West Indies clinched the three-match T20 series against South Africa 3-0 after winning the rain-hit finale by eight wickets in Trinidad while the current BCCI secretary Jay Shah was elected as the new independent ICC Chairman unopposed. Here's a look at the top 10 sports stories on August 28.
West Indies proved too good for South Africa in the three-match T20 series as the hosts clinched the third and final match, a rain-curtailed one, by eight wickets with relative ease. Nicholas Pooran provided the finishing touches but Shai Hope and Romario Shepherd were the stars yet again.
South Africa and skipper Aiden Markram would be disappointed with their efforts in the series so far as they haven't been good enough either with bat or ball. West Indies have already clinched the series but the visitors have an opportunity to avoid the clean sweep.
Romario Shepherd was adjudged the Player of the Match (POTM) for his spectacular bowling performance that allowed West Indies to take an unassailable lead in the three-match T20I series.
Senior pace bowler Lungi Ngidi presented Kwena Mapahka with his debut cap. Maphaka was impressive on his T20I debut for the Proteas as he bagged a wicket and conceded just 22 runs in 3.5 overs at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad.
West Indies take on South Africa in a repeat of the three-match T20 series three months later. However, this series is a bit different as South Africa have a few of their big guns back, who were involved in IPL back in May and the West Indies too have made a few tweaks to their set-up.
West Indies are up against South Africa in a three-match T20 series, an assignment which many might feel is too soon for the two sides, especially since both of them took on each other in May and then the T20 World Cup but with a few new faces, the fans in Trinidad have something to look forward.
Southern Brave defeated Birmingham Phoenix in the Eliminator of the Hundred in the first Super Five of the tournament's history. Chirs Jordan and Jofra Archer helped the Brave edge past the Phoenix side in the knockout clash.
Southern Brave defeated Birmingham Phoenix in the Eliminator of the Hundred in the first Super Five of the tournament's history. Chirs Jordan and Jofra Archer helped the Brave edge past the Phoenix side in the knockout clash.Watch to know more!
West Indies are hosting South Africa in the second Test of the ongoing series at home. The Proteas have taken the advantage after Day 2 of the Test match in Providence. Meanwhile, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat returns back home after the Paris Olympics 2024.
Ajax Amsterdam prevailed against Panathinaikos in a 34-penalties long marathon shootout to win 13-12 in Europa League qualifiers while West Indies trail by 63 runs despite bowling out South Africa for just 160 on Day 1 of the second Test. Here's a look at the top 10 sports stories on August 16.
West Indies batters' disappointing show overshadowed Shamar Joseph's five-wicket haul in his first Test at home in Guyana as South Africa sneaked ahead in terms of advantage on opening day on Thursday, August 15. After opting to bat, South Africa were bowled out for 160 runs in the first innings.
West Indies will take on South Africa in the second and the final match of the Test series in Guyana, starting Thursday, August 15. The rain and some solid determined batting from Alick Athanaze on the final day helped the hosts salvage a draw but the Proteas will be keen to win in Guyana.
West Indies will take on South Africa in the second and final Test of the two-match series on Thursday, August 15. CAS has dismissed Vinesh Phogat's plea for a shared silver at the Paris Olympics. All of that and much more in today's sports wrap.
Senior West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has suggested that just money may not be the only reason keeping the Caribbean players away from Test cricket. Most of the West Indies' big T20 boys including the likes of Russell, Nicholas Pooran and Kieron Pollard have stayed away from Test cricket.
West Indies held South Africa on to a draw in the first Test of the two-match series in Port of Spain on Sunday, August 11. Both teams earned four points each from the Test match, while West Indies are already eliminated from the World Test Championship final race, the Proteas sill have a chance.
Vinesh Phogat's CAS hearing has been deferred to August 13 as the whole of India awaits the final decision regarding her appeal for a shared Silver medal while Abhinav Bindra received the Olympic Order honour at the IOC Session in Paris. Here's a look at the top 10 sports stories on August 11.
Keshav Maharaj and Kagiso Rabada by sharing seven wickets between them kept the slightest hopes of a South Africa win alive against the West Indies despite the rain washing out more than four sessions in the first Test in Port of Spain. South Africa have a 154-run lead going into the final day.
India TV Sports Wrap on August 10: From all the Olympics action to the cricketing circuit, here are all the top 10 trending sports news stories and the latest happenings from the world of sports on August 10.
Vinesh Phogat announced her retirement from wrestling following disqualification from the Paris Olympics due to that extra 100 grams weight while India's only Gold medal hope, Neeraj Chopra will be in action in the men's javelin throw final. Here's a look at the top 10 sports stories on August 8.
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