5 years, 6 months ago

2019 World Cup: South Africa choke before they actually could have choked

"We left everything out there, and that's all I can ask for as a captain, that the guys fought," said a resigned Faf du Plessis as South Africa's hopes of reaching the 2019 World Cup semi-finals virtually ended after the New Zealand defeat. Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Hashim Amla has struggled to get runs in this year's World Cup And, this has been their main problem. Markram was Amla's direct replacement at the top with JP Duminy coming in the middle-order and that would have opened up the whole batting order, thus, allowing not only De Kock but others as well to play without scoreboard pressure but backing the 36-year-old has come at a cost and it is a heavy one because top to bottom, nobody has been able to score runs freely. Image Source : GETTY IMAGES Kagiso Rabada has taken just 6 wickets so far in World Cup 2019 While losing the likes of Dale Steyn and a fiery pacer in Anrich Nortje prior to the tournament is never a good way to start, in Kagiso Rabada, Chris Morris and Lungi Ngidi, they had a potent attack.

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South Africa’s glorious revival is a fitting end to a year that gave Test cricket new life

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Hindustan Times

Dec 29 - South Africa were 32 runs shy of winning the first test while Pakistan needed only two wickets for success as the contest headed to a thrilling finish on the fourth day at Centurion on Sunday. Cricket-Abbas wreaks havoc as Pakistan look to upset South Africa Mohammad Abbas bowled Pakistan to the brink of an extraordinary win as …

2 weeks, 1 day ago

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India Today

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Reeza Hendricks' maiden T20I hundred ensured that South Africa defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets in the 2nd T20I in Centurion on Friday, December 13. The victory on Friday ensured that South Africa secured their first bilateral T20I series win since August 2022, as they executed the third-highest successful chase at SuperSport Park. The series win also marked a notable milestone …

1 month ago

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: South Africa builds 221-run lead after Paterson five-for causes Sri Lanka collapse

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1 month ago

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

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6 months, 1 week ago

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

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11 months ago

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Hindustan Times

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1 year ago

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Hindustan Times

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1 year, 1 month ago

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Hindustan Times

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1 year, 1 month ago

World Cup 2023: How South Africa failed to clear the semi-final hurdle against Australia

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1 year, 1 month ago

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1 year, 2 months ago

South Africa’s huge win over New Zealand shows they can win the Cricket World Cup

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1 year, 2 months ago

NZ vs SA highlights, World Cup 2023: de Kock, van der Dussen, and bowlers help South Africa beat New Zealand by 190 runs

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1 year, 2 months ago

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The Hindu

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1 year, 2 months ago

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Hindustan Times

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1 year, 2 months ago

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1 year, 2 months ago

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Hindustan Times

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1 year, 2 months ago

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1 year, 2 months ago

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1 year, 3 months ago

RSA vs SL: South Africa looks to bury ghosts of the past to start World Cup challenge against Sri Lanka

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2 years ago

SA vs ENG 2023, 1st ODI: Jason Roy Hits Century But South Africa Win by 27 Runs

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Fast bowlers Sisanda Magala, Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada earned South Africa a dramatic 27-run win in the first one-day international against England at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein on Friday. England seemed headed for a comfortable win as Jason Roy and Dawid Malan put on 146 for the first wicket inside the first 20 overs of England?s reply to …

2 years, 2 months ago

South Africa manage to choke themselves out of T20 World Cup as destiny continues its conspiracy

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2 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup 2022: Did South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma acknowledge that they are CHOKERS?

India TV News

T20 World Cup 2022: The ongoing T20 World Cup in South Africa has been nothing short of amazing. On the final day of the Super 12 stage, the Proteas team led by skipper Temba Bavuma faced a massive heartbreak. The Proteas team had made an explosive start to their World Cup campaign and remained at the top of the points …

2 years, 2 months ago

Ouch! Feel sorry for our boys: AB de Villiers reacts after South Africa crash out of T20 World Cup

India Today

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2 years, 2 months ago

South Africa v Netherlands: South Africa choke in front of a spirited Netherlands, crash out of T20 World Cup

India Today

South Africa choked in front of a spirited Netherlands and crashed out of the T20 World Cup after suffering a 13-run defeat in their must-win match in Adelaide on Sunday. Keshav Maharaj then ended O'Dowd struggle as South Africa reduced Netherlands to 97/2 in 12.4 overs. Suddenly, Netherlands found their momentum as Tom Cooper and Colin Ackermann started to take …

2 years, 2 months ago

IND vs SA HIGHLIGHTS, T20 World Cup: South Africa beats India by five wickets; Miller, Markram, Ngidi shine in Perth

