Shardul Thakur 'Lords' over South Africa in 2nd Test with maiden 5-wicket haul
3 years ago

Shardul Thakur 'Lords' over South Africa in 2nd Test with maiden 5-wicket haul

India Today  

Shardul Thakur was the toast of the day on Tuesday for India in Johannesburg as he took his maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket to put the visitors on top in the decisive second match against South Africa. South Africa vs India 2nd Test Day 2 Live He ended up fulfilling that tag by pegging the Proteas back whenever they looked set to put up a good partnership throughout the day. Thakur started the day by ending a stubborn 74-run stand for the second wicket between South Africa captain Dean Elgar and Keegan Petersen. Temba Bavuma and Kyle Verreyne then put up South Africa's second significant stand of the day before both fell to Thakur.

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Cricket-Masood keeps S.Africa at bay as Pakistan fight on in second test
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3 days, 10 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 …

Cricket-History maker Maphaka removes Babar as Pakistan battle at Newlands
4 days, 10 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. …

Ryan Rickleton-Temba Bavuma's hundreds help South Africa boss Day 1 vs Pakistan
6 days, 21 hours ago

Ryan Rickleton-Temba Bavuma's hundreds help South Africa boss Day 1 vs Pakistan

India Today  

South Africa enjoyed a commanding start to the second Test against Pakistan at Newlands, closing Day 1 at 381/4. South Africa hold upper hand ⚪️ðŸŸâ And that's stumps on Day 1 of the New Years Test. The duo’s partnership put South Africa firmly in control, grinding down Pakistan’s attack. With the second new ball due, Pakistan must regroup and strike …

Shardul Thakur net worth: Check Vijay Hazare Trophy star’s car collections, assets and more
1 week, 2 days ago

Shardul Thakur net worth: Check Vijay Hazare Trophy star’s car collections, assets and more

Live Mint  

Despite his good domestic cricket performances, India's ace all-rounder Shardul Thakur was snubbed from the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 and has not found a place in the Indian Test squad for some time. Leading the Mumbai team, Shardul Thakur posted an gigantic score in the fifth round of the Vijay Hazare Trophy tournament, following which Mumbai posted a mammoth score …

Ricky Ponting tries to break-down Rohit Sharma’s chat with Siraj, Akash Deep at MCG, video goes viral
1 week, 4 days ago

Ricky Ponting tries to break-down Rohit Sharma’s chat with Siraj, Akash Deep at MCG, video goes viral

Live Mint  

On the DAY 4 of the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma appeared unhappy with pacer Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep, with the opponent's tail-enders frustrating them. During a drinks break, Rohit let his frustration out on players like Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep, as he was seen having …

Markram leads South Africa to 180-5 in 1st test against Pakistan
1 week, 6 days ago

Markram leads South Africa to 180-5 in 1st test against Pakistan

Associated Press  

CENTURION, South Africa — Opening batter Aiden Markram closed in on his eighth test century and led South Africa to 180-5 at lunch on the second day of the first test against Pakistan on Friday. Wicketkeeper-batter Kyle Verreynne was yet to score but Markram stood tall in the first session and helped South Africa score 98 runs before lunch for …

Shardul Thakur reveals how Rohit's 'sign language' helped him during Gabba knock
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Shardul Thakur reveals how Rohit's 'sign language' helped him during Gabba knock

India Today  

India all-rounder Shardul Thakur recently revealed how Rohit Sharma’s sign language helped him during his famous knock at the Gabba, Brisbane in 2021. Notably, Playing just his second Test, Thakur stitched a crucial 123-run partnership for the seventh wicket with Washington Sundar which helped India get closer to Australia’s first innings total of 369. Shardul Thakur went unsold in the …

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Bavuma hails team effort after South Africa seal series win
1 month ago

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Bavuma hails team effort after South Africa seal series win

The Hindu  

South African captain Temba Bavuma said his team’s 109-run win in the second Test against Sri Lanka at St George’s Park on Monday was a big step forward for a largely inexperienced group of players. I don’t know what the maths looks like but we’re playing good cricket and we want it to continue.” Bavuma was named player of the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Rohit Sharma, Pat Cummins go LMAO seeing Ravi Shastri's antics in India vs Australia day-night Test
1 month ago

