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T20 World Cup 2024: Australia vs Namibia Playing 11 live streaming telecast

AUS vs NAM Playing 11: Australia made one change in their Playing 11 while Namibia made three changes in their XI.

T20 World Cup 2024 points table Group B: Australia, England rankings

In the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Group B Australia are at the top of the table after they beat defending champions England, However, England is not in the second position but it is an associate nation

ICC T20 World Cup 2024: AUS vs OMN, PNG vs UGA, USA vs PAK and NAM vs SCO

In the T20 World Cup 2024, four matches will be played on June 6 according to the Indian Standard Time, with the first match starting at 5 AM and the last match at midnight 12:30 AM (June 7)

T20 World Cup 2024: Wiese helps Namibia defeat Oman in Super Over

Namibia defeated Oman in Super Over to begin their campaign in the T20 World Cup on a winning note here on Monday. Batting first, Oman were bowled out for 109 in 19.4 overs at the Kensington Oval. In reply, Namibia were also stopped at the same team score with Jan Frylinck making 45 in 48 balls and Mehran Khan taking 3/7 to take the game into the Super Over. Namibia's Gerhard Erasmus and David Wiese smashed 21 runs in the one-over eliminator and Oman could manage only 10. Earlier, Namibia's South Africa-born left-arm fast bowler Ruben Trumpelmann (4/21) created history as he became the first player in history of T20I cricket to take two wickets off the first two balls of a match. The 26-year-old achieved the feat when he dismissed opener Kashyap Prajapati and Oman skipper Aqib Ilyas for golden ducks on the first two balls of the match after Namibia asked their opponents to bat first. Khalid Kail top-scored for Oman with 34 in 39 balls. Brief scores: Oman: 109 all out in 19.4 ove

USA to Uganda: Everything about associate nations at T20 World Cup 2024

The USA beating Bangladesh in their per-tournament preparatory series is nothing short of a sign of things to expect from these nine teams

T20 World Cup 2024: Selector, head coach take field for nine-man Australia

Short of players, a nine-man Australia needed as many as four support staff members on the field, including chief selector and head coach, in their T20 World Cup warm-up against Namibia but that did not change the expected outcome of the game. Australia won the game by seven wickets with impressive performances from David Warner (54 not out off 21 balls), fit again Josh Hazlewood (2/5) and leg-spinner Adam Zampa (3/25). They chased down Namibia's 119 with 10 overs to spare. With the likes of Pat Cummins, Travis Head, Mitchell Starc, Cameron Green, Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell given extra time at home following the two-month long IPL, chief selector and former captain George Bailey and head coach Andrew McDonald were among the support staff who were forced to take the field. 46-year-old fielding coach Andre Borovec also took the field alongside Bailey when skipper Mitchell Marsh opted to bowl against Namibia. When Marsh and Hazlewood went back to the dressing room, McDonald and

T20 World Cup 2024 warm-ups: Australia register clinical win over Namibia

Warner (54*) smashed six fours and a trio of massive sixes, facing just 21 deliveries in an excellent sign for the Aussies after the left-hander struggled for consistency during the recent IPL

NPCI, Bank of Namibia ink an agreement to develop UPI-like system

The development follows NPCI's push to take UPI rails international after breaking into other markets such as France, Sri Lanka, Singapore, and Mauritius

NPCI inks pact with Bank of Namibia for developing UPI-like payment system

NPCI on Thursday said its overseas arm has signed a pact with the Bank of Namibia (BoN) for developing a UPI-like instant payment system for Namibia. By leveraging technology and experiences from India's UPI, the partnership seeks to help Namibia modernize its financial ecosystem. This includes improving accessibility, affordability and connectivity with both domestic and international payment networks, and interoperability. NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) has signed an agreement with the Bank of Namibia (BoN) to support them in developing an instant payment system like Unified Payment Interface (UPI) for Namibia, a statement said. This strategic partnership aims to enhance digital financial services and bolster real-time Person-to-Person (P2P) and Merchant payment transactions (P2M) in the African nation. Through this collaboration, BoN will gain access to best-in-class technology and insights from NIPL, enabling the creation of a similar platform in Namibia for the ...

