Kuldeep Yadav plays a shot during the second Test cricket match between India and South Africa, at ACA Stadium in Guwahati. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India were bowled out for 201 on the third day of the second Test on Monday, in reply to South Africa’s first-innings score of 489. The home side collapsed after…
Smriti Mandhana’s wedding postponed Smriti Mandhana’s decision to postpone her wedding after her father suffered a sudden health scare has drawn widespread attention, not only because she is one of India’s most celebrated cricketers, but also because it highlights how often players must place personal milestones on hold due to unforeseen circumstances or professional demands….
NEW DELHI: South Africa decided not to enforce the follow-on against India after captain Temba Bavuma consulted his players and team management at the end of India’s first innings in the second Test in Guwahati on Monday.Once Jasprit Bumrah was dismissed and India were all out, Bavuma initially asked the players on the field whether…
File Pic: Dharmendra (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Veteran Bollywood icon Dharmendra, who passed away on Monday at the age of 89 in Mumbai, is being remembered not only for his timeless films but also for his warmth, humility and deep affection for Indian sport. As tributes continue to pour in for the star of Sholay,…
MUMBAI: In a boost to his career which looked in the doldrums last year, former Mumbai batter Prithvi Shaw is set to lead Maharashtra in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy league stage, which will start from Nov 26. Shaw has replaced Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has been recalled to India’s ODI squad for the upcoming…
Karun Nair’s cryptic social media update caused quite a stir among fans during India’s tumultuous batting display against South Africa. With his impressive domestic performance fresh in everyone’s minds and Ashwin joining the dialogue, debates about Nair’s absence grew louder. NEW DELHI: Karun Nair, once the toast of Indian cricket after his triple-century heroics in…
Team India faces a potential follow-on at home for the first time in 15 years, trailing South Africa by 348 runs at 141/7 on day three. A collapse to under 290 would see them bat again, a rare humiliation last inflicted by the Proteas in 2010. NEW DELHI: South Africa stand on the verge of…
Tilak Varma and Ruturaj Gaikwad (PTI Photo) The BCCI on Sunday named a 15-member Indian squad for the three-match ODI series against South Africa, beginning on November 30. KL Rahul has been appointed captain as Shubman Gill continues to recover from a neck injury. India also sees the return of Rishabh Pant to the fifty-over…
Sunil Gavaskar and Australia cricket team (X) Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar launched a sharp attack on what he sees as blatant double standards in the global pitch debate. His comments followed the opening Ashes Test in Perth, where Australia beat England by eight wickets in a match that wrapped up inside two days. The…
Mitchell Starc , Ben Stokes, Simon Harmer and Rishabh Pant (Agency Image) The Ashes Test in Perth erupted into a full-blown pitch debate on social media after the match folded inside two days. England were bowled out for 172 in their first innings. Hosts Australia were then reduced to 123/9 in 39 overs at stumps,…
