India vs South Africa: Rohit Sharma equals Rahul Dravid's Test record at home
5 years, 3 months ago

India vs South Africa: Rohit Sharma equals Rahul Dravid's Test record at home

India Today  

Rohit Sharma had a dream outing in his first Test as opener as he went on to score an authoritative fifty on Day 1 of the Visakhapatnam Test against South Africa. With his 11th fifty in Test cricket, Rohit Sharma also equalled Rahul Dravid's record for most number of consecutive fifty-plus scores in Tests at home. India vs South Africa Live Score 1st Test Day 1: Live cricket score Rohit Sharma, meanwhile, has scored 6 successive hundreds at home over a 3-year period between 2016 and 2019. Rohit Sharma started attacking the South Africa spinners and raced to a fifty inside the first session, stitching a 100-plus stand for the opening wicket with Mayank Agarwal.

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From the India Today archives (2000) | Rahul Dravid: Ecstasy in Adelaide
23 hours, 44 minutes ago

From the India Today archives (2000) | Rahul Dravid: Ecstasy in Adelaide

India Today  

It’s over, Rahul Dravid says, firmly. It is a contest that in the future will be called "Dravid’s Test"—and it was. Which is why it will take a while longer to realise that after Adelaide, he occupies a very lofty perch among the pantheon of the country’s best cricketers, "He’s right up there among the all-time great Indian cricketers," says …

Rohit Sharma just needs to work on his fitness. Virat Kohli will know what to do: Sidhu
23 hours, 44 minutes ago

Rohit Sharma just needs to work on his fitness. Virat Kohli will know what to do: Sidhu

India Today  

Navjot Singh Sidhu has come forward in support of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, asserting that India’s premier batters will overcome their current slump and shine once again. India's recent struggles in Test cricket, including a 3-1 series loss to Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, have sparked concerns about the futures of Rohit and Kohli in the longest format. Today …

Why Rohit Sharma is right, but so are the critics with 'mic, laptop or pen'
1 day, 23 hours ago

Why Rohit Sharma is right, but so are the critics with 'mic, laptop or pen'

India Today  

Rohit Sharma was right in asserting that those “sitting inside with a microphone, laptop or pen” cannot dictate the moment a player should step away from the game. When India suffered a crushing 0-3 defeat at the hands of New Zealand on home soil last year—the first home-series loss since 2012-13—Sharma’s response was as disarming as it was disappointing. India’s …

Rohit Sharma shouldn't play Tests anymore, he made wrong call in Sydney: Mohammad Kaif
1 day, 23 hours ago

Rohit Sharma shouldn't play Tests anymore, he made wrong call in Sydney: Mohammad Kaif

India Today  

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif criticised Rohit Sharma's decision to step away from the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, arguing that Rohit should have led the team in the must-win match in Sydney instead of citing poor form and sitting out. While some pundits and former players, including Irfan Pathan, praised Rohit for taking a …

Four specialist pacers - the missing weapon in India arsenal on away tours
2 days, 7 hours ago

Four specialist pacers - the missing weapon in India arsenal on away tours

The Hindu  

Jasprit Bumrah, sidelined by back spasms, watched from the bench as India struggled to defend a 162-run target in the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25. In Dravid’s last away Test assignment to South Africa in 2023-24, India played Bumrah, Siraj, Prasidh, Shardul Thakur, and R. Ashwin in the first Test; Mukesh Kumar and Ravindra Jadeja replaced Shardul and …

Rohit Sharma's hunger to play Test cricket should reflect in his actions: Bangar
2 days, 23 hours ago

Rohit Sharma's hunger to play Test cricket should reflect in his actions: Bangar

India Today  

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes that India captain Rohit Sharma, enduring a lean patch in Test cricket, needs to demonstrate his hunger for runs through his actions if he wants to continue playing the red-ball format. The Indian captain's poor performance with the bat drew widespread criticism, and after he opted out of the fifth Test against the …

