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BRICS bloc of top emerging economies, including India, Russia and China, has announced induction of five full members into it as part of an attempt to expand its strategic heft against the backdrop of Western dominance in world affairs. As Moscow assumed the presidency of BRICS, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that the grouping has become a 10-nation body now with Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates joining it as new members.

India vs South Africa, 1st Test: Day 1 at SuperSport Park stadium, Centurion turned out to be more difficult for India than they imagined. Kagiso Rabada, who is still recovering from his injury was furious with the ball as he used his extreme pace to clinch a fifer against the world's best batters. As Team India struggled, legendary Indian cricketer, Sunil Gavaskar spoke about the Ajinkya Rahane factor and talked about how things could have been different if the veteran player was present in today's match.

TheIndianExpress, Suryakumar Yadav has suffered a Grade-II tear in his ankle after it got twisted during the third India vs South Africa T20I in Johannesburg. The report added that Suryakumar Yadav went through some scans after returning to India and his injuries have surely ruled him out of the India vs Afghanistan series in January, while his role in the IPL 2024 is also under clouds now. In the third T20 international against South Africa, Suryakumar Yadav slammed a century to boost India's overall score.

More than 2,000 workers remain underground for a second day in a protest over pay and benefits at a platinum mine in South Africa

«You have to give them time and make them feel comfortable. There’s no added pressure from my side,» he said. Despite the challenges, Rahul expressed confidence in the ability of the newcomers to adapt quickly to the South African conditions and perform well in the series. India enters the ODI series with confidence, following their impressive 106-run victory against South Africa at the same venue. The series holds significance as it marks the arrival of a fresh line of players and will help in building up towards the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. For KL Rahul himself, it is an opportunity to secure the ODI captaincy for a longer duration with a successful outcome. While players like Rahul, Gaikwad, and Shreyas Iyer have already showcased their skills, others like Rinku Singh, Rajat Patidar, and Sai Sudarshan will be eager to prove themselves and secure a place in India's white ball scheme of things. The absence of key players from both teams presents an opportunity for these young talents to shine. India will rely on bowlers like Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar, and Arshdeep Singh to lead the pace department in the absence of senior pacers Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj. The spin trio of Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Yuzvendra Chahal will play a crucial role, especially after the Johannesburg pitch showed a leaning towards spin in the recent T20I.

India vs South Africa, 1st ODI: After delivering a strong performance in the 3rd T20 international against Proteas, Team India is all set for the 1st One Day International (ODI) against South Africa at Wanderers Stadium in Illovo, Johannesburg. The selectors have made some last-minute changes in the ODI team and let's see if the young Team India under KL Rahul can make some impact in the absence of senior players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Ahead of the ICC World Cup 2023, KL Rahul successfully led Team India in the ODI series against Australia.

India: KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Yazuvendra Chahal. South Africa: Russie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klassen, David Miller, Keshav Maharaj.

cricket match at Kingsmead in Durban on Sunday, the second T20 at Gqeberha also faces a cloud of uncertainty as rain threat looms large. The match is scheduled to start at 8.30 pm IST. Suryakumar Yadav (capt), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill/Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar/Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav/Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh.

AccuWeather website. ALSO READ: India vs South Africa Highlights, 1st T20: Match called off due to rain in Durban Earlier legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar showed no mercy to Cricket South Africa (CSA) as he was miffed at CSA’s preparations for the series opener. Gavaskar slammed the Proteas cricket board for not covering the entire cricket field when rain greeted the venue before the traditional coin toss.

After the T20 match, India play three One Day Internationals which is scheduled between December 17 and December 21. Thereafter, the first test starts on Dec. 26 in Pretoria, with the second on January 3 at Newlands in Cape Town. The India series will be South Africa's first international match since losing to Australia in the Cricket World Cup semifinal at Kolkata. After the World Cup India had played a 5-match T20 against Australia at home and had beaten the World Champions 4-1 in the series. According to weather forecasts, there are chances of rain interrupting the second T20 match between South Africa and India in Gqeberha, AccuWeather says the probability of precipitation on Tuesday (December 12) is 83% in Gqeberha, and probability of thunderstorms is 17%. «Some sun, then turning cloudy with a couple of showers, mainly later; breezy in the afternoon,» says AccuWeather website. The match day-night match is scheduled to start at 8:30 pm (IST) on Tuesday. The weather today in Gqeberha is partly sunny according to the website.

