Interview with Hashim Amla

Interview with Hashim Amla

Hashim Amla

Hashim Amla is a top-order batsman for South Africa. He has represented his country in 80 international matches, and is renowned for his elegant strokeplay. He is the first South African of Indian descent to play for the national team, and is also a proud Muslim.

Question: How do the South African players view the Pakistani team after the recent controversies?

Hashim Amla: The players still respect the Pakistani team as they have some very good players. All the controversies do not change the fact that the tour will be a tough one.

Hashim Amla

Question: Given the current turmoil in Pakistani cricket and the loss of some key bowlers, who do you think will be the main challenge for South African batsmen in UAE? Which Pakistani bowler are you looking forward to facing in the upcoming series?

Hashim Amla: As I mentioned, there are some quality players. The likes of Shoaib Akhtar, Afridi, Gul etc are all highly experienced campaigners who have proven their worth for many years.


Question: What do you prefer: Test cricket, ODI or T20, and why?

Hashim Amla: I enjoy all formats as they test different skills. Test matches however have a special place.

Hashim Amla

Question: How has the presence of a practicing Muslim affected the South Africa's cricket team?

Hashim Amla: The South African team is very diverse and the multicultural nature is an advantage in many ways. It allows us all to develop our understanding and see the world in a broader light.


Question: Would you like to name any mentor(s) in particular that you have looked up to in developing your game, both as a child/teenager, and later on once you debuted?

Hashim Amla: There are many coaches that I have worked and continue to work with, mostly from my domestic setup. It is seldom one man's sole efforts that is the means of achieving things and I am truly grateful for all their efforts.

Question: What specific areas of your game did you work on after being dropped from the side in your initial years as an international cricketer?

Hashim Amla: Ups and downs are part of the sporting world. My coaches always reminded me to keep things simple and persevere as best I can.

Hashim Amla

Question: How is it that South Africa keeps producing brilliant fielders again and again? Is there a specific training regime you follow or does it come naturally?

Hashim Amla: The culture of the South African team has always been to pay attention to fielding. Maybe its because South Africans in the past may not always be the most talented as compared to other countries hence they figured that they could make up for that with commitment in the field.


Question: Who was your cricketing idol while growing up?

Hashim Amla: I never had any idols. I just enjoyed watching guys like Lara, Steve Waugh, Kallis and Tendulkar.


Question: Who is your favorite Pakistani cricketer? What are your views on Muhammad Yousuf, and how do you rate him?

Hashim Amla: I used to enjoy watching Wasim and Waqar bowl as they were so skillful in all conditions. Younis Khan is a superb player. Muhammed Yousuf has proven his class for a while and is key player for them in the middle order.

Hahim Amla

Question: What is your favorite cricket venue to play at, and why?

Hashim Amla: Perth, the place reminds me of Durban and more so because of the fond memories of chasing down 400 to win a test.


Question: Who're the best bowler and batsman you've played with and against?
Hashim Amla: Murali and Ponting.


Question: What is your most memorable moment(s) or knock(s)?

Hashim Amla: 176* against New Zealand. It came at a time when I was about to be dropped and also, the conditions were very difficult.


Question: Would you like to move up the order and open in the future or are you happy to play at No.3 throughout your career? What is your preferred batting position?

Hashim Amla: 4 is the preferred position however, 3 was the only position available at the time. Thankfully it has gone well so far. As long as the team wants me at 3 I have no issues about it.


Question: Do you have any advice for young cricketers, in particular for Muslim cricketers in South Africa?

Hashim Amla: The same advice I was given. Keep things simple and persevere during challenges


Question: What do you like to do in your spare time? Any favorite hobbies/activities?

Hashim Amla: I try and catch up with family and friends. I also like to read.


Question: And finally, what is your greatest ambition/aim as an international cricketer?

Hashim Amla: To be part of a winning team and leave a positive legacy for others to continue and improve upon.

Question: Thank you very much Hashim. It was a pleasure speaking to you and we wish you all the best for future.

Hashim Amla: Thank you very much.

Hashim Amla

Interview with Hashim Amla

Interview with Hashim Amla

Hashim Amla

Hashim Amla is a top-order batsman for South Africa. He has represented his country in 80 international matches, and is renowned for his elegant strokeplay. He is the first South African of Indian descent to play for the national team, and is also a proud Muslim.