South Africa know how to beat Australia: Rabada's WTC final warning to Cummins
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South Africa know how to beat Australia: Rabada's WTC final warning to Cummins

India Today  

South Africa pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada has turned his attention to the World Test Championship final after playing a key role in his side's seventh consecutive Test victory. Having played a significant role in South Africa's historic series victories over Australia in 2016-17 and 2017-18, he believes the Proteas have what it takes to upset the odds at the home …

Pakistan captain Masood sees positives in defeat against South Africa
3 days, 6 hours ago

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, …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: South Africa eases past Pakistan, completes series clean sweep
3 days, 7 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 …

South Africa register emphatic 10-wicket win over Pakistan in 2nd Test, win series 2-0
3 days, 7 hours ago

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 …

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

Defiant Masood narrows Pakistan's deficit to 109 in 2nd test against South Africa
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3 days, 12 hours ago

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 …

Defiant Masood narrows Pakistan’s deficit to 109 in 2nd test against South Africa
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3 days, 12 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 …

Cricket-Masood keeps S.Africa at bay as Pakistan fight on in second test
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3 days, 13 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 …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's slump indicates testing times for India in next WTC cycle post-Ashwin era
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3 days, 16 hours ago

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's slump indicates testing times for India in next WTC cycle post-Ashwin era

Hindustan Times  

For the first time, India will not figure in the race for top honours in the World Test Championship. India’s next cycle will begin, ironically enough, in England in June, with a five-match faceoff against the hosts, and end in early 2027 when Australia visit them for another of the five-Test showdowns that is becoming the norm in Tests involving …

"Everything was fine till Dravid was there...,": Harbhajan Singh raises concern over India's recent form
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3 days, 17 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 …

Australia's ploy to 'break Rohit, make him anonymous, skip SCG Test' laid bare: 'They couldn't do it to Rahane, Bumrah'
3 days, 17 hours ago

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 …

Virat Kohli’s nightmare in the corridor of temptation: A statistical deep dive
3 days, 17 hours ago

Virat Kohli’s nightmare in the corridor of temptation: A statistical deep dive

The Hindu  

Virat Kohli punched his thigh and furiously let out an expletive, directed at himself, as he fatally nicked a ball outside off-stump for the eighth time in the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The length and back-of-a-length balls on and outside off-stump, which accounted for seven of Kohli’s eight dismissals in the series, were the most frequently bowled deliveries to him. Out …

Pakistan break Australia's 123-year-old record in South Africa after hitting massive score at Newlands
3 days, 23 hours ago

Pakistan break Australia's 123-year-old record in South Africa after hitting massive score at Newlands

India TV News  

Pakistan have shattered Australia's 123-year-old after their marathon outing in the second innings of the second Test at Newlands against South Africa. Pakistan have registered the record for the most runs by a visiting team in South Africa after being asked to follow on. Highest Test score a Pakistan player in South Africa: 1 - Shan Masood: 145 in South …

Shan Masood breaks all-time Pakistan record, misses Sachin Tendulkar's historic feat during Newlands Test
3 days, 23 hours ago

Shan Masood breaks all-time Pakistan record, misses Sachin Tendulkar's historic feat during Newlands Test

India TV News  

Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood has shattered an all-time Pakistan record during the second Test against South Africa at Newlands, Cape Town. Highest Test score a Pakistan player in South Africa: 1 - Shan Masood: 145 in South Africa in 2025 2 - Azhar Mahmood: 136 in South Africa in 1998 3 - Taufeeq Umar: 135 in South Africa in …

India TV Sports Wrap on January 6: Today's top 10 trending news stories
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3 days, 23 hours ago

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. …

Pakistan search for positives after South Africa complete Test series sweep
3 days, 23 hours ago

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 …

SA vs PAK: Shan Masood shatters 27-year-old record to make history for Pakistan
3 days, 23 hours ago

SA vs PAK: Shan Masood shatters 27-year-old record to make history for Pakistan

India Today  

Shan Masood made history after recording the highest individual score by a Pakistani batter in Tests on South African soil. Masood broke Azhar Mahmood’s record of 136 back in February 1998 at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 4 Updates But Mahmood remains the only Pakistani batter to have scored multiple Test hundreds in …

Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli conundrum: Can India afford to delay tough calls?
3 days, 23 hours ago

Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli conundrum: Can India afford to delay tough calls?

