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Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], November 16 (ANI): Head coach Gautam Gambhir offered a clear and collective perspective after India fell to a narrow 30-run defeat against South Africa in the first Test at Eden Gardens. Stressing that the loss was not down to any single department. Reflecting on the result, Gambhir said that the responsibility of winning or losing lies with the entire unit. "First thing is that you lose as a team and win as a team. It's not like a single department wins a test m ...Read More >
Fans reaction India's loss: No one really saw this coming! On Sunday at Eden Gardens, South Africa stunned India with a 30-run win in the first Test, a real shocker, considering the Proteas hadn't tasted victory in India in 15 years. That streak goes all the way back to 2009, and honestly, nobody expected it to end now. Day-3 kicked off with Temba Bavuma showing real class. On a pitch where every run felt precious, he kept his cool and notched up an unbeaten 55, the only half-century in the who ...Read More >
Kolkata, Nov 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has defended the pitch curator amid the criticism of the Eden Gardens' pitch, saying that they got 'exactly' what they had asked for and "there were no demons" in the wicket. Reigning World Test Champions South Africa scripted a remarkable comeback and clinched a magnificent victory here at Eden Gardens on Sunday to go one up in the two-game Test series. The five-day match concluded on just the third day as the visitors made the ...Read More >
Kolkata, Nov 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) South Africa have climbed to second place in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings fro 2025-27 cycle after securing a famous 30-run victory over India in the first Test at Eden Gardens. It was also South Africa's first win in Tests in India since 2010. Skipper Temba Bavuma's defiant 55 not out on a turning track and Simon Harmer's eight-wicket match haul helped South Africa, the reigning world Test champions, to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. ...Read More >
Kolkata, Nov 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Following their 30-run defeat to South Africa inside three days at the Eden Gardens, former India captain Anil Kumble felt the hosts missed an opportunity of scoring more runs in the first innings, adding that they looked rattled by the challenging pitch and conditions on offer. After bowling out South Africa for 159, India made 189 in their first innings and took a slender 30-run lead. Opener KL Rahul was the only batter from India to cross the 30-run mark. Fr ...Read More >
KOLKATA, India: Spinner Simon Harmer claimed a match haul of eight wickets to lead South Africa to a thrilling 30-run win over India inside three days of a low-scoring opening Test on Sunday. India, without captain and leading batsman Shubman Gill who was ruled out because of a neck injury he suffered on Saturday, faltered in their chase of 124 to be bowled out for 93 in Kolkata. Harmer, who had figures of 4-30 in the first Indian innings, struck key blows in the second session including gettin ...Read More >
Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional five-wicket haul dismantled South Africa's batting lineup, bowling them out for a mere 159 on day one of the Test. The visitors struggled after winning the toss, with Wiaan Mulder and Toni de Zorzi emerging as joint top scorers. India's bowlers, including Siraj, Kuldeep, and Axar, also contributed significantly to the collapse. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah took a five-wicket haul as India bowled out South Africa for 159 on day one of the opening Test here on Friday ...Read More >
Kolkata, Nov 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) India closed Day One of the first Test against South Africa at 37/1 in 20 overs and trail by 122 runs after Jasprit Bumrah's sharp five-wicket haul had earlier skittled the visitors for 159 at the Eden Gardens here on Friday. Before bad light brought an early end to proceedings in the final session, India lost opener Yashasvi Jaiswal cheaply. But KL Rahul (13 not out) and newly established number three Washington Sundar (six not out) ensured there was no further ...Read More >
Tokyo [Japan], November 14 (ANI): The Indian shooting contingent left for Tokyo, Japan, on Friday to participate in the 25th Summer Deaflympic Games, scheduled from November 15 to November 26. The 15-member squad, comprising three coaches, will represent India in five individual events across the men's and women's categories, one event in the men's category, and two mixed team shooting events at the Ajinomoto National Training Centre (East). Also Read | IND vs SA 1st Test 2025 Day 1 Stumps: Ja ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], November 13 (ANI): India Test captain Shubman Gill noted that the "chances of winning" in India are directly proportional to the "better quality" of spin attack. The first test between India and South Africa will start from Friday onwards at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The second test will take place at ACA Stadium in Guwahati. In the white-ball leg, the Proteas will also play three ODIs and five T20Is, starting from November 30. "I think the wicket is more or l ...Read More >