Question: How do the South African players view the Pakistani team after the recent controversies?

Hashim Amla: The players still respect the Pakistani team as they have some very good players. All the controversies do not change the fact that the tour will be a tough one.

Hashim Amla

Question: Given the current turmoil in Pakistani cricket and the loss of some key bowlers, who do you think will be the main challenge for South African batsmen in UAE? Which Pakistani bowler are you looking forward to facing in the upcoming series?

Hashim Amla: As I mentioned, there are some quality players. The likes of Shoaib Akhtar, Afridi, Gul etc are all highly experienced campaigners who have proven their worth for many years.


Question: What do you prefer: Test cricket, ODI or T20, and why?

Hashim Amla: I enjoy all formats as they test different skills. Test matches however have a special place.

Hashim Amla

Question: How has the presence of a practicing Muslim affected the South Africa's cricket team?

Hashim Amla: The South African team is very diverse and the multicultural nature is an advantage in many ways. It allows us all to develop our understanding and see the world in a broader light.


Question: Would you like to name any mentor(s) in particular that you have looked up to in developing your game, both as a child/teenager, and later on once you debuted?

Hashim Amla: There are many coaches that I have worked and continue to work with, mostly from my domestic setup. It is seldom one man's sole efforts that is the means of achieving things and I am truly grateful for all their efforts.

Question: What specific areas of your game did you work on after being dropped from the side in your initial years as an international cricketer?

Hashim Amla: Ups and downs are part of the sporting world. My coaches always reminded me to keep things simple and persevere as best I can.

Hashim Amla

Question: How is it that South Africa keeps producing brilliant fielders again and again? Is there a specific training regime you follow or does it come naturally?

Hashim Amla: The culture of the South African team has always been to pay attention to fielding. Maybe its because South Africans in the past may not always be the most talented as compared to other countries hence they figured that they could make up for that with commitment in the field.


Question: Who was your cricketing idol while growing up?

Hashim Amla: I never had any idols. I just enjoyed watching guys like Lara, Steve Waugh, Kallis and Tendulkar.


Question: Who is your favorite Pakistani cricketer? What are your views on Muhammad Yousuf, and how do you rate him?

Hashim Amla: I used to enjoy watching Wasim and Waqar bowl as they were so skillful in all conditions. Younis Khan is a superb player. Muhammed Yousuf has proven his class for a while and is key player for them in the middle order.

Hahim Amla

Question: What is your favorite cricket venue to play at, and why?

Hashim Amla: Perth, the place reminds me of Durban and more so because of the fond memories of chasing down 400 to win a test.


Question: Who're the best bowler and batsman you've played with and against?
Hashim Amla: Murali and Ponting.


Question: What is your most memorable moment(s) or knock(s)?

Hashim Amla: 176* against New Zealand. It came at a time when I was about to be dropped and also, the conditions were very difficult.


Question: Would you like to move up the order and open in the future or are you happy to play at No.3 throughout your career? What is your preferred batting position?

Hashim Amla: 4 is the preferred position however, 3 was the only position available at the time. Thankfully it has gone well so far. As long as the team wants me at 3 I have no issues about it.


Question: Do you have any advice for young cricketers, in particular for Muslim cricketers in South Africa?

Hashim Amla: The same advice I was given. Keep things simple and persevere during challenges


Question: What do you like to do in your spare time? Any favorite hobbies/activities?

Hashim Amla: I try and catch up with family and friends. I also like to read.


Question: And finally, what is your greatest ambition/aim as an international cricketer?

Hashim Amla: To be part of a winning team and leave a positive legacy for others to continue and improve upon.

Question: Thank you very much Hashim. It was a pleasure speaking to you and we wish you all the best for future.

Hashim Amla: Thank you very much.

Hashim Amla

Interview with Hashim Amla

Interview with Hashim Amla

Hashim Amla

Hashim Amla is a top-order batsman for South Africa. He has represented his country in 80 international matches, and is renowned for his elegant strokeplay. He is the first South African of Indian descent to play for the national team, and is also a proud Muslim.

Question: How do the South African players view the Pakistani team after the recent controversies?

Hashim Amla: The players still respect the Pakistani team as they have some very good players. All the controversies do not change the fact that the tour will be a tough one.