Rohit Sharma, Pat Cummins go LMAO seeing Ravi Shastri's antics in India vs Australia day-night Test

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma is no stranger to Ravi Shastri's antics. Such was Shastri's theatrics and energy at the toss of the India vs Australia day-night Test in Adelaide that Rohit went LMAO. Rohit Sharma and Pat Cummins laughing at Ravi Shastri's antics Shasri waved his left hand repeatedly and went: "It's the pink ball Test, the second in the …

Jasprit Bumrah among players nominated for ICC Player of the Month award
1 month ago

Jasprit Bumrah among players nominated for ICC Player of the Month award

Hindustan Times  

Dubai, Jasprit Bumrah was on Thursday nominated as one of the three contenders to win the ICC player of the month award for November following his magnificent performance in India's massive win by 295 runs over Australia in Perth while captaining the side. Jasprit Bumrah among players nominated for ICC Player of the Month award Bumrah led the Indian team …

South Africa poised to beat Sri Lanka in 1st test after tons by Stubbs and Bavuma
1 month, 1 week ago

South Africa poised to beat Sri Lanka in 1st test after tons by Stubbs and Bavuma

Associated Press  

DURBAN, South Africa — South Africa was five Sri Lanka wickets away from victory in the first cricket test after centuries by Tristan Stubbs and captain Temba Bavuma at Kingsmead on Friday. Fourth-wicket partners Stubbs and Bavuma almost went run for run, reaching their fifties within two overs of each other, and their centuries within four. Pace bowlers Kagiso Rabada …

Cricket-South Africa take 382-run lead over Sri Lanka
1 month, 1 week ago

Cricket-South Africa take 382-run lead over Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times  

Nov 29 - Captain Temba Bavuma and Tristan Stubbs both scored half-centuries as South Africa continued to build an imposing lead over Sri Lanka in their second innings on the third day of the first test on Friday, going 382 runs ahead at lunch. Cricket-South Africa take 382-run lead over Sri Lanka Bavuma scored a second successive 50 to mark …

Shardul Thakur concedes worst bowling figures in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, after going unsold in IPL auction
1 month, 1 week ago

Shardul Thakur concedes worst bowling figures in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, after going unsold in IPL auction

Hindustan Times  

Things are going from bad to worse when it comes to India all-rounder Shardul Thakur. Days after going unsold in the Indian Premier League mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the 33-year-old has now registered the worst bowling figures in the history of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Shardul Thakur concedes 69 runs in SMAT match against Kerala. Top 15 …

After IPL snub, Shardul Thakur registers most expensive over in SMAT history
1 month, 1 week ago

After IPL snub, Shardul Thakur registers most expensive over in SMAT history

India Today  

India pacer Shardul Thakur faced another challenging day in his cricketing journey after registering the most expensive over in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy history during Mumbai's clash against Kerala on November 29 in Hyderabad. Despite a fiery start from Mumbai with the early dismissal of Kerala skipper Sanju Samson, courtesy of Thakur, the pacer's 1/69 spell became the focal point …

Unsold in IPL auction, Shardul Thakur registers embarrassing record in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
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1 month, 1 week ago

Unsold in IPL auction, Shardul Thakur registers embarrassing record in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

India TV News  

It has been a forgettable year for Shardul Thakur. Thakur, much to everyone's surprise, went unsold in the Indian Premier League mega auction as well and is now struggling in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy too. Playing for Mumbai against Kerala today at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, the 33-year-old registered an embarrassing record of conceding the …

Sri Lanka skittled for lowest Test score as South Africa seize control of first Test
1 month, 1 week ago

Sri Lanka skittled for lowest Test score as South Africa seize control of first Test

The Independent  

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South Africa in cruise control of Durban Test after Sri Lanka 42 all-out
1 month, 1 week ago

