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(LEFT) Steve Smith with the black anti-glare strips under his eyes while training for the 2nd Ashes Test match; Smith and Marnus Labuschagne leave the field after winning the first Ashes Test match against England in Perth. (AP Photo)

Watch: Steve Smith wears anti-glare eye strips during training ahead of day-night pink ball Ashes Test vs England at Brisbane

December 1, 2025 15:51 IST

In a video shared by journalist Bharat Sundaresan on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, Steve Smith could be seen entering the nets with the anti-glares and taking throwdowns from one of the support staff members.

IND vs SA: Kohli made 135 off 120 balls in the first ODI, while Rohit made 57 off 51 balls to help India reach 349/8 in Ranchi. (Creimas)

‘That doesn’t cut ice for me’: R Ashwin reacts to speculations surrounding Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s future amid IND vs SA ODI series

December 1, 2025 15:41 IST

IND vs SA: Ashwin's statement comes at a time when there is constant speculation about whether both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli would have the legs to continue till the 2027 ODI World Cup.

New Zealand Vs West Indies 1st Test Live Streaming: Kane Williamson and Kemar Roach will be back in action. (AP)

New Zealand Vs West Indies 1st Test Live Streaming: When and where to watch NZ vs WI match?

December 1, 2025 15:06 IST

New Zealand (NZ) Vs West Indies (WI) 1st Test Live Streaming Online: Here is how you can follow the first Test between New Zealand and West Indies starting Tuesday at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

Travis Head's comments came on the same day as Joe Root questioning the need for a pink ball Test match in an Ashes series. (AP Photo)

‘Pink ball, white ball, red ball – who really cares?’: Travis Head weighs in on Ashes day-night Test at Gabba

December 1, 2025 14:51 IST

Travis Head, who made a blazing 123 off 83 balls in the second innings of the first Test match, felt that the thoughts around the day-night Test varied based on whether teams won or lost such matches.

IND vs SA: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's 136-run partnership set up the Ranchi win for India on Sunday. (CREIMAS)

‘No point talking about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s 2027 World Cup participation now,’ says India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak

December 1, 2025 13:21 IST

IND vs SA: Despite the knocks in Ranchi on Sunday, Kotak it was too early to definitively say anything concerning the futures of both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who only play the 50-over format now.

India's Kuldeep Yadav, second from right, celebrates the wicket of South Africa's Marco Jansen during the first One Day International match between India and South Africa in Ranchi, India, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. (AP Photo)

How Kuldeep Yadav’s ‘so-bad-that-it’s-good’ ball finally tamed the devastating Marco Jansen

December 1, 2025 13:26 IST

A change of ends after being taken off the attack did the trick, but it was Kuldeep's courage in keeping Jansen waiting on the slow and short ball, that skidded Proteas short of the target

KL Rahul batted at No. 6 in the Ranchi ODI, a position Srikkanth was too low for the stand-in captain. (CREIMAS)

‘I don’t know about Washington Sundar going ahead of him’: Kris Srikkanth asks KL Rahul to not bat below No. 5 for India

December 1, 2025 13:01 IST

Srikkanth waxed lyrical of Rahul's batting efforts after the elegant right-hander chipped in with a crucial 60 off 56 deliveries, a knock laced with two fours and three sixes.

Grace Harris split a webbing on her left hand while bowling in the WBBL match on Sunday. (Instagram/CA)

‘We’ll stitch it later’: Australia all-rounder Grace Harris splits webbing in WBBL match, continues playing with taped hand – WATCH

December 1, 2025 09:36 IST

Bowling while defending a 150-run target against the Adelaide Strikers on Sunday in North Sydney, Grace Harris injured her non-bowling hand while attempting to stop a shot from England batter Tammy Beaumont in the 10th over.

Virat Kohli of India during the 1st ODI match between India and South Africa at JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi, India on November 30, 2025. (Photo: CREIMAS for BCCI)

As BCCI pushes for seniors to play domestic cricket, Virat Kohli says, ‘I’ve never been a big believer of lot of preparation’

December 1, 2025 08:48 IST

His 52nd hundred showcased his famed fitness, mental strength and drive and he says that s long as he's hitting the ball well, he can keep performing

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in action during first ODI vs South Africa in Ranchi. (PHOTO: AP)

Kevin Pietersen on Kohli-Rohit Test comeback rumours: ‘If true, it must be taken very seriously’

December 1, 2025 08:47 IST

The former England cricketer highlighted that the survival of Test cricket is a hot topic, and if Kohli and Sharma want to play again, they must play.

Virat Kohli scored his 52nd ODI century during the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi. (PHOTO: AP)

Virat Kohli confirms he’ll only play one form of game for India: ‘That’s how it’s always going to be’

December 1, 2025 08:47 IST

Virat Kohli, after player of match award, talks about mental readiness versus physical fitness: 'Never been big believer of lot of preparation... all my cricket has been mental'

India defeated South Africa by 17 runs in the first ODI in Ranchi. (PHOTO: AP)

In Kohli’s run-flood, how South Africa slipped on Ranchi’s dew

December 1, 2025 08:47 IST

The dew factor was supposed to make chasing easier for the batting, and though it appeared copiously after the halfway mark to trouble India, it had helped the Indian seamers to pick wickets with the new ball.

