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India vs South Africa: Keegan Petersen stars as Proteas seal series 2-1 in Cape Town
•The target of 212 wasn't a tough ask and starting the Day 5 at 101 for two, young pretender Keegan Petersen (82) along with Rassie van der Dussen (41 not out) added 54 runs for the third wicket to seal the match before Temba Bavuma (32 not out) helped in putting the final touches.
'On his way to cult status': Twitter in awe as Rishabh Pant scores a crucial ton on Day 3 of 3rd Test
Firstcricket Staff •Rishabh Pant arrived at the crease with India reeling at 58/4 and he then took the attack to the South African bowlers, hitting six fours and four sixes to get to remain 100 not out off 139 balls.
With history in sight and Virat Kohli back, India seek batting improvement against resurgent Proteas in Cape Town
Jigar Mehta •India need their batters to fire collectively as they look to conquer the final frontier against resurgent Proteas in Cape Town.
India vs South Africa: R Ashwin can continue to play spin all-rounder's role in any conditions, says Virat Kohli
•Kohli said Ashwin has filled in the void left by the injured Ravindra Jadeja in an outstanding manner.
Six hours later, blaze continues to ravage South Africa's Parliament complex
•City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Service spokesman Jermaine Carelse said no injuries were reported. Parliament was closed for the holidays
South Africa: Major fire breaks out in Cape Town parliament building; blaze yet to be brought under control
•The roof has caught fire and the National Assembly building is also on fire, according to a spokesman for the city's emergency services
India to play third Test against South Africa in Cape Town after venue switch
•All three Tests had originally been scheduled to be played in Gauteng, with the first and third in Johannesburg and the second in Centurion
T20 World Cup Top Moments: Brett Lee creates history with first hat-trick in T20Is
Firstcricket Staff •With the wickets of Shakib Al Hasan, Mashrafe Mortaza and Alok Kapali, Brett Lee made history at Cape Town as he became the first player to take a hat-trick in T20Is.
Desmond Tutu, Africa's anti-apartheid icon, turns 90 amid new racist slur
•Tutu was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his campaign of nonviolent opposition to South Africa’s system of white minority rule
Arjun Bijlani beat Divyanka Tripathi, Rahul Vaidya to win Khatron Ke Khiladi season 11
•Arjun Bijlani dedicated his Khatron Ke Khiladi win to his 5-year-old son.