India vs South Africa: The stage is set for India's tour of South Africa and the young Indian team already reached Durban on 6 December. The series encompasses 3 T20 internationals from 10 December, 3 One Day Internationals (ODIs) from 17 December, and 2 Test matches from 26 December. The matches in the T20 and Test format will be most crucial for Team India ahead of the T20 World Cup next year and from the standpoint of the ICC World Test Championship.

South Africa. The Indian team is slated to play across all three formats-- T20, ODIs and Tests--, starting with the T20Is on Sunday. As the T20 World Cup looms on the horizon next year, the management has strategically focused on nurturing young talents. Suryakumar will continue to lead a young brigade, given the absence of many senior players. Ravindra Jadeja will serve as his deputy, with Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, and Mohammed Siraj completing the roster. The T20Is will be followed by the 50-over format, where KL Rahul will take charge. Notably, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are not in consideration for the white-ball format. The tour will culminate with a two-match Test series, marking the return of Kohli and Rohit after the ODI World Cup. Seasoned pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami are also making a comeback for the red-ball format, promising an intense battle in the challenging South African conditions. India Vs South Africa match timings: In terms of schedule, the T20 matches between India and South Africa are scheduled to begin at 9:30 PM (India time) and conclude around 12:30 AM. For ODI and Test matches, the start timings are 1:30 pm. Where to watch India vs South Africa matches? India's South Africa tour matches will be telecasted on the Star Sports Network on TV. The live streaming of all eight matches can be enjoyed on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website. Mobile users can catch all the games for free on Hotstar. India tour of South Africa full schedule T20Is

World Cup will be held next year and it is one of the final chances for Team India to get a look into the probable players before the World Cup. Team India will play the first T20I against South Africa on 10 December at Durban and the match will start at 9.30 pm IST.

The death toll from a mining tragedy last week in South Africa that involved an elevator at a mine has risen to 13 after a worker died at a hospital

BCCI informed that KL Rahul will lead the Indian team or the three-match ODI series against the Proteas. In the meantime, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah informed that both senior Indian players – Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli – had requested the Board for a break from the white-ball leg of the tour. Also, the board informed us, that Mohammed Shami is currently undergoing medical treatment and his availability is subject to fitness.

A South African company will make vaginal rings that protect against HIV, which AIDS experts say should eventually make them cheaper and more readily available

A mine operator says an elevator suddenly dropped about 650 feet while carrying workers to the surface in South Africa, killing 11 and injuring 75

ArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd on Tuesday said it plans to shut down its long steel operations due to weak demand and persistent infrastructure problems, which will result in layoff of around 3,500 jobs. In a statement, the steelmaker said that steel consumption in Africa's most advanced economy has fallen 20% over the past 7 years, due to limited infrastructure spend and project delays. South Africa's persistent rail logistics problems and an intensifying electricity crisis had also added costs to the business, ArcelorMittal South Africa added.

In the West Bank city of Ramallah, sits a six-meter-high bronze statue of Nelson Mandela, donated by the South African city of Johannesburg in 2016.  A reminder of the long-standing bond and kinship the Nobel Peace Prize winner shared with the Palestinian people.

ODI World Cup and Rohit Sharma himself was in the thick of things at the 'Bull Ring' in Johannesburg when India won their maiden T20 World Cup in 2007. But the final on Sunday will be completely different. It won't just be a mere cricket tournament that needs to be won but also caring about the emotions of all those invested in the game.

Narendra Modi Stadium. India are favorites with a perfect record so far in this tournament, but five-time champions Australia can never be counted out. A repeat of the 2003 final, where Australia won by 125 runs in Johannesburg, the two meet at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where well over 100,000 fans will turn out to witness history.