India Today  

“Retirement is in your hand, but playing for India is not,” remarked Sanjay Manjrekar in a candid and pointed assessment of the future of Indian cricket's superstar players. You can decide your future regarding retirement, but it’s someone else’s job to decide your future as a player and captain,” the former batter-turned-pundit said, responding to Rohit Sharma’s revealing interview with …

SA vs PAK: Shan Masood shatters 27-year-old record to make history for Pakistan
3 days, 23 hours ago

SA vs PAK: Shan Masood shatters 27-year-old record to make history for Pakistan

India Today  

Shan Masood made history after recording the highest individual score by a Pakistani batter in Tests on South African soil. Masood broke Azhar Mahmood’s record of 136 back in February 1998 at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 4 Updates But Mahmood remains the only Pakistani batter to have scored multiple Test hundreds in …

South Africa overcome Pakistan's stoic resistance to win New Year's Test, sweep series 2-0
3 days, 23 hours ago

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 ⚪️ðŸŸâ 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 …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test Day 3: Captain Shan Masood leads Pakistan fightback with century
4 days, 6 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 …

Captain Masood leads Pakistan fight back in second Test
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4 days, 7 hours 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 …

Manjrekar sends clear message to Agarkar regarding Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli: ‘How long to play, is upto selectors’
4 days, 11 hours ago

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 …

Cricket-History maker Maphaka removes Babar as Pakistan battle at Newlands
4 days, 12 hours ago

Cricket-History maker Maphaka removes Babar as Pakistan battle at Newlands

Hindustan Times  

By Nick Said Cricket-History maker Maphaka removes Babar as Pakistan battle at Newlands CE TOWN, - South Africa’s youngest test debutant Kwena Maphaka took the key wicket of Babar Azam as Pakistan reached 155 for an effective seven wickets at lunch on day three of the second and final test at Newlands on Sunday, trailing their hosts by 460 runs. …

‘Gambhir was getting all the credit for…’: Rohit Sharma believed to have planned bombastic interview
4 days, 13 hours ago

‘Gambhir was getting all the credit for…’: Rohit Sharma believed to have planned bombastic interview

Hindustan Times  

India might have lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 1-3, but all the talk right now is regarding Rohit Sharma and how he warmed the bench for the crucial Sydney Test, where India had a chance of levelling the series. Sanjay Manjrekar reckons Rohit Sharma did not want Gautam Gambhir to get credit. / Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar reckons that Rohit …

Rohit Sharma gets 'not a place for 37-year-old' message for England; Katich drops cheeky 'has career in comedy' remark
4 days, 15 hours ago

Rohit Sharma gets 'not a place for 37-year-old' message for England; Katich drops cheeky 'has career in comedy' remark

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia opener Simon Katich sent a brutal warning to India captain Rohit Sharma for India's tour of England later in the summer, which will mark the beginning of the fresh World Test Championship cycle, saying that the series might not be the one where he could regain his form. India's captain Rohit Sharma reacts after his dismissal during a …

VIDEO- Gambhir on Rohit and Kohli’s future after Border-Gavaskar Trophy defeat: They will plan for best interest of Indian cricket
4 days, 16 hours ago

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 …

Rohit, Virat urged to play country cricket after BGT flop show; Ex-India star says ‘England will be same’
4 days, 20 hours ago

Rohit, Virat urged to play country cricket after BGT flop show; Ex-India star says ‘England will be same’

