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Australia: Matthew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Inglis (C), Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, Aaron Hardie, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Usman Khan, Babar Azam, Sahibzada Farhan, Agha Salman, Irfan Khan, Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Haris Rauf, Naseem ShahPakistan have already announced their playing XI with skipper Mohammad Rizwan opting to rest. Agha Salman will lead the side in Rizwan's absence. PAK playing XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Haseebullah Khan (w), Usman Khan, Agha Salman (c), Irfan Khan, Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Afridi, Jahandad Khan, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan MuqeemJason Gilliespie was initially hired as the Test team coach.

Carl Benz might have invented the automobile, but it’s the United States that got us to drive them. The relentless export of American cars and car culture put the world on the road in the 20th century. By the 1960s, Ford Motor Co. had plants in almost every major European country, as well as Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, India, Israel, Peru, Pakistan, South Africa, Turkey, and Zimbabwe. Right now, it’s passing that baton to China with barely a fight. The US car industry that emerges will be smaller, less influential — and, eventually, less profitable and financially sustainable.

India triumphed 3-1, with Tilak Varma being named the best fielder of the series by the Indian team. The young cricketer outshone strong contenders Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav to claim the accolade. Stand-in fielding coach Subhadeep Ghosh requested captain Suryakumar Yadav to announce the winner. Yadav approached Samson, shook his hand, and then, to the surprise and delight of the dressing room, declared Tilak Varma the best fielder. The room erupted in laughter and applause, reflecting the camaraderie and team spirit. The award was presented to Tilak by stand-in head coach VVS Laxman. Upon receiving the medal, Tilak humbly dedicated the honour, saying, «I want to say one thing, Rinku's God's plan.»

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The South African government says it has put together a team including mine rescue experts to come up with a plan to bring to surface illegal miners who remain under a disused gold mine

energy efficiency is the central pillar of its plan to achieve Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, which aims for a 45% reduction in carbon intensity and a 1 bn t reduction in GHG emissions by 2030. Hitting these targets is indispensable to its long-term goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2070. Bottlenecks that hinder adoption of energy-efficient technologies — finance, sustainable supply chains and policies — must be identified and addressed. For emerging markets, energy demand is essential for development. The developing world must look to sustainable progress through improved energy efficiency, integration of RE, and adoption of innovative technologies that promote cleaner and more efficient-energy systems. To do this, financing, supportive policy frameworks and continued international collaboration are required to ensure access to necessary resources, supply chains and expertise. One such critical area for collaboration is sharing best practices among developing countries like Brazil, South Africa and Indonesia. These nations often face similar challenges in enhancing energy efficiency. Working together can lead to significant advancements. For example, India can champion initiatives that facilitate access to investments and technologies, particularly for manufacturing countries.

Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma hammered unbeaten centuries as India posted a colossal 283 for 1 in the fourth and final T20 International against South Africa on Friday. The duo’s partnership helped India set a new benchmark for T20I batting, with both players crafting match-winning centuries in what was a historic first for Indian cricket.

India vs South Africa 4th T20I LIVE Score: Leading the series 2-1, India will be aiming to continue the winning momentum and clinch the series when they take on South Africa in the fourth and final T20I at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. The Men in Blue started with a 61-run win in Durban before slumping to a narrow loss in Gqeberha.

Snehal Kauthankar and Kashyap Bakle etched their names in Ranji Trophy history with a 606-run partnership for the third wicket against Arunachal Pradesh. However, their joy of setting a new Ranji record turned bittersweet when they realized they had narrowly missed breaking the all-time first-class cricket partnership record by just 19 runs. When Kauthankar and Bakle walked into the dressing room at the lunch break, they were informed they were only 18 runs away from surpassing Maharashtra's Swapnil Gugale and Ankit Bawne’s Ranji Trophy record of 594 runs. On resumption, the duo quickly broke the record amidst loud cheers at the Academy ground in Porvorim. Kauthankar, who had already reached a triple century, was joined by Bakle, who also completed his maiden triple ton in just his second Ranji game. The Goa captain, Darshan Misal, declared the innings at 727-2, sealing the 606-run partnership. Only later did the team realise that they were just 19 runs shy of breaking the all-time first-class record of 624 runs, set by Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene against South Africa in 2006.

South Africa’s government says it will not help 4,000 illegal miners inside a closed mine in the country’s North West province as part of an official policy against illegal mining

Players were forced to leave the field as the insects swarmed the playing area. «Play has been halted due to a small pest problem. 'Flying ants' are running amok at the stadium, so we will wait for them to disperse before resuming play,” Cricket South Africa reported on X. The match resumed after a 30-minute delay.

Chubu Electric on Wednesday said it has signed an agreement with OMC Power to increase investment in the company. The investment will help OMC Power commission 100 MW of energy transition projects in the near term and expand presence in India and South Africa, Chubu Electric said in a statement. According to industry sources, Chubu had earlier invested in OMC Power for a 20 per cent stake. With the latest investment, its stake will increased to over 35 per cent to become single-largest stake holder in OMC Power. Mitsui & Co has over 25 per cent stake in OMC Power.

