India vs South Africa, 2nd Test: SA will aim to bowl out IND under 200, says Petersen
3 years ago

India vs South Africa, 2nd Test: SA will aim to bowl out IND under 200, says Petersen

The Hindu  

Keegan Petersen said the South Africans would like to chase anything below 200. Petersen, who came up with his first Test half-century on Tuesday, a stroke-filled innings of 62, said, “The India pacemen came with their guns blazing in the morning. I have been batting like this since I was a kid.” Petersen added, “My dad was a club cricketer, and he would take me along to matches. “You have to defend the good balls and then scoring opportunities would come.” Petersen will remember the Wanderers all his life.

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WTC 2023-25 Final: Rabada says South Africa knows how to beat intense rival Australia
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2 days, 17 hours ago

WTC 2023-25 Final: Rabada says South Africa knows how to beat intense rival Australia

The Hindu  

Fiery South African pacer Kagiso Rabada, no stranger to beating Australia, believes the prospect of facing it in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s in June has already sparked anticipation and motivation in his side. “It’s actually quite some distance away, but a big occasion like the World Test Championship final gets you up for it,” Rabada said on …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: South Africa eases past Pakistan, completes series clean sweep
3 days, 8 hours ago

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 …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test Day 3: Captain Shan Masood leads Pakistan fightback with century
4 days, 8 hours ago

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 …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test Day 2: Rickelton’s 259 puts South Africa in control against Pakistan
5 days, 8 hours ago

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test Day 2: Rickelton’s 259 puts South Africa in control against Pakistan

The Hindu  

South Africa racked up 615 runs thanks to Ryan Rickelton’s career-best 259 and then reduced Pakistan to 64-3 by stumps on day two of the second Test at Newlands on Saturday. The left-hander posted South Africa’s first Test double century in eight years. But he took a back seat when South Africa resumed the day on 316-4 as Kyle Verreynne …

SA vs PAK HIGHLIGHTS, 2nd Test Day 2: Rickelton scores 259 as South Africa take control against Pakistan at stumps
5 days, 16 hours ago

SA vs PAK HIGHLIGHTS, 2nd Test Day 2: Rickelton scores 259 as South Africa take control against Pakistan at stumps

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s HIGHLIGHTS of the second day of the second Test between South Africa and Pakistan, which is being played at the Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town. SA vs PAK 2nd Test - HIGHLIGHTS Playing XIs: South Africa: Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, …

South Africa continue domination over Pakistan after record total at Newlands
6 days, 1 hour ago

South Africa continue domination over Pakistan after record total at Newlands

India Today  

South Africa continued their dominance in the second Test against Pakistan at Newlands, posting a massive first-innings total of 615 and leaving the visitors reeling by stumps on Day 2. We pick it up tomorrow at 10:30.#WozaNawe #BePartOfIt #SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/B17ya9ZGjn — Proteas Men January 4, 2025 South Africa added 137 runs in the second session, surging to 566 for 7 …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: Rickelton and Bavuma centuries drive South Africa against Pakistan on Day 1
6 days, 7 hours ago

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: Rickelton and Bavuma centuries drive South Africa against Pakistan on Day 1

The Hindu  

Centuries by Ryan Rickelton and captain Temba Bavuma anchored World Test Championship finalist South Africa to an imposing 316 for four against Pakistan in the second Test on Friday. The Pakistan management said in a statement the scans were “sent to specialists in London for further advice on the treatment and time away from competitive cricket.” AS IT HAPPENED: SA …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: South Africa 316/4 at Stumps; Rickelton, Bavuma centuries sink Pakistan
6 days, 17 hours ago

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: South Africa 316/4 at Stumps; Rickelton, Bavuma centuries sink Pakistan

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s HIGHLIGHTS of the second Test between South Africa and Pakistan, which is being played at the Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town, South Africa. SA vs PAK 2nd Test - 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, 2nd Test: South Africa hands debut to teenager Maphaka v Pakistan
1 week ago

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: South Africa hands debut to teenager Maphaka v Pakistan

The Hindu  

South Africa will give a debut to firebrand 18-year-old fast bowler Kwena Maphaka as one of three changes to its side for the second and final Test against Pakistan starting at Newlands on Friday. Spinner Keshav Maharaj has recovered from injury and replaces seamer Corbin Bosch after the latter starred on debut in the tense two-wicket win during last week’s …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: South Africa seeks ruthless edge against Pakistan at Newlands
1 week, 1 day ago