South Africa in cruise control of Durban Test after Sri Lanka 42 all-out

India Today  

What started as a clumsy outing for Temba Bavuma's South Africa in the Durban Test against Sri Lanka quickly turned into a spectacle of dominance, thanks to the bowling heroics of Marco Jansen. His fiery spell devastated the Sri Lankan batting order, as South Africa bundled out their opponents in a mere 13.5 overs. SA vs SL, 1st Test Day …

Sri Lanka and rain allow South Africa only 80-4 on Day 1 of 1st test
1 month, 1 week ago

Sri Lanka and rain allow South Africa only 80-4 on Day 1 of 1st test

Associated Press  

DURBAN, South Africa — Sri Lanka reduced South Africa to 80-4 in 20.4 overs before rain washed out the rest of the first day of the first cricket test at Kingsmead on Wednesday. Aiden Markram, who has one century and one half-century in five previous tests this year, hit a couple of boundaries through cover and point in the first …

India vs Australia 1st Test Highlights: Jasprit Bumrah’s men script history, secure 295 run victory in Perth
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India vs Australia 1st Test Highlights: Jasprit Bumrah’s men script history, secure 295 run victory in Perth

Live Mint  

India vs Australia 1st Test Live Updates: Jasprit Bumrah led India have tasted one of their biggest overseas victory as they defeated Australia in Perth by a whopping 295 runs. Skipper Bumrah led form the front by taking 8 wickets in the match, 5 in the first innings and 3 in the second innings. Bumrah led from the front with …

'Where has Shardul Thakur gone?': Agarkar burned as India rumoured to launch 'Sourav Ganguly-like' player in Perth
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Where has Shardul Thakur gone?': Agarkar burned as India rumoured to launch 'Sourav Ganguly-like' player in Perth

Hindustan Times  

India are reportedly set to hand two debut caps in Perth on Friday in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series opener - fast bowler Harshit Rana and all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy. And the rumoured inclusion of the latter in the playing XI met with criticism from former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh, who rather questioned BCCI's selection committee over the absence of Shardul …

South Africa vs India, 2nd T20I Predicted XI: Dayal, Vyshak debut on cards in Gqeberha?
2 months ago

South Africa vs India, 2nd T20I Predicted XI: Dayal, Vyshak debut on cards in Gqeberha?

India Today  

India hammered South Africa by 61 runs in the first T20I match in Durban. On November 8, Friday, Sanju Samson and Varun Chakravarthy combined to extend India's dominance on South Africa - the team they beat to clinch the T20 World Cup earlier this year. Sent to bat first in overcast conditions, first India put up a 202/8 in the …

Smriti’s century powers India to a massive win over South Africa
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Smriti’s century powers India to a massive win over South Africa

The Hindu  

Smriti Mandhana’s splendid 117 — her sixth ODI century and first at home — carried India to a thumping 143-run victory over South Africa in the first of three 50-over Internationals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Sunday. South Africa never looked like chasing the total, folding for 122 as debutant leggie Asha Sobhana, 33, finished with four wickets. …

IND-W vs SA-W: Mandhana, Asha Sobhana hand India massive 143-run win, take 1-0 lead in three-match ODI series
6 months, 3 weeks ago

IND-W vs SA-W: Mandhana, Asha Sobhana hand India massive 143-run win, take 1-0 lead in three-match ODI series

The Hindu  

Smriti Mandhana’s splendid 117 — her sixth ODI century and first at home — carried India to a thumping 143-run victory over South Africa in the first of three 50-over internationals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Sunday. South Africa never looked like chasing the total, folding for 122 as debutant leggie Asha Sobhana, 33, finished with four wickets. …

IPL-17 | Tushar Deshpande and Shardul Thakur were unsung heroes: Simons
8 months, 3 weeks ago

IPL-17 | Tushar Deshpande and Shardul Thakur were unsung heroes: Simons

The Hindu  

Matheesha Pathirana may have run out with a bagful of wickets to ensure Chennai Super Kings defended 206 without much sweat against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium. As much as Pathirana, CSK bowling coach Eric Simons credited Mumbai’s pace duo of Shardul Thakur and Tushar Deshpande for their outstanding bowling effort. While Shardul conceded just two runs in the …

How Yash Thakur steered unlikely LSG comeback vs GT: Shubman Gill's stumps rattled, game-changing 15th over
9 months ago