Hashim Amla

Question: Given the current turmoil in Pakistani cricket and the loss of some key bowlers, who do you think will be the main challenge for South African batsmen in UAE? Which Pakistani bowler are you looking forward to facing in the upcoming series?

Hashim Amla: As I mentioned, there are some quality players. The likes of Shoaib Akhtar, Afridi, Gul etc are all highly experienced campaigners who have proven their worth for many years.


Question: What do you prefer: Test cricket, ODI or T20, and why?

Hashim Amla: I enjoy all formats as they test different skills. Test matches however have a special place.

Hashim Amla

Question: How has the presence of a practicing Muslim affected the South Africa's cricket team?

Hashim Amla: The South African team is very diverse and the multicultural nature is an advantage in many ways. It allows us all to develop our understanding and see the world in a broader light.


Question: Would you like to name any mentor(s) in particular that you have looked up to in developing your game, both as a child/teenager, and later on once you debuted?

Hashim Amla: There are many coaches that I have worked and continue to work with, mostly from my domestic setup. It is seldom one man's sole efforts that is the means of achieving things and I am truly grateful for all their efforts.

Question: What specific areas of your game did you work on after being dropped from the side in your initial years as an international cricketer?

Hashim Amla: Ups and downs are part of the sporting world. My coaches always reminded me to keep things simple and persevere as best I can.

Hashim Amla

Question: How is it that South Africa keeps producing brilliant fielders again and again? Is there a specific training regime you follow or does it come naturally?

Hashim Amla: The culture of the South African team has always been to pay attention to fielding. Maybe its because South Africans in the past may not always be the most talented as compared to other countries hence they figured that they could make up for that with commitment in the field.


Question: Who was your cricketing idol while growing up?

Hashim Amla: I never had any idols. I just enjoyed watching guys like Lara, Steve Waugh, Kallis and Tendulkar.


Question: Who is your favorite Pakistani cricketer? What are your views on Muhammad Yousuf, and how do you rate him?

Hashim Amla: I used to enjoy watching Wasim and Waqar bowl as they were so skillful in all conditions. Younis Khan is a superb player. Muhammed Yousuf has proven his class for a while and is key player for them in the middle order.

Hahim Amla

Question: What is your favorite cricket venue to play at, and why?

Hashim Amla: Perth, the place reminds me of Durban and more so because of the fond memories of chasing down 400 to win a test.


Question: Who're the best bowler and batsman you've played with and against?
Hashim Amla: Murali and Ponting.


Question: What is your most memorable moment(s) or knock(s)?

Hashim Amla: 176* against New Zealand. It came at a time when I was about to be dropped and also, the conditions were very difficult.


Question: Would you like to move up the order and open in the future or are you happy to play at No.3 throughout your career? What is your preferred batting position?

Hashim Amla: 4 is the preferred position however, 3 was the only position available at the time. Thankfully it has gone well so far. As long as the team wants me at 3 I have no issues about it.


Question: Do you have any advice for young cricketers, in particular for Muslim cricketers in South Africa?

Hashim Amla: The same advice I was given. Keep things simple and persevere during challenges


Question: What do you like to do in your spare time? Any favorite hobbies/activities?

Hashim Amla: I try and catch up with family and friends. I also like to read.


Question: And finally, what is your greatest ambition/aim as an international cricketer?

Hashim Amla: To be part of a winning team and leave a positive legacy for others to continue and improve upon.

Question: Thank you very much Hashim. It was a pleasure speaking to you and we wish you all the best for future.

Hashim Amla: Thank you very much.

Hashim Amla

South Africa vs Holland Cricket World Cup 2011 Group Match

On 3rd march we will have two matches in the World Cup 2011 1st one will be between South Africa and Netherlands at at Mohali Cricket Stadium while ther other one will be between inform Pakistan and Ireland. South Africa started their world cup campaign against West Indies and won the match in prime fashion while holland are coming into this match after two matches and two defeates first it was England who defeated them while West Indies did the same but Holland did have somthing to offer in those matches.

South Africa vs Holland  World Cup 2011 Group Match

SOUTH AFRICA vs HOLLAND CRICKET WORLD CUP 2011
Date: 3 March 2011 – Time: 04:00 GMT
Vanue: Mohali, India

SOuth Africa will be hoping to go out there and win this match to make sure their qualification from this group stay oncource against holland which have played reasonbaly good cricket off late and they will be hoping to get somthing against the odds but that is going to be a huge task as South Africa has been in great from form the last couple of years in ODI cricket. This match will be live at ESPNSTAR.COM and you can go out ther and watch the match live and Highlights.

