By 2050, demand for air conditioning, refrigerators, and refrigerated transport will increase seven-fold in Africa and four-fold in Asia, according to the UN Environment Agency (UNEP) and the World Bank’s private sector arm IFC. “These nations are especially vulnerable to the deadly effects of rising temperatures and are urgently in need of cooling solutions,” said […]
The 25-year-old leg-spinner missed the one-off Test against New Zealand in India, which is likely to be washed out after four days of rain delays, because of medical advice to rest his back. Rashid Khan underwent back surgery in November after the ODI World Cup in India. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said Rashid returns […]
The Proteas, led by Aiden Markram, are unstoppable in the ongoing mega event as they are the only side to win all the matches they have played thus far. South Africa held their nerves calm and emerged triumphant in close encounters against England and Nepal. For the unversed, South Africa is often labeled as a […]
Set to chase a meager 57-run target, South Africa comfortably completed the pursuit in 8.5 overs after losing one wicket. The Proteas did not get the desired start to the chase courtesy of Fazalhaq Farooqi who clean-bowled Quinton de Kock (5) in the second over. However, Reeza Hendricks and captain Aiden Markram ensured that their […]
PLAYING XIs West Indies: Shai Hope, Kyle Mayers, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Rovman Powell (c), Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy, Gudakesh Motie. South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi. […]
Set to chase a revised target of 123 in 17 overs, South Africa achieved the total when Jansen hit Obed McCoy for a six, earning a three-wicket victory on DLS with five balls to spare. Initially, South Africa needed to chase a 136-run target and Quinton de Kock gave his side a good start as […]
The match saw South Africa struggling to put up a challenging total as they were restricted to 113-6 in their allotted 20 overs. Heinrich Klaasen’s resilient 46 was the top score, while Tanzim Hasan Sakib shone with the ball claiming a career-best 3-18. Despite a modest target, Bangladesh faltered in their chase managing only 109-7. […]
Sri Lanka is the first team to leave for the mega event, however, star spinner Maheesh Theekshana is not traveling with the squad, owing to his commitment to IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings. The squad features a blend of experienced and young players and will be led by star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga. Sri Lanka opted […]
Durban, Centurion, and Johannesburg will host the T20Is from 10-14 December. The ODIs will be played from 17-22 December in Paarl, Cape Town, and Johannesburg, while the two ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 matches will be held at Centurion (26-30 December) and Cape Town (3-7 January). The side will depart for Durban on 2 December […]
Average concentrations of PM2.5 – small airborne particles that damage the lungs – reached 79.9 micrograms per cubic meter in Bangladesh in 2023, and 73.7 micrograms in Pakistan. The WHO recommends no more than 5 micrograms. “Because of the climate conditions and the geography (in South Asia), you get this streak of PM2.5 concentrations that […]