Cheetah Gamini gives birth to five cubs at MP's Kuno National Park

Cheetah 'Gamini' on Sunday gave birth to five cubs in Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, taking the total number of the big cats in the country to 26, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav said. Taking to social media platform X, the Union Minister of Environment, Forests and Climate Change said, "High Five, Kuno! Female cheetah Gamini, aged about 5 years, brought from Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, South Africa, has given birth to 5 cubs today." The number of cheetah cubs born in India now stands at 13, the minister added. This is the fourth cheetah litter on Indian soil and the first litter of cheetahs brought from South Africa, Yadav informed. "Congratulations to all, especially the team of forest officers, vets, and field staff who have ensured a stress-free environment for cheetahs, which has led to successful mating and birth of the cubs. The total number of cheetahs, including cubs in Kuno National Park, is 26. Gamini's legacy leaps forward: Introducing her adorable cubs," the Union .

Namibia's Loftie-Eaton smashes fastest T20I century inj 33 balls vs Nepal

Namibia's Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton smashed the fastest century in T20I history, achieving the feat off just 33 deliveries against Nepal in the opening match of the Tri-Nation series here on Tuesday. The middle-order batter bettered the record of Nepal's Kushal Malla by just one delivery. Malla had achieved the feat during the Hangzhou Asian Games last year when his side had posted a world-record total of 314/3 against Mongolia. Loftie-Eaton played a knock of 101 off just 36 deliveries, which included 11 fours and eight sixes at an amazing strike rate of 280.55. The left-handed batter scored 92 of his runs in boundaries. The 22-year-old has played 33 T20Is and 36 ODIs so far, with this being his maiden century across formats. The visitors posted 206/4, with opener Malan Kruger remaining unbeaten on 59. In reply, Nepal were dismissed for 186 in the 19th over with Ruben Trumpelmann returning figures of 4/29. Dipendra Singh Airee (48) was Nepal's top scorer. The Netherlands is the third

Experts to conduct surveys on translocating cheetahs to 2 sanctuaries: Min

A team of African and Namibian experts will soon visit the Gandhi Sagar and Nauradehi sanctuaries in Madhya Pradesh to conduct surveys for translocating cheetahs to these places, Union minister Bhupender Yadav has said. The minister for environment, forest and climate change addressed a review meeting of the cheetah project at the Kuno National Park (KNP) in MP's Sheopur district on Monday. Yadav said Kuno will be established as an international tourist destination in the coming five years and the economy of this region will grow to around Rs 1,000 crore, that too without industries. "There are 21 cheetahs in the KNP at present and this area has great potential. Currently, eight cubs are roaming freely with the female cheetah in Kuno," Yadav was quoted as saying in an official release. He said a Cheetah Rehabilitation Centre has been started and it is also the area of biggest success in the world because cheetahs have been rehabilitated here (KNP). "A total of 10 forest areas were

Parliament condoles Namibian President Hage Geingob's demise: Jaishankar

Geingob passed away at the age of 82, a month after it was announced he would undergo cancer treatment, Al Jazeera reported on Sunday

T20 World Cup: Netherlands, Namibia to play warm-up games versus SA20 teams

The Netherlands and Namibia will play a series of warm-up matches against SA20 teams as part of their preparations for the T20 World Cup in June. The Dutch and Namibian players will have a chance to face some of the top cricketers in the world taking part in the SA20 League Season 2, which kicks off on Wednesday. The Netherlands will face Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Paarl Royals and MI Cape Town, while Namibia will play against Joburg Super Kings in warm-up matches. Namibia head coach Pierre de Bruyn said the quality of the opposition and facilities in the SA20 will give his squad the ideal preparation for the global event taking place in the USA and the West Indies. It's a fantastic opportunity for us to play against a top franchise like the Joburg Super Kings in these matches. For the Namibian players, it is another opportunity to use it as a measuring tool against a variety of top international players," he said. "Secondly, playing at a world-class stadium is very similar to what y