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: South Africa seeks ruthless edge against Pakistan at Newlands

The Hindu  

South Africa has already sealed its place in this year’s World Test Championship final ahead of the second and final test against Pakistan at Newlands on Friday but will want to keep its momentum going in the longest format. South Africa defeated Pakistan by two wickets in a tense first test in Pretoria and has won its last six red …

Proteas in 2024: From prioritising T20s to reaching WTC final
1 week, 2 days ago

Proteas in 2024: From prioritising T20s to reaching WTC final

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: South Africa cementing the World Test Championship final spot hasn’t probably hit the right spot. South Africa overcame Pakistan by two wickets at Centurion on Sunday to win the first Test and become the first team to qualify for the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 ICC’s average points system may come under scrutiny for allowing South Africa to …

Stumbling South Africa survive huge scare against Pakistan to secure World Test Championship final place
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Stumbling South Africa survive huge scare against Pakistan to secure World Test Championship final place

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South Africa seals place in World Test Championship final with a tense 2-wicket win against Pakistan
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South Africa seals place in World Test Championship final with a tense 2-wicket win against Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

CENTURION, South Africa — South Africa tailenders Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen hung in against relentless fast bowler Mohammad Abbas for a tense two-wicket win in the first test on Sunday and sealed the Proteas' place in next year’s World Test Championship final. South Africa seals place in World Test Championship final with a tense 2-wicket win against Pakistan Jansen …

Pakistan tour of South Africa: South Africa vs Pakistan first Test at Centurion. South Africa booked their WTC final spot after a thrilling win on day 4
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1 week, 4 days ago

Pakistan tour of South Africa: South Africa vs Pakistan first Test at Centurion. South Africa booked their WTC final spot after a thrilling win on day 4

The Hindu  

Fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen turned batting heroes on Sunday as South Africa edged Pakistan by two wickets to win a thrilling first test at Centurion and book themselves a place in next year’s World Test Championship final. Rabada scored 31 and Jansen 16 in an unbeaten partnership of 51 off 50 balls to see South Africa over …

Cricket-Abbas wreaks havoc as Pakistan look to upset South Africa
1 week, 4 days ago

Cricket-Abbas wreaks havoc as Pakistan look to upset South Africa

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 …

South Africa beat Pakistan in tense finale to enter Test championship final
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1 week, 5 days ago

South Africa beat Pakistan in tense finale to enter Test championship final

Al Jazeera  

South Africa tailenders Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen have hung in against relentless fast bowler Mohammad Abbas for a tense two-wicket win in the first Test in Centurion to seal the Proteas’ place in next year’s World Test Championship final. Lot of joy and happiness on our side, a bit of a roller-coaster, glad that we were able to get …

SA vs PAK 1st Test: South Africa stumbles in pursuit of tricky 148-run target against Pakistan on Day 3
1 week, 5 days ago

SA vs PAK 1st Test: South Africa stumbles in pursuit of tricky 148-run target against Pakistan on Day 3

The Hindu  

South Africa’s top-order stumbled against Pakistan’s pace attack as the first Test headed towards an exciting finish after Marco Jansen’s six-wicket haul had set the home team a tricky 148-run target on Saturday. South Africa, needing a win in one of the two matches against Pakistan to seal its place in next June’s World Test Championship final, wobbled to 27 …

South Africa stumbles to 27-3 in pursuit of tricky 148-run target in 1st test against Pakistan
1 week, 5 days ago

South Africa stumbles to 27-3 in pursuit of tricky 148-run target in 1st test against Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

CENTURION, South Africa — South Africa's top-order stumbled against Pakistan's pace attack as the first cricket test headed towards an exciting finish after Marco Jansen’s six-wicket haul had set the home team a tricky 148-run target on Saturday. South Africa stumbles to 27-3 in pursuit of tricky 148-run target in 1st test against Pakistan South Africa, needing a win in …

South Africa stumbles to 27-3 in pursuit of tricky 148-run target in 1st test against Pakistan
1 week, 5 days ago

South Africa stumbles to 27-3 in pursuit of tricky 148-run target in 1st test against Pakistan

