Although Tabraiz Shamsi's cricketing journey hasn't been the smooth sailing he had imagined, the 30-year-old believes he has what it takes to be the best in the world.Following Imran Tahir's ODI retirement, Shamsi is set to step into the role as his country's first-choice spinner in limited-overs cricket. Tahir is still available for T20 cricket,…
Tabraiz Shamsi and Kagiso Rabada Proteas spinner Tabraiz Shamsi reckons fast bowler Kagiso Rabada will do a "great job" as captain.Rabada will captain Shamsi and the Kingfishers in the inaugural Solidarity Cup, which is expected to take place on 18 July.Shamsi revealed that he has kept up with his fitness and is eager to get…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…