ICC Men's Player of the Month Race Heating Up: Kagiso Rabada, Noman Ali, and Mitchell Santner Set to Battle for October 2024 Title
4 months, 3 weeks ago

ICC Men's Player of the Month Race Heating Up: Kagiso Rabada, Noman Ali, and Mitchell Santner Set to Battle for October 2024 Title

Hindustan Times  

A fierce battle for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award is set to unfold between Kagiso Rabada, Noman Ali, and Mitchell Santner. Rabada, a speedster from South Africa, has been on fire with the ball, claiming 14 wickets in the recent Test series against Bangladesh. Ali, a seasoned spinner from Pakistan, shone with 20 wickets in the two Tests against England, showcasing his exceptional spin bowling skills. Santner, a consistent all-rounder for New Zealand, impressed with his clinical bowling performance in the second Test against India, claiming 10 wickets and securing the series win for his team.

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Afghanistan vs South Africa Cricket highlights, Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa thrash Afghanistan by 107 runs in Karachi
4 days, 21 hours ago

Afghanistan vs South Africa Cricket highlights, Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa thrash Afghanistan by 107 runs in Karachi

Times of India  

Afghanistan vs South Africa Cricket highlights: Opener Ryan Rickelton struck a maiden one-day international hundred as South Africa routed Afghanistan by 107 runs in the Champions Trophy in Karachi on Friday. Rickelton cracked a 106-ball 103 with seven boundaries and a six to anchor South Africa's imposing total of 315-6 in the Group B match at the National Stadium. South …

Noor Ahmad, Rachin Ravindra guide CSK to win over MI
5 days, 2 hours ago

Noor Ahmad, Rachin Ravindra guide CSK to win over MI

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Notoriously slow starters, Mumbai Indians again faltered in their opening fixture of the Indian Premier League on Sunday, losing by four wickets to hosts Chennai Super Kings at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium. Chennai Super Kings’ spinner Noor Ahmad picked up 4/18 against Mumbai Indians at Chepauk. An excellent start by left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed and a superb exhibition of …

ICC ODI Rankings latest update after Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma climbs to third, Shubman Gill retains top spot
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

ICC ODI Rankings latest update after Champions Trophy 2025: Rohit Sharma climbs to third, Shubman Gill retains top spot

The Hindu  

India captain Rohit Sharma jumped two places to third in the latest ICC ODI batter rankings following his stellar performance in the Champions Trophy 2025 final, while teammate Shubman Gill held on to the top spot. The talismanic Virat Kohli, who amassed 218 runs in the eight-team ICC tournament, slipped one place to fifth, while Shreyas Iyer remained steady at …

Shubman Gill wins Player of the Month award for February, beating Smith and Phillips
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Shubman Gill wins Player of the Month award for February, beating Smith and Phillips

India Today  

Star India batter Shubman Gill was announced as the ICC Player of the Month for February on Wednesday, March 12. Gill was chosen ahead of Australia’s Steve Smith and New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips following his phenomenal performances in the ODI series against England and the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Following his magnificent achievement, Gill expressed elation for getting the honour …

ICC ODI Rankings: Rohit Sharma rises to No. 3 after Champions Trophy final heroics
2 weeks, 2 days ago

ICC ODI Rankings: Rohit Sharma rises to No. 3 after Champions Trophy final heroics

India Today  

India's Champions Trophy winners were rewarded in the latest International Cricket Council ODI Rankings. Shubman Gill leads the list with 784 points, 14 more than Babar and 28 points more than Rohit in the latest rankings list. TOP 10 ODI BATTERS Shubman Gill 784 points 784 points Babar Azam 770 points 770 points Rohit Sharma 756 points 756 points Heinrich …

Champions Trophy 2025 Statistics: Rahul, Varun top batting and bowling average; Kiwis lead on multiple fronts
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025 Statistics: Rahul, Varun top batting and bowling average; Kiwis lead on multiple fronts

Firstpost  

KL Rahul and Varun Chakravarthy finished with the best average with bat and ball respectively while New Zealand players topped multiple statistics, from the leading run-getter and wicket-taker to the highest team total and partnership. KL Rahul and Varun Chakravarthy registered the best batting and bowling average respectively while New Zealand finished ahead of other teams on several statistical fronts. …

IND vs NZ: Rohit Sharma's toss-losing streak continues in Champions Trophy final, equals unwanted world record
2 weeks, 5 days ago

IND vs NZ: Rohit Sharma's toss-losing streak continues in Champions Trophy final, equals unwanted world record

India TV News  

IND vs NZ: Rohit Sharma's toss-losing streak continues in Champions Trophy final, equals unwanted world record India's luck with the toss continued to run dry with the Men in Blue losing their 15th coin flip in the ODIs in a row and skipper Rohit Sharma equalling a wretched world record in the final of the Champions Trophy. India's wretched luck …

IND vs NZ: Can Mitchell Santner pull off a Pat Cummins to stun India in the final?
2 weeks, 6 days ago

IND vs NZ: Can Mitchell Santner pull off a Pat Cummins to stun India in the final?

