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Recently, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that Pandya underwent a lower-back surgery in London. (Photo: Hardik Pandya/Twitter)

Hardik Pandya gets nostalgic, remembers his ODI debut; see tweet

Pandya played his first match for India against New Zealand in Dharamsala in 2016.

16 Oct 2019 1:35 PM

Sourav Ganguly said that playing his first Test for India was much tougher than the BCCI President post. (Photo: File)

'India need to win big tournaments': Sourav Ganguly

In recent years, India faced exits from the 2019 World Cup, 2016 T20 World Cup as well as the 2017 Champions Trophy.

16 Oct 2019 10:37 AM

With this victory, India also took a 2-0 lead over South Africa in the three-match Test series. (Photo :PTI)

Virat Kohli lauds his boys after formidable victory on South Africa

This is India's 11th consecutive series win on home soil, the highest by any team.

14 Oct 2019 10:08 AM

India scored a mammoth 601 for five in their first innings with skipper Virat Kohli leading the side with a majestic double hundred. (Photo: AP)

India beat South Africa by an innings and 137 runs in second Test, clinch series

Following on, South Africa were all out for 189 in their second innings in the final session of day four.

13 Oct 2019 3:24 PM

India had the lead of 326 runs in the first innings and as a result, skipper Virat Kohli decided to ask South Africa to bat again. (Photo: AFP)

India becomes first team to enforce follow-on on South Africa after 2008

The Virat-Kolhi led side enforced the follow-on on day four of the second Test match being played at MCA Stadium in Pune.

13 Oct 2019 12:44 PM

The 29-year-old leg-break bowler has played 50 ODIs for Men in Blue and bagged 85 wickets whereas in Test cricket he is waiting for his spot. (Photo: AFP)

Chahal has quirky take on Virat Kohli completing 50 Tests as captain; see tweet

Kohli and Chahal share a dressing room in the Indian Premier League as both the players play for franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore.

11 Oct 2019 2:59 PM

Earlier this year, Virat Kohli surpassed MS Dhoni to become the most successful Indian Test captain. (Photo: AFP)

Virat Kohli achieves latest feat as Indian captain

He achieved the feat as India gear up to face South Africa in the second Test match here at Pune.

10 Oct 2019 11:58 AM

Jasprit is now the number one bowler in the One Day International cricket, according to the ICC ODI Player Rankings. (Photo: AFP)

Jasprit Bumrah recalls days of struggle

Japrit Bumrah recalls his days of struggle in a video tweeted by Mumbai Indians and said tough times makes one strong.

10 Oct 2019 8:42 AM

Mohammad Shami took five wickets and Ravindra Jadeja scalped four, while Ravichandran Ashwin took one to equal Sri Lankan great Muttiah Muralitharan in becoming the joint-fastest to take 350 wickets. (Photo: PTI)

India wins first Test against South Africa by 203 runs

Defending a 395-run target, India rode on bowling exploits of Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami.

06 Oct 2019 2:11 PM

Mohammad Shami castled Temba Bavuma (0), Faf du Plessis (13) and first-innings centurion Quinton de Kock (0) in two short bursts to break the backbone of South African batting. (Photo:

IND vs SA 1st Test: Mohammad Shami, Ravindra Jadeja put India on cusp of big win

South Africa, resuming the day at 11 for one in nine overs, were 117 for 8 at lunch.

06 Oct 2019 12:37 PM

The offie said not playing regular cricket for India also made him realise how much he loves bowling. (Photo: AFP)

Ravichandran Ashwin opens up on his 10-month absence from international cricket

After claiming his 27th five-wicket haul in Tests on Friday, Ashwin showed that he remained India's go to spinner in home conditions.

05 Oct 2019 3:21 PM

The left-hander wasn’t included in the playing XI for the first Test against South Africa in Visakhapatnam as Wriddhiman Saha got the opportunity instead. (Photo: BCCI/Instagram)

Rishabh Pant celebrates his 22nd birthday with Virat Kohli and Co; see pics

Pictures of Pant's birthday celebrations surfaced on social media where he can be seen with his face completely covered with cake.

04 Oct 2019 8:54 PM

India opener Mayank Agarwal said long distance running coupled with marathon batting sessions gave him the strength and stamina to bat for long hours, which eventually turned into a phenomenal double hundred. (Photo:PTI)

Mayank Agarwal shares his success tips after scoring his maiden 200 vs SA

Playing his first Test in India, Agarwal showed remarkable concentration and endurance for his monumental 215 off 371 balls.

04 Oct 2019 12:16 PM

India declared their first innings at 502 for seven on the second day of the series-opener against South Africa. Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin come back to pavilion after India declared. (Photo:BCCI)

India vs SA 1st Test: India declare first innings at 502/7

Mayank Agarwal scored 215 while Rohit Sharma scored 176 in India's massive total. South Africa will face 22 overs before the day's play.

03 Oct 2019 4:27 PM

While the Virat Kohli-led side has achieved a lot of success in recent times, Gavaskar expressed his displeasure regarding the management's selection policy. (Photo: PTI)

Sunil Gavaskar backs Ravichandran Ashwin, slams Team India's selection policy

The former India opener also gave the example of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Murali Vijay to back his claims.

03 Oct 2019 3:38 PM

During the first day of the first test match between India and South Africa, India’s new Test opener, Rohit Sharma has equalled one of Bradman’s great numbers. After hitting his return and maiden Test ton as an opener, the 32-year-old made history by becoming the first Test opening batsman to have an average of 98.22. (Photo:BCCI)

Rohit Sharma breaks this unique record on day 1 of Ind vs SA Test series

This is the highest average for a batsman after playing a minimum of 10 Test innings.

03 Oct 2019 1:11 PM

Sachin Tendulkar seemed particularly impressed by the youngster's shot selection, calmness and temperament. (Photo: AP)

Sachin Tendulkar speaks highly of Indian youngster

Tendulkar also commented on the ongoing World Test Championship and how it would play a vital role in keeping Test cricket alive.

03 Oct 2019 12:50 PM

Mayank Agarwal completed his maiden Test hundred while Rohit Sharma made 176 on his opening debut as India headed towards a huge first innings total at lunch on day two of the series opener against South Africa here on Thursday. (Photo:AFP)

Mayank Agarwal scores maiden Test ton, Rohit Sharma out for 176 on Day 2 morning

Rohit, who hit 23 fours and half a dozen sixes, was eventually dismissed in the 83rd over.

03 Oct 2019 12:13 PM

Rohit Sharma made a dream start as a Test opener, scoring an unbeaten 115 off 174 balls to take India to a commanding 202 for no loss at tea on day one of the series opener against South Africa here on Wednesday. (Photo:BCCI/TwitteR)

Rohit Sharma, Mayank Agarwal put India on driver's seat after taking India to 202/0 at tea vs South Africa

Rohit, who got to his fifty before lunch, shifted gears and was particularly harsh on the spinners.

02 Oct 2019 3:28 PM

Rain stopped play in the opening Test between India and South Africa here on Wednesday. (Photo:BCCI/Twitter)

Rain halts play during India's opening Test against South Africa

Heavens opened up during the break, delaying the start of the post-tea session at the Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA stadium.

02 Oct 2019 3:07 PM

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