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‘Don’t provoke reaction from the fans’: Chiefs coach Nabi lashes out at media

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The win against Chippa left Amakhosi in seventh place at the end of 2024 as coach again stressed the need for patience

10

Bavuma praises Proteas’ character after narrow win clinches Lord’s final

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Captain and coach Shukri Conrad shed tears after remarkable Test against Pakistan that was far from flawless but forever watchable

09

Australia take incredible seven wickets after tea to beat India at MCG

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India coasting on back of Jaiswal and Pant partnership, but crumble in front of a mammoth crowd

Sunday, Dec 29

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Chiefs end year on a high after victory in Durban

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Kaizer Chiefs ended 2024 on a winning note after they secured a narrow 1-0 win over Chippa United in a Betway Premiership match at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Sunday.

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Mofokeng on strike as Pirates sink 10-man Magesi

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Orlando Pirates have continued their strong campaign for the Betway Premiership title after ending the year with a victory over 10-man Magesi FC.

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Rabada and Jansen produce thrilling partnership to seal World Test Championship final for Proteas

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The Proteas will be at Lord’s in June next year. The route there came via three days and three hours of the most dramatic Test cricket it is possible to play, and ended with a cool nudge to third man for four by Marco Jansen.

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'We have to manage the group': Sundowns coach Cardoso on his Iqraam Rayners decision

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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has explained the decision to start the free-scoring Iqraam Rayners on the bench in their Betway Premiership match against Richards Bay FC on Saturday.

10

Australia's tail wags to frustrate India in Melbourne Test

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A Marnus Labuschagne half-century and stubborn tail-end batting drove Australia to a 333-run lead at the end of day four in the fourth Test in Melbourne on Sunday, leaving India facing a record chase to steal victory.

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Low on quality but high on drama; SA and Pakistan have served up a feast in the first Test

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When is bad cricket actually quite good cricket? Perhaps when it is played like in this first Test. Pakistan and South Africa have produced a very watchable Test match, featuring a lot of awful cricket.

Saturday, Dec 28

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Marco Jansen asks for discipline as Proteas close in on win against Pakistan

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Proteas all-rounder Marco Jansen says they will have to exercise the highest level of discipline on day four of the first Test if they are to beat Pakistan at SuperSport Park on Sunday.

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Jansen bags five as Pakistan's shoddy batting leaves tourists floundering

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Pakistan lost five wickets for 56 runs in 14 overs, and were hanging on at tea, on the third day of the first Test, with a lead of only 122 runs and only two wickets in hand.

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Vinicius Jr should have won Ballon d'Or, says Ronaldo

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Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday weighed in on the decision to hand the men's Ballon d'Or award to Manchester City's Rodri, saying Brazil and Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr deserved to win instead.

11

Reddy to the rescue as India fight back in Melbourne Test against Australia

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In a Boxing Day clash energised by next-gen talent, India's rookie all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy celebrated a stirring, maiden century on Saturday to give the visitors hope of saving the fourth Test against Australia.

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Arsenal's Saka out for more than two months after hamstring surgery

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Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka is set to be sidelined for more than two months after an operation on a hamstring injury, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday.

Friday, Dec 27

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Ali Bacher concerned by dominance of cricket ‘big three’ India, England and Australia

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Respected former cricket administrator Ali Bacher has expressed grave concern about the future of the game because of the dominance of the "big three" - India, England and Australia.

15

Bosch puts SA firmly in control with record unbeaten 81

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Corbin Bosch followed up a four-wicket haul with the ball by scoring a maiden Test fifty that lifted South Africa to a crucial 90-run lead on the second day of the first Test against Pakistan at SuperSport Park.

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Markram holds firm after Pakistan claim two wickets on day 2

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Aiden Markram reached 81 but two wickets in the second hour of Friday’s opening session has kept Pakistan’s hopes up in the first Test with SA at SuperSport Park.

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Late Boland burst puts India under pressure in MCG Test

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India suffered a disastrous run-out and Scott Boland took two wickets to leave the tourists in trouble at 164 for five on day 2 of the fourth Test on Friday, after another Steve Smith century helped Australia post an imposing 474.

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Leading the league feels different this time, says Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah

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Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah said he senses something different about the way the club is performing as Premier League leaders this season after they secured a 3-1 comeback win over Leicester City to move seven points clear.

07

Proteas bowler Bosch calculates way to success in Test debut against Pakistan

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No 37 on day 1 of the first Test with his first ball claiming the first wicket, putting a smile on his face, also his mum in the stands, and, of course, the rest of his teammates.

Thursday, Dec 26

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Fernandes sent off as Man Utd lose 2-0 at Wolves

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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was sent off as his side slid to a 2-0 defeat by Wolverhampton Wanderers on Thursday - a fourth defeat in their last five Premier League games.

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Fulham stun Chelsea with 2-1 comeback win at Stamford Bridge

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Fulham came from behind to beat neighbours Chelsea 2-1 after a 95th minute goal from substitute Rodrigo Muniz gave the visitors all three point in the Premier League on Thursday.

‘Someone needs to pinch me’: Proteas' Corbin Bosch after taking wicket with first ball

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It was just over an hour after stumps were called on day 1 of the first Test against Pakistan at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday, and Proteas fast bowler Corbin Bosch was still in a state of disbelief.

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Paterson and Bosch give Proteas advantage over Pakistan after first day in Centurion

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Typically for SuperSport Park, the Boxing Day Test, unfolded at an unrelenting pace, even though one of the chief protagonists driving that acceleration was far from the quickest bowler on display.

Suffering continues for Man City after 1-1 league draw with Everton

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Bernardo Silva scored an early goal but struggling Manchester City could only muster a single point in a 1-1 Premier League draw with Everton to kick off a full slate of Boxing Day games on Thursday.

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Dane Paterson completes second five-wicket haul as Proteas remain in control against Pakistan

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Dane Paterson claimed his second five-wicket haul, three weeks after taking his first, as Pakistan were clinging on to their first innings at 211/9 at tea on the opening day of the first Test in Centurion on Thursday.

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Bosch makes electrifying first impression against Pakistan in Centurion

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Corbin Bosch claimed a wicket with his first ball in Test cricket, leading a stirring riposte by the Proteas that left Pakistan floundering at 88/4 at lunch at SuperSport Park on Thursday.

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India fight back after Australian wonder boy Sam Konstas thrills MCG

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India fought back with four late wickets to leave Australia on 311 for six on day one of the fourth Test on Thursday after teen debutant Sam Konstas had lit up the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) with a thrilling knock in the morning.

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Man City in danger of missing Champions League, says Pep Guardiola

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Manchester City are at risk of missing out on next season's Champions League due to their recent dip in form, manager Pep Guardiola said.

Wednesday, Dec 25

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Pakistan pacer Khurram Shahzad returns to Test squad for series against South Africa

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Pakistan fast bowler Khurram Shahzad has been added to the test squad for the two-match series against South Africa, the country's cricket board (PCB) said on Wednesday.