Associated Press  

CENTURION, South Africa — South Africa’s top-order stumbled against Pakistan’s pace attack as the first cricket test headed towards an exciting finish after Marco Jansen’s six-wicket haul had set the home team a tricky 148-run target on Saturday. South Africa, needing a win in one of the two matches against Pakistan to seal its place in next June’s World Test …

SA vs PAK, 1st Test, Day 3 Highlights: South Africa 27/3 at Stumps in 148 chase against Pakistan
1 week, 5 days ago

SA vs PAK, 1st Test, Day 3 Highlights: South Africa 27/3 at Stumps in 148 chase against Pakistan

The Hindu  

Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s HIGHLIGHTS of the first Test between South Africa and Pakistan, happening at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. SA vs PAK 1st Test - Scorecard DAY 2 REPORT Playing XIs: Pakistan: Shan Masood, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha, Aamer Jamal, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas. South Africa: Aiden …

PAK vs SA: Shakeel, Pakistan pacers shine as 1st Test set for thrilling finish
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1 week, 6 days ago

PAK vs SA: Shakeel, Pakistan pacers shine as 1st Test set for thrilling finish

India Today  

Rain, runs, and riveting cricket defined an action-packed third day at SuperSport Park, leaving the Centurion Test finely poised. A low target of 148, combined with Pakistan's spirited bowling, set up a thrilling finale, with South Africa needing 121 runs and Pakistan requiring seven wickets. SA vs PAK 1st Test: Updates Match stays evenly poised Day 3 | Stumps ðŸŸâ⚪️ …

Debutant Corbin Bosch impresses with the bat as South Africa edges ahead in 1st Test against Pakistan
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1 week, 6 days ago

Debutant Corbin Bosch impresses with the bat as South Africa edges ahead in 1st Test against Pakistan

The Hindu  

Fast bowler Corbin Bosch continued his strong debut with a record-breaking half-century to help give South Africa the advantage in the first Test against Pakistan on Friday. 9 batter on his Test debut -- earned South Africa a meaningful 90-run first innings lead as the home team got bowled out for 301. The opening pair of Saim Ayub and captain …

SA vs PAK 1st Test: Bosch's assault followed by Rabada, Jansen's blitz puts visitors under pressure
1 week, 6 days ago

SA vs PAK 1st Test: Bosch's assault followed by Rabada, Jansen's blitz puts visitors under pressure

Hindustan Times  

Centurion, : With dejected expressions, Pakistan walked off the SuperSport Park field after losing three wickets on Day 2 of the opening Test against South Africa on Friday. SA vs PAK 1st Test: Bosch's assault followed by Rabada, Jansen's blitz puts visitors under pressure As bad light brought the day's play to an early close, Pakistan's scoreboard read 88/3, trailing …

SA vs PAK, 1st Test, Day 2 Highlights: Pakistan 88/3 at Stumps, trails South Africa by two runs in second innings
1 week, 6 days ago

SA vs PAK, 1st Test, Day 2 Highlights: Pakistan 88/3 at Stumps, trails South Africa by two runs in second innings

The Hindu  

Hello and welcome to Sportstar’s HIGHLIGHTS of the first Test between South Africa and Pakistan, happening at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. DAY 1 REPORT Playing XIs: Pakistan: Shan Masood, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha, Aamer Jamal, Naseem Shah, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas. South Africa: Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan …

SA vs PAK: Corbin Bosch breaks 122-year-old record with heroic 81* vs Pakistan
2 weeks ago

SA vs PAK: Corbin Bosch breaks 122-year-old record with heroic 81* vs Pakistan

India Today  

South Africa's Corbin Bosch scripted his name in history by delivering a remarkable all-round performance on his Test debut against Pakistan at Centurion. 9, scored an unbeaten 81, breaking a 122-year-old record for the highest score by a South African debutant batting at No. Corbin Bosch's all-round brilliance A breath of fresh air😮‍ðŸ’è Corbin Bosch flexesd his batting muscles, as …

Corbin Bosch's 81* gives South Africa an upper hand over Pakistan on Day 2
2 weeks ago

Corbin Bosch's 81* gives South Africa an upper hand over Pakistan on Day 2

India Today  

Day 2 of the first Test between South Africa and Pakistan offered gripping action, with both teams trading blows before South Africa gained the upper hand. South Africa dominate Pakistan ⚪ðŸŸâDay 2 | Stumps A brilliant 2nd day of cricketing action comes to a close!🏏👏 🇵🇰Pakistan: 211/10 🇿ðŸ‡æSouth Africa: 301/10 🇵🇰Pakistan: 88/3 They trail by 2 runs going into Day …