The Hindu

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2 years, 3 months ago

India vs South Africa, 1st ODI: Fell short by just two shots but happy with my contribution, says Sanju Samson

Firstpost

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2 years, 3 months ago

India vs South Africa 1st ODI: Fans share hilarious memes as hosts lose the match by 9 runs

Firstpost

Fans came up with hilarious memes on Twitter after India lost to South Africa in 1st ODI. India lose to South Africa by 9 runs in a 40-over rain-truncated match played here at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Shardul Thakur joined Samson and the duo batted well to take India’s total beyond 150-run …

2 years, 3 months ago

England waste no time to seal South Africa series win

The Independent

2 years, 6 months ago

Heinrich Klaasen carries South Africa to 2-0 series lead despite Bhuvneshwar’s haul

Hindustan Times

South Africa rode a classy and responsible 81 from Heinrich Klaasen to beat India by four wickets with 10 balls to spare and take a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20 series here on Sunday. Heinrich Klaasen and Hardik Pandya during the 2nd T20I match between India and South Africa Bhuvneshwar Kumar took three wickets in the powerplay phase to …

2 years, 11 months ago

India vs South Africa Highlights, 3rd ODI at Cape Town, Full Cricket Score: Proteas win thriller by four runs, complete 3-0 sweep

Firstpost

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2 years, 11 months ago

Pride at stake for India in third ODI vs SA

The Hindu

India will look to avoid a cleansweep when it faces South Africa in the third and final One-Day International at Newlands, Cape Town, on Sunday. India’s strategy in the ODI series so far has looked completely out of sync with the requirements of modern-day white-ball game, batters failing to keep the momentum going in the middle overs and the bowlers, …

2 years, 11 months ago

IND vs SA 2nd ODI: South Africa beats India by seven wickets to seal series

The Hindu

A young South Africa punished a jaded Indian team for its outdated approach, handing it one of the most comprehensive series defeats in recent times with an easy seven-wicket victory in the second ODI on Friday. HIGHLIGHTS KL Rahul's captaincy ambitions and head coach Rahul Dravid's wish to see him being anointed in the long run, however, suffered a rude …

2 years, 11 months ago

South Africa vs India, 2nd ODI: KL Rahul's men look to bounce back, sort familiar middle-order woes

India Today

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2 years, 11 months ago

India vs South Africa, 1st ODI: KL Rahul blames lack of wickets in middle-overs for loss

India TV News

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2 years, 11 months ago

India vs South Africa: Reactions like that showed they were frustrated, under pressure, says Lungi Ngidi

Firstpost

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3 years ago

India vs South Africa: Rahane, Pujara flop show continues in second Test as visitors' middle-order disappoints again

Firstpost

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3 years ago

IND vs SA, 1st Test: India beat South Africa by 113 runs, take 1-0 lead

India TV News

India's once-in-a-generation pace unit destroyed a listless South Africa with its relentless attack to fashion an emphatic 113-run win in the first Test here on Thursday, setting the team on the path towards an elusive series victory in the Rainbow nation. It was pity to see South Africa, that boasted of some great names of the yore, couldn't even post …

3 years ago

India vs South Africa, 1st Test, Day 4: India sniff at big win as South Africa depend on Elgar and rain

India TV News

Jasprit Bumrah produced a couple of magic deliveries at the fag end of the fourth day as India remained on course for an emphatic victory against a rattled South Africa in the first Test here on Wednesday. Chasing a never achieved victory target of 305 at the Supersport Park, South Africa finished the day at 94 for 4 with Elgar …

3 years ago

India tour of South Africa 2021-22: Top five IND vs SA Tests in South Africa

The Hindu

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3 years, 2 months ago

SA vs WI T20WC Preview: Good batting display high on agenda as Windies take on Proteas

India TV News

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3 years, 9 months ago

South Africa seals ODI series 4-1, gives India plenty to think about ahead of World Cup

The Hindu

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It will be Jasprit Bumrah versus Pat Cummins once again as the two premier fast bowlers compete for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for December 2024. Bumrah and Cummins will face off alongside South Africa's Dane Paterson, with the three fast bowlers vying for the prestigious honour. Jasprit Bumrah, who was also nominated for the Sir Garfield …

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Pakistan captain Masood sees positives in defeat against South Africa

The Hindu

Pakistan may have lost its Test series in South Africa 2-0, but captain Shan Masood saw enough from his side to believe there are better days ahead as they held their own for long periods in challenging conditions. South Africa won the first test in Pretoria by two wickets despite being reduced to 99-8 chasing 148 on a difficult surface, …

