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South African spinner Simon Harmer beat Bangladesh's Taijul Islam and Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz to be named the ICC men's Player of the Month for the first time. The 36-year-old received the honours after taking an incredible combined haul of 17 wickets in the two-match ICC World Test Championship series to help South Africa to a comprehensive two-nil victory, their first Test series victory in India in 25 years. He returned figures of four for 30 and four for 21 in the series opener ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bengal opening batter Abhimanyu Easwaran, who has been on the verge of international debut on a couple of occasions, along with New Zealand pacer Ben Sears and South Africa's Ethan Bosch, are among the late additions made to the auction list for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Monday night. Easwaran, who was part of the Indian squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in the 2024-25 season, was included in the list of 19 players that were added to the list. Et ...Read More >
Tilak Varma is emerging as a T20I run-chase specialist, boasting the second-highest average among Test-playing nations behind Virat Kohli. Currently in good form against South Africa, Varma has expressed his flexibility to bat anywhere in the order for the team's benefit. Indian batter Tilak Varma has emerged as one of the most reliable batters in T20Is, boasting the second-highest batting average in run-chases among players from Test-playing nations with a minimum of 500 T20I runs, behind only ...Read More >
India lost 2nd ODI to South Africa despite Kohli's ton and Gaikwad's century. Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has joined the chorus of voices criticising the incumbent team management and selectors for 'sidelining' Mohammed Shami from ODIs. He said the team 'needs to learn' how to win without Jasprit Bumrah and that'd need keeping hold of good, experienced bowlers. Harbhajan's comments came after India lost the second ODI to South Africa in Raipur, where the Proteas chased down 358 with f ...Read More >
IMAGE: India require a victory in the third and final ODI to avoid a second successive series defeat against the Proteas after succumbing 0-2 in the preceding Tests. Photograph: BCCI/X South Africa batter Matthew Breetzke understands that India will come hard at them in Saturday's series-deciding third ODI in Visakhapatnam, but is banking on their balanced batting side to overcome the challenge. Having lost the second match in Raipur, India require a victory in the third and final ODI to avoid ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday told the Parliament that in the last 10 years (2014-2015 to 2024-2025), Indian Railways recruited 5.08 lakh people, compared to 4.11 lakh in the earlier 2004-2005 to 2013-2014 period, which is an increase of 23.6 per cent. The recruitment of 1,20,579 vacancies has been taken up on Indian Railways as per the annual calendar 2024 and 2025. "Adequate and suitable manpower is provided to cater to the regular operations, ...Read More >
IMAGE: Shubman Gill had sustained a neck injury while batting during the second day of the opening Test against South Africa in Kolkata and since then has missed the second Test and the ongoing ODI series. Photograph: BCCI India's T20I vice-captain Shubman Gill will be reporting at Bengaluru's Centre of Excellence on Monday for his mandatory fitness assessment protocols, which will determine his return to action for the upcoming five-match series against South Africa starting December 9. Gill ...Read More >
Rohit Sharma broke the record for the most sixes hit in men's one-day internationals as India edged South Africa by 17 runs in the opening game of their series in Ranchi. After being asked to bat, India posted 349-8 with Virat Kohli hitting a record-extending 52nd ODI century with a brilliantly paced 135 off 120 balls. He shared 136 with Rohit, who made 57 off 51 balls, for the second wicket. Rohit, who already held the record for the most sixes across formats in international cricket (now 64 ...Read More >
Former India captain Rohit Sharma was over the moon after Virat Kohli slammed his 52nd ODI century during the series-opener against South Africa in Ranchi on Sunday. After Kohli hit Marco Jansen for a boundary to reach his milestone, cameras spotted Rohit clapping in the dressing room balcony. The 37-year-old former India captain slammed 135 off 120 balls to steer India to a big total of 349/8 against South Africa in Ranchi. Rohit, on the other hand, was unable to convert his good start to a bi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 20 (PTI) Parents and friends of a Class 10 student who ended his life over alleged mental harassment by some teachers staged a protest outside the St Columba's school on Thursday, demanding strict action against the accused teachers and accountability from the private school. There was no immediate reaction from the school administration to the allegations. The victim student's aunt claimed the family had been unaware of the extent of his suffering. "He was depressed for so lon ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India]: India's veteran spinner Kuldeep Yadav, ahead of the second Test against South Africa is set to be played in Guwahati from Saturday, shared his perspective as an attacking bowler. Yadav emphasised his role as an attacking bowler, stating that he has clarity on his job courtesy of the support from the Indian coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill. Yadav further noted he maintains an aggressive mindset, focusing on taking wickets. "I am very clear as an attacking ...Read More >