Live Mint  

Veteran Indian batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's struggle runs have intensified especially during the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy. With India not playing Test cricket for a while, the team management and selectors will have a big call to make on the future of senior cricketers and the future of the team going forward. Sanjay Manjrekar wants Virat Kohli - …

Cricket-Krishna stalls Australia's victory chase in Sydney
4 days, 22 hours ago

Cricket-Krishna stalls Australia's victory chase in Sydney

Hindustan Times  

By Nick Mulvenney Cricket-Krishna stalls Australia's victory chase in Sydney SYDNEY, - Indian paceman Prasidh Krishna, standing in for injured skipper Jasprit Bumrah, kept the fifth test on a knife edge on Sunday by reducing Australia to 71 for three at lunch on day three, still 91 runs from their victory target of 162. The Sydney Cricket Ground was bathed …

Can Jasprit Bumrah’s India defend 161 in IND vs AUS 5th Test? A look at top 5 lowest totals defended at SCG
4 days, 22 hours ago

Can Jasprit Bumrah’s India defend 161 in IND vs AUS 5th Test? A look at top 5 lowest totals defended at SCG

Live Mint  

Team India had a forgetful start to their innings on Day 3 of the final Test match at Sydney, losing 4 wickets in quick succession and posing a total of just 161 runs for Australia to chase in the fourth innings. Lowest defended total at the SCG: The lowest ever total defended at the SCG goes back to 1887 during …

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma still hungry, can't talk about their future: Gautam Gambhir
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4 days, 23 hours ago

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma still hungry, can't talk about their future: Gautam Gambhir

India Today  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir remained reserved about the future of superstar batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in Test cricket, stating that it is up to the players to decide their own futures. Addressing the press after India’s six-wicket loss in the Sydney Test, which led to conceding the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Gambhir said he is confident that the two …

Sunil Gavaskar says SCG pitch for Australia-India Test is 'not ideal'
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4 days, 23 hours ago

Sunil Gavaskar says SCG pitch for Australia-India Test is 'not ideal'

ABC  

India legend Sunil Gavaskar has questioned the double standards applied to discussions around Test conditions in Australia and India as the SCG Test looks set to wrap up within three days. Quick hits: Bumrah injury rocks India, Pat goes wild and bowlers dominate Photo shows Rishabh Pant swings a bat, Pat Cummins jumps and punches his fist, Bumrah hug Jaiswal …

Rohit Sharma interview triggers memes fest: Einstein, Da Vinci parodies add to fun
4 days, 23 hours ago

Rohit Sharma interview triggers memes fest: Einstein, Da Vinci parodies add to fun

India Today  

India captain Rohit Sharma was the subject of massive social media trolling after his bold interview during the Sydney Test. Rohit would start off the interview by saying that he 'stood down' for the match as the team needed an in-form player in the side instead of him who was struggling with the bat. Rohit would also say that he …

Rishabh Pant isn't averaging over 40 just due to madness: Sanjay Manjrekar
4 days, 23 hours ago

Rishabh Pant isn't averaging over 40 just due to madness: Sanjay Manjrekar

India Today  

Former India cricketer turned commentator Sanjay Manjrekar feels India wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant wouldn't be averaging over 40 in Test cricket just through mad batting. Pant’s knock came on the back of severe criticism from the legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar who lashed out at him for his shot selection in the previous Test in Melbourne. AUS vs IND 5th …

Rohit Sharma for England? Test cricket not for 37-year-olds at top-order: Katich
4 days, 23 hours ago

Rohit Sharma for England? Test cricket not for 37-year-olds at top-order: Katich

India Today  

Former Australia opener Simon Katich warned Rohit Sharma that England might not be the easiest place to regain form in Test cricket, adding that the captain would know what the future holds for him in the longest format of the game. ROHIT HAS GOOD FUTURE IN STAND-UP COMEDY: KATICH Despite not featuring in the XI in Sydney, Rohit remained adamant …

Gambhir vs Rohit? Sanjay Manjrekar's 'honest' take on captain's candid interview
4 days, 23 hours ago

