Donald to coach Proteas bowlers because Kirsten called
June 8th, 2011 - 4:09 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, June 8 (IANS) Former South African pacer and the newly appointed bowling coach Allan Donald Wednesday said he took over the job only because his former teammate and friend ... Read more...
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Kirsten takes over as South Africa’s coach
June 6th, 2011 - 10:59 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, June 6 (IANS) Former India coach Gary Kirsten was Monday appointed the coach of the South African cricket team.The 43-year-old South African has been given a two-year contract by ... Read more...
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Gary Kirsten to be appointed South African coach
June 4th, 2011 - 8:52 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, June 4 (IANS) Former India coach Gary Kirsten looks set to take over as coach of his native South Africa with the formal appointment scheduled for Monday.The Star reported ... Read more...
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Brit-Indian honeymooner assured of ‘five-star’ treatment in South Africa
May 5th, 2011 - 2:15 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 5(ANI): Shrien Dewani, the Brit-Indian millionaire who has been charged with masterminding his wife's murder during their honeymoon in Cape Town last year, will stay in a private cell in ... Read more...
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Kirsten keen to coach South African team
April 11th, 2011 - 1:52 pm ICT by ANI
Johannesburg, Apr 11 (ANI): Former Indian coach Gary Kirsten, who stepped down after guiding Team India to its second World Cup, now wants to take up the top job in South Africa ... Read more...
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Cricket South Africa has approached me for coach job: Gary Kirsten
April 3rd, 2011 - 9:44 pm ICT by ANI
Mumbai, Apr 3(ANI): Departing India coach Gary Kirsten has said that he has been approached over the vacant South Africa job.According to the BBC, Kirsten, who led India to World Cup success ... Read more...
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Chokers tag will stay with team: Cricket South Africa chief
March 28th, 2011 - 9:05 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, March 28 (IANS) Cricket South Africa (CSA) chief executive Gerald Majola Monday admitted that the team will have to live with the chokers tag following their shock ouster from ... Read more...
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Chokers tag puts pressure on players: South African coach
March 27th, 2011 - 9:21 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, March 27 (IANS) Outgoing South Africa coach Corrie Van Zyl Sunday admitted that their perennial chokers tag creates pressure on the team and asked the fans to stand by ... Read more...
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South Africans relax on lazy Sunday
March 20th, 2011 - 6:28 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, March 20 (IANS) Having cruised to the World Cup quarterfinals by topping group B, the South African cricket team had a relaxed Sunday as they waited to know their ... Read more...
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World Cup back at the Eden, but minus the fans
March 14th, 2011 - 10:38 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 14 (IANS) The World Cup is finally back at the historic Eden Gardens, which looks dazzling in its renovated avatar, but the legendary fans - the lifeline of ... Read more...
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South Africa suffer injury blues ahead of Ireland tie
March 14th, 2011 - 8:21 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, March 14 (IANS) Injuries plague South Africa ahead of their game against Ireland Tuesday as star batsman AB de Villiers is uncertain following a left thigh strain and leggie ... Read more...
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South African pacer Steyn doubtful for Dutch match
March 2nd, 2011 - 6:53 pm ICT by IANS
Mohali, March 2 (IANS) South Africa's pace spearhead Dale Steyn has a hip strain and is doubtful for their second World Cup match against the Netherlands here Thursday.Steyn strained his ... Read more...
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Fletcher doesn’t rule out coaching South Africa
January 15th, 2011 - 9:09 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, Jan 15 (IANS) Former England coach Duncan Fletcher is tightlipped about taking up the coaching reins of South Africa but says he would be interested if an offer came his way.Cricket ... Read more...
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Dhoni wants India to be disciplined in all three areas
December 31st, 2010 - 7:56 pm ICT by IANS
Durban, Dec 31 (IANS) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni feels the team has to be disciplined in all three areas if they want to win the third Test against South Africa starting ... Read more...
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Kirsten has not applied for South Africa coach job, says Majola
December 24th, 2010 - 9:49 pm ICT by IANS
Durban, Dec 24 (IANS) Cricket South Africa (CSA) chief Gerald Majola Friday dismissed reports that India coach Gary Kirsten is interested in replacing South African coach Corrie Van Zyl, who is all ... Read more...
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Cricket South Africa begins search for new Proteas head coach
December 23rd, 2010 - 6:06 pm ICT by ANI
Johannesburg, Dec. 23 (ANI): Cricket South Africa on Thursday launched the process to appoint the next head coach of the Proteas.The successful candidate will replace interim coach Corrie van Zyl who will ... Read more...
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Time India stamped their supremacy in world cricket
December 15th, 2010 - 7:17 pm ICT by IANS
Centurion, Dec 15 (IANS) Ten months ago, India rallied to tie the two-Test home series against South Africa to stay the World's No.1 team. Now, they are in a better position ... Read more...