Predictions: Easy win for South Africa in this one as I dont think holland have enough in the tank to upset one of the premier ODI teams around the world.

South Africa vs West Indies Cricket World Cup 2011 Preview

NEW DELHI is ready to welcome guests from South Africa and West Indies for the seventh match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, which will be played at Delhi's historical Feroz Shah Kotla stadium on Thursday, February 24. Both South Africa and West Indies, who feature in the group 'B' teams, will start their ICC Cricket World cup 2011 campaign with this match.

South Africa, one of the strongest contenders of the world's biggest cricketing event, have never won tournament. Whereas, West Indies lifted the Cricket World Cup trophy last time 32 years back in the 1979 World Cup.

In the 50 ODIs played between South Africa and West Indies, the Proteas have won 37 times and the Caribbeans tasted victory 12 times. Both the teams had met four times in the Cricket World Cup and won two times each, and interestingly, all four matches have been won by the team batting first.

South African captain Graeme Smith, Hashim Amla, AB de Villiers, JP Duminy, Faf du Plessis and Jacques Kallis can change the match any time in their favour. In the bowling department Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel and Lonwabo Tsotsobe can destroy any batting line-up. South Africans are equally balanced in the fielding department. In the last five matches, the Proteas have won four matches and lost one against India.

Prior to the Cricket World Cup 2011, West Indies won one warm-up match against Kenya by 61 runs and lost to Sri Lanka by four wickets in the second warm-up match. The West Indian batting mainly depends on Chris Gayle, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Shivnarine Chanderpaul. However, Darren Bravo and Kieron Pollard are very useful players for the side.

Here is the squad of South Africa and West Indies for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011:

South Africa: Graeme Smith (capt), Hashim Amla, Johan Botha, AB de Villiers (wk), JP Duminy, Faf du Plessis, Colin Ingram, Jacques Kallis, Morne Morkel, Wayne Parnell, Robin Peterson, Dale Steyn, Imran Tahir, Lonwabo Tsotsobe, Morne van Wyk (wk).

West Indies: Darren Sammy (Capt), Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo, Darren Bravo, Kieron Pollard, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Devon Smith, Sulieman Benn, Nikita Miller, Andre Rusell, Ravi Rampaul, Kemar Roach, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Kirk Edwards, Devon Thomas (wk).

South Africa vs West Indies Live Streaming Highlights ICC World Cup 2011

 South Africa vs West indies Live Streaming Video Online Sopcast Channel

WATCH South Africa vs West indies LIVE STREAM HD TV OF ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP here. West Indies take on South Africa in the seventh game of the World Cup at the Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi. This World Cup game will be a day-night encounter and will see the two sides meet in the World Cup cricket games for the fifth time. Both have won two games.

The West Indies team will look to depend on their batsmen to deliver the goods. This will be because the West Indian bowling is not too strong and it will need the likes of Chris Gayle and Kieron Pollard to strike hard when it really matters.

Of course, the experience of Ramnaresh Sarwan and Shivnarine Chanderpaul will also count for a lot.

South Africa will need to rely on the batting of Hashim Amla, who has been their best batsman in the last one year or so. With Jacques Kallis back from injury, things are looking good for the South Africa side, who will depend on the pair of Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel for a win. Watch Free Live Stream South Africa vs West indies ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Online Broadcast Here.

England vs. Netherlands - ICC World Cup 2011 match preview

After exuberantly cherishing their 3-2 Ashes win, suffering a 1-6 One Day International (ODI) series drubbing, and maligning their hectic FTP (Future Tour Programme) and lengthy World Cup schedule, England’s cricket team are all set to kick off their ICC 2011 World Cup campaign.

The Poms will take on the Netherlands tomorrow at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Jamtha in Nagpur.

England will experiment their roaring gun, Kevin Pietersen, as an opener in what would be a mismatched World Cup game.

The South Africa-born attacking batsman is the best natural stroke player in England’s squad.The 30-year old Natal batsman is well capable of batting 50-overs on his day.

There isn't much to compare when it comes to the performance of both sides in the past as England is one of the World Cup favourites, while Peter Borren’s side stands among the tournament outsiders.