How Yash Thakur steered unlikely LSG comeback vs GT: Shubman Gill's stumps rattled, game-changing 15th over

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow Super Giants showcased an exceptional bowling performance against Gujarat Titans on Sunday, defending a relatively lower 164-run target. Yash Thakur, the seasoned uncapped Indian pacer in the side, powered LSG's bowling attack, as he picked a brilliant five-wicket haul; he registered figures of 5/30 in the game, becoming the first bowler to pick a fifer in the 2024 Indian …

Shardul slams timely century to power Mumbai vs Tamil Nadu
10 months ago

Shardul slams timely century to power Mumbai vs Tamil Nadu

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Shardul Thakur’s maiden first-class century could not have come at a more appropriate time. Entering the field at No 9, the 32-year-old slammed 105-ball 109 to help Mumbai bag a big lead of 207 runs over Tamil Nadu on Day 2 of the semifinals of the Ranji Trophy at the BKC complex, Mumbai on Sunday. Apart from Thakur, Musheer …

Ranji Trophy semifinal | Shardul Thakur’s all-round performance enables Mumbai thrash Tamil Nadu; storm into final
10 months ago

Ranji Trophy semifinal | Shardul Thakur’s all-round performance enables Mumbai thrash Tamil Nadu; storm into final

The Hindu  

Shardul Thakur shone brightly with his all-round performance as a clinical Mumbai thrashed Tamil Nadu by a massive innings and 70-run margin inside three days to enter the final of the Ranji Trophy, in Mumbai on March 4. After his stunning 109 on the second day that handed Mumbai a big lead of 232 runs in the first innings, Thakur …

Shardul Thakur after scoring maiden First-Class ton in Ranji Trophy 2023-24 semifinal: Probably more hundreds will come
10 months ago

Shardul Thakur after scoring maiden First-Class ton in Ranji Trophy 2023-24 semifinal: Probably more hundreds will come

The Hindu  

Every aspiring cricketer, at some point, dreams of single-handedly saving the team from precarious situations with their individual brilliance. Shardul Thakur made it a reality with his scintillating counter-attacking century in the Ranji Trophy semifinal against Tamil Nadu in Mumbai on Sunday. When you play with passion, you wait for these moments,” said Thakur, revelling at the fact that his …

Shardul Thakur drops huge 'after Jadeja' remark as Sai Kishore joins special list with Ranji heroics vs Mumbai
10 months ago

Shardul Thakur drops huge 'after Jadeja' remark as Sai Kishore joins special list with Ranji heroics vs Mumbai

Hindustan Times  

Overshadowing Shreyas Iyer in the semi-final of the Ranji Trophy on Sunday, Shardul Thakur smashed a stunning century against Tamil Nadu. While premier batters Prithvi Shaw, Ajinkya Rahane and Iyer failed to fire against Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishor's side, lower-order batter Shardul staged Mumbai's comeback with his maiden first-class century at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC. Countering Sai Kishore's bowling …

Shardul Thakur bursts into finger-pointing celebration after smashing 89-ball Ranji Trophy century, Rahane in overdrive
10 months ago

Shardul Thakur bursts into finger-pointing celebration after smashing 89-ball Ranji Trophy century, Rahane in overdrive

Hindustan Times  

Shardul Thakur slammed his maiden first-class century in the crucial Ranji Trophy semi-final against Tamil Nadu on Sunday. Shardul Thakur's eye-catching celebration after maiden First-Class century; Rahane pumped up Thakur made a big statement with a fighting century to help Mumbai strengthen their position in the match after R Sai Kishore's six-wicket haul. Mumbai kept losing wickets at regular intervals …

Not part of Test series against England, Indian star smashes century in Ranji Trophy semifinal
10 months ago

Not part of Test series against England, Indian star smashes century in Ranji Trophy semifinal

India TV News  

Mumbai and Tamil Nadu are taking on each other in a mouthwatering semifinal of Ranji Trophy 2024 at Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC, Mumbai. Despite bossing the first innings after bowling Tamil Nadu for 146, Mumbai stumbled by losing seven wickets for 106 with the visitors smelling a lead. Shardul, who is not part of the Indian team for the …

