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Rising Stars Asia Cup Points Table: Pakistan Shaheens defeated India A to move to the top of Group B. (ACC)

Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 Points Table: India and Pakistan have both qualified for semifinals

November 19, 2025 11:44 IST

ACC Men's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 Updated Points Table: India slipped to the second spot after their defeat to Pakistan and now face a must-win situation to qualify for the semi-finals.

Gautam Gambhir's tactics in the IND vs SA Kolkata Test were put under the scanner by Brad Haddin. (BCCI)

‘When Virat Kohli was captain they used to score big..’: Gautam Gambhir’s India leaving too much to chance, says ex-IPL teammate

November 17, 2025 13:35 IST

IND vs SA: South Africa pace legend Shaun Pollock also lambasted the poor mindset of India's batters on such tricky pitches. The 124-run target is the lowest ever that India have failed to gun down in a Test match at home.

IPL 2026: Andre Russell spent 11 years with KKR, scoring over 2600 runs and pick 120-plus wickets before being released last Sundar. (BCCI)

‘Abhishek Nayar is the straight answer for Andre Russell’s release:’ Former India batter criticises KKR’s IPL 2026 decision

November 17, 2025 13:10 IST

Andre Russell, 37, retired from international T20Is earlier this year and has served the Knights for over 11 years, scoring 2600 runs while also picking 122 wickets for the franchise.

IPL 2026: Kumar Sangakkara returns as head coach. (BCCI)

IPL 2026: Kumar Sangakkara reappointed as Rajasthan Royals head coach

November 17, 2025 11:59 IST

During his first tenure as coach, Sangakkara ended the Rajasthan Royals' 17-year wait to reach another final. They, however, finished runners-up behind Gujarat Titans.

Dinesh Karthik said Washington Sundar's new batting position could affect his bowling. (Express Photo by Partha Paul)

‘This move will affect his bowling’: Dinesh Karthik warns Team India against Washington Sundar’s switch to No. 3

November 17, 2025 11:17 IST

IND vs SA: Karthik added that with Washington Sundar forced to focus more on his batting, his bowling load will automatically dwindle even in practice sessions.

India's Naman Dhir (inset) was given an angry finger-pointing send off by Pakistan bowler Saad Masood, who was quickly warned by the umpires. (Screengrab via ACC YouTube)

India A vs Pakistan Shaheens Highlights: Batting collapse, angry sendoff, umpiring drama as India A suffer thumping defeat in Asia Cup Rising Stars

November 17, 2025 07:25 IST

Earlier in the day, players of both teams on Sunday avoided handshakes before the start of their match as well post match, continuing the trend started by the senior sides during the Asia Cup in September

India vs Pakistan: Maaz Sadaqat was involved in the bizarre incident of the catch being given a dot ball. (PHOTO: ACC via X)

Asia Cup Rising Stars, IND vs PAK: Controversy erupts as catch by Indians is given not out, then ruled as dot ball rather than six

November 17, 2025 00:29 IST

The incident happened on the first ball of the 10th over. Suyash Sharma's delivery to Maaz Sadaqat was hit away to the ropes by the Pakistan batter, who was batting on 56 from 36 balls when the incident happened.

South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma in action. (Express Photo by Partha Paul)

‘Temba Bavuma doesn’t get the recognition, credit he deserves as other international captains receive’: Anil Kumble

November 16, 2025 21:40 IST

With back-to-back crucial Test innings in WTC finals and at Kolkata, Bavuma has done exceptionally well when South Africa needed the runs the most

The 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a 32-ball century for India A in Doha in the Asia Cup Rising Stars on Friday. (PHOTO: BCCI via X)

After explosive 142, Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashes 45 off 28 vs Pakistan A in Asia Cup Rising Stars; India A all out for 136

November 16, 2025 21:44 IST

Vaibhav struck five fours and three sixes before holing out to Mohammad Faiq off the bowling of Sufiyan Muqeem in the 10th over.

Baba Indrajith celebrates his century against Uttar Pradesh in the fifth round of Ranji Trophy on Sunday. (Credit: Special Arrangement)

Ranji Trophy: With a couple of bizarre tweaks, Tamil Nadu’s batting finally clicks as Indrajith, Siddharth score centuries

November 16, 2025 20:47 IST

Ahead of their match against Uttar Pradesh, they chose irrational ways to change the tide by opting to use the away dressing room in Coimbatore rather than the one usually allotted for hosts. And there was a surprise in the batting order too.

R Ashwin on Eden Gardens pitch: (LEFT) South Africa captain Temba Bavuma and Sourav Ganguly inspect the Eden Gardens pitch before the start of the Kolkata Test; (RIGHT) India skipper Shubman Gill takes a closer look at the 22-yard strip. (Express photos by Partha Paul)

‘Eden Gardens pitch not a turner’: Ravichandran Ashwin reacts to India’s 30-run loss to South Africa in Kolkata Test

November 16, 2025 20:22 IST

Ravichandran Ashwin said that one could not give a turning pitch at the Eden Gardens, and if that was the case, then one would get a wicket similar to the India-South Africa first Test

Temba Bavuma is calm, even soporific, a square silhouette of perfection. (Express Photo by Partha Paul)

Temba Bavuma: South Africa’s Iron Man with a giant heart, undefeated and unbroken, leads from the front at Eden Gardens for famous win

November 16, 2025 19:58 IST

Pouching the match-winning catch and grafting the match-turning knock were straightforward chores for Temba Bavuma, a man who has worn heavier burdens.