India Today  

The Indian Cricket team is on the cusp of history as they’re just one step away from becoming the most successful team in the ICC Champions Trophy by winning three titles. Five years later, Santner bowled another miserly spell of 0/15 in the next edition of the T20 World Cup in 2021, which played a key role in handing India …

Rachin Ravindra special knocks South Africa out, sets up India vs New Zealand final
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Rachin Ravindra special knocks South Africa out, sets up India vs New Zealand final

India Today  

Mitchell Santner's New Zealand breezed past South Africa in the semi-final of the Champions Trophy in an inspiring performance on Wednesday, March 5. After posting a massive total of 362 runs at the Gadaffi Stadium in Lahore, New Zealand restricted South Africa to 312/9 in a clinical performance. Champions Trophy: South Africa vs New Zealand Highlights New Zealand were so …

India Masters vs South Africa Masters, IML 2025: Rahul Sharma steals show with hattrick as IND dominate Proteas
3 weeks, 6 days ago

India Masters vs South Africa Masters, IML 2025: Rahul Sharma steals show with hattrick as IND dominate Proteas

Live Mint  

Rahul Sharma's historic hattrick headlined India Masters' win over South Africa Masters in the ongoing International Masters League 2025 at the Baroda Cricket Association Stadium in Vadodara on Saturday. Sent into bat first by India Masters captain Sachin Tendulkar, South Africa Masters were off to a bright start with a 35-run stand by Hashim Amla and Henry Davids before Rahul …

International Masters League 2025: Rahul Sharma takes hat-trick as India cruises to eight-wicket win over South Africa
3 weeks, 6 days ago

International Masters League 2025: Rahul Sharma takes hat-trick as India cruises to eight-wicket win over South Africa

The Hindu  

Leg-spinner Rahul Sharma bagged a hat-trick as India Masters convincingly beat South Africa Masters by eight wickets in Vadodara on Saturday to continue their winning run in the International Masters League. After India Masters skipper Sachin Tendulkar won the toss and elected to bowl, his spinners took full advantage of the conditions to restrict a strong South Africa Masters line-up …

Champions Trophy: Santner, Bracewell hold the cards vs India
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Champions Trophy: Santner, Bracewell hold the cards vs India

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Guess the identity of the spinner who has troubled India the most number of times in ICC events in the recent past? Yep, it's the familiar frame of Mitchell Santner, the former Daniel Vettori close who has become quite the thorn in several of Indian sides across formats. At Manchester in 2019, he bowled a near-flawless 10 over spell …

From freak injury to Champions Trophy 100: Rachin Ravindra reflects on comeback
1 month ago

From freak injury to Champions Trophy 100: Rachin Ravindra reflects on comeback

India Today  

New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra expressed gratitude towards the team’s support staff, including coaches, doctors, and physios, as well as his family, for playing a key role in his comeback from injury. Ravindra’s brilliant knock ensured New Zealand’s smooth passage into the semi-finals with a comfortable victory. I'm very grateful to have a great support crew around me in terms …

Abrar Ahmed shamed, told 'pack your bag and...' for Shubman Gill send-off: 'Champions Trophy se bahar jaane ka raasta…'
1 month ago

Abrar Ahmed shamed, told 'pack your bag and...' for Shubman Gill send-off: 'Champions Trophy se bahar jaane ka raasta…'

Hindustan Times  

Mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed was the sole standout performer for Pakistan in the team's unsuccessful attempt at defending 242 against India in Dubai. Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed celebrates after taking the wicket of India's Shubman Gill Gill, who headed into the contest on the back of a century against Bangladesh in India's Champions Trophy opener, looked set to score a second …

Afghanistan vs South Africa ODI: Who won yesterday’s ICC Champions Trophy match? Check top highlights here
1 month ago

Afghanistan vs South Africa ODI: Who won yesterday’s ICC Champions Trophy match? Check top highlights here