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SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: South Africa eases past Pakistan, completes series clean sweep

The Hindu

South Africa eased to a 10-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second Test on Monday in Cape Town to secure a 2-0 series win despite a second-innings resistance from the tourist. Forced to follow on 421 runs behind in the first innings, Pakistan battled to 478 all out but South Africa, which qualified for the World Test Championship final last …

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South Africa register emphatic 10-wicket win over Pakistan in 2nd Test, win series 2-0

Hindustan Times

South Africa eased to a 10-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second Test on Monday in Cape Town to secure a 2-0 series win despite second-innings resistance from the tourists. South Africa eased to a 10-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second Test on Monday in Cape Town. Forced to follow on 421 runs behind on the first innings, Pakistan …

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Michael Vaughan feels Team India was "blown away" after Perth Test at BGT 2024-25

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, : Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan shared his insight on the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between Australia and India, and said that 'Men in Blue' were "blown away" after their triumph at the Perth Test. Michael Vaughan feels Team India was "blown away" after Perth Test at BGT 2024-25 India, who began the series with a historic …

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'Everything was fine till Rahul Dravid...': Harbhajan calls out 'superstar culture' in Team India, 'BCCI should...'

Hindustan Times

India's rather forgettable 2024/25 season came to an end with them losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade. The result, that comes at the end of a run in which India lost an ODI series to Sri Lanka for the first time since 1997 and were whitewashed at home by New Zealand, has prompted former spinner …

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Defiant Masood narrows Pakistan's deficit to 109 in 2nd test against South Africa

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Defiant Masood narrows Pakistan's deficit to 109 in 2nd test against South Africa

Hindustan Times

CE TOWN, South Africa — Pakistan captain Shan Masood continued to defy South Africa as the tourists cut down the deficit to 109 runs on the fourth day of the second and final test on Monday. Defiant Masood narrows Pakistan's deficit to 109 in 2nd test against South Africa Masood progressed to a defiant 137 off 232 balls and led …

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4 days, 5 hours ago

Defiant Masood narrows Pakistan’s deficit to 109 in 2nd test against South Africa

Associated Press

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Pakistan captain Shan Masood continued to defy South Africa as the tourists cut down the deficit to 109 runs on the fourth day of the second and final test on Monday. South Africa enforced the follow-on after Pakistan collapsed to 194 on a dry wicket in reply to the home team’s massive first innings score …

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Cricket-Masood keeps S.Africa at bay as Pakistan fight on in second test

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4 days, 5 hours ago

Cricket-Masood keeps S.Africa at bay as Pakistan fight on in second test

Hindustan Times

By Nick Said Cricket-Masood keeps S.Africa at bay as Pakistan fight on in second test CE TOWN, - Captain Shan Masood is unbeaten on 137 as Pakistan continue to defy hosts South Africa having gone to lunch on 312 for three in their second innings on the fourth day of the second and final test at Newlands on Monday, but …

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India stumble to 46-year low under Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir with loss in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

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India stumble to 46-year low under Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir with loss in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Hindustan Times

2024 presented plenty of ups-and-downs for India, even within Test cricket alone. First with the 3-0 whitewash at home against New Zealand, which was already a low point as it snapped India’s 12-year home dominance, followed by a chastening 3-1 loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as India relinquished that to their opponents for the first time in a decade. On …

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SA vs PAK Highlights, 2nd Test Day 4: South Africa thrashes Pakistan by 10 wickets

The Hindu

Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of Day 4 of the second Test between South Africa and Pakistan, being played in Cape Town. SA vs PAK 2nd Test - Live Scorecard Playing XIs South Africa: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka. SA vs PAK …

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"Everything was fine till Dravid was there...,": Harbhajan Singh raises concern over India's recent form

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4 days, 10 hours ago

"Everything was fine till Dravid was there...,": Harbhajan Singh raises concern over India's recent form

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, : Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes it is time for India to move ahead of the "star culture" and raised questions about the team's sudden downfall after the T20 World Cup success, in a video posted on his YouTube Channel. "Everything was fine till Dravid was there.,": Harbhajan Singh raises concern over India's recent form Everything seems to …

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Australia's ploy to 'break Rohit, make him anonymous, skip SCG Test' laid bare: 'They couldn't do it to Rahane, Bumrah'

Hindustan Times

Former Australia cricketer Kerry O’Keeffe identified the most crucial factor behind the home team's ability to reclaim the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after 10 years with a 3-1 series win against India. India's Jasprit Bumrah reacts with teammates during the trophy ceremony after the fifth cricket Test match between Australia and India Before the start of the series in Perth in November …