India might make changes to their XI in Guwahati. One will be forced, while the other one will be tactical. One of Sai Sudharsan or Devdutt Padikkal could return to India's XI after getting in Kolkata. Although Shubman Gill isn't ruled out of the Guwahati Test, it's unlikely that he'll play. Since Sudharsan and Padikkal are the only two backup batters in the squad, it has to be one of them who'll take the field on November 22 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. However, neither of them is expect ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], November 20 (ANI): India's veteran spinner Kuldeep Yadav, ahead of the second Test against South Africa is set to be played in Guwahati from Saturday, shared his perspective as an attacking bowler. Yadav emphasised his role as an attacking bowler, stating that he has clarity on his job courtesy of the support from the Indian coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill. Yadav further noted he maintains an aggressive mindset, focusing on taking wickets. "I am very cle ...Read More >
Guwahati: India left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav has acknowledged that playing all three formats "is a luxury" but an attacking mindset has kept him relevant in the face of stiff competition.Kuldeep returned home from Australia mid-way through a five-match T20I series to prepare for the South Africa Tests and made a decent impact in Kolkata, taking four wickets despite the hosts losing by 30 runs.With 342 wickets across formats, Kuldeep's utility cannot be understated and he wants to continu ...Read More >
Guwahati: India captain Shubman Gill, who has not trained due to a neck spasm sustained during the first Test against South Africa, will undergo a fitness test on Friday in a last-ditch attempt to be available for the second game, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has indicated. Gill developed the spasm on the second day of the opening Test in Kolkata that India lost by 30 runs and hasn't returned to the nets ever since.While his chances remain slim, the BCCI sports science team is waiting as long as ...Read More >
Mumbai, November 20: Team India captain Shubman Gill is set to miss the second India vs South Africa Test which is set to be played in Guwahati from Saturday. As per ESPNcricinfo, Gill failed to recover from the neck injury he suffered in the first Test in Kolkata. Team India vice captain Rishabh Pant will stand in as captain in Guwahati. Gill faces a heightened risk of continuous neck spasms if he returns to action too quickly, and has therefore been advised to rest longer. This setback could i ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 20 (ANI): India batter Sai Sudharsan expressed that he doesn't mind the unique session schedule that will be in play during the second India vs South Africa Test, scheduled to begin from November 22 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The Guwahati Test will be played with modified session timings and schedule alike. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has shifted the match timings to accommodate the North Eastern region's early sunri ...Read More >
IMAGE: Daryl Mitchell becomes only the second player from New Zealand to hold the top the ICC ranking for ODI batters. Photograph: ANI Photo New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell has overtaken India opener Rohit Sharma as the World No 1 batter in the ICC men's ODI Batting Rankings. Mitchell stroked a brilliant century (119) to help New Zealand register a seven-run victory against West Indies in the first ODI in Christchurch on Sunday. Mitchell, who registered his seventh ODI hundred, becomes only the ...Read More >
Nov 19 (Reuters) - India captain Shubman Gill will travel to Guwahati, where a decision on his involvement in the second test against South Africa will be made as the batter continues to recover from a neck injury, India's cricket board (BCCI) said on Wednesday. Gill retired hurt with a neck injury in the first innings after playing only three balls and did not return for the rest of the match as India lost by 30 runs. Sign up here. The batter was kept under observation in a hospital and was ...Read More >
Guwahati, Nov 19 (PTI) Shubman Gill has travelled to Guwahati with the rest of the India squad for the second Test against South Africa, but the neck injury that is on the mend is unlikely to fully heal before the game begins here on Saturday. However, it is understood that the skipper will try his best to prove his fitness during training sessions on Thursday and Friday. The squad has landed in the city. If sources in the Indian team are to be believed, the 26-year-old Gill is far from being ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 19 (ANI): Former wicketkeeper-batter Mark Greatbatch has been elected as the new president of New Zealand Cricket (NZC), the board announced in a press release on Wednesday, as per ESPNcricinfo. The release also revealed that NZC recorded a profit of NZ$ 2.2 million for the financial year, a remarkable turnaround from the earlier projected deficit of NZ$ 6.8 million. Greatbatch, who represented New Zealand in 41 Tests and 84 ODIs between 1988 and 1996, has previousl ...Read More >
