2nd time in 50 years, uncapped player to lead in Test, SA name third-string team
Brand has a solid first-class record with 2906 runs at an average of 39.27. He is also a capable left-arm orthodox spin bowler with 72 wickets. | Cricket Key Points
Hindustan TimesIndia crush South Africa by eight wickets in opening ODI
India's pace bowlers, Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan, dominated as they led their team to an eight-wicket victory over South Africa in the opening One-Day International at the Wanderers. Avesh Khan took 4 wickets for 27 runs, and Arshdeep Singh claimed 5 wickets for 37 runs as South Africa were bowled out for 116 in 27.3 overs. Key Points
Economic TimesIND vs SA 3rd T20I, Johannesburg weather report: Will rain frustrate again?
India take on South Africa in the third T20I in Johannesburg, on Thursday. The visitors trail 0-1 in the three-match series. | Cricket Key Points
Hindustan TimesSuryakumar Yadav & KL Rahul to lead India in T20I & ODI series respectively against South Africa
Suryakumar Yadav will continue as the captain for the upcoming three-match T20I series against South Africa, while KL Rahul will captain the three-match ODI series. Jasprit Bumrah has been named Rohit Sharma's deputy for the two-Test series starting on December 26, where Rahul will handle wicketkeeping duties. Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have requested a break from the white-ball leg of the tour. Key Points
Economic TimesArcelorMittal S.Africa to close long steel ops, cut 3,500 jobs
ArcelorMittal South Africa plans to close its long steel operations due to weak demand, infrastructure problems, and a 20% decline in steel consumption over the past seven years. The long steel unit produces materials for construction, mining, and manufacturing. Persistent rail logistics issues and an electricity crisis in South Africa have added costs, leading the company to consider winding down the Longs Business, potentially affecting 3,500 jobs. Key Points
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ICC World Cup: South Africa scrape past spirited Afghanistan
In their last World Cup league game, South Africa secured a five-wicket victory over Afghanistan. Afghanistan set a target of 245, with Azmatullah Omarzai scoring an impressive 97. Despite a spirited resistance, Afghanistan's innings concluded at 244, with Gerald Coetzee taking four wickets. Key Points
Economic TimesICC World Cup 2023: Who’ll win South Africa vs Afghanistan match? Prediction, fantasy team, pitch report and more
South Africa will take on Afghanistan on November 10 in Ahmedabad. While the match may not have any drastic implications, it still holds key to leave a final impression. Key Points
mintICC World Cup 2023: Who’ll win New Zealand vs South Africa match? Prediction, fantasy team, pitch report and more
New Zealand and South Africa will face off on a Big Match Day on November 1 in Pune. The Kiwis will be desperate to avoid a hat-trick of loss while the Proteas want to claim back the top position on the points table. Key Points
mintSouth Africa vs Netherlands, World Cup 2023 Match 15: Head-to-head, form guide
South Africa face Netherlands in Match 15 of the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023. Here is their head-to-head record and form guide. | Cricket Key Points
Hindustan TimesCricket World Cup: South Africa thrash Australia by 134 runs
The Proteas got early wickets and never allowed the Australian side to settle down to register their second consecutive victory of the showpiece tournament in Lucknow. Australia were bowled out for 177 in 40.5 overs. With this victory, South Africa have climbed to the top of the points table. The Proteas scored 311/7 after Quinton de Kock scored a ton, his second of the tournament. Key Points
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Airtel's perilous safari: How Sunil Bharti Mittal conquered Africa
Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman of Bharti Enterprises and founder of Bharti Airtel, has urged the world to invest in Africa, calling it the last continent of hope. Mittal's own experience with Airtel's operations in Africa has given him insight into the continent's potential. Airtel Africa struggled initially, but has since turned around its business through rationalization, debt reduction, and network expansion. The company aims to become the leading player in the African market, benefiting from low user penetration and increasing data usage. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia is not 'extractive economy' and doesn't pursue 'narrow economic activities' in Africa, says EAM Jaishankar
Jaishankar's remarks underscored India's commitment to a more inclusive and mutually beneficial approach in its dealings with African nations. Unlike some other countries, which have been criticized for their extractive economic practices, India aims to foster sustainable partnerships. Key Points
FirstpostIndia is not 'extractive economy' and is not pursuing 'narrow economic activities' in Africa: Jaishankar