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'You tend to overbowl him to an extent...': Gavaskar shuts Jasprit Bumrah's workload debate despite his back injury

Hindustan Times

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar said that Jasprit Bumrah single-handedly made India challenge Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which was the reason the Indian team management over-bowled him a bit during the series. India's Jasprit Bumrah reacts as he walks past the trophy during an official ceremony after the fifth cricket Test match against Australia. Gavaskar said that he was praying …

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From Jasprit Bumrah masterclass to KL Rahul conundrum: Five takeaways from India's Border-Gavaskar series campaign

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4 days, 10 hours ago

From Jasprit Bumrah masterclass to KL Rahul conundrum: Five takeaways from India's Border-Gavaskar series campaign

Hindustan Times

After a decade of India dominating the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australia finally wrestled back the rolling trophy with a 3-1 series win sealed at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Bumrah best in world, but workload potentially unsustainable Jasprit Bumrah breathed fire regularly throughout the series, taking a record-breaking 32 wickets at 13.06. India must use pace resources better Although the team missed …

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Babar Azam left "disappointed" after missing out on breaking Test century drought

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4 days, 13 hours ago

Babar Azam left "disappointed" after missing out on breaking Test century drought

Hindustan Times

Cape Town, : Babar Azam was left "disappointed" while trying to comprehend the shot he had played after being set on the crease on Day 3 of the second Test against South Africa. Babar Azam left "disappointed" after missing out on breaking Test century drought Babar stood on the cusp of breaking his Test century hiatus on a benign surface …

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'We are white-ball bullies. If we beat Pakistan on Feb 23...': Harsh reality exposed on Ranji demand from Kohli, Rohit

Hindustan Times

There has been quite an uproar among experts and veteran cricketers who could not have stressed more on the need for the likes of under-fire Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to feature in the upcoming second half of the 2024/25 Ranji Trophy season, which will begin later this month, in a bid to find form after a disastrous tour of …

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South Africa blow Pakistan away at Newlands as Bavuma keeps unbeaten record intact, Proteas take series 2-0

India TV News

South Africa registered a comprehensive win over Pakistan in the second and final Test of the series to sweep 2-0. The World Test Championship finalists, South Africa, put Pakistan's second innings fight to bed after a 10-wicket win at Newlands, Cape Town. The Proteas chased down a meagre total of 58 without breaking a sweat with Aiden Markram and the …

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Shan Masood, Babar Azam shatter Test cricket record with valiant partnership after following-on in Cape Town

India TV News

Shan Masood and Babar Azam led Pakistan's face-saving charge in the second innings after being forced to follow-on as they were shot out for 194 after South Africa piled on a humongous 615 in the second and final Test in Cape Town. Pakistan were 213/1 at the stumps on the third day and are still 208 runs behind with effectively …

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Temba Bavuma braces for WTC final vs Australia after Pakistan heist: No mean feat

India Today

Temba Bavuma said that he’s looking forward to South Africa’s high-voltage clash against Australia in the final of the World Test Championship 2023-25. South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights After being set a target of 58, the hosts romped home in 7.1 overs to win the two-match series 2-0. South Africa also secured their seventh Test win …

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South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights from Cape Town

India Today

21:37 IST: The skipper of Pakistan, SHAN MASOOD, is up for a chat. On being asked what can he take from this series, Masood picks out a few things, like doing well in Centurion and fighting back here. But rues the missed opportunity in the first Test having South Africa 8 down and here, failing with both bat and ball …

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IND vs AUS: Why Australia have reasons to worry despite series win vs India

India Today

Australia had every reason to cheer for after they won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in seven years. Mitchell Starc took India apart in the pink-ball Test with a six-wicket haul, after which Scott Boland, who replaced an injured Josh Hazlewood, stepped up big time. The indispensible members Australia have depended heavily on the trio of Pat Cummins, …

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7 Tests, 7 wins: South Africa script fairy-tale comeback to confirm top spot in WTC

India Today

South Africa, on Monday, confirmed their top spot in the 2023-25 cycle of the World Test Championship. South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 4 Highlights After the drawn Test in August, the Proteas were placed seventh with a point percentage of 26.67. The latest #WTC25 table after West Indies and South Africa play out a draw in Trinidad ð …

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South Africa overcome Pakistan's stoic resistance to win New Year's Test, sweep series 2-0

India Today

South Africa continued their dominant run in Test cricket with a convincing 10-wicket win over Pakistan in Cape Town, registering their seventh consecutive victory. SA vs PAK Day 4: Updates South Africa beat Pakistan âªï¸ðâ Davids Beddingham and Aiden Markram wrap it up inside 8 overs and the Proteas take victory here at WSB Newlands Stadium. We also win the …