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SA coach’s remarks show they are under pressure: Raman
December 14th, 2010 - 8:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) Former India opening batsman Woorkeri Venkat Raman says that it is South Africa who are under pressure, not the Indians, as their coach Corrie va Zyl ... Read more...
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South Africa coach reminds India of their poor record
December 13th, 2010 - 8:33 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, Dec 13 (IANS) India's Test series with South Africa beginning at Centurion Thursday spiced up with the home coach Corrie Van Zyl reminding the visitors of their poor record here ... Read more...
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Pak ‘determined to win finals’ against Proteas to clinch ‘very close series’: Afridi
November 8th, 2010 - 3:54 pm ICT by ANI
Dubai, Nov 8 (ANI): Pakistan One-day International and Twenty-20 captain Shahid Afridi has said that his team is determined to record the country's first limited-overs series win since 2008 by beating South ... Read more...
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Poor people are most hard-hit by TB, COPD and tobacco
November 6th, 2010 - 3:01 pm ICT by admin
By Bobby Ramakant – CNSTobacco use, tuberculosis (TB), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are all burgeoning problems in resource poor settings. The evidence of their potentially devastating effects on global public ... Read more...
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CWG wrestling: One gold, one silver and two bronze for India (Roundup)
October 6th, 2010 - 10:30 pm ICT by IANS
By Alkesh Sharma
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Indian wrestlers continued to impress with their performance in the Commonwealth Games, winning one gold, one silver and two bronze medals in the Greco-Roman category ... Read more...
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We failed to execute gameplan, admits South African coach
February 15th, 2010 - 8:52 pm ICT by IANS
By Sirshendu Panth
Kolkata, Feb 15 (IANS) South African coach Corrie Van Zyl feels his boys failed to execute the gameplan well on Day Two of the second Test against India, ... Read more...
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Dhoni is the man we are after, says Smith
February 5th, 2010 - 8:39 pm ICT by IANS
Nagpur, Feb 5 (IANS) South African captain Graeme Smith said they would be targetting Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni as he is a key member of the team and putting him under ... Read more...
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South African cricket team arrives in India
January 31st, 2010 - 1:15 pm ICT by ANI
Mumbai, Jan 31 (ANI): South Africa's cricket team arrived in India on Saturday to play two tests and three one-day internationals against the host country.The Proteas, who arrived at the Chhatrapati ... Read more...
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SA assistant coach to quit after India tour: report
January 28th, 2010 - 7:47 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, Jan 28 (IANS) A day after Cricket South Africa (CSA) sacked its entire selection panel, there was speculation whether assistant coach Vincent Barnes would also resign after returning from the tour ... Read more...
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South African cricket in turmoil ahead of India tour
January 27th, 2010 - 9:07 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg , Jan 27 (IANS) Ahead of their India tour, South African cricket plunged into a crisis with Cricket South Africa (CSA) sacking its entire selection committee and putting up an interim ... Read more...
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`My vision for team differed from Cricket South Africa’s,’ says Arthur
January 27th, 2010 - 4:46 pm ICT by ANI
East London (S.Africa), Jan.27 (ANI): Outgoing South African cricket team coach Mickey Arthur today said that he resigned because his vision for the national squad was at cross-purpose to the plans being ... Read more...
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Proteas coach Mickey Arthur has reportedly quit
January 26th, 2010 - 2:05 pm ICT by ANI
Cape Town, Jan.26 (ANI): South African cricket team coach Mickey Arthur has reportedly resigned following a breakdown in his relationship with captain Graeme Smith.Media reports said former South African fast bowler Corrie ... Read more...
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Responding to TB, HIV, COPD and tobacco smoking needs coordinated approach
December 8th, 2009 - 8:48 pm ICT by admin
By Bobby Ramakant, CNSTobacco smoking, TB, HIV and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are all burgeoning problems in resource poor settings. The evidence of their potentially devastating effects on global public health ... Read more...
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Otago Volts opt to field against Cape Cobras
October 10th, 2009 - 5:39 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Oct 10 (IANS) Otago Volts captain Craig Cumming won the toss and elected to field against Cape Cobras in a Group C match of the Champions League Twenty20 at the Rajiv ... Read more...
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McGrath to replace Collingwood
October 7th, 2009 - 10:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Former Australia pacer Glenn McGrath will replace injured England batsman Paul Collingwood in the Delhi Daredevils squad while Stiaan van Zyl will come in place of Richard ... Read more...
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Amputee runner skips meet due to dip in form
May 21st, 2008 - 3:31 pm ICT by admin
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Berlin, May 21 (DPA) South African amputee runner Oscar Pistorius will not compete at the Golden League series opener in Berlin June 1 because of a dip in his form, his manager ... Read more...
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