Venue : SuperSport Park, Centurion South Africa squad - David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Tristan Stubbs, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, Mihlali Mpongwana, Patrick Kruger, Heinrich Klaasen, Ryan Rickelton, Andile Simelane, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Lutho Sipamla, Nqabayomzi Peter, Ottneil Baartman India squad - Rinku Singh, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Abhishek Sharma, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Ramandeep Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Sanju Samson, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Dayal South Africa vs India Live Score: India (Playing XI) - Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav(C), Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakaravarthy. South Africa vs India Live Score: South Africa (Playing XI) - Ryan Rickelton, Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram(C), Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Marco Jansen, Andile Simelane, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Lutho Sipamla.

India's lineup will be tested once again on Centurion's pace friendly pitch in the third T20I against South Africa on Wednesday. In the second T20I, India's top order struggled, managing just 124 for six as they faltered against South Africa’s pacers. Abhishek Sharma's lack of runs has become a concern. The team management might also consider playing Tilak Verma as an opener and handing Ramandeep Singh a debut for increased lower order depth.

ICC rankings saw Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi jump to the top of the ODI bowlers' ranking after picking eight wickets in three matches against Australia. Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan claimed the second spot as South Africa's Keshav Maharaj dropped two places to third. Two other Pakistani pacer made huge strides after winning the series against Australia. Haris Rauf, who claimed 10 wickets to win the Player of the Series award, and Naseem Shah both jumped 14 places. Rauf is now 13th, while Naseem is joint 55th.

India vs South Africa Live Score 3rd T20I: Locked at 1-1 after the first two games, India and South Africa will be hoping for another nail-biting thriller when they face off at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Wednesday. If Sanju Samson's second T20I ton and combined work by Indian spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi headlined Men in Blue's win in Durban, Tristan Stubbs' calm and composed knock under pressure restored parity for the hosts in Gqeberha. With the series being a four-game rubber, whichever team wins in Centurion, won't lose the series.

...the people Had squandered the confidence of the government And could only win it back By redoubled work. Would it not in that case Be simpler for the government To dissolve the people And elect another? — Die Losung (The Solution), Bertolt Brecht, 1953 Brecht, of course, was mocking the Stalinist government of East Germany, against which the people had staged an uprising in 1953, only for it to be crushed. However, there is a strong case for stripping Brecht's solution of installing a new people of all irony, and adopting it as the primary project of redemption around the world, given the kinds of leaders who get elected. Does this sound frivolous? Or worse, elitist? Instead of moulding yourself to find acceptance among the people who had rejected you, isn't it pure conceit to hope to change them, rather than change yourself?

After a disappointing batting performance in the second match, India will be looking to make changes to their lineup. Abhishek Sharma's recent form is a concern, and the team may consider bringing in Tilak Varma to open with Sanju Samson. Ramandeep Singh is also an option for the middle order. India's key batters, including Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Rinku Singh, will need to perform consistently. Pandya, despite scoring 39 runs in the previous game, was slow to score, highlighting an area for improvement. While Samson is currently in good form, other batters must contribute if he has an off day.

KL Rahul it is all in the mind. Someone who has scored hundreds in South Africa, England and Australia obviously has the potential. If he could come back from injury and keep wickets as well as he did in the 2023 World Cup, there is little doubt he has the ability. His problem is he is periodically low on confidence. Ravi Shastri and Virat Kohli (as coach and captain) were able to get the best out of him from time to time. Then, Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid did the same. Now, it is on Rohit and Gautam Gambhir to give him the confidence to step up in Australia,” that was how former India wicketkeeper and later chief selector MSK Prasad summed up KL Rahul. This was just moments after Rahul was dismissed in the most bizarre manner in the second innings of the India A game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. There were no real alarms in the 43 balls he played and it seemed he was getting set for a long innings. That’s when a delivery from off spinner Corey Rocchiccioli, which would have missed leg stump, was actually padded by Rahul towards the off stump after he offered no shot. It was a freakish dismissal but with Rahul such things seem to happen far too often. “He is more invested in being perfect than in scoring runs. It is a kind of obsession with him. The number of times he shadow bats, perfects his stance, practices getting behind the line of the ball, you know that he is trying to be as perfect as is humanly possible,” said one of the Duleep Trophy commentators.

India vs South Africa live score, 1st T20I updates: Having started his captaincy stint with resounding series wins over Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, Suryakumar Yadav will be aiming to keep his winning run when the Men in Blue take on South Africa in the four-match T20I series starting on Friday in Durban. Following the T20 World Cup triumph and retirements of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja, the Indian team is going through a transition phase, with the next World Cup in 2026 in mind. The last time India went to South Africa for a T20I series was in 2023, where it ended in a 1-1 draw after the first game was washed out.

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