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Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
MLC 2025: 40-year-old Faf du Plessis smashes 51-ball century; watch blistering knock
Faf du Plessis slammed a 51-ball century for Texas Super Kings against San Francisco Unicorns in Major League Cricket. (Sportzpics) Faf du Plessis , aged 40, showcased his enduring cricket prowess by scoring a century for Texas Super Kings in Major League Cricket 2025, despite his team's eventual loss to San Francisco Unicorns. Following a disappointing IPL 2025 season, Du Plessis demonstrated remarkable agility and batting skills in the match. Du Plessis scored 100 runs off 51 balls, including six fours and seven sixes at a strike rate of 196.08, helping Texas Super Kings post 198 runs for 5 wickets in their 20 overs. His performance extended beyond batting as he impressed spectators with his fielding abilities. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! San Francisco Unicorns successfully chased down the target of 199 runs in 16.1 overs, losing only three wickets. Finn Allen led the chase with a powerful 78 runs off 35 balls, smashing 8 sixes and 4 fours. 00:49 Major League Cricket 2025 Explained: Teams, Schedule & Where to Watch Matthew Short contributed significantly to the Unicorns' victory with 61 runs from 29 balls, including 6 fours and 4 sixes. Jack Fraser added 37 runs from 25 balls with 3 fours and 2 sixes. The Unicorns secured a convincing seven-wicket victory, with Xavier Bartlett and Haris Rauf each claiming two wickets during their bowling spell for San Francisco. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Faf du Plessis falls on his back, registers another low score in MLC; TSK fans baffled: 'Just because he's captain…'
Faf du Plessis once again failed to score big in the Major League Cricket 2025 and registered another low score while leading the Texas Super Kings. The former Proteas skipper has not been able to make a big impact with the bat in the initial phase of MLC this season, and on Tuesday, he was dismissed for just 7 against Seattle Orcas. The 40-year-old had a sluggish start and was batting just 7 off 11 balls, and that's when West Indies paceman Obed McCoy took advantage of it and got the better of him. It was the fifth over of the innings, and McCoy stunned the veteran batter with a short ball as he faced to control his balance and even fell on his back while gloving it behind the stumps to Heinrich Klaasen. It was Du Plessis's third back-to-back low score in the tournament. In the last two matches against MI New York and Los Angeles Knight Riders, he was dismissed for 18 and 8, respectively. Earlier, Klaasen won the toss and opted to bowl first, but Du Plessis remained unfazed by his opponent's decision. "Hopefully keep losing the toss but keep winning the game. It skids on better in the last 10 overs of the game. Marcus Stoinis is here after getting his visa. Need to use the momentum you have and not take it for granted, have to look after the basics and have to rock up with an attitude to perform," Du Plessis said at the toss. Meanwhile, despite the low scores of star openers Du Plessis (7) and Devon Conway (13), Texas Super Kings managed to post a competitive 153/6 on the scoreboard. Marcus Stoinis turned the tide in Texas' way by smashing four sixes during his quickfire 28-run knock off 12 balls. Shubham Ranjane also gave them a finishing touch with his short 18-run cameo, which was laced with a couple of sixes. Harmeet Singh and Jasdeep Singh struck twice each for Seattle Orcas, while Obed McCoy and Waqar Salamkheil chipped in with a wicket apiece. In their previous match, Afghanistan's spin ace Noor Ahmad turned in a dazzling four-wicket performance, making sure his teammates' batting efforts didn't go to waste as the Texas Super Kings secured their second consecutive win with ease, defeating the Los Angeles Knight Riders by a commanding 57 runs in the fifth game of Major League Cricket at the Oakland Coliseum.
Mint
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Faf du Plessis defies age at 40 to take superman-like catch during MI New York vs Texas Super Kings in MLC 2025
Faf du Plessis defied age at 40 to take a superman-like one-handed catch to dismiss MI New York's Michael Bracewell in the second match of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2025 at the Oakland Coliseum in California on Saturday. Led by Du Plessis, Texas Super Kings were playing their first match of the MLC 2025. The incident took place in the 14th over of the MI New York innings, bowled by Adam Milne. Reacting to a slower back of the length delivery, Bracewell played a flat-batted shot with a decent power. Although it looked that the ball wouldn't be off Du Plessis reach, but the veteran of the sport leaped to his right like a bird to snap the ball. Earlier, batting first, Texas Super Kings rode on Devon Conway's 65 and Calvin Savage's 53 not out to steer the team to a competitive 185/6. While Conway stood tall at one end, Texas Super Kings kept on losing wickets at regular intervals. It was until Conway and Savage put together a 79-run stand for the sixth wicket to take the total past 180. In reply, MI New York had the worst possible start with openers Agni Chopra and Quinton de Kock back in the hut with single digits. Monank Patel (62), Bracewell (38) and Kieron Pollard (32) tried their best but it wasn't enough as the New York-based franchise fell short by three runs.