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India TV Sports Wrap on January 6: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News

Pakistan with a valiant opening stand between Shan Masood and Babar Azam made a match out of it in the second Test in Cape Town while following-on. Top 10 Trending Sports Stories Australia qualify for WTC final, to meet South Africa in summit clash Australia will take on South Africa in the World Test Championship final in June at Lord's. …

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Pakistan search for positives after South Africa complete Test series sweep

Al Jazeera

South Africa seal 10-wicket win in the second Test to win the cricket series 2-0 despite Pakistan’s late fightback in Cape Town. South Africa have wrapped up a 2-0 cricket series win over Pakistan after easing to a 10-wicket victory in the second match in Cape Town despite second-innings resistance from the tourists. Masood will rue the fact his side …

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DC Edit | Time to rebuild Test team

Deccan Chronicle

Having twice conquered Australia in Test series Down Under since 2018, Team India surrendered meekly going down 3-1 and so dropping out of contention for the World Test Championship final of 2025, which will now be played between defending champion Australia and first-time finalist South Africa. In another eventful series, the underwhelming Indian performance was marked by plenty of controversy, …

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SA vs PAK, 2nd Test Day 3: Captain Shan Masood leads Pakistan fightback with century

The Hindu

Shan Masood and Babar Azam shared a record opening partnership as Pakistan fought back after conceding a 421-run first innings deficit on the third day of the second Test against at Newlands on Sunday. It also exceeded Pakistan’s first innings total of 194, which prompted South African captain Temba Bavuma to enforce the follow-on. AS IT HAPPENED: SA vs PAK …

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Captain Masood leads Pakistan fight back in second Test

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5 days ago

Captain Masood leads Pakistan fight back in second Test

Hindustan Times

Shan Masood and Babar Azam shared a record opening partnership as Pakistan fought back after conceding a 421-run first innings deficit on the third day of the second Test against at Newlands on Sunday. Captain Masood leads Pakistan fight back in second Test Pakistan were 213 for one in their follow-on innings at close of play, still 208 runs short …

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Manjrekar sends clear message to Agarkar regarding Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli: ‘How long to play, is upto selectors’

Hindustan Times

India crumbled to a defeat against Australia in the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match in Sydney, losing the series 1-3. India’s campaign was filled with controversy, where fans saw Virat Kohli have a meltdown with Australian reporters in an airport, and then the former captain also had a shoulder bump controversy with Sam Konstas. India's Rohit Sharma gestures …

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Australia v India: No Bumrah, no hope as BGT changes hands

Hindustan Times

Sydney: The end was rather tame and entirely at odds with the see-saw nature of the series. Australia won the third shortest Test at Sydney by six wickets to take the series 3-1, and finally get their hands on the Border Gavaskar Trophy after a decade. We could have done better in bowling or batting.” The ‘done better’ also applies …

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VIDEO- Gambhir on Rohit and Kohli’s future after Border-Gavaskar Trophy defeat: They will plan for best interest of Indian cricket

The Hindu

Twice over seven days, Gautam Gambhir has turned up for press conferences. And during the second time he met the media at the Sydney Cricket Ground here on Sunday, the Indian coach refused to reveal a clear road-map for seniors Rohit and Virat Kohli. But yes, they still have the hunger, they still have the passion, they are tough people …

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SCG track: Gambhir praises spicy and result-oriented wicket, Gavaskar calls it "not ideal"

Hindustan Times

Sydney, The SCG track was "not ideal" for a Test match, according to batting great Sunil Gavaskar but India head coach Gautam Gambhir praised the wicket as "spicy" and "result-oriented", which had something for everyone. SCG track: Gambhir praises spicy and result-oriented wicket, Gavaskar calls it "not ideal" As many as 26 wickets fell on the first two days while …

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NZ vs SL 1st ODI: New Zealand beats Sri Lanka by nine wickets to lead series 1-0

The Hindu

Will Young made an unbeaten 90 and shared a 93-run opening partnership with Rachin Ravindra which propelled New Zealand to a nine-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first One-Day International Sunday and a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Earlier, Matt Henry took four for 19 as New Zealand bowled out Sri Lanka for 178 in just over 43 …

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IND vs AUS, BGT 2024-25: 5 takeaways from India’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy loss after 10 years

Live Mint

An out-of-sorts batting order and over reliance on Jasprit Bumrah led India's downfall at the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia as the visitors lost 1-3 in the five-match series to lose the title after 10 years. Despite missing regular skipper Rohit Sharma in the first Test in Perth, India started with a bang, winning the game by 295 runs. 5 …

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