Live Mint  

Temba Bavuma led South Africa started off their Champions Trophy campaign with a clinical win over Afghanistan at the National bank stadium in Karachi. Top highlights of Afghanistan vs South Africa ODI match: Temba Bavuma won the toss in Karachi and elected to bat first. After the early wicket of Tony de Zorzi, opener Ryan Rickelton put on 119 for …

Champions Trophy 2025: Rickelton, bowlers power South Africa to massive win over Afghanistan
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Rickelton, bowlers power South Africa to massive win over Afghanistan

The Hindu  

Ryan Rickelton became the second South African man, after Gary Kirsten, to score a century on debut in an ICC tournament as South Africa began its Champions Trophy campaign with a convincing 107-run victory against Afghanistan. However, with Rickelton and captain Temba Bavuma steadying things, and adding 129 runs for the second wicket, South Africa managed to negate Afghanistan’s spin …

South Africa vs Afghanistan | SA vs AFG, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa wins toss; opts to bat against Afghanistan
1 month, 1 week ago

South Africa vs Afghanistan | SA vs AFG, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa wins toss; opts to bat against Afghanistan

The Hindu  

Ryan Rickelton became the second South African batter, after Gary Kirsten, to score a century on debut in an ICC tournament as South Africa began its Champions Trophy campaign with a convincing 107-run victory against Afghanistan. He kept the scoreboard ticking with singles and boundaries, to guide South Africa to 315 for 6 - a target that was far from …

India vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025: Shami’s fifer to Gill’s 8th ODI ton; top 5 highlights of yesterday’s match
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

India vs Bangladesh Champions Trophy 2025: Shami’s fifer to Gill’s 8th ODI ton; top 5 highlights of yesterday’s match

Live Mint  

India defeated Bangladesh by 6 wickets in a hard-fought match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Bangladesh skipper Najmol Hossain Shanto won the toss and elected to bat first at the venue, but his side failed to get going in their Champions Trophy opener as Shubman Gill, Mohammed Shami, Harshit Rana and Axar Patel starred for India. Here's a look …

Champions Trophy: Ryan Rickelton, pacers annihilate Afghanistan in Karachi
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy: Ryan Rickelton, pacers annihilate Afghanistan in Karachi

India Today  

South Africa began their campaign in the Champions Trophy 2025 with a commanding win over Afghanistan by 107 runs on Friday, February 21 at National Stadium, Karachi. After opting to bat first, South Africa posted a mammoth score of 315/6 in their allotted 50 overs as Ryan Rickelton starred with his maiden ODI hundred. Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan vs South …

IND vs BAN, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Gill ton, Shami fifer power India to victory against Bangladesh
1 month, 1 week ago

IND vs BAN, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Gill ton, Shami fifer power India to victory against Bangladesh

The Hindu  

Shubman Gill’s previous three scores coming into the Champions Trophy read: 87, 60 and 112. On Thursday, the 25-year-old continued his purple patch as he smashed his eighth One-Day International hundred to help India kickstart its Champions Trophy campaign with a six-wicket win over Bangladesh at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. HIGHLIGHTS | India vs Bangladesh ICC-Champions-Trophy-2025 The victory, though, …

Rohit Sharma reveals what team mates tease him about
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma reveals what team mates tease him about

Live Mint  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Saturday hosted its annual awards – Naman Awards, and during the event Team India men's skipper Rohit Sharma was asked a question by Team India women's star cricketer Smriti Mandhana, to which Rohit refrained answering. It's not a hobby obviously, but since you spoke about teasing this is what they tease …

BCCI Awards: Jasprit Bumrah is best men's cricketer, Smriti Mandhana bags women's honour
1 month, 4 weeks ago

BCCI Awards: Jasprit Bumrah is best men's cricketer, Smriti Mandhana bags women's honour

India Today  

Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah was honoured with the BCCI's Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer in the men's category, while the elegant batter Smriti Mandhana claimed the corresponding honour in the women's category. Bumrah, who was named the ICC Test and overall Cricketer of the Year for delivering a "masterclass in skill, precision, and relentless consistency" in 2024, …

Jasprit Bumrah crowned winner of Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2024
Top News
2 months ago

Jasprit Bumrah crowned winner of Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2024

India TV News  

Indian pace sensation has been crowned winner of the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Award for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2024 for his phenomenal performances in 2024. Bumrah was recently named as the ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year and he has now doubled the award with the best cricket player of 2024 across formats. Bumrah pipped the …

