CRICKETING MATTERS :South African cricketers continue to be resolute

On Sunday last week in the Mwalimu Nyerere Cricket Trophy match between Dar es Salaam Gymkhana Club B and Esteem B, the latter recorded an easy victory. The two umpires who officiated in the 30 overs format were from Telugu.

Of late a trend if not a pattern has emerged out of the Test match scenario and that is the manner in which a Test match ends dramatically in about 3 days instead of the usual 4 or 5 days.

There have been a handful of crises, and collective Africa, through the African Union, and even regional organisations, has said nothing.

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 The national cricket team has eyes set on the ICC-Africa Division 1, barely a week after flopping at the World League Division 5 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The Roman Catholic youth from East Africa have praised Pope Francis for his unwavering stand on climate change issues.

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