KOLKATA: The prospect of conquering India in their own backyard carries a special allure for South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma, who said that winning the upcoming two-match Test series would be second only to their World Test Championship triumph earlier this year. South Africa have lost seven successive Tests in India across three tours, with their last win coming back in 2010 at Nagpur. But Bavuma believes this group, unbeaten in full-strength Test series since coach Shukri Conrad took charg ...Read More >
Mumbai, November 13: England pacer Mark Wood is scheduled for a precautionary scan on Friday after experiencing hamstring stiffness during Day 1 of England's warm-up match against the England Lions in Perth. The English fast bowler spent time off the field during the afternoon session after completing eight overs and is expected to bowl again in two days' time. Wood played only eight overs in a warm-up match against the English Lions before he had to leave due to a hamstring injury. Ben Stokes C ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], November 13 (ANI): Kolkata Knight Riders have announced the appointment of former Australian cricketer Shane Watson as the assistant coach for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. The former Australian all-rounder brings with him a wealth of international experience, leadership, and a deep understanding of modern-day franchise cricket. One of the most celebrated all-rounders of his era, Watson represented Australia in 59 Tests, 190 ODIs, and 58 T2 ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], November 10 (ANI): Former India captain Sourav Ganguly hailed India's current Test and ODI skipper Shubman Gill, calling the 26-year-old "a perfect captain". Ganguly also lauded Gill's batting and wished him well ahead of the India versus South Africa two-test series, scheduled to begin on Friday. Speaking at an event Ganguly lauded Gill's leadership during India's tour of England, noting the challenge of captaining at a young age in such conditions. Ganguly wishe ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 10 (ANI): In a proud moment for Indian pickleball, four key members of the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) have been appointed to major leadership roles in the Asian Federation of Pickleball (AFP), marking a significant step forward in India's growing influence on the continental stage. Arvind Prabhoo, President of the All India Pickleball Association, has been unanimously elected as the President of the Asian Federation of Pickleball, reinforcing India's pos ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 10 (ANI): In a major boost for India's fastest-growing sport, the Karnataka Pickleball Association (KPA), under the aegis of the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), announced the Sabala Indian Pickleball Nationals 2025. The championship will take place from November 13 to 16 at The Sports School, Bengaluru, bringing together top athletes from across the country. This year's championship is a landmark moment; it will be the first Nationals held after pick ...Read More >
Srinagar- A nationwide high alert was sounded on Monday evening after a deadly explosion near the Red Fort metro station in New Delhi killed at least eight people and left 24 others injured, prompting states across India to tighten security and increase vigil at vital installations, metro stations, and public places. A high-intensity blast ripped through a parked car near Gate No. 1 of the Red Fort metro station around 6:30 pm, gutting several vehicles and sending shockwaves across the national ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], November 10 (ANI): Former India captain Sourav Ganguly hailed India's current Test and ODI skipper Shubman Gill, calling the 26-year-old "a perfect captain". Ganguly also lauded Gill's batting and wished him well ahead of the India versus South Africa two-test series, scheduled to begin on Friday. Speaking at an event Ganguly lauded Gill's leadership during India's tour of England, noting the challenge of captaining at a young age in such conditions. Ganguly wishe ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Former South African cricketer and noted coach Eric Simons believes that the upcoming India versus South Africa Test series will be exciting. In an exclusive chat with The New Indian Express, he felt South Africa have evolved and are better-equipped to handle spin in India. Simons said that Temba Bavuma has grown in stature and felt that Keshav Maharaj, with his 'drift', could prove to be a significant threat for the Indian batters. Excerpts: On expectations from the India vs South Afr ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], November 10 (ANI): Former India captain Sourav Ganguly praised team's wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel's form but admitted that it might be difficult to fit him into the current Test XI, given the team's settled batting line-up. Jurel has made a strong case for selection in India's playing XI after he slammed back-to-back centuries against South Africa A in the second unofficial Test at Bengaluru. The South Africa series is scheduled to begin on November 14 at Eden ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 10 (ANI): The Tamil Nadu Trophy Tour and the official mascot of the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 were launched at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Monday. The tournament is set to be hosted in Chennai and Madurai from November 28 to December 10 2025. The Trophy Tour was jointly flagged off by Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Udhayanidhi Stalin, and FIH President, Dato' Tayyab Ikram. The Trophy Tour will travel t ...Read More >