Project Cheetah: The second phase to commence in shadow of deaths

As the first lot of eight cheetahs completes one year on Indian soil, only six of them are alive to celebrate their journey. Two female cheetahs lost their lives to the new habitat

Fatalities normal if sent to new environment: Namibia on cheetah deaths

High-Commissioner of Namibia to India Gabriel Sinimbo on Saturday said that the deaths of several cheetahs brought from his country and South Africa to Madhya Pradesh are normal as the project involves introducing animals to a new environment. He also expressed hope that the felines will be able to fully adapt to India's environment. Since March this year, altogether nine of the 20 cheetahs brought from the two countries died. When you are introducing animals to a new environment, there could be some challenges like fatalities. It's a part of any project of this nature, Sinimbo said. Under the Project Cheetah, a total of 20 radio-collared animals were imported from Namibia and South Africa to the Kuno National Park in Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh and later four cubs were born to Namibian cheetah Jwala'. Out of these 24 felines, nine including three cubs have died. It's a novel project advocated by the honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reintroduce the large cat speci

No plan for cheetah relocation from Kuno National Park: Bhupender Yadav

Union minister Bhupender Yadav has said there is no plan to relocate cheetahs from the Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur district. The government accepts the sensitivity of the (cheetah reintroduction) project and wants it to be a complete success, the minister for environment, forest and climate change told reporters on Saturday. Notably, nine cheetahs, including three cubs, have died at the KNP since March this year. To a query on relocation of cheetahs from the KNP, Yadav said, "There is no plan going on for this...Naturally, the infection caused by insects due to monsoon has also come to our notice. We have lost two cheetahs due to the infection. We have also shared information with experts from South Africa, Namibia and we are moving forward on its management." All forest officials and veterinarians are working very hard at the KNP, he said. This is the first year since the cheetahs have been translocated (from Namibia and South Africa in September 2022 and

Foreign experts move SC over being uninformed on cheetah project in India

The experts, all members of the national cheetah project steering committee, under which 20 cheetahs have been translocated to India, have raised "serious concerns" over the project's management

Reports attributing some cheetah deaths to radio collar speculative: Govt

The environment ministry on Sunday said five out of the 20 adult cheetahs brought from Namibia and South Africa died due to natural causes and media reports attributing the deaths to factors like radio collars were based on "speculation and hearsay without scientific evidence". In a statement, the ministry also said several steps have been planned to support the cheetah project, including the establishment of a Cheetah Research Center with facilities for rescue, rehabilitation, capacity building, and interpretation. "Out of 20 adult cheetahs brought from Namibia and South Africa to India, five mortalities of adult cheetahs have been reported. As per the preliminary analysis, all mortalities are due to natural causes. There are reports in the media attributing cheetah deaths due to radio collar etc. Such reports are not based on any scientific evidence but on speculation and hearsay," the statement said. The ministry said consultations are being conducted with international cheetah .

Time for India, Namibia to cooperate on global stage: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that time has come for countries like India and Namibia to work together to cooperate on the global stage amid a "very challenging" international situation created by factors like debt crises with high-interest rates and tense geopolitical situations. His remarks came as he along with Namibia's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah concluded the 1st India-Namibia Joint Commission meeting here in the Namibian capital. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the roadmap of a growing bilateral partnership that covers the domains of energy, infrastructure, wildlife conservation, trade and Investment, food security, digital, capacity building, health, defence and arts, culture, heritage and people-to-people linkages. "Pleased to conclude the 1st India-Namibia Joint Commission of cooperation and sign its minutes," Jaishankar tweeted after the meeting. He said Namibia occupies a very special place in the heart