But England must have their 4-wicket mauling at the hands of Oranje brigade in the 2009 World Twenty20 Championship opener at Lord’s on their minds.

Strauss himself said that they would not take Holland as an easy opposition.

"It underlines the point that you can't under-estimate sides like Holland” said the England captain on Monday. "If we are 10 per cent off and they have a good day, we are in trouble", he added.

Six players, who played were part of that Twenty20 triumphant squad, including, Peter Borren, Bas Zuiderent, Pietar Seelaar, Alex Kerevezee, Ryan ten Doeschate and Tom de Grooth, are also part of this time’s World Cup squad and must be eager to emulate their World Twenty20 showing in the 50-overs mega event.

The focus of the World Twenty20 champions would, undoubtedly, be on their star batsman, KP (Kevin Pietersen), who would be seen in a new position, as opener with captain, Andrew Strauss.

The damage that the Natal-born batsman can cause to any bowling attack during restrictions could be nastiest nightmare a bowler could have. And he would obviously be hoping to exploit fielding restrictions in the power-plays.

While England will be missing the likes of Eion Morgan, who was ruled out of the World Cup squad with an injured finger just a week before the esteemed event, a lot would depend on how Paul Collingwood, Ian Bell, Matt Prior and Ravi Bopara perform in the middle overs.

England are expected to field the same playing XI, which featured in the warm-up games except for off-spinner Graeme Swann, who is likely to replace Michael Yardy.

The Stuart Broad spearheaded pace brigade would include Tim Bresnan and James Anderson.

To Netherlands, the only injury concern is their regular skipper, Peter Borren, battling a side strain. If Borren fails to prove fitness on Tuesday morning, he would be replaced by Bas Zuiderent as stand-in captain.

In Borren’s absence much would depend on the all-round prowess of Ryan ten Doeschate. Tom de Grooth would also be a vital cog in Netherland’s batting line-up.

England seemed out of flair against Canada in their opening warm-up game as they survived a scare, winning by only 16 runs.

However, their 69-run win against Pakistan in their second and last preparatory game would give them a boost ahead of their Cup opener.

The Jamtha track seems to be a batting wicket as the World Cup practice match between the Black Caps and Ireland saw almost 600 runs being put on the board by both sides. Hence winning the toss and batting first would be best.

Under usual conditions, this game would have passed by without being noticed by anybody barring English fans. But given the side’s sudden plunging form, Tuesday’s game would be crucial for Strauss and his men to gain some much needed momentum before heading to Karnataka to take on a strong Indian outfit in their second Cup fixture on 27 February.

Batting stalwart Jacques Kallis was named in South Africa's World Cup squad on Tuesday

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) -Injured Kallis named in South Africa World Cup squad.Batting stalwart Jacques Kallis was named in South Africa's World Cup squad on Tuesday despite missing the current series against India due to a rib injury.

 

 

 

 

"Jacques is undergoing ongoing treatment but it's a week-by-week thing. I'm confident though that he will be fit for the World Cup," team doctor Mohamed Moosajee told a news conference on Tuesday.

 

Kallis's presence will bolster a South African batting line-up which has struggled in the last two matches against India. The 35-year-old all-rounder is also a top-class seam bowler, allowing the team to play a specialist batsman at seven.

Wicketkeeper-batsman Morne van Wyk, who smashed South Africa's quickest Twenty20 half-century two weeks ago, is the only other player named who was not part of the squad for the first three one-day internationals against India.

Twenty-one-year-old batsman David Miller, who played in the first two ODIs against India, was left out of the squad for the tournament on the sub-continent which starts next month.

CONTROVERSIAL OMISSION

Veteran wicketkeeper Mark Boucher, who is still a senior member of the test team, was also a controversial omission, although his last limited-overs international was in the West Indies in June.

South Africa's middle-order problems meant Faf du Plessis, who scored a defiant 60 on Tuesday on his ODI debut, was preferred to Miller.


Imran Tahir, the Pakistan-born leg-spinner who has been in marvellous form in domestic cricket, was included although he is yet to play in the current series.

"We think Tahir is a unique talent but it has been difficult for him to play in this series because it is difficult to play two spinners in South African conditions, but we hope to start him soon," convenor of selectors Andrew Hudson said.

South Africa are trying to improve a miserable record at World Cups, where they have usually been among the favourites but have never progressed beyond the semi-finals, often finding bizarre ways of exiting cricket's premier one-day tournament.