Guwahati, Nov 7 (PTI) Stating that Tata Group's upcoming semiconductor plant will put Assam in the driver seat of the engine for developed India, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the state tops the list in the country for maximum utilisation of special central fund to create capital assets. Sitharaman reached Guwahati in the morning on a two-day tour, during which she is scheduled to unveil a range of projects across different places of the state. "The centre gives fund ...Read More >
New Delhi: Things have drastically improved for women's cricket in India. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side created history as they won its maiden World Cup title. Their victory also brought a record-breaking prize purse of around Rs 39.78 crore, along with an additional Rs 51 crore announced by the BCCI. But the journey to this success wasn't always smooth. In a past interview, Indian cricket legend Mithali Raj opened up about how different and challenging the conditions were during her era compare ...Read More >
New Delhi : Jindal (India) Limited, part of the prestigious B.C. Jindal Group and one of the leading downstream steel products manufacturers in India, has announced that it has secured orders worth Rs 110 Crore for Metal Beam Crash Barriers (MBCB), so far, in FY26. Additionally, orders worth Rs 120 crore are in the pipeline for the current financial year. The B.C. Jindal Group, promoted by Shyam Jindal, has bagged these contracts for MBCB production from Indian Railways and the National Highways ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], November 3 (ANI): Ambuja Cements, part of the diversified Adani Portfolio, on Monday reported that its consolidated Profit After Tax or net profits during the July-September 2025-26 quarter jumped 364 per cent year-on-year to Rs 2,302 crore. In the year ago quarter, it was Rs 496 crore. The Adani Adani company's consolidated revenue from operations during the quarter rose over 21 per cent Rs 9,174 crore, versus Rs 7,552 crore, its highest ever in Q2 series. Also Re ...Read More >
India A vs South Africa A Live Streaming 1st Unofficial Test: Rishabh Pant returns to action from the first time since the England tour as India A take on South Africa in the first unofficial Test in Bengaluru on Thursday. Pant, who has been out of action due to a foot fracture, walks into the India 'A' team as skipper. Apart from Pant, eyes will also be on how vice-captain Sai Sudharsan fares after having a decent series as a number three batter against the West Indies. Devdutt Padikkal and N J ...Read More >
IMAGE: Spinner Tanush Kotian took 4 for 83 on Day 1 of the four-day match against South Africa A in Bengaluru on Thursday. Photograph: Tanush Kotian/Instagram South Africa A resisted through a century-stand between Jordan Hermann and Zubayr Hamza, but India A spinners, led by Tanush Kotian, plucked wickets at regular intervals to keep the visitors to 299 for nine on the first day of the opening four-day match in Bengaluru on Thursday. Hermann (71) and Hamza (66) shared a 130-run stand for the ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A late comeback from India A bowlers resulted in South Africa A being reduced to 299-9 at stumps on Day 1 of the first unofficial Test between the two teams being played here at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1. Anshul Kamboj set the tone by providing an early breakthrough to start the proceedings and dismissed Lesego Senokwane in the fourth over. What followed was complete dominance by the South African batters, as opener Jordan Hermann and top-order batter Zubayr Hamza formed ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Oct 30 (PTI) South Africa A resisted through a century-stand between Jordan Hermann and Zubayr Hamza, but India A spinners, led by Tanush Kotian, plucked wickets at regular intervals to keep the visitors to 299 for nine on the first day of the opening four-day match here on Thursday. Hermann (71) and Hamza (66) shared a 130-run stand for the second wicket after being asked to bat first, holding the SA innings together for a session and a half. But once Hamza fell to pacer Gurnoor Br ...Read More >
Mumbai captain Shardul Thakur stated he had not given up hope of playing for India despite not being in the Indian team management's radar at the moment. " It's important for me to keep performing and eventually return to the Indian team. Good performances will help me in selection. The ODI World Cup is also in South Africa, so there might be a place open for a bowling all-rounder at No 8. I am eyeing that spot," Thakur said after the conclusion of the Ranji Trophy game against Chhatisgarh on T ...Read More >
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