Rickelton’s big double-ton puts South Africa in charge
Ryan Rickelton of South Africa during day two of the International Test Series 2024/25 match between South Africa and Pakistan at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town on 4 January 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Rickelton’s big double-ton puts South Africa in charge

Ryan Rickelton posted the joint seventh-highest score by a South African in tests with 259 as his side ran up a huge 615 before reducing Pakistan to an effective 64 for four at the close on day two of the second and final test at Newlands on Saturday.
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Salah still far off new Liverpool deal
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton. Picture date: Saturday September 28, 2024.

Salah still far off new Liverpool deal

Egypt star Mohamed Salah said he is still “far away” from agreeing a new deal with Liverpool but is refusing to be distracted by the uncertainty about his future, as he concentrates on having an “unbelievable season”.
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Rickelton revels in unbeaten century against Pakistan
Ryan Rickelton of South Africa during day one of the International Test Series 2024/25 match between South Africa and Pakistan at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town on 3 January 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Rickelton revels in unbeaten century against Pakistan

Ryan Rickelton’s unbeaten 176 has put South Africa into a strong position following the first day of the second test against Pakistan on Friday, as the left-handed opener admitted first innings runs could be vital on the Newlands wickets.
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Nabi: We’re confident we can build from this win
Nasreddine Nabi, coach of Kaizer Chiefs during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between TS Galaxy and Kaizer Chiefs at Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit on the 16 December 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Nabi: We’re confident we can build from this win

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi wants his side to build from their performance against Chippa United heading into their next match.

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Gallery: Sundowns train ahead of AmaZulu clash
Miguel Cardoso, coach of Mamelodi Sundowns during the CAF Champions League 2024/25 Mamelodi Sundowns training session at Chloorkop, Chloorkop on the 13 December 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Gallery: Sundowns train ahead of AmaZulu clash

Enjoy an image gallery of Mamelodi Sundowns training session ahead of their Betway Premiership encounter against AmaZulu at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Tuesday evening.

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Pakistan clinch ODI clean sweep over Proteas
Saim Ayub of Pakistan during the 2024 One Day International Series match between South Africa and Pakistan at Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg on the 22 December 2024 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Pakistan clinch ODI clean sweep over Proteas

Saim Ayub hit a century to guide Pakistan to a 3-run victory over the Proteas to complete a series clean sweep over South Africa in the third ODI at the Wanderers in Johannesburg.

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