India beat South Africa in the first ODI in Ranchi. (PHOTO: AP)

IND vs SA, 1st ODI: Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch knock in vain as India beat South Africa by 17 runs to win thriller in Ranchi

November 30, 2025 21:58 IST

Kohli's 136-run stand with Rohit (57 off 51) for the second wicket set up India's big total on a largely flat track in Ranchi.

Abhishek Sharma in action during SMAT 2025 match against Bengal. (PHOTO: PCACricket/X)

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025: Abhishek Sharma’s smack day headlines SMAT Sunday

December 1, 2025 08:27 IST

The dashing opener struck 148 off 52 balls to destroy Bengal; Mumbai's Mhatre too his hundred

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in action during first ODI vs South Africa in Ranchi. (PHOTO: AP)

‘Kohli has zidd to prove critics wrong,’ ‘Age is just a number’: Mohammad Kaif heaps praise on Rohit-Kohli after Ranchi masterclass

November 30, 2025 20:49 IST

Courtesy of Kohli's 83rd international ton, India posted 349/8 in 50 overs after being inserted by Aiden Markram. 

England pacer Mark Wood in action during first Ashes Test against Australia at Perth. (PHOTO: AP)

AUS vs ENG, Ashes 2025-26: Mark Wood in doubt for Pink-Ball Test at Gabba? Joe Root provides clarity

November 30, 2025 19:56 IST

The opening Test at Perth was Wood's first competitive appearance in close to nine months after returning from knee surgery in March

India's Virat Kohli plays a shot during the first One Day International match between India and South Africa in Ranchi, India, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. (AP Photo)

Sunil Gavaskar declares Virat Kohli as G.O.A.T in ODIs: ‘When you pass the great Sachin Tendulkar…’

December 1, 2025 08:47 IST

Tendulkar had struck 51 Test centuries in his career, which was overtaken by Kohli's 52nd ODI ton on Sunday. Kohli thus has the most centuries in a single international format

India's Virat Kohli celebrating his 52nd ODI century during first One-Day International against South Africa in Ranchi. (BCCI)

Virat Kohli gets rolling in Ranchi, rolls back years with 52nd ODI ton

December 1, 2025 08:27 IST

A vintage hundred replete with his favourite showed why there is still the fire and legs in him to boss this format

Indian opener Rohit Sharma during the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi. (PHOTO: AP)

How Rohit Sharma became the batsman with most sixes in ODIs

December 1, 2025 08:27 IST

Opener overtakes Afridi in all-time record and now leads a list that has Afridi, Chris Gayle, Sanath Jayasuriya and MS Dhoni

Australia batter Travis Head in action during the first Ashes against England. (PHOTO: AP)

After match-winning Ashes century, Travis Head ready to keep opening the batting

November 30, 2025 16:31 IST

Traivs Head has had a lot of success in Tests at No.5 but opens in white-ball cricket.

IND vs SA: Virat Kohli smashed his 52nd ODI hundred against South Africa in Ranchi. (CREIMAS)

Virat Kohli records 52nd ODI century, surpasses Sachin Tendulkar for most tons against South Africa in Ranchi

November 30, 2025 19:55 IST

IND vs SA: Virat Kohli's 52nd ODI century took him past a slew of Sachin Tendulkar feats, including the record for most centuries against South Africa at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi on Sunday.

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Bavuma’s Indian summer in November: Favourite Hindi word – ‘theek hai’ and choosing butter chicken over peri peri chicken

November 30, 2025 16:22 IST

South African captain who has been impressing India with his calm leadership, and got compared to MS Dhoni by ABdV, also spoke of what he'd be doing in life, if not for cricket

Andre Russell spent 11 years with KKR, scoring over 2600 runs and pick 120-plus wickets before being released last Sundar. (BCCI)

Andre Russell retires from IPL, will be KKR’s ‘power coach’

November 30, 2025 15:15 IST

Russell, who won the IPL title with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2014 and 2024, had not been retained by the franchise, but will be part of their support staff as the ‘power coach.’ The Jamaican, however, said that he would continue to play in other leagues around the world.

IND vs SA: Rohit Sharma broke Shahid Afridi's ODI sixes world record. (CREIMAS)

IND vs SA: Rohit Sharma breaks Shahid Afridi’s world record for most ODI sixes in history

November 30, 2025 15:07 IST

IND vs SA: Rohit Sharma cracked his 350th ODI six with a thumping slog-sweep off South Africa off-spinner Prenalen Subrayan over cow corner and proceeded to repeat the stroke off the next delivery to equal Afridi at 351 maximums in 100 fewer innings

Always a junior amongst giants of Proteas cricket, Quinton de Kock is excited to now be a senior.

Quinton de Kock, on what brought him back: ‘I missed the camaraderie and the whole thing of representing the Proteas’

November 30, 2025 14:19 IST

The 10th most capped South African in ODIs, who had dream figures in his retirement World Cup, realises he loves to bat and play more.

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