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For much delight to the fans, prime selector MSK Prasad has finally decided to make Rohit Sharma open the innings during home Test series versus the Proteas. (Photo:AFP)

MSK Prasad reveals batting slot for Rohit Sharma for Test series vs South Africa

The chief selector also stated that the hitman would be opening the batting with left-hander Mayank Agarwal.

13 Sep 2019 1:17 PM

Vihari's ton helped him become the first Indian batsman since Sachin Tendulkar in 1990 to score a century and a fifty in the same Test while batting at No. 6 or lower. (Photo: AFP)

No.4 in Team India? Hanuma Vihari is interested

The 25-year-old felt jubilant after bringing up his maiden Test ton, especially since he had missed that goal by seven runs in first Test.

13 Sep 2019 12:19 PM

India will be looking to dominate South Africa after win the away series against West Indies convincingly. However, after the West Indies series, the selectors needed to address a few areas of concern before the series against the Proteas. (Photo:AFP)

BCCI declare final Test squad for SA; Shubhman Gill gets call, KL Rahul dropped

Ahead of the series against the Proteas, the selectors have announced the final 15-member squad for the home series.

12 Sep 2019 5:08 PM

The 25-year-old was suffering from a stiff back and was rested for the West Indies tour post India's exit from the ICC World Cup 2019. (Photo: AP)

‘I have done something nice in my short career', believes Hardik Pandya

Pandya also lauded skipper Virat Kohli and head coach Ravi Shastri for boosting his confidence by backing him.

12 Sep 2019 4:40 PM

Opener KL Rahul's poor show with the bat could pave the way for Rohit Sharma's return to the Indian Test set-up when the selectors meet here on Thursday to decide the squad for the two-match series against South Africa next month. (Photo:AFP)

India reveal Test Squad for home series against South Africa

Rohit Sharma is expected to be tried out as an opener after Hanuma Vihari and Ajinkya Rahane sealed slot Nos 5 and 6 respectively.

11 Sep 2019 4:23 PM

While 35-year-old Du Plessis is still the captain of the Test side, Nkwe gave enough indications that South Africa wants to infuse fresh blood going into next year's World T20 in Australia. (Photo: AP/PTI)

'Du Plessis has done great things but we need to look at future': SA Team Director

De Kock's experience of having played in India multiple times will be of great help, feels Nkwe.

10 Sep 2019 7:12 PM

The first T20I between India and South Africa will take place on September 15 in Dharamsala. (Photo: AFP)

South Africa arrive in Dharamshala for 1st T20I game against India

South Africa will play their first match after their dismal performance in the ICC Men's World Cup which concluded on July 14.

09 Sep 2019 8:23 PM

South Africa's pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada feels the upcoming T20 and Test series against India is a chance for his embattled team to figure where it stands against the world's best in a tough transition journey. (Photo:AFP)

Kagiso Rabada says series against India will prove where South Africa stands

The Proteas will be playing three T20s starting September 15 followed by three Tests against India.

09 Sep 2019 1:35 PM

Dhoni was the big name missing from India's 15-member T20 squad to compete against the Proteas. (Photo: File)

Watch: Hardik Pandya practices MS Dhoni's helicopter shot in nets

The 25-year-old shared a video on Twitter where he can be seen hitting the ball to all parts of the ground.

07 Sep 2019 9:36 AM

Questions were raised regarding the quality of surfaces after South Africa lost 0-3 in the Test series in their last tour of India four years ago. (Photo: AFP)

'We are prepared for the worst against India', says South Africa’s Quinton De Kock

The Proteas will begin their tour with a three-match T20I series, the first of which will be held at Dharamsala on September 15.

06 Sep 2019 1:04 PM

South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada on Wednesday said his team will look to use the past experience of playing in the Indian sub-continent. (Photo: File)

Kagiso Rabada counting on South Africa's past experience to thrive in India

The Proteas are scheduled to play three T20s and as many Tests against India.

05 Sep 2019 12:23 PM

India A had defeated South Africa A by 69 runs in the first ODI of the five-match series on Thursday in Thiruvananthapuram. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Dhawan replaces injured Vijay Shankar for last two ODIs against South Africa A

All-rounder Vijay Shankar has been ruled out of the series due to an injury on his right thumb.

31 Aug 2019 9:15 AM

Pant, who scored 42 ball 65 in the last T20 against Windies has been given another opportunity to emerge as Team India's first-choice wicket-keeper. (Photo: AP)

'MS Dhoni made himself unavailable for selection against SA', confirms MSK Prasad

Other notable omissions from the T20 squad are spin twins - Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal.

30 Aug 2019 11:26 AM

As chief coach Ravi Shastri had recently pointed out that only three to four players from the ODI squad are certainties in the shortest format. Captain Virat Kohli, his deputy Rohit Sharma, all-rounder Hardik Pandya and pacer Jaspit Bumrah probably comprise that quartet. (Photo: AP/PTI)

India announces T20I team vs South Africa, fit Hardik Pandya returns, Dhoni goes out

Dhoni is currently vacationing in the United States.

30 Aug 2019 7:02 AM

In all likelihood, the squad that blanked West Indies 3-0 is likely to be retained (subject to fitness) and the selection committee wants to continue building towards World T20 in Australia in October 2020. (Photo: File)

MS Dhoni unlikely to be selected for T20 series against South Africa

The team for the series is expected to be picked on September 4.

29 Aug 2019 8:37 AM

Proteas director Enoch Nkwe announces his supporting staff for India tour

According to the recently adopted new team structure of the CSA, the team director has the power to appoint his supporting staff officials.

23 Aug 2019 8:52 AM

Cricket South Africa on Wednesday said Dale Steyn is not 'medically ready' to be named in the T20 squad to face India. (Photo:AFP)

Dale Steyn 'medically not ready' for T20I series vs India: CSA

On Tuesday, Steyn expressed his surprise at not finding his name in the T20 squad.

14 Aug 2019 9:00 PM

Quinton de Kock will captain the T20 squad with Rassie van der Dussen as vice-captain while Temba Bavuma will be the vice-captain to Faf du Plessis in the Test match squad. (Photo: AFP)

South Africa announce squad for India tour, De Kock to lead side in T20Is

South Africa will tour India to play three-T20I and three-Test match in September.

13 Aug 2019 7:32 PM

The second Test between India and South Africa will be played in Pune while the third Test will be hosted by Ranchi. (Photo:AFP/representaional image)

Venues interchanged for second, third India-South Africa Test

South Africa will tour India to play three T20Is and as many Tests between 15 September and 23 October.

09 Aug 2019 10:45 AM

Rohit Sharma feels the experience of 207 matches is now paying off. (Photo: File)

'If I don't do it after 200 games then when?': Rohit Sharma on his performance

"Experience teaches you a lot of things. That is something that has come into my game of late," says Rohit Sharma.

09 Jun 2019 12:43 PM

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