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Denmark, home to some of the world’s largest firms, agreed to double wages for crew sailing through the Red Sea to compensate for the danger posed by the recent attacks. The hazard pay kicks in for the time spent in two defined high-risk areas in the region, according to a deal presented on Friday by employer group Danish Shipping and the nation’s three largest labor unions for seafarers. Many transport companies are avoiding the Red Sea where Yemen-based Houthis have attacked ships in support for Hamas in the conflict with Israel. But even ships without direct links to Israel have been targeted, and as the escalation of the war threatens global trade, a US-led task force is trying to bolster security on the key waterway. Denmark’s A.P.

(Bloomberg) — Membership of the BRICS group of emerging-market nations is set to double, with Saudi Arabia, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia and Egypt to join its ranks on Jan. 1, South Africa’s envoy to the bloc said. 

South Africa by an innings and 32 runs on Thursday, dashing Rohit and Co's hopes of conquering the 'final frontier' where no Indian team has won a series in the last 31 years. While the Indian batsmen, with the exception of KL Rahul, struggled to get to grips with the bouncing and swinging conditions at the SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium in Centurion, the Indian bowlers failed to put enough pressure on the Proteas, allowing them to post a mammoth first innings total of over 400 runs. However, India skipper Rohit Sharma was highly critical of the Indian bowling line-up for conceding too many runs in the first innings, while reminding the newcomers to the side to be grateful for the opportunity they have been given.

Centurion. Virat Kohli played a ball to Dean Elgar in the off side and set off for two runs. Jasprit Bumrah, having run two the previous ball, and far from the most fleet-footed between the wickets, had almost no chance of getting back.

Rohit Sharma's dream of becoming the first India captain to win a series in South Africa ended in a big defeat on Thursday. The Proteas beat India comprehensively by an innings and 32 runs to get 1-0 lead in a 2-match Test series. India scored 245 in their first innings as wicket-keeper batter KL Rahul stood as a lone warrior to put up some resistance against South Africa's fearsome pace-battery with a century effort of 101 off 137 balls, including 14-fours and 4-sixes.

Virat Kohli has achieved another remarkable feat, breaking the record set by Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara for scoring over 2000 runs in international cricket the most times in a calendar year. Kohli achieved this milestone during the ongoing test match against South Africa. During the match, Kohli crossed 2000 international runs milestone.

ICC) TV rights deal between Disney Star and Zee Entertainment Enterprises hangs in the balance with the new media rights cycle set to kick off next month. A source aware of the development said the ICC TV deal, which was announced in August 2022, is yet to be concluded as Zee has not given the required bank guarantees to Disney Star.

Hardik Pandya is likely to miss the T20I series against Afghanistan, but will be fit before the Indian Premier League (IPL) from his ankle injury, a source told ANI. Pandya was part of India's ICC Cricket World Cup squad.

India's playing 11Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna.South Africa's playing 11Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Temba Bavuma, Keegan Petersen, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada and Nandre Burger.When, where and how to watch the 1st Test match?The India vs South Africa 1st Test match kicked off on December 26 at 1:30 PM and would continue till December 30. The live-streaming of the match will be available on the Disney+ Hotstar app. The match can also be watched live on Star Sports.Check LIVE updates“KL Rahul kept Indian hopes alive on the first day of the first Test at SuperSport Park in Centurion," said former Indian cricketer Akash Chopra.Only 59 overs could be played on Day 1 as rain disrupted the match.

Kagiso Rabada is a topnotch bowler, there’s no doubt about this, but it always appears as though he saves his best for the big occasion and the strongest opponents. Rabada recognises the true worth of genuinely excellent batsmen and lifts his game, bringing a searing brilliance to the fore. Bowling extended spells, Rabada ended the day on 5 for 44, pinning India to the mat and holding them there for most of the day till KL Rahul mounted resistance, playing an innings of the highest class to keep India in the game.

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.

Boxing Day, shrouded in historical curiosities and evolving traditions, transcends its origins to become a globally observed occasion. Despite its name's misleading connotation, this holiday, rooted in Victorian England, reflects generosity, maritime rituals, and diverse cultural adaptations. Exploring its multifaceted nature unveils a tapestry of traditions, global resonance, and the commercial metamorphosis that characterizes contemporary celebrations. 1. What is the origin of Boxing Day?

cricket team has been delayed due to wet patches on the outfield. It was scheduled to start at 1 pm.

India vs South Africa Live Score Updates, 1st Test: IND vs SA, Returning from a long hiatus after the ODI World Cup final, Rohit Sharma will lead the Indian team during the 1st test match against South Africa at the SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium in Centurion today. Rohit-led India will face a formidable challenge against the Proteas who are now back at full strength and led by regular skipper Temba Bavuma.

Rohit Sharma-led India will take on the Proteas in the two-match Test series at the SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium in Centurion on December 26. Notably, this will be the first time that Indian veterans such as Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah will represent the Men in Blue after their tragic defeat in the World Cup final.

The risk of escalating conflict in the Middle East is the latest in a string of unpredictable crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, that have landed like swipes of a bear claw on the global economy, smacking it off course and leaving scars.

India vs South Africa, 1st Test: As Team India gears up for the Boxing Day Test match against South Africa at Supersports Park in Centurion, Team India skipper Rohit Sharma addressed a press conference and spoke on the range of issues. Rohit Sharma addressed the questions on how the team is healing from the World Cup loss and the way pitch conditions are going to hold the Indian seamers.

cricket for more reasons than one. Let’s have a look at controversies and talking points of the year. Big cricket cities in India like Indore, Mohali, Rajkot, and Nagpur were upset about not being picked to host World Cup 2023 games.

India vs South Africa, 1st ODI: Everyone is excited to witness India's two-match Test series against South Africa. The visitors are hoping to create history and become the second Asian team after Sri Lanka to defeat the Proteas in a Test series at their home. In great news for the Indian fans, star batter Virat Kohli is back in the squad after a short break which BCCI sources tagged as a pre-planned trip to London.

India vs South Africa, 1st Test: In a major relief for Team India, star batter Virat Kohli has rejoined that Indian squad ahead of the first Test match against South Africa in Centurion. Earlier, it was reported that Virat Kohli had to leave South Africa due to some emergency, but the BCCI sources have revealed that Kohli was on a pre-planned London trip and is back in South Africa. “Virat Kohli wasn't going to play that game.