PAK vs WI, 1st Test: Skipper Masood defends Pakistan’s spin-spiced formula after win over West Indies
2 months, 1 week ago

PAK vs WI, 1st Test: Skipper Masood defends Pakistan’s spin-spiced formula after win over West Indies

The Hindu  

Skipper Shan Masood defended Pakistan’s formula of using spin-friendly pitches to win home Test matches after a 127-run victory over the West Indies in Multan on Sunday. Pakistan completed the win before tea on the third day as spinners Sajid Khan grabbed 5-50 and Abrar Ahmed finished with 4-27 to dismiss the West Indies for 123 after setting a 251-run …

On Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's form, Fakhar Zaman's ‘Babar Azam’ response
2 months, 1 week ago

On Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's form, Fakhar Zaman's ‘Babar Azam’ response

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan's opening batter, Fakhar Zaman, has fond memories of the Champions Trophy. He also talked about the form of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli The much-hyped contest between India and Pakistan is scheduled for February 23 in Dubai. Ahead of the upcoming fixture, Fakhar Zaman praised Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, saying the duo will always remain match-winners, irrespective of …

Bumrah named ICC Men's Player of Month for December 2024
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bumrah named ICC Men's Player of Month for December 2024

The Hindu  

India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was on Tuesday named ICC Men’s Player of the Month for December 2024 after his sensational performance during the recent tour of Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Leading India's attack single-handedly, Bumrah relentlessly kept Australian batsmen under intense pressure, claiming 22 wickets in three Tests in December last year at an outstanding average of 14.22. …

Bumrah named ICC Men’s Player of Month for December 2024
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bumrah named ICC Men’s Player of Month for December 2024

The Hindu  

India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was on Tuesday named ICC Men’s Player of the Month for December 2024 after his sensational performance during the recent tour of Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Leading India’s attack single-handedly, Bumrah relentlessly kept Australian batsmen under intense pressure, claiming 22 wickets in three Tests in December last year at an outstanding average of 14.22. …

Jasprit Bumrah nominated for ICC Player of the Month for second time in a row
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jasprit Bumrah nominated for ICC Player of the Month for second time in a row

Hindustan Times  

India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was nominated for ICC Player of the Month for the second time in succession after continued spells of destructive bowling in India’s efforts in the enthralling Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia. The South African seamer is nominated for the first time for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award, and does so after 13 …

Jasprit Bumrah nominated for ICC Men’s Player of the Month award
Top News
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jasprit Bumrah nominated for ICC Men’s Player of the Month award

The Hindu  

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah was nominated for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for December 2024 on Tuesday for his standout performance against Australia in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Bumrah took 22 wickets in the three Tests in December at an average of 14.22 and the 31-year-old finished with 32 wickets across five Tests. Alongside Bumrah, other …

Jasprit Bumrah and Pat Cummins battle it out to win ICC Player of Month award for December 2024
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jasprit Bumrah and Pat Cummins battle it out to win ICC Player of Month award for December 2024

India TV News  

Jasprit Bumrah, Pat Cummins and Dane Paterson have been nominated to become the Player of the Month for December 2024. Australia played three Test matches against India last month and their skipper Pat Cummins led from the front picking up 17 wickets at an impeccable average of 17.64. He also played three Test matches last month, all against the Aussies …

WTC 2023-25 Final: Rabada says South Africa knows how to beat intense rival Australia
Top News
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Cricket-Pakistan captain Masood sees positives in defeat by S Africa
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Cricket-Pakistan captain Masood sees positives in defeat by S Africa

Hindustan Times  

By Nick Said Cricket-Pakistan captain Masood sees positives in defeat by S Africa CE TOWN - Pakistan may have lost their 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 …

Cricket-Pakistan captain Masood sees positives in defeat by S Africa
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Cricket-Pakistan captain Masood sees positives in defeat by S Africa

Hindustan Times  

By Nick Said Cricket-Pakistan captain Masood sees positives in defeat by S Africa CE TOWN, - Pakistan may have lost their 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 …

South Africa know how to beat Australia: Rabada's WTC final warning to Cummins
2 months, 3 weeks ago

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 …

South Africa battle past valiant Pakistan to continue Test winning streak
2 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa battle past valiant Pakistan to continue Test winning streak

The Independent  

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SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: South Africa eases past Pakistan, completes series clean sweep
2 months, 3 weeks 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 vs Pakistan, 2nd Test: Babar Azam engages in verbal battle after getting hit by Proteas bowler
2 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd Test: Babar Azam engages in verbal battle after getting hit by Proteas bowler