Seven years after his last first-class match for Mumbai, Akhil Herwadkar returned to the squad with a worthy comeback, scoring 86, to take the hosts to 3173 against Puducherry in a Ranji Trophy match at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. (Express Photo by Amit Chakravarty)

Ranji Trophy: 7 years on, Akhil Herwadkar returns with statement innings to put Mumbai on top against Puducherry

November 16, 2025 19:20 IST

In his last first-class match for Mumbai he made 0 and 10. Seven years later Akhil Herwadkar made a worthy comeback against Puducherry to put the hosts in the driver’s seat

(LEFT) South Africa captain Temba Bavuma and Sourav Ganguly inspect the Eden Gardens pitch before the start of the Kolkata Test; (RIGHT) Bavuma at a press conference at Eden Gardens. (Express photos by Partha Paul)

Temba Bavuma: ‘Spin-wise, track was little bit on extreme side….tricky to trust bounce… some balls bounced nicely, others were squatting’

November 16, 2025 18:25 IST

South African skipper says he's never played a Day 4 or 5 of a Test match in India for it's just how pitches have been, and arrived knowing the Indians would offer a spinning track, so nothing was unexpected

South African spinner Simon Harmer in action. (EXPRESS PHOTO by Partha Paul)

‘I hope Gautam Gambhir is listening’: Sourav Ganguly offers advice to India coach after 30-run loss to South Africa in Kolkata Test

November 16, 2025 18:19 IST

Sourav Ganguly felt that the current Indian side had succeeded in England a few months ago because they had put the runs on the board, which had helped them win two Tests and draw the series 2-2.

South Africa defeated India by 30 runs in Kolkata Test. (Express Photo by Partha Paul)

Cheteshwar Pujara: ‘India needs pitches where Tests don’t get over on Day 3 and where batsmen’s skill is tested, not luck’

November 16, 2025 17:21 IST

Pujara stressed a perfect pitch ought to test temperament and technique and not be at the mercy of luck, like happens with rank turners that India have been opting for since 2020

South African spinner Simon Harmer appealing for a wicket in Kolkata against India. (Express Photo by Partha Paul)

Dale Steyn counters Gambhir’s Eden Gardens pitch defence: ‘Any Test that finishes in 3 days has demons in it, for sure’

November 16, 2025 16:32 IST

Steyn pointed to Washington Sundar and South African skipper Temba Bavuma as the most solid batters on display.

IND vs SA: Anil Kumble said he is confused by Gautam Gambhir's comments on the Eden Gardens pitch. (X/BCCI)

IND vs SA: Anil Kumble ‘confused’ by Gautam Gambhir’s comments that Eden Gardens pitch was exactly what India wanted

November 16, 2025 15:48 IST

IND vs SA Kolkata Test: The current India head coach's comments to the media confused the former head coach Anil Kumble, who called for more sporting conditions, given the legacy of what the venue has been in Test cricket over many years.

No demons in the wicket, this wasn’t unplayable, says Gautam Gambhir after India suffer another home defeat

November 16, 2025 16:15 IST

India's head coach reveals the Eden Gardens groundstaff prepared a pitch that the team wanted after the hosts were bowled out for 93 in chase of 124

Eden Gardens Test: India lose at home yet again, Simon Harmer leads South Africa’s famous win

November 16, 2025 21:01 IST

After Bavuma's unbeaten 55 helped South Africa set a target of 124, World champions rout hosts for 93 as they suffer Test defeat at home

WTC Points Table update after IND vs SA 1st Test: India slipped to fourth spot after the defeat in Kolkata. (Express Photo by Partha Paul)

ICC WTC Points Table 2025-27 update: India slip to 4th in standings after Kolkata Test defeat, South Africa in top 2

November 16, 2025 14:54 IST

ICC World Test Championship 2025 Points Table After India vs South Africa 1st Test Match: India have now lost three Tests in the ongoing WTC cycle, following two losses in England earlier this year.

South Africa recorded their first win in India in 15 years in Kolkata. (CREIMAS)

India suffer Kolkata humiliation with 30-run defeat to South Africa, lose second home Test chase under 150 in a year

November 16, 2025 14:22 IST

IND vs SA: South Africa registered their first win over India in India in 15 years with a 30-run win, defending 123 against the hosts on Day 3 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals owner Manoj Badale said Sanju Samson was emotionally drained before requesting an exit from the franchise. (File)

‘Sanju Samson was emotionally drained’: Rajasthan Royals owner explains IPL 2026 trade deal, quashes instability murmurs

November 16, 2025 12:38 IST

Rajasthan Royals owner Manoj Badale said that Sanju Samson was emotionally drained after having led the bid of the inaugural champions as captain and even coming close to the title in the IPL 2022 season.

IND vs PAK Live Streaming, Rising Star Asia Cup 2025: Vaibhav Suryavanshi will be in action today for India A vs Pakistan Shaheens. (ACC)

India A vs Pakistan A Rising Stars Asia Cup Match LIVE Cricket Streaming: How to watch Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Co in action today?

November 16, 2025 12:06 IST

ndia A vs Pakistan A Rising Stars Asia Cup Match Live Cricket Score Streaming Online: Here is how you can follow the Ind-A vs Pakistan Shaheens match in Doha today.

Kolkata Test: Temba Bavuma was the only batter to score a fifty in three innings at the Eden Gardens. (Express Photo by Partha Paul)

‘RIP Test cricket, even Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli cannot survive’: Harbhajan Singh slams Eden Gardens pitch for IND-SA match

November 16, 2025 11:13 IST

IND vs SA: Harbhajan affirmed that even India batting legends Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli would have found it hard to tackle the conditions on the Eden Gardens pitch where only batter scored a fifty in three innings.