They will play India, England, West Indies, Bangladesh, Ireland and the Netherlands in Group B.

Kallis, captain Graeme Smith, AB de Villiers and Robin Peterson were members of the team humiliated by eventual champions Australia in the 2007 semi-finals.

Squad - Graeme Smith, Hashim Amla, Jacques Kallis, AB de Villiers, JP Duminy, Faf du Plessis, Colin Ingram, Johan Botha, Wayne Parnell, Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel, Robin Peterson, Imran Tahir, Lonwabo Tsotsobe, Morne van Wyk.

India v South Africa Second One Day Live Streaming and Highlights – 15 January 2011

India vs South Africa 2nd Odi live : After the Great victory by 21 runs in Only T20 match now This is time for One day series India vs South Africa . In test series of India vs South Africa is level 1-1 .But Indian have one step ahead from African in T20 match with India great performance .

India vs South Africa 2nd Odi live will be played at Johannesburg.And match schedule is 14:30 Local 12:30 GMT. And this will be on 15 Jan 2011.

South Africa vs India 2nd One Day International:
Date and Time 15 January 2011, 12:30 PM GMT
Venue: Johannesburg, South Africa

Watch Live Here

In this India vs South Africa 2nd Odi India have more votes for victory because of his performance in One day series .And with victory of t20 match and level of test series also impact on this match but on the other hand South Africa team have some good players who change the any situation to their favor .so there is expected a tough match between India vs South Africa 2nd odi match.

India vs South Africa Durban 1st ODI Live Score and Commentary Online on 12 Jan 2011

India takes on South Africa in a five-match one-day international cricket series starting on Wednesday, 12 January 2011. The IND vs SA 1st ODI cricket match will be played on Sahara Stadium Kingsmead, Durban. The match is a Day/Night affair. The game begins at 6 pm, IST.

In 3 test matches both team have equally draw the series by 1-1 and now its time to defeat in one day series. With the World Cup just around the corner, India will look forward to improve rankings as a win in the five-match series against South Africa could help Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s men become the number one ODI team.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, said, “Every one of us in the Indian dressing room wants to lift that cup, not only for ourselves but also for the billions of fans supporting us around the globe.”

Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir and Praveen Kumar, who are not playing in the current series because of injury.

This match will be Graeme Smith’s last chance to lead a winning team in an International Cricket Council event as he will be giving up the one-day captaincy after the World Cup.

India vs South Africa Durban 1st ODI Live

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India tour of South Africa Schedule 2010/11

Before the 2011 ICC World Cup this will be India last chance to brush the area in which they were lacking and they knows it will be tough series for them. They have never won a test series in South Africa and by considering their number one ranking in Test it will be interesting series.

On their 50 days tour, India will play three match test series, one twenty20 international and five match ODI series.

India will start their tour with the warm-up games. The first test match will be played at SuperSport Park, Centurion from December 16^th to 20^th, the 2^nd test match is schedule to be played at Kingsmead, Durban from December 26^th to 30^th while the last match of the series will be played from January 2^nd to January 6^th 2011 at Newlands, Cape Town.

India will then move on to play one off twenty20 international at the FIFA World Cup stadium in Durban. This is the new stadium which was developed to host the FIFA world cup games and is expected attract the biggest crowd to ever attend a cricket match in South Africa. The twenty20 will be played on 9^th January 2011.

Five match ODI series will be played on 12^th, 15^th, 18^th, 21^st and 23^rd January 2011 at Durban, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and Centurion respectively.

South Africa Defeats India by Innings and 25 Runs in First Cricket Test

South Africa beat top-ranked India by an innings and 25 runs in their series opening cricket Test at Centurion.
Morne Morkel and Dale Steyn took the remaining two Indian wickets on the final morning to dismiss the touring team for 459 in its second innings. The South Africans had amassed 620-4 declared after skittling India for 136 in its first innings.

Sachin Tendulkar finished on 111 not out after yesterday becoming the first player in 133 years of elite Test cricket to register 50 centuries.
The second Test starts Dec. 26 in Durban before the best- of-three contest concludes in Cape Town from Jan. 2. South Africa has won all four previous home series against India.