Live Mint  

Babar Azam engaged in a verbal battle after the Pakistan batter was deliberately hit by South African pacer Wiaan Mulder on Day 4 of the second Test at Cape Town on Monday. Shan Masood writes history books In fact, Masood became the first Pakistan captain to score a Test hundred in South Africa. In fact, Masood's 145 is the second …

Temba Bavuma braces for WTC final vs Australia after Pakistan heist: No mean feat
2 months, 3 weeks ago

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 …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test Day 3: Captain Shan Masood leads Pakistan fightback with century
2 months, 3 weeks 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
Top News
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

SA vs Pak, 2nd Test: Babar Azam-Shan Masood’s 200-run partnership steady Pakistan in follow-on at Cape Town
2 months, 3 weeks ago

SA vs Pak, 2nd Test: Babar Azam-Shan Masood’s 200-run partnership steady Pakistan in follow-on at Cape Town

Live Mint  

Almost a week after ending his runs drought by scoring a half-century while playing against South Africa on DAY 3 of the first Test at Centurion, Pakistan's former skipper Babar Azam on Sunday scored another half-century in the second Test in 73 balls. Azam's half-century came as Pakistan chased 616 runs put up by South Africa at Cape Town's Newlands. …

Pakistan slips to 155-6, still trails South Africa by 460 runs in 2nd test
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan slips to 155-6, still trails South Africa by 460 runs in 2nd test

Hindustan Times  

CE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa’s youngest test cricketer Kwena Maphaka got the key wicket of Babar Azam as Pakistan slipped to 155-6 on the third day of the second and final test on Sunday. Pakistan slips to 155-6, still trails South Africa by 460 runs in 2nd test The 18-year-old Maphaka celebrated his maiden test wicket in his …

Masood, Babar share Pakistan record opening stand after South Africa enforces follow on in 2nd test
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Masood, Babar share Pakistan record opening stand after South Africa enforces follow on in 2nd test

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Captain Shan Masood and Babar Azam shared Pakistan’s record-breaking opening stand of 205 runs against South Africa after the Proteas enforced the follow-on on the third day of the second and final test Sunday. Left-handed Masood led the tourists’ fightback with an unbeaten 102 off 166 balls but Babar missed out on his first test …

Cricket-History maker Maphaka removes Babar as Pakistan battle at Newlands
2 months, 3 weeks 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. …

Babar Azam-Shan Masood's historic partnership keeps Pakistan afloat vs South Africa
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Babar Azam-Shan Masood's historic partnership keeps Pakistan afloat vs South Africa

India Today  

Pakistan staged a commendable fightback against South Africa in Cape Town, with the help of a record-breaking opening partnership between skipper Shan Masood and Babar Azam. Earlier in the day, Pakistan resumed their first innings at 64/3, trailing South Africa by a massive 357 runs. SA vs PAK Day 3 updates Babar-Masood lead Pakistan's fightback ⚪️ðŸŸâ We conclude Day 3 …

India TV Sports Wrap on January 4: Today's top 10 trending news stories
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India TV Sports Wrap on January 4: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

India TV Sports Wrap on January 4: Today's top 10 trending news stories India started the second day with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj taking Australian wickets before Prasidh Krishna joined in as Australia were bowled out for 181 while South Africa won the first day of the Cape Town Test scoring 316 runs. India started the second day with …

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: Rickelton and Bavuma centuries drive South Africa against Pakistan on Day 1
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Rohit Sharma tells Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir he's 'opting out' of 5th Test vs Australia; Shubman Gill back at No. 3
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma tells Ajit Agarkar, Gautam Gambhir he's 'opting out' of 5th Test vs Australia; Shubman Gill back at No. 3

Hindustan Times  

India is all set to be captained by Jasprit Bumrah in the fifth and final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground starting Friday after skipper Rohit Sharma decided to give himself a rest. Rohit Sharma could well have played his last Test match A day after the news of unrest in the Indian dressing room emerged, Rohit briefly …

Cricket-South Africa seeking ruthless edge against Pakistan in second test
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Cricket-South Africa seeking ruthless edge against Pakistan in second test

Hindustan Times  

By Nick Said Cricket-South Africa seeking ruthless edge against Pakistan in second test CE TOWN, - South Africa have already sealed their 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 their momentum going in the longest format. South Africa beat Pakistan by …

Proteas in 2024: From prioritising T20s to reaching WTC final
2 months, 4 weeks 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 …

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