In a veiled attack on China, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that, unlike some other countries, India is not an extractive economy and it was not pursuing narrow economic activities in the resource-rich African continent. Jaishankar, who arrived here on Thursday after visiting Zanzibar, made these remarks while addressing the Indian community in Dar-es-Salaam city of Tanzania. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia, Africa can double trade to $200 billion: Piyush Goyal
Goyal suggested sharing renewable energy between India and Africa. If we were to create an interconnected bridge between Africa and India, partially through overline, over the ground, partially, it will also be under the ocean and we could transmit clean energy, renewable energy from Africa to India particularly during our peak hours, and from India to Africa in our non-peak hours, he said. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia ITME Society announces the 2nd edition of ITME Africa & M.E. 2023
India Business News: The 2nd edition ITME Africa & M.E. is to be held from 30th Nov – 2nd December 2023, at Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi, Kenya. Key Points
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Sanju Samson to get chance in playing XI: India's predicted XI vs SA, 1st ODI
Team India will begin their three-match ODI series vs South Africa on Sunday. Here is their predicted XI for the first ODI. | Cricket Key Points
Hindustan TimesVirat Kohli's birthday: CAB to hold grand show with 70,000 Kohli masks, cake, laser show at Eden Gardens
India v South Africa: India will face South Africa on November 5 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. In the past, India and South Africa have faced each other in 5 matches in the ICC ODI World Cup. Of these 5 games, India have won 2 games, whereas South Africa have won 3 matches. Key Points
Business TodaySouth Africa ease to 284-run victory in second Test vs West Indies
South Africa had set the tourists an improbable 391 for victory on day four but skittled them out for 106 in 35.1 overs as spinner Harmer took advantage of the turn on offer to record figures of 3-45 and Coetzee put in a fiery spell to finish with 3-37. | Cricket Key Points
Hindustan TimesIndia increases Africa lending in the race to counter China
India has become the second-largest issuer of credit to Africa, after neighboring China. Over the last ten years, the country has extended $32bn in credit across 42 African nations. India has projected $12bn across Africa, three times the number it has within its own area. In comparison, China has loaned $134.6bn to African nations, nearly 11 times more than India. Key Points
Economic Times'...that's nonsense': Pollock, Gavaskar lambast SA's horror batting show vs IND
South Africa were folded for just 116 runs in 27.3 overs in its eight-wicket loss to India in the opening ODI game of the series. | Cricket Key Points
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"Lost three ODIs here last time around....": Indian skipper KL relieved to get first ODI win in South Africa
KL's men took a 1-0 lead in the series, beating South Africa by eight wickets in the first ODI at Johannesburg on Sunday. Arshdeep Singh's five-wicket haul and fifties by debutant Sai Sudarshan and Shreyas Iyer were the key highlights for Men in Blue. Last year in South Africa, India had lost the ODI series against Proteas here by 3-0, losing two close matches by 31 runs and four runs and the other by seven wickets. | Cricket Key Points
Hindustan TimesIndia vs South Africa, ICC World Cup 2023 match today: When, where and how to watch; live-streaming details
India and South Africa will face off in a top-of-the-table clash at Kolkata's Eden Gardens stadium. Both teams are in good form and aiming for a spot in the semi-finals. India remains unbeaten in the tournament, but will be without star all-rounder Hardik Pandya due to injury. Key Points
mintSouth Africa's RCL Foods culls 410,000 chickens amid bird flu outbreak
South Africa's RCL Foods (RCLJ.J) said on Thursday its poultry unit Rainbow has culled 410,000 chickens due to the country's worst outbreak of avian flu, heightening fears of chicken meat and egg shortages. Key Points
Reuters‘Kohli looked at me in disappointment’: Ex-IND coach wanted to 'walk away, quit'
Former Indian fielding coach R Sridhar revealed that he wanted to walk away from his job after Virat Kohli and Co. defeated South Africa in the 2015 Test match at Delhi. | Cricket Key Points
Hindustan TimesIND vs SA, 2nd T20I weather report: Will rain disrupt WC preparations again?
India will meet South Africa in the 2nd T20I on Tuesday in Gqeberha. The first T20I between hosts South Africa and India was washed out by rain in Durban. | Cricket Key Points
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ICC World Cup 2023: Who’ll win South Africa vs Australia semi-final match? Prediction, fantasy team and more
After 16 years, South Africa again faces Australia in a 50-over World Cup knockout. They faced each other in 1999 and 2007. On both occasions, Australia won the matches. Key Points
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