Dubai: Indian star Rohit Sharma dropped down to second place after a brief reign at the top with New Zealander Daryl Mitchell dislodging him in the ICC ODI batters' rankings issued on Wednesday. Mitchell became the second New Zealander to hold the No.1 spot for ODI batters on the back of an excellent century against the West Indies.He scored his seventh ODI century during the opening game in the series against the Caribbean side, and that proved enough for the in-form right-hander to overtake Ro ...Read More >
New Delhi [India]: Former Indian cricketer Abhinav Mukund said that while star India batter Shubman Gill "has it in him" to be an all-format captain, the team management should not be looking for an all-format captain, and split captaincy would be a "smart move". Team India succumbed to their first Test loss at Eden Gardens in 13 years as South Africa defeated them by 31 runs, with the hosts failing to chase down 124 runs. While the brilliant show by spinner Simon Harmer and Keshav Maharaj and ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 17 (PTI) Former India opener Abhinav Mukund believes the pressure on Shubman Gill has reached a critical point as he called for split captaincy in the wake of India's opening Test defeat to South Africa. With Gill absent in the second innings due to neck spasm, India were bowled out for 93 in their chase of 124. South Africa sealed a 30-run win inside three days for their first Test victory in India in 15 years. "At home, everyone expects India to win -- no questions asked," Muk ...Read More >
'When they have momentum, they go even harder. So fortunately, he was able to make a mistake. I was able to grab him with my small hands' IMAGE: Temba Bavuma takes the catch to dismiss Axar Patel off the bowling of Keshav Maharaj. Photograph: BCCI South African captain Temba Bavuma mixed grit with humour after his team's shock win over India in Kolkata, celebrating his hard-fought fifty and the "small hands" catch that turned the match on its head. Bavuma's resilient half-century, spinner Sim ...Read More >
Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Gautam Gambhir defended the challenging Eden Gardens pitch after their loss to South Africa. He stated it was the exact type of track they desired, designed to test mental toughness, citing successful innings from Temba Bavuma and Washington Sundar as proof it wasn't unplayable. Gambhir also suggested such pitches negate the toss's importance. India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Sunday mounted a strong defence of the tough Eden Gardens pitch, saying it was precis ...Read More >
Shubman Gill was just three balls into his innings in the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata when he appeared to hurt his neck and had to go off the field to receive attention. "Shubman Gill has a neck spasm and is being monitored by the BCCI medical team. A decision on his participation today will be taken as per his progress," the BCCI said in a statement after the first session of play on the day. India were 75 for 2 when Gill, facing his third delivery, slog-swept Simon Harmer for ...Read More >
South Africa secured a 30-run victory over India in the opening Test. India collapsed for 93 while chasing 124 on the third day. South Africa leads the two-match series 1-0. Tight bowling from Simon Harmer and Marco Jansen proved decisive. Washington Sundar top-scored for India with 31. The Proteas set a challenging target after Temba Bavuma's unbeaten 55. South Africa took a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series after defeating India by 30 runs on the third day at Eden Gardens, where batting grew to ...Read More >
Mohammed Siraj produced one of the most dramatic dismissals of the first Test between India and South Africa as their fiery fast bowler sent Simon Harmer's off stump flying in a stunning display of sheer precision, brutality, and accuracy at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. On the third ball of the 53rd over, Mohammed Siraj delivered a moment of pure destruction when he came on for his second over of South Africa's second innings at the Eden Gardens. Siraj sent in a length ball that angled towards ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], November 16 (ANI): India's head coach Gautam Gambhir said that Shubman Gill's neck injury is being assessed, with the physio expected to take a decision on his condition today. Gill did not take part in the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens after suffering a neck injury while batting on day two, which led to his hospitalisation. During the second day of the series opener on Saturday, Gill was taken from the stadium to a private hospital for scans. G ...Read More >
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