Siraj, Bumrah breathe fire as India thrash South Africa inside two days to pick up famous win in Cape Town
1 year ago

Siraj, Bumrah breathe fire as India thrash South Africa inside two days to pick up famous win in Cape Town

Hindustan Times  

It was a rare spectacle in Test cricket as the match in Cape Town featured the completion of two innings on Day 1 and the culmination of the game in only the second session of the second day as India emerged victorious over South Africa by 7 wickets, resulting in the two-match series ending in a 1-1 draw. Jasprit Bumrah …

IND vs SA: Jasprit Bumrah leaves behind Shane Warne in elite list with 6-fer on a record-breaking day in Cape Town – India TV
1 year ago

IND vs SA: Jasprit Bumrah leaves behind Shane Warne in elite list with 6-fer on a record-breaking day in Cape Town – India TV

India TV News  

Jasprit Bumrah since his comeback from injury has been in tremendous touch and even though it took a few days for him to get back to his best with the red-ball, thankfully for India, he found form at the right time as he registered his third 6-wicket haul in Test cricket as the visitors bowled out South Africa for 176 …

Mohammed Siraj storms into exclusive list with 6-fer in India's stunning demolition of South Africa
1 year ago

Mohammed Siraj storms into exclusive list with 6-fer in India's stunning demolition of South Africa

Hindustan Times  

If India ended 2023 on a somber note, smarting from an innings defeat to South Africa in Centurion, they started 2024 on an entirely different note. Mohammed Siraj recorded extraordinary figures of 6/15 as India bowled out South Africa for a record score of 55 runs inside the first session of the second Test. India needed just 23.2 overs to …

IND vs SA 2nd Test Highlights: Team India win by 7 wickets in Cape Town to level the series 1-1
1 year ago

IND vs SA 2nd Test Highlights: Team India win by 7 wickets in Cape Town to level the series 1-1

India TV News  

IND vs SA 2nd Test Highlights: Team India win by 7 wickets in Cape Town to level the series 1-1 A Test match lasting just 642 deliveries with a result is unheard of but has happened with a bizarre game in Cape Town. A team was bowled out for 55, another lost six wickets in 11 balls for no runs, …

IND vs SA 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: SA trail by 36 runs at end of crazy day
1 year ago

IND vs SA 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: SA trail by 36 runs at end of crazy day

Hindustan Times  

By, New Delhi India vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: South Africa were all out for 55 after which India collapsed on 153 after being 153/4 on a ridiculous Day 1. India vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: India vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: South Africa being all out for 55 should have …

IND vs SA 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: SA trail by 36 runs at end of crazy day
1 year ago

IND vs SA 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: SA trail by 36 runs at end of crazy day

Hindustan Times  

By, New Delhi India vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: South Africa were all out for 55 after which India collapsed on 153 after being 153/4 on a ridiculous Day 1. India vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: India vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: South Africa being all out for 55 should have …

IND vs SA 2nd Test: Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur out as India make two changes for Cape Town game
1 year ago

IND vs SA 2nd Test: Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur out as India make two changes for Cape Town game

India TV News  

IND vs SA 2nd Test: With history against them, India are facing South Africa in the second and final Test of their South African tour at Newlands, Cape Town. Notably, South Africa made three changes to their Playing XI from their team that faced the Men in Blue for the first Test. We asked our India TV readers for their …

India vs South Africa: Rohit Sharma backs Prasidh Krishna's 'ability to succeed' in Test cricket
1 year ago

India vs South Africa: Rohit Sharma backs Prasidh Krishna's 'ability to succeed' in Test cricket

Firstpost  

India skipper Rohit Sharma came to Prasidh Krishna’s support ahead of the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town, saying the under-fire pacer has the “ability to succeed” in the most elite form of the sport. While Prasidh dismissed South Africa batter Kyle Verrynne on Test debut at Centurion’s SuperSport Park, he ended up conceding 93 runs at over …

Jadeja, Mukesh in, Ashwin, Prasidh out; India's predicted playing XI for 2nd Test against South Africa
1 year ago