Gambhir vs Rohit? Sanjay Manjrekar's 'honest' take on captain's candid interview

India Today  

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar said he appreciated Rohit Sharma admitting his poor run with the bat during a candid interview in Sydney, where he opted out of the fifth Test against Australia. However, Manjrekar suggested there might have been "another reason" that prompted Rohit to speak to the broadcasters midway through a crucial Test series decider. IND vs AUS, …

Shan Masood creates history, becomes first Pakistan captain to hit Test hundred in South Africa
4 days, 23 hours ago

Shan Masood creates history, becomes first Pakistan captain to hit Test hundred in South Africa

India TV News  

Shan Masood has created history as he has become the first Pakistan captain to hit a Test hundred in South Africa. He has become the first Pakistan captain with a century in South Africa. Inzamam-ul-Haq had a chance to be the first Pakistani skipper to get a ton in South Africa but missed out on it as he ran out …

Can't win Tests if you score 170-180: Sourav Ganguly on India's debacle in Australia
4 days, 23 hours ago

Can't win Tests if you score 170-180: Sourav Ganguly on India's debacle in Australia

India Today  

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has emphasised the need for India's batters to score bigger runs in Test cricket, citing the recent defeat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as a prime example. Ganguly said that the batting unit needs to step up big time for India to win Tests consistently. Ganguly, also a former BCCI president, attended Calcutta Sports Journalist's Club's …

Pakistan in trouble after Ryan Rickelton leads South African run feast in 2nd Test
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5 days, 6 hours ago

Pakistan in trouble after Ryan Rickelton leads South African run feast in 2nd Test

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan were reeling in response to a relentless South African batting performance on the second day of the second Test at Newlands on Saturday. Pakistan were reeling in response to a relentless South African batting performance on the second day of the second Test. Left-handed opening batsman Rickelton made a chanceless 259, South Africa's joint seventh highest Test score, before …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test Day 2: Rickelton’s 259 puts South Africa in control against Pakistan
5 days, 7 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 …

Ryan Rickelton smashes South Africa's first World Test Championship double ton
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5 days, 9 hours ago

Ryan Rickelton smashes South Africa's first World Test Championship double ton

Hindustan Times  

Cape Town, : Left-handed batter Ryan Rickelton made history on Saturday, hitting South Africa's first-ever double-century in the ICC World Test Championship. Ryan Rickelton smashes South Africa's first World Test Championship double ton The 28-year-old achieved this accomplishment during the second Test against Pakistan at Cape Town's Newlands Stadium. South Africa's previous highest score in the ICC World Test Championship …

"His knock with strike rate of 184 is truly remarkable": Sachin Tendulkar on Rishabh Pant's batting in Sydney Test
5 days, 11 hours ago

"His knock with strike rate of 184 is truly remarkable": Sachin Tendulkar on Rishabh Pant's batting in Sydney Test

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, : India's legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar reacted to wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's exceptional knock on the second day of the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. "His knock with strike rate of 184 is truly remarkable": Sachin Tendulkar on Rishabh Pant's batting in Sydney Test Pant played a marvellous …

Jasprit Bumrah’s 17-ball 22 puts India’s stand-in-captain above Rohit Sharma in BGT 2024-25; here’s how
5 days, 13 hours ago

Jasprit Bumrah’s 17-ball 22 puts India’s stand-in-captain above Rohit Sharma in BGT 2024-25; here’s how

Live Mint  

Jasprit Bumrah's 17-ball 22 in the first innings of the fifth Test against Australia was enough for India's stand-in-captain to rise above regular skipper Rohit Sharma in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. After Rohit missed the first Test due to the birth of his second child, Bumrah was entrusted with the responsibility and he came out with flying colours, guiding India …

SA vs PAK HIGHLIGHTS, 2nd Test Day 2: Rickelton scores 259 as South Africa take control against Pakistan at stumps
5 days, 15 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, …

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