South Africa will aim to banish their reputation as international cricket’s serial chokers when they face holders Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s this week.Despite being able to call on some of the sport’s most formidable players, South Africa have won just one major tournament over the last 27 years.They lifted the …
Kenyan medical examiners said Tuesday that suicide was unlikely in the death of a man while in police custody — a case that has sparked protests and widespread anger.Albert Ojwang, 31, was arrested over posts on social media accusing police deputy inspector-general Eliud Kipkoech Lagat of corruption. Police initially said he died over the weekend in …
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma admitted all-rounder Wiaan Mulder lacks experience at the top of the batting order after picking him to bat at number three against Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s.Mulder has only batted twice in Test matches at number three, making 15 against Sri Lanka in November and five …
Kenyan doctors said Tuesday that a man who died in police custody over the weekend, sparking protests and widespread anger, died from receiving blows to the head. Albert Ojwang, 31, was arrested over posts on social media criticising police deputy inspector-general Eliud Kipkoech Lagat. Police initially said he died in his cell after hitting his own head …
The four African qualifiers for the revamped Club World Cup in the United States are set to become much richer, no matter how they fare in the 32-team tournament.By securing places, Al Ahly of Egypt, Esperance of Tunisia, Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa and Wydad Casablanca of Morocco are each guaranteed $9.55 million (€8.4 million) …
Club World Cup riches await four African challengersTue, 10 Jun 2025 06:47:01 GMT Read More »
Reigning champions Australia face South Africa in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s, starting on Wednesday.Below AFP Sport looks at three key contests that could determine the course of the showpiece game:Tough times loom for top-ordersBatsmen on both sides face a tough examination given the quality of fast bowlers on show.Australia captain Pat Cummins …
Three key battles in World Test Championship finalTue, 10 Jun 2025 06:46:21 GMT Read More »
A year on from landmark protests over taxes and corruption, Kenya’s youth remains undeterred by a violent police response but faces conflicting ideas on where to go next. “It was spontaneous, leaderless, and unlike anything our country had ever seen,” said Hanifa Adan, 28, who became one of the most high-profile figures of what became known …
A year on, Kenyan protesters divided on path forwardTue, 10 Jun 2025 05:40:35 GMT Read More »
In African wax print dresses and tight-fitting evening wear, the “plus-size” models strutted up the runway in Kisumu, western Kenya, in a special event designed to celebrate the beauty of larger women.Started nine years ago, the East Africa Plus Size Fashion Affair is, according to founder Winnie Wenga Walcott, the only event of its kind …
Kenya’s plus-size fashion show says ‘big is beautiful’Mon, 09 Jun 2025 18:47:46 GMT Read More »
South Africa coach Shukri Conrad said his side had enjoyed an “enlightening” evening with England fast-bowling great Stuart Broad ahead of their World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord’s.Broad bowed out of international action two years ago, having taken 604 wickets in 167 Tests, with many of his best performances reserved for arch-rivals Australia.The …
Reigning champions Australia face South Africa in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s from Wednesday amid a chorus of criticism over the competition’s format.Wisden, cricket’s ‘bible’, was scathing in its assessment, with editor Lawrence Booth writing in this year’s edition that the WTC is a “shambles masquerading as a showpiece”.Former England captain Michael Atherton …