SA vs PAK, 1st Test: Bowlers bring Pakistan back into contest on opening day
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2 weeks ago

SA vs PAK, 1st Test: Bowlers bring Pakistan back into contest on opening day

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s bowlers hit back after the tourist was bowled out for 211 on the first day of the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park on Thursday. Dane Paterson and debutant Corbin Bosch did most of the damage for South Africa after Pakistan was ent in to bat on a well-grassed pitch. Pakistan coach Aaqib Javed said in a …

South Africa reaches 82-3 after Pakistan folds for 211 against pacers Paterson and Bosch in 1st test
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2 weeks ago

South Africa reaches 82-3 after Pakistan folds for 211 against pacers Paterson and Bosch in 1st test

Associated Press  

CENTURION, South Africa — Dane Paterson bagged his second successive five-wicket haul and Corbin Bosch made a dream test debut with a wicket off his first ball as 13 batters fell to pace bowlers on an eventful start to the Boxing Day test match between South Africa and Pakistan on Thursday. South Africa, which needs to win one of the …

SA vs PAK, 1st Test: Dane Paterson, Corbin Bosch put South Africa on top after Day 1
2 weeks, 1 day ago

SA vs PAK, 1st Test: Dane Paterson, Corbin Bosch put South Africa on top after Day 1

India Today  

South Africa finished Day 1 of their Test against Pakistan in a commanding position, trailing by just 129 runs with seven wickets in hand. 💪#WozaNawe #BePartOfIt #SAvPAK pic.twitter.com/v7DfIwOF7Y — Proteas Men December 26, 2024 Kamran Ghulam provided some resistance with a gritty 54, showing patience and skill against South Africa’s disciplined attack. Dane Paterson spearheaded South Africa’s attack with figures …

South Africa aims to seal its place in WTC final in test series against Pakistan
2 weeks, 1 day ago

South Africa aims to seal its place in WTC final in test series against Pakistan

Associated Press  

CENTURION, South Africa — South Africa will be eyeing a place in the World Test Championship final with an all-seam attack against Pakistan in the first test, starting Thursday. The Proteas need to win one of its remaining two test matches in this WTC cycle to guarantee a place at the Lord’s final next year and captain Temba Bavuma believes …

SA vs PAK, 1st Test: South Africa’s Corbin Bosch to make red-ball debut against Pakistan
2 weeks, 2 days ago

SA vs PAK, 1st Test: South Africa’s Corbin Bosch to make red-ball debut against Pakistan

The Hindu  

South Africa will field debutant Corbin Bosch in their first test against Pakistan, starting on Boxing Day, as captain Temba Bavuma revealed the line-up on Tuesday. Bosch features in an all-seamer bowling line-up and will be playing on his home ground at Centurion, winning a test cap just days after making his one day international debut on Sunday, hitting 40 …

These India cricketers, labelled modern-day legends, likely to end their careers having never played Tests vs Pakistan
2 weeks, 4 days ago

These India cricketers, labelled modern-day legends, likely to end their careers having never played Tests vs Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

Ravichandran Ashwin’s retirement from international cricket comes amidst a heated Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. While the spinner has been a star for India on several tours of Australia, found success in England, and helped establish an era of dominance at home, he still signals the first of a generation of Indian cricketers who have never taken part in what was once …

India vs Australia Boxing Day Test: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli lead preparations ahead of Melbourne face-off
2 weeks, 5 days ago

India vs Australia Boxing Day Test: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli lead preparations ahead of Melbourne face-off

The Hindu  

Past the statues of Dennis Lillee and Shane Warne frozen in their bowling actions and fringed by lush foliage, the Melbourne Cricket Ground is a pretty sight. There is history in every corner, and at one level lower than the main venue, the Indians were busy preparing for their immediate future here on Saturday morning. At one point Rohit asked …

SA vs PAK, 2nd ODI: Pakistan outplays South Africa to earn 81-run win and take series lead
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3 weeks ago

SA vs PAK, 2nd ODI: Pakistan outplays South Africa to earn 81-run win and take series lead

