INS Sunayna, designated as Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR ship, entered the Port of Dar-es-Salaam in Tanzania on April 12, the Defence Ministry said on Sunday.
Following the completion of its fourth leg of the Navika Sagar Parikrama II expedition, the INSV Tarini entered Cape Town, South Africa.
Following US President Donald Trump's nomination of Leo Brent Bozell III as Ambassador to South Africa amid tensions between the two countries, some analysts view this swift appointment as a sign that the Trump administration is ready to engage with South Africa.
Sri Lanka will host a ti-nation women’s ODI series, involving India and South Africa during the months of April and May.
After top-scoring with 108 off 101 balls in New Zealand’s emphatic 50-run win over South Africa, which set up a meeting with India in the 2025 Champions Trophy final, Rachin Ravindra said it felt great that he was able to contribute to an emphatic semifinal victory.
The chase was then led by Rassie van der Dussen and Heinrich Klaasen, hitting 72 not out and 64, respectively, while sharing a stand of 127 runs off 122 balls as South Africa completed the chase in 29.1 overs.
The Indian team received a major boost ahead of the crucial ICC Champions Trophy clash against New Zealand with bowling coach Morne Morkel rejoining the team after attending to a personal emergency back home in South Africa and was part of the squad's training session in Dubai on Wednesday.
Opener Ryan Rickelton scored his maiden ODI hundred (103) as half-centuries from skipper Temba Bavuma(58), Rassie van der Dussen (52) and Aiden Markaram (52 not out) propelled South Africa to 315/6 in 50 overs against Afghanistan in the ICC Champions Trophy Group B clash at National Stadium.
Ahead of their opening match of the Champions Trophy against South Africa on Friday, Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi is confident of starting on a winning note in pursuit of their maiden ICC title.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit South Africa to participate in the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting from February 20-21.