Jadeja, Mukesh in, Ashwin, Prasidh out; India's predicted playing XI for 2nd Test against South Africa

India TV News  

India will be looking to a positive start to New Year 2024 when they take on South Africa in the second Test match at Newlands, Cape Town starting on January 3. Ravichandran Ashwin, the current ICC world no.1 Test bowler, might get replaced by Jadeja if the latter recovers on time but the chances of both spinners playing together are …

IND vs SA: Will Shardul Thakur play second Test after getting hit in nets? Here's the massive update
1 year ago

IND vs SA: Will Shardul Thakur play second Test after getting hit in nets? Here's the massive update

India TV News  

The second Test between India and South Africa is set to commence on January 3 in Cape Town. The visitors are 0-1 behind in the series after losing the first Test within three days and will be looking to level the series in the New Year Test. However, their ambitions took a major hit when all-rounder Shardul Thakur sustained a …

SA vs IND: Shardul Thakur hit on shoulder in nets; manages to continue
1 year ago

SA vs IND: Shardul Thakur hit on shoulder in nets; manages to continue

The Hindu  

The ball from Mukesh Kumar rose sharply, and it was quick. On the adjacent wicket, the other part of India’s red-ball spin duo, R. Ashwin took on the throwdowns from batting coach Vikram Rathour, who said, “Shot,” appreciating the confident, forward defensive shot. The Indian team’s training, after a day’s rest following the innings defeat in the first Test here, …

India vs South Africa: Shardul Thakur, Prasidh Krishna's poor show raises concern about fast bowling
1 year ago

India vs South Africa: Shardul Thakur, Prasidh Krishna's poor show raises concern about fast bowling

Firstpost  

India continue to search for wickets in the first Test at Centurion as South Africa slowly but steadily build their lead. On Day 1, After India were asked to bat under overcast conditions, South Africa managed to take eight wickets and it was only KL Rahul who got past the 50-run mark. In comparison, South African pacers went past or …

India vs South Africa Highlights, 1st Test Day 3: IND slump to innings defeat
1 year ago

India vs South Africa Highlights, 1st Test Day 3: IND slump to innings defeat

Hindustan Times  

India vs South Africa Highlights, 1st Test Day 3: South Africa beat India by an innings and 32 runs to sail to a 1-0 lead in the series. Jasprit Bumrah was run out and Mohammed Siraj was caught behind as it all came crashing down for India with their hopes of winning a maiden Test series in South Africa going …

India vs South Africa Highlights, 1st Test Day 3: IND slump to innings defeat
1 year ago

India vs South Africa Highlights, 1st Test Day 3: IND slump to innings defeat

Hindustan Times  

India vs South Africa Highlights, 1st Test Day 3: South Africa beat India by an innings and 32 runs to sail to a 1-0 lead in the series. Jasprit Bumrah was run out and Mohammed Siraj was caught behind as it all came crashing down for India with their hopes of winning a maiden Test series in South Africa going …

Shastri livid with Rohit Sharma's poor captaincy as Dean Elgar punishes India bowlers after lunch on Day 2 of 1st Test
1 year ago

Shastri livid with Rohit Sharma's poor captaincy as Dean Elgar punishes India bowlers after lunch on Day 2 of 1st Test

Hindustan Times  

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri was livid with Rohit Sharma's captaincy after lunch on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test against South Africa at the Supersport Park in Centurion. Considering the overhead conditions and movement on offer in the pitch, one would have hoped India come out all guns blazing to push the South African batters on the …

India vs South Africa: Rabada's fifer, Rahul's gritty knock and other standout moments from Day 1 of 1st Test
1 year ago

India vs South Africa: Rabada's fifer, Rahul's gritty knock and other standout moments from Day 1 of 1st Test

Firstpost  

KL Rahul helped India crawl past the 200-mark after Kagiso Rabada ran through the Indian batting lineup, collecting his 14th Test five-for in the process. The all-important Test series between South Africa and India got underway on Tuesday, 26 December at Centurion’s SuperSport Park, and things didn’t quite to as per plan for the visiting team. Team India arrived in …

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