The Hindu  

Shaheen Shah Afridi produced a spell of high-quality seam bowling as Pakistan claimed its One-Day International series against South Africa with a game to spare following a comprehensive 81-run victory at Newlands on Thursday. SA vs PAK 2nd ODI HIGHLIGHTS Captain Mohammad Rizwan scored 80 from 82 balls to anchor the Pakistan innings, but the impetus for its total came …

Cricket-Pakistan outplay South Africa to earn 81-run ODI win at Newlands
3 weeks ago

Cricket-Pakistan outplay South Africa to earn 81-run ODI win at Newlands

Hindustan Times  

By Nick Said Cricket-Pakistan outplay South Africa to earn 81-run ODI win at Newlands CE TOWN, - Shaheen Shah Afridi produced a spell of high-quality seam bowling as Pakistan claimed their One-Day International series against South Africa with a game to spare following a comprehensive 81-run victory at Newlands on Thursday. Babar Azam provided 73 in 95 deliveries with the …

BGT 2024-25: Skipper Rohit Sharma reflects on India's performance at Brisbane Test
3 weeks, 1 day ago

BGT 2024-25: Skipper Rohit Sharma reflects on India's performance at Brisbane Test

Hindustan Times  

Brisbane, : Skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday reflected on India's performance in the Brisbane Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, emphasising the team's resolve to keep fighting regardless of the situation. BGT 2024-25: Skipper Rohit Sharma reflects on India's performance at Brisbane Test The third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia ended in a draw on Wednesday due …

Brisbane Test: India’s last-gasp fight keeps Aussies at bay
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Brisbane Test: India’s last-gasp fight keeps Aussies at bay

Hindustan Times  

Brisbane: “So,” rang a voice in the press box, “will Akash Deep’s next shot be a four or a six?” India's KL Rahul plays a shot during Brisbane Test on Tuesday. India got the four runs — they came off Akash Deep’s bat too. With the last big star of the Indian batting line-up back in the dressing room, many …

AUS vs IND, 3rd Test: KL Rahul's solidity reminds Sunil Gavaskar of Murali Vijay
3 weeks, 3 days ago

AUS vs IND, 3rd Test: KL Rahul's solidity reminds Sunil Gavaskar of Murali Vijay

India Today  

KL Rahul's composed 84-run knock in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia drew high praise from batting legend Sunil Gavaskar, who likened Rahul's off-side judgment to that of former Indian opener Murali Vijay. AUS vs IND, 3rd Test Day 4 Updates Speaking on Star Sports, Gavaskar highlighted the technical brilliance that set Rahul apart from his teammates. …

'Rohit Sharma talked to me in sign language from the dugout': How India outsmarted Australia in famous Gabba Test win
3 weeks, 6 days ago

'Rohit Sharma talked to me in sign language from the dugout': How India outsmarted Australia in famous Gabba Test win

Hindustan Times  

Team India's triumph in the Brisbane Test during the 2020/21 series against Australia stands as one of the most iconic moments in the country's cricketing history. India's captain Rohit Sharma The victory marked Australia’s first defeat at the venue in 32 years in Test cricket. While Rishabh Pant was the star of India's incredible 328-run chase with a brilliant unbeaten …

Rohit Sharma should sacrifice his position for India's future: Cheteshwar Pujara
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Rohit Sharma should sacrifice his position for India's future: Cheteshwar Pujara

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma should bat in the middle order in the Brisbane Test match, said Cheteshwar Pujara. Sharma, who had skipped the first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25 had a terrible outing in the pink ball Test match at Adelaide, scoring a total of 9 runs across two innings. If he has a slightly bigger stride, it …

IND vs AUS: Cheteshwar Pujara feels Team India will only make one change for Brisbane Test
4 weeks, 2 days ago

IND vs AUS: Cheteshwar Pujara feels Team India will only make one change for Brisbane Test

Firstpost  

Cheteshwar Pujara feels that the Indian cricket team could bring in Washington Sundar for R Ashwin in the third Tet against Australia at Brisbane. Cheteshwar Pujara doesn’t see the Indian cricket team making multiple changes in the third Test against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane which starts on 14 December. Pujara backs Harshit Rana The 36-year-old Pujara, who was …

India TV Sports Wrap on December 10: Today's top 10 trending news stories
1 month ago

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

India TV News  

South Africa's late dash saw them one win away from a place in the World Test Championship final. Top 10 Trending Sports Stories South Africa inch closer to a spot in the WTC final South Africa's late dash towards a spot in the WTC final continued as the Proteas thrashed Sri Lanka 2-0 in the two-match Test series. South Africa …

