic ties between the two nations.Bilateral trade reached approximately $18.1 billion in 2024–25, with minerals and metals flowing from South Africa, and petroleum products, vehicles...

Dubai, March 11 The ICC expressed sympathy for the international players stranded in India after the T20 World Cup, but criticized "misinformed and unhelpful" suggestions that "anything other than safety" is driving the travel plans that have been thrown into disarray by the West Asia conflict...

March 11, New Delhi - The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a statement addressing delays in the departure of teams following the conclusion of their campaigns at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.According to the ICC, players, coaches, support staff, and their families whose...

Johannesburg, March 10 India is confident about the latest round of talks aimed at finalizing the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), the Indian envoy here has said.The agreement will give market access for many Indian goods to South Africa, Namibia...

Bhopal, March 10 – The Nauradehi wildlife sanctuary, which has been renamed Rani Durgavati Sanctuary and covers the districts of Narasinghpur, Damoh, and Sagar in Madhya Pradesh, will soon become the third home for cheetahs in India, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Tuesday.The Chief...

New Delhi, March 10 Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal said the tournament is monitoring potential challenges related to hospitality and travel logistics as the 2026 season approaches, although he added that no formal concerns have been raised by hotels or other stakeholders...

Johannesburg, March 10 India has a significant role to play in reshaping the post-World War II world order, which is on the verge of collapse, South African Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry Zuko Godlimpi told a gathering of business leaders, academics, and policymakers in Pretoria on...

New Delhi, March 9 – Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, Georgia Plimmer, and Flora Devonshire will return to the New Zealand squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa.“Bates (quad tear), Devonshire (broken finger), and Plimmer (shoulder) have all completed their...

New Delhi, March 9 India's flamboyant all-rounder Hardik Pandya has described winning his second successive T20 World Cup title as fulfillment of a personal promise and declared that "this is just the start" of the team's dominance.Pandya scored two half-centuries with the bat, including a 52...

Colombo, March 9 – Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced on Monday the appointment of former South African cricketer Gary Kirsten as the new head coach of the national men's team, effective from April 15.Kirsten, who had a distinguished international career representing South Africa, served as the...

Johannesburg, March 9 India's Shubhankar Sharma carded a round of 2-over par 72 on the final day of the Joburg Open and finished tied 57th in the tournament here.The final round saw Sharma start with a birdie, followed by a bogey, before playing five pars. On the eighth, he managed to claim...

Ahmedabad, March 9 New Zealand captain Mitch Santner admitted his team was outplayed by India in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final, but added that he remained proud of his players’ efforts despite the 96-run defeat at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.On a mixed pitch, New Zealand...