Brazil vs Egypt confederation cup 4-3 Video highlights

Brazil vs Egypt national team confederation cup which ended 4-3 attract attention of football lovers.. This is one of the most watched game in short period. Seven goal scored during the game made great attraction to football fans to watch this video highlight.

Video Credit tomrninfutbolero

Brazil vs Egypt confederation cup 4-3 Video highlights

Brazil vs Egypt national team confederation cup which ended 4-3 attract attention of football lovers.. This is one of the most watched game in short period. Seven goal scored during the game made great attraction to football fans to watch this video highlight.

Video Credit tomrninfutbolero

FIFA World Cup Awards

FIFA World Cup awards
FIFA World Cup has several awards for teams and individual players awards and some media have started predicting what team or player will winner some of these awards in World Cup 2010 in South Africa. Apart from World cup champion and fisrt runner up awards, the tournament has six other awards usually given after the final game, these awards are
The Golden Shoe 1930 (Golden Boot, "adidas Golden Shoe"scorer 1982)
The Golden Ball ( "adidas Golden Ball") for best player.
The Yashin Award for best goalkeeper (first awarded in 1994)
The FIFA Fair Play Trophy for the team with the best record of fair play (first awarded in 1970)
The Most Entertaining Team award for the team that has entertained the public the most, during the World Cup final tournament, as determined by a poll of the general public, first awarded in 1994
The Best Young Player (currently commercially termed as "Gillette Best Young Player") award for best player under 21 years of age at the start of the calendar year, first awarded in 2006.
An All-Star Team (currently commercially termed "Mastercard All-Star Team") comprising of the best players of the tournament and is also announced for each tournament since 1990.

FIFA World Cup Awards

FIFA World Cup awards
FIFA World Cup has several awards for teams and individual players awards and some media have started predicting what team or player will winner some of these awards in World Cup 2010 in South Africa. Apart from World cup champion and fisrt runner up awards, the tournament has six other awards usually given after the final game, these awards are
The Golden Shoe 1930 (Golden Boot, "adidas Golden Shoe"scorer 1982)
The Golden Ball ( "adidas Golden Ball") for best player.
The Yashin Award for best goalkeeper (first awarded in 1994)
The FIFA Fair Play Trophy for the team with the best record of fair play (first awarded in 1970)
The Most Entertaining Team award for the team that has entertained the public the most, during the World Cup final tournament, as determined by a poll of the general public, first awarded in 1994
The Best Young Player (currently commercially termed as "Gillette Best Young Player") award for best player under 21 years of age at the start of the calendar year, first awarded in 2006.
An All-Star Team (currently commercially termed "Mastercard All-Star Team") comprising of the best players of the tournament and is also announced for each tournament since 1990.

FIFA give vuvuzela green light for World Cup

South Africa football fans have been given a go ahead to use vuvuzela in the next football World Cup tournament. FIFA decision came after complaints from football commentators and players about the noise.

Vuvuzela is a plastic trumpet, coloured with South Africa flag colours, used by Bafana bafana fans in Confederation Cup finals which took place in South Africa as pilot for World Cup preparation programmes. The instrument were given for free to football fans in Confederation Cup finals.
Quotes
Hans Klaus, director of communications at FIFA:
"That would mean one would have to take away the cow bells from Swiss fans and ban English fans from singing," "We approach this in a relaxed manner. I am convinced the vuvuzelas will be a hit at the World Cup. It will be a World Cup with African sound."
Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso:
"I think they should be banned. They make it very difficult for the players to communicate with each other and to concentrate," he said.
What do you thing about FIFA decision?

FIFA give vuvuzela green light for World Cup

South Africa football fans have been given a go ahead to use vuvuzela in the next football World Cup tournament. FIFA decision came after complaints from football commentators and players about the noise.

Vuvuzela is a plastic trumpet, coloured with South Africa flag colours, used by Bafana bafana fans in Confederation Cup finals which took place in South Africa as pilot for World Cup preparation programmes. The instrument were given for free to football fans in Confederation Cup finals.
Quotes
Hans Klaus, director of communications at FIFA:
"That would mean one would have to take away the cow bells from Swiss fans and ban English fans from singing," "We approach this in a relaxed manner. I am convinced the vuvuzelas will be a hit at the World Cup. It will be a World Cup with African sound."
Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso:
"I think they should be banned. They make it very difficult for the players to communicate with each other and to concentrate," he said.
What do you thing about FIFA decision?

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