South Africa beats Sri Lanka in 2nd test by 109 runs and boosts WTC hopes
1 month ago

South Africa beats Sri Lanka in 2nd test by 109 runs and boosts WTC hopes

Associated Press  

GQEBERHA, South Africa — South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 109 runs on the last morning of the second cricket test at St George’s Park and swept the series 2-0 on Monday. The odds favored South Africa, which needed five more wickets, while Sri Lanka needed 143 more runs in a chase of 348 and its last recognised batters were …

SA's Maharaj wants "old fashioned Test cricket" on final day as Lanka threaten to chase down 348 in 2nd Test
1 month ago

SA's Maharaj wants "old fashioned Test cricket" on final day as Lanka threaten to chase down 348 in 2nd Test

Hindustan Times  

Gqeberha, : South African spinner Keshav Maharaj said that the team hopes to go back to "old fashioned Test cricket" to get themselves the remaining half of the Sri Lankan batting line-up in the second Test while defending 348 runs to secure a series win which would be instrumental to their ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 final qualification. SA's Maharaj …

Former Team India Coach Critiques Rohit Sharma's ‘Subdued’ Body Language In India’s 10-Wicket Loss To Australia
1 month ago

Former Team India Coach Critiques Rohit Sharma's ‘Subdued’ Body Language In India’s 10-Wicket Loss To Australia

ABP News  

Former Team India coach Ravi Shastri critiqued Indian team captain Rohit Sharma’s body language, calling it ‘subdued’ during India’s 10-wicket thrashing by Australia in the second IND vs AUS Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 on December 8 in Adelaide. Rohit Sharma, who missed out the first IND vs AUS Test at Perth, made a return to the Indian side …

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Temba Bavuma inspires 2-0 sweep as Proteas close in on WTC final
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1 month ago

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Temba Bavuma inspires 2-0 sweep as Proteas close in on WTC final

India Today  

South Africa continued their dream run in Test cricket, inching closer to the World Test Championship 2023-25 final. World Test Championship Table Temba Bavuma's return to the side proved fruitful as the South African captain hit a hundred and three fifties in the two-Test series against Sri Lanka. While South Africa hammered Sri Lanka by 233 runs in Kingsmead in …

South Africa sweep Sri Lanka 2-0 to lead World Test Championship table
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1 month ago

South Africa sweep Sri Lanka 2-0 to lead World Test Championship table

Al Jazeera  

Maharaj’s five-for helps South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 109 runs and leap ahead of Australia and India on the WTC table. South Africa have secured a 109-run victory over Sri Lanka on the last day of the second Test at St George’s Park to complete a 2-0 sweep of the series and lead the World Test Championship points table. …

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: South Africa needs five wickets, Sri Lanka needs 143 runs - stage perfectly set for final day
1 month ago

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: South Africa needs five wickets, Sri Lanka needs 143 runs - stage perfectly set for final day

The Hindu  

South Africa requires five wickets, and Sri Lanka needs 143 runs as the second test heads for a potentially exciting conclusion on Monday, with both sides desperate for victory as they chase a place in the World Test Championship final. An unbeaten partnership of 83 between captain Dhananajaya de Silva and Kusal Mendes, both 39 not out, offered Sri Lanka …

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma Reacts After India's Crushing Defeat In Adelaide
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1 month ago

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma Reacts After India's Crushing Defeat In Adelaide

ABP News  

Indian captain Rohit Sharma admitted his team's shortcomings following their crushing 10-wicket defeat in IND vs AUS 2nd Test in Adelaide. Rohit Sharma described India's victory in the first Test in Perth, led by Jasprit Bumrah, as "truly special." We knew it was going to be challenging with the pink ball but again like I said you know Australia was …

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Dhananjaya de Silva-Mendis stand keeps Sri Lanka alive on Day 4
1 month ago

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Dhananjaya de Silva-Mendis stand keeps Sri Lanka alive on Day 4

India Today  

The second Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka is set for a thrilling conclusion as both teams chase a result that could shape their aspirations for the ICC World Test Championship final. At stumps on Day 4, Sri Lanka were 205 for 5, needing 143 runs to pull off a record-breaking chase of 348, while South Africa required five …

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