Akram, widely recognised as the greatest left-arm bowler the sport has seen, played 104 Tests for his 414 wickets.

The back-rower will be 36 when the 2027 edition starts in Australia, with the Boks in a pool alongside Italy, Georgia and Romania.

Lando Norris will battle his own nerves as much as his rivals' speed as he bids to end Max Verstappen's four-year reign as F1 world champion in Sunday's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Organisers of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics have unveiled the Games' official motto: "Believe. Belong. Become".

Reigning Betway Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns will not lead the standings heading into the mid-season break after they were held to a 1-all draw by Siwelele.