Leader Live
12-06-2025
- Health
- Leader Live
Ethan Ives-Griffiths murder trial day 5 at Mold Crown Court
Michael Ives, 47, and Kerry Ives, 46, from Garden City, stand accused of murdering Ethan Ives-Griffiths, who died on August 16, 2021. They have also been charged with: Causing or allowing a child to suffer serious physical harm, and Causing the assault / ill treatment / neglect / abandonment of a child to cause unnecessary suffering / injury. Shannon Ives, 28, Ethan's mother, also standing trial, has been charged with: Causing or allowing a child to suffer serious physical harm, and Causing the assault / ill treatment / neglect / abandonment of a child to cause unnecessary suffering / injury. At Mold Crown Court on Thursday (June 12), the court heard evidence from medical experts. Dr Daniel Du Plessis, a consultant neuropathologist for over 22 years and specialises in unnatural trauma to the brain and spinal cord, was first to be called to the witness stand. Dr Du Plessis told the court that Ethan suffered a Hypoxic Ischemic brain injury – a technical term no blood or oxygen getting to the brain. He stated that Ethan had also suffered a subdural bleed and that he could rule out any natural causes in this case, and that he can be "certain" Ethan suffered a "traumatic subdural bleed". Dr Du Plessis said that the "traumatic subdural bleed" is consistent with being subject to "some physical force or rapid movement, including twisting or forwards or backwards movement." He added that Ethan's scans showed fresh bleeds on the brain that were 48 hours or less in age, stating that he felt the bleed occurred on August 14, 2021. Dr Du Plessis stated that Ethan also suffered a Sub arachnoid haemorrhage, "one of the most painful things" a conscious person can experience. Dr Du Plessis said that if Ethan had suffered this injury when conscious he would have been "screaming his head off". He also told the court that Ethan suffered a spinal subdural haemorrhage, which "suggests a non-accidental injury". He added it is an 'extremely valuable and reliable feature in non-accidental trauma in young children'. Dr Du Plessis said that a "non-traumatic" cause had been ruled out in this case. "This is definite evidence of a major traumatic event," he added. Dr Du Plessis referred to the bilateral retinal bleeding suffered by Ethan, in addition to the subdural bleed and swollen brain, stating that those three injuries are often referred to "the triad" in young children. He said that if a "young child presents with 'triad' you should strongly consider non-accidental". Ethan's case 'can be classed as an extreme example of triad injuries," he added When asked about the level of force needed to cause the injuries suffered by Ethan, Dr Du Plessis said it would be "severe". He said the best example is that it would "involve an act that would horrify a bystander". Dr Du Plessis said that it would require "vigorous shaking" in addition with a head having an impact with an object, examples listed by Dr Du Plessis included a "wall, cushion or sofa". Concluding, Dr Du Plessis said that "a traumatic head injury" was the cause of Ethan's collapse on August 14, the findings were consistent of a "non-accidental" injury and that there was "no plausible" evidence of an accidental head injury. David Elias KC, defending Michael Ives, stated that Dr Du Plessis said it was 'most likely' Ethan's collapse was "within minutes" of suffering the injury, but argued that he could not exclude a longer timeframe, which Dr Du Plessis agreed with. Mr Elias also said the court "must be careful" when thinking of how Ethan presented, referring to the sub arachnoid haemorrhage and spinal nerve root bleeds being "secondary" injuries. Discussing Ethan's high sodium and the possibility of thrombosis, Dr Du Plessis said that thrombosis "didn't occur" and even if it did, it "wouldn't have explained subdural bleeding". Dr Du Plessis said that he had carefully looked at the veins and found no evidence of any clots. Owen Edwards KC, defence for Kerry Ives, asked whether a "single forceful blow with the front or back of an adult hand with resulting pivot of head" could cause these injuries, Dr Du Plessis said he "couldn't totally discount it", but was "highly sceptical", stating a fist would be "more plausible". Mr Edwards asked whether a child's head hitting a sofa straight after could cause the injuries, Dr Du Plessis said it would "amplify the force" and that it could "possibly" cause the injuries and cause a collapse. The court also heard evidence from Dr Malcolm Coulthard, a paediatric nephrologist, who specialises in looking at kidney related matters. Dr Coulthard said that Ethan was "severely dehydrated" which was the cause of hypernatremia (high sodium levels). Dr Coulthard stated that the levels of dehydration is often measured in a percentage loss in bodyweight. Someone who is "thirsty for a drink" would be around one or two percent, says Dr Coulthard. Dr Coulthard went on to say that "anything above 15 percent is life threatening" before telling the court Ethan was approximately 20% on August 14, and had lost around a fifth of his body weight in water. Ethan's level of dehydration was compatible with having not drunk properly for several days, according to Dr Coulthard and that it would have been clear he required "urgent medical care". Regarding Ethan's sodium levels, Dr Coulthard said that the normal person's level would be between 135-145 and that it is "key" to keep it in that range. Anything outside of range is "abnormal", says Dr Coulthard. Dr Coulthard tells the court that Ethan's sodium levels were 180, "way, way, way above the top level of range." "You