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AUS vs PAK: Babar Azam’s rough patch continues, gets cleaned up by Pat Cummins for 1
December 27, 2023 13:12 IST
It was another day to forget for Babar who could only score 1 in this exchange after his 21 and 14 in the first Test, a match that Pakistan ultimately lost by 360 runs.
India vs South Africa Highlights, 1st Test Day 2: Stumps on Day 2 owing to bad light, Dean Elgar’s hundred gives SA lead in Centurion
December 28, 2023 12:07 IST
IND vs SA Highlights, 1st Test Day 2: After India were restricted for 245 in the first innings, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj struck twice with the ball on Wednesday whilst debutant Prasidh Krishna also nabbed a wicket.
Revealed: The secret to Bumrah’s recovery from a career-threatening back injury to become world’s best pacer at the world cupSubscriber Only
December 27, 2023 19:27 IST
From Dennis Lillee to Jeff Thompson to Shane Bond, they haven’t been the same post back injuries and surgeries. And given Bumrah’s peculiar action, which is considered injury-prone, there were more reasons to worry
South Africa vs India: KL Rahul stands tall on tough and damp day to keep India in the fight on Day 1 of first TestSubscriber Only
December 27, 2023 09:13 IST
Batting at No.6 for only the second time, wicketkeeper-batsman mixes caution with aggression on seamer-friendly pitch to guide tail and take visitors to 208/8.
Focus on the future stars: In the new year, a new format for ICC Under-19 World Cup
December 27, 2023 09:18 IST
A newly introduced Super Six stage and shifting the tournament to South Africa from Sri Lanka add to the intrigue as India chase back-to-back titles.
The perfect solo act: how Kagiso Rabada knocked down Rohit, Kohli and sucker-punched IndiaSubscriber Only
December 27, 2023 09:10 IST
Among all the bowlers who have grabbed 200-plus wickets from 1900, no one has picked wickets at a better frequency.
Tabraiz Shamsi on being abused online for celebrating Suryakumar Yadav’s wicket: ‘It was the worst…abuse was hurled at my wife’
December 26, 2023 22:58 IST
The 33-year-old Proteas spinner was at the receiving end of online abusers for his celebrations after removing India's stand-in captain in the second of three T20Is.
‘I have always played to put bums on seats’: David Warner names his replacement for Australia in Test cricket
December 26, 2023 18:46 IST
The southpaw placed his bets on Marcus Harris to accompany Usman Khawaja at the top of the Australian batting in his stead in Test cricket.
‘I’ve never bowled at 150 kph…we don’t care about pace dropping rumours’: Hasan Ali bashes pace critics, says PAK ahead of AUS in Boxing Day Test
December 26, 2023 17:32 IST
Ali was amongst the three wicket takers for the visitors on Tuesday as Pakistan managed to remove David Warner, Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith.
IND vs SA, Centurion weather update: Wet outfield delays toss of India vs South Africa 1st Test at SuperSport Park
December 26, 2023 13:41 IST
IND vs SA first Test: Team India also had to cancel its practice session at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Monday, one day before the first Test because of heavy rain.
India vs South Africa Highlights: KL Rahul’s 70 help IND to 208/8 at stumps in Centurion on Day 1 in 1st Test
December 27, 2023 12:29 IST
IND vs SA 1st Test Highlights: Earlier, Temba Bavuma had won the toss and opted to bowl first. Ravindra Jadeja was ruled out due to back spasms so R Ashwin gets the nod. India also handed a debut to Prasidh Krishna
IND vs SA: Can Shubman Gill erase his one technical weakness, and prove himself in testing South African conditions?Subscriber Only
December 27, 2023 09:21 IST
Apart from Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi, he may face tall left-handed seamer Marco Jansen and right-arm pacer Gerald Coetzee.
South Africa vs India: How will KL Rahul do in his new wicketkeeper-batter role in Tests?Subscriber Only
December 27, 2023 14:49 IST
Apart from being efficient behind the stumps & judging DRS calls, he will need to face second new ball in middle order and bat with the tail.
Mukesh Kumar or Prasidh Krishna? Ashwin or Shardul Thakur? For India, bowling will pose biggest selection headachesSubscriber Only
December 26, 2023 12:05 IST
It will be India's first away Test without Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane since 2012, but their selection headaches revolve around their bowling pack.
South Africa vs India: Connor Williams recalls his only ‘Test’, nowhere in record books or even YouTube nowSubscriber Only
December 26, 2023 09:42 IST
Baroda stalwart's only international appearance was at Centurion in the unofficial Test in 2001.
Ahead of Boxing Day Test against South Africa, captain Rohit Sharma lauds Indian quicks: ‘Our seamers have earned that respect’
December 26, 2023 17:14 IST
Since January 2018, the Indian pacers have nabbed more wickets away from home than any other pace attack - 396 from 212 innings.
India fought in 2018, disappointed in 2022, can they finally win a Test series in South Africa now?Subscriber Only
December 26, 2023 07:19 IST
South Africa is not as intimidating at home as they once used to be, The nightmarish 90s are long gone, the terror-inducing aughts is just a bad memory. In the last four years, they have surrendered series wins to Sri Lanka (who won 2-0 in 2019) and England, losing six of their last 15 games.
Post World Cup heartbreak, captain Rohit Sharma voices India’s desperation to win in South Africa: ‘Itna mehnat kiya hai, kuch to chahiye yaar’
December 26, 2023 17:14 IST
When poked around for a response on his future in T20Is - with a World Cup next summer - the 36-year-old kept open the possibility of a return in the shortest format.
India vs South Africa 1st Test playing XI tip off: Rohit-Kohli mark return post World Cup, KL Rahul to keep wickets, Bumrah to lead pace attack
December 26, 2023 17:17 IST
The Centurion Test will mark a first appearance of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah in Indian colors since the ODI World Cup final loss against Australia last month.
IND vs SA: Indian cricket team’s practice session at Centurion before Boxing Day Test called off due to rain
December 26, 2023 12:05 IST
IND vs SA: There is also a forecast for rains on the first two days of the Boxing Day Test at Centurion.
India squad for ODIs, T20Is: Richa Ghosh, Saika Ishaque, Shreyanka Patil named in ODI side for Australia series
December 25, 2023 14:12 IST
India's side for the T20I series against Australia, meanwhile, has remained unchanged from the squad that was named for the home series against England earlier this month.
IND vs AUS: Are Tests India Women’s best format?Subscriber Only
December 25, 2023 10:15 IST
A gritty, often dominant, performance in Mumbai saw India register their first-ever win in women's Test cricket history over Australia
‘One full-hand of extra bounce, got to leave well’: Faf du Plessis details batting mantra for India to succeed in South AfricaSubscriber Only
December 25, 2023 10:15 IST
Batsmen need to be careful in dealing with the lift and seam movement as runs on the board will be vital
‘How the f*** people were allowed to take a knee during BLM’: Michael Holding slams ICC’s ‘hypocrisy’ over Usman Khawaja saga
December 25, 2023 11:31 IST
The Aussie opener, who was not given approval to wear shoes with the text, ‘all lives are equal’ for the Perth Test, had trained at the MCG nets wearing shoes with the aforementioned logo.
IND vs SA: Why taller Prasidh Krishna should be preferred over skiddier Mukesh Kumar in South AfricaSubscriber Only
December 25, 2023 11:49 IST
Extra height would give the Karnataka pacer extra bounce off the pitch, more margin for error with his length and the best chance of extracting life from the surface.
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