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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
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
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
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.
South Africa to host India in end-of-year Test series with T20Is and ODIs to follow
Two Tests will be played in Johannesburg, from 17 to 21 December and from 3 to 7 January. Centurion will host the second Test from 26 to 30 December.
Rohit Shetty concludes filming Khatron Ke Khiladi 11: 'Got through this season without any hurdles'
Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 host Rohit Shetty said the reality show's crew and team "have shown tremendous courage and determination by making this season happen against all the odds"
Ball-tampering scandal will haunt Australian cricket forever, says former bowling coach David Saker
Saker was responding to opening batsman Cameron Bancroft suggestion that Australia's bowlers knew about the plan in Cape Town to alter the ball which earned him a nine-month ban and rocked the game.
South Africa vs England: Second ODI in Cape Town postponed, tour under threat after 'unconfirmed' positive COVID-19 tests
The announcement followed the abandoning of the first match in a three-match series on Sunday after two of the touring party returned unconfirmed positive tests for COVID-19.
South Africa considers 'dimming the Sun' to avoid drought-like conditions, postpone Day Zero
But this approach has its limits as it will only mask the effects of greenhouse gases but won't be able to reverse the acidification of the ocean.
South Africa vs England: Three Proteas cricketers isolated after one tests positive for COVID-19
CSA said about 50 COVID-19 RTPCR tests on players and support staff were conducted prior to entering the bio-bubble here for the limited overs series, starting on 27 November.
Former ICC umpire Ian Gould picks Sachin Tendulkar vs Dale Steyn duel in 2011 Cape Town Test as best he has seen
Former member of ICC's panel of elite umpires Ian Gould relished the battle between Sachin Tendulkar and Dale Steyn in 2011's Cape Town Test.
Sledge and risk IPL contract: ‘Pup’ Michael Clarke barks up the wrong tree
Even at his peak, Michael Clarke wasn’t winning any popularity contests back home. Viewed as self-centred bordering on the selfish, it is unlikely that the former Australian skipper’s latest remarks which stopped just short of questioning the commitment of his colleagues would have gained him any friends, home or away.
South Africa vs Australia: David Warner, Mitchell Starc guide visitors to series win in Newlands
David Warner returned to the scene of the ball-tampering scandal and played a central role in a victory this time as Australia beat South Africa by 97 runs in the final Twenty20 to clinch the series 2-1 on Wednesday.
South Africa vs Australia: 'Last time it wasn’t pretty, but I’ve moved on,' says Steve Smith on return to South Africa
Australia take on hosts South Africa in the first match of a three-game Twenty20 International series at a ground nicknamed ‘The Bull Ring’ for its hostile atmosphere, where England’s Ben Stokes had an altercation with a fan as recently as last month.