would never see a child in your professional life time with sodium that high," said Dr Coulthard. Referring to CCTV of Ethan on the trampoline from August 4, Dr Coulthard said that Ethan had shown signs of "neurological regression" as he was carried and "barely able to stand", showing "no interest in standing up". Dr Coulthard said Ethan was 'bounced like a rag doll' on the trampoline, before being carried away by one arm in a 'bizarre way' by Michael Ives "hanging like a rag doll'. Dr Coulthard added that there were "descriptions of him drinking and eating normally" from the defendants, which he claimed was "not possible". When asked about the level of neglect towards Ethan, Dr Coulthard said it was "difficult to see how you could neglect a toddler worse than this". Dr Coulthard said Ethan's weight loss and dehydration was "staggering" and that it couldn't have happened over three days, stating that "for some time this little boy could've had no food or drink". Mr Edwards asked Dr Coulthard to confirm that Ethan was "clearly" unwell in the lead up to his death and that a brain injury had had an effect on him, which Dr Coulthard agreed. Dr Coulthard added that although it was his diagnosis that Ethan wasn't wanting to eat or drink, he would expect Ethan's carers to "have concerns" over a toddler not wanting to eat or drink. The trial continues.
The Citizen
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
E-toll debt bites into traffic light repair budget
The DA has raised serious concerns about an imminent budget shortfall that will see Gauteng's provincial traffic light maintenance grind to a halt before the end of July. This looming crisis threatens the safety and mobility of millions of road users across the province, including key urban areas such as Pretoria. 'This will affect the whole of the province,' warned Evert du Plessis, DA Gauteng spokesperson for Roads and Transport. 'There are traffic lights that belong to and are maintained by the province in every metro and municipality. Pretoria will definitely be affected as well.' The budget shortfall was revealed during a recent Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) Transport, Roads, and Logistics Committee meeting. Committee members were told that the allocated funds will be exhausted before the end of July, just three months into the financial year. In Pretoria, provincial roads, designated by the letter 'R', crisscross the city and act as vital connectors between suburbs and national routes. These include major corridors like the R55 and connecting streets, where intersections often depend on traffic signals to regulate the complex flow of daily commuters. The problem is exacerbated by the fact that provincial roads often intersect with national (Sanral) and municipal roads, creating shared responsibilities between all three spheres of government. 'We don't have a specific list for dysfunctional traffic lights on Tshwane's provincial roads as it changes on a daily basis,' explained Du Plessis. 'There are, however, a substantial number of provincial and national roads that cross metro boundaries. So all three tiers of government must take responsibility for their own infrastructure.' However, without a functional maintenance budget, Gauteng's provincial authorities will soon no longer be able to service their share of these intersections. Du Plessis said this shortfall is more than just an administrative hiccup. 'Non-functioning traffic lights pose a real threat to public safety, placing motorists and pedestrians at risk of collisions, violent crime at intersections, and delays that disrupt the daily routines of workers, parents, and emergency services. 'For the remaining nine months of the year, motorists could be stuck in gridlock, relying on pointsmen instead of functioning systems to reach their destinations,' he said. The DA has linked the budget collapse to Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi's decision to commit provincial funds to paying off e-toll debt, an obligation the province was never legally bound to. Lesufi said on March 18 that the Gauteng government will absorb the e-toll debt and will continue to service it. He also confirmed that the provincial government has gone to the Development Bank of Southern Africa for a loan to be able to service the shortfall on e-tolls. The total e-toll debt that the provincial government has to pay back is more than R20-billion. This includes R12.9-billion for the historical debt, R4-billion for interest, and R4-billion for maintenance. The government has agreed to repay this debt in five equal annual instalments, with the first payment of R3.8-billion being made on September 30, 2024. 'This is another example of service delivery money being squashed by an irrational political commitment,' said Du Plessis. The party has called on Gauteng MEC for Roads, Transport and Logistics, Kedibone Diale-Thabela, and the head of the department, Thulani Mdadane, to urgently redirect funding and prevent a province-wide gridlock. 'New technology and the assistance of law enforcement would also go a long way to address this ever-escalating problem,' he added. The DA pledged to continue pressing the issue in the GPL, demanding answers and accountability from the ANC-led provincial government. 'A DA-led Gauteng government would not allow residents to be placed in such dangerous or frustrating situations,' he said. 'We will prioritise funding for traffic lights as a matter of extreme urgency to ensure the safety and well-being of all road users in Gauteng.' Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading! Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App here
