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16-07-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Desiree Ellis praises Banyana Banyan a veteran Lebogang Ramalepe ahead of Wafcon quater-finals
BANYANA Banyana wingback Lebohang Ramalepe is challenged by Aicha Samake of Mali during the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations match on Monday. | BackpagePix Image: BackpagePix WHEN Banyana Banyana scored four unanswered goals against Mali in their final Group C match of the Caf Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) on Monday, the world of football surely felt that the team that they have come to know had finally arrived in Morocco but coach Desiree Ellis was more impressed by veteran defender Lebogang Ramalepe. The 33-year-old went away with a Player of the match award after two assists and a goal in Oudja to send the defending champions to the quarter-finals against Senegal on Saturday. That match will also be played at 9pm after the match between Algeria and Ghana at 6pm. Ramalepe, one of the legends of Banyana and South African women's football with over 100 caps for the national team, has played all three group matches at wingback - a more forward role than her usual right back. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Ellis had nothing but praise for the player known affectionately as Rama in football circles. 'We've seen Rama at Mamelodi Sundowns play at wingback as well,' said Ellis. 'We're fortunate that she can play in that forward role because it is similar to when she is playing at fullback, (but this position) I think it just gives her more freedom to play further up the field and to create space and assist without shedding her defensive duties. 'It is the same with Karabo (Dhlamini) as well on that left side. You can see the combinations with Gabriel (Salgaldo) when she came on. It was good to see her (Ramalepe) get more minutes and to score.' Ramalepe's game trademark has always been her endurance, tactical intelligence and attacking instincts, which has over the years benefitted the likes of Ma-Indies, Sundowns and Banyana. After the game she was quoted by saying: 'The win for the team is something we worked so hard for. We knew it was not going to be an easy game. The three points really made things easy for us,' she said, before she reflected on he Player of the match award. 'It really showed that I did my best. It was also a collective effort. I would like to thank my teammates.' As they had to the knockout stages, Banyana will again be put under scrutiny as it happened with their last group outing, in which they needed a positive result after drawing 1-1 with Tanzania in their second match in Oudja. 'It's not going to be an easy game. It's a knockout stage and a matter of trying to stay composed,' reflected Ramalepe. '(We will have to) play our normal game and make sure we convert our chances — then we will be heading to the semifinals.'
The Hindu
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Sachin Tendulkar's IPL performance
Daily Quiz | Sachin Tendulkar's IPL performance Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit YOUR SCORE 0 /10 RETAKE THE QUIZ 1 / 10 | Against whom did Sachin score his only Century in IPL? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Kochi Tuskers Kerala SHOW ANSWER 2 / 10 | How many wickets Sachin has taken in his IPL career? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : None SHOW ANSWER 3 / 10 | Sachin held on to four catches in a match versus Kolkata Knight Riders on May 16, 2008. What was special about this feat? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : He became the first fielder to hold on to 4 catches in an innings SHOW ANSWER 4 / 10 | Against which franchise, Sachin has scored most runs? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Chennai Super Kings – 368 runs in 12 matches SHOW ANSWER 5 / 10 | In the 2010 edition he set a precedent for batsman's double. What is it? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Winning the Orange Cap and Player of the Series Award SHOW ANSWER 6 / 10 | Name the two grounds outside India, where Sachin has scored fifties? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Newlands, Cape Town & St. George's Park, Gqeberha SHOW ANSWER 7 / 10 | With whom has he had the most century partnerships in IPL history? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Ambati Rayudu SHOW ANSWER 8 / 10 | How many Player of the match awards did Sachin win in his IPL career of 78 matches? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : 8 SHOW ANSWER 9 / 10 | Among the 13 different opening partners Sachin had in the 74 innings that he opened, who has opened with him in most matches? DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO Answer : Sanath Jayasuriya – in 20 matches SHOW ANSWER
India Today
22-04-2025
- Sport
- India Today
KL Rahul special forces Rishabh Pant's LSG to capitulate against DC 2nd time in IPL 2025
Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant just couldn't get it right in his battle against former side Delhi Capitals, while KL Rahul stole the spotlight in his return to Lucknow, proving his worth beyond price tags. In front of his old home crowd, Rahul orchestrated a calm chase to hand DC their second win over LSG this season with a eight-wicket triumph at the Ekana Stadium on April a game that highlighted the contrasting fortunes of both skippers, Pant's frustrating season with LSG continued, while Delhi walked away with two crucial points—taking them level with Gujarat Titans at the top of the IPL 2025 points table. The match was a tale of one team capitalising on momentum and another squandering theirs, with LSG's sudden batting collapse and DC's calculated bowling gambles proving 2025, LSG vs DC: Highlights Batting first, LSG had a promising start through the 87-run opening stand between Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh. But the middle order once again let them down, failing to build on that platform. As Pant chose to delay his arrival at the crease, the momentum slipped Starc, continuing his dominance over Nicholas Pooran, triggered the collapse with his dismissal of the dangerous left-hander. The wickets that followed left LSG reeling, until impact sub Ayush Badoni's late 36 off 21 helped push the total to 159. Pant, walking in only for the final two balls, was dismissed for a duck—his second against DC this season. From 87/1 in the 10th over to 159/6 by the end, that's where LSG lost the the early dismissal of an in-form Karun Nair—part of Delhi's fourth opening combination this season—Abhishek Porel took charge with a composed 51 off 36. KL Rahul then stepped in to guide the chase with an unbeaten 57 off 42, becoming the fastest player to reach 5000 runs in IPL history in just 130 innings. DC's innings looked assured throughout, never letting the asking rate creep bowling gambles come goodDC captain Axar Patel's bowling choices raised eyebrows at first but paid off in the end. Choosing to bowl first, Axar opened the attack himself, delivering two overs inside the powerplay. He rotated his resources strategically—giving just one over each to Starc, Mukesh Kumar, and debutant Dushmantha Chameera early both Markram and Marsh not known for their spin prowess, Axar bowled himself out by the 7th over, conceding just 29 runs. The delayed entry of Kuldeep Yadav—brought in only after the 11th over—played a crucial part in breaking LSG's rhythm and eventually dismantling their middle order. The move was turned out best for Mukesh Kumar, who ended up winning the Player of the match award for his 4/33 panic or a missed opportunity?Pant's late entry, followed by a duck, wasn't the only decision that raised eyebrows. With LSG collapsing after their solid start, it was the ideal time for the skipper to anchor the innings. Instead, Pant waited while the middle order faltered—unlike Axar, who promoted himself to No. 4 to steady DC's chase after Abhishek Porel's to the questionable calls, LSG opted to use Ayush Badoni as a first-innings impact sub in place of Marsh. While Badoni's late surge was valuable, it also meant LSG couldn't bring back Mayank Yadav in the second innings—a call that looked hasty in hindsight. With Mayank's pace an asset on the Ekana pitch, his exclusion—especially when LSG had limited fast-bowling options—further weakened their defense of updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!Must Watch IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
