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The T20I series between the two sides was levelled after South Africa won the 3rd T20I. (Photo: AFP)

IND VS SA 1st Test: Virat Kohli wins toss, India to bat first

The Kohli led side is currently leading the World Test Championship points table with 120 points.

02 Oct 2019 9:30 AM

Harbhajan took to Twitter to give his take on who should be considered for the number 4 position in ODIs and soon after this tweet, Yuvraj Singh replied in a sarcastic way. (Photo: AP)

Yuvraj Singh sarcastically trolls Harbhajan Singh over India's No 4 tweet

India’s number four position in ODIs has constantly been a topic of debate among the cricket enthusiasts.

01 Oct 2019 5:48 PM

After defeating West Indies 2-0 on their home turf, India will be looking to repeat its performances once again in its home den against the South Africa, when it begins the World Test Championship defence during its first home Test campaign. (Photo:AFP)

India aims to script history if it manages to win Test series versus South Africa

This is India’s first Test series at home after defeating West Indies 2-0 in October, 2018.

01 Oct 2019 4:31 PM

Former players, including Yuvraj Singh, praised the team management's decision to use Rohit Sharma at the top and said he should be given a long run. (Photo: AFP)

Rohit Sharma confirmed as opener for India in Tests vs South Africa

Virat Kohli said that Sharma's promotion to the opening slot in Tests could end up making the line-up 'more lethal'.

01 Oct 2019 1:58 PM

Virat Kohli requires another 281 runs in 41 innings to be the fastest player to achieve this historic landmark. Currently, Sachin Tendulkar is the fastest batsman 21,000 runs, and he achieved the feat in just 473 innings, while Brian Lara is the second-fastest to touch the milestone (485 innings). (Photo:AFP)

Virat Kohli on brink of breaking big record in home Test series vs South Africa

While, when it comes to Captain Virat Kohli, record comes and goes in each and every match that he plays.

01 Oct 2019 1:43 PM

Wriddhiman Saha will play his first match after a gap of 22 months. (Photo: AFP)

IND vs SA: Wriddhiman Saha to start for India, Rishabh Pant dropped

Indian skipper, Virat Kohli has confirmed that Wriddhiman Saha will start instead of Pant.

01 Oct 2019 1:00 PM

The photo, taken during India's T20I series against South India led to several hilarious memes on the internet. (Photo: Twitter)

'I don't love boys that much': Dhawan reacts to his funny picture with Rishabh Pant

Dhawan was asked about his recent picture with Pant, where the young wicket-keeper can be seen sitting on his lap.

30 Sep 2019 8:14 PM

Gambhir has said that the decision of retirement should be left on Dhoni itself. (Photo: AFP)

'I don't see MS Dhoni playing the next World Cup': Gautam Gambhir

Gambhir wants the chances to be given to youngsters like Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson to fill the void of Dhoni after his departure.

30 Sep 2019 8:11 PM

The opener’s position has been in constant turmoil ever since the departure of Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir, who held the mantle of opening for India for quite a few years. (Photo: AFP/AP)

3 opening pairs India could try during the home Test series vs South Africa

Recently, there has been a lot of debate surrounding the opener’s position in Tests for India.

30 Sep 2019 6:00 PM

Sourav Ganguly went on to state that Rishabh Pant is a longterm bet for India and also a solution of India’s woes. (Photo: AFP)

Ganguly backs Pant despite youngster's poor form

Rishabh Pant has come under a lot of scrutinies after his poor showing against West Indies and South Africa.

28 Sep 2019 2:50 PM

VVS Laxman, who also was a touch player like the wristy Mumbaikar, could relate with Rohit Sharma's situation and spoke about how a tweak in technique messed his rhythm. (Photo: BCCI/AFP)

VVS Laxman advices Rohit Sharma over Test cricket

Laxman was one of the earlier examples in Indian cricket, who was forced to open the innings between 1996-98.

28 Sep 2019 1:21 PM

Matt Henry scalped three wickets on the reserve day of the semi-final to annihilate India's top order. (Photo: AFP)

Why India didn't win World Cup 2019? Yuvraj points out the reason

Chasing a modest target of 240 runs in the semi-final of the tournament, Virat Kohli and Co were toppled by the Kiwi bowling attack.

27 Sep 2019 1:19 PM

Yuvraj also took a dig at the team management for getting the crucial no.4 position wrong in the ICC World Cup in England earlier this year. (Photo: AFP)

'Rohit Sharma can be considered for T20 captaincy to manage Kohli's workload': Yuvraj

Rohit, the vice-captain of India's limited-overs sides, has been the most successful captain in the IPL.

27 Sep 2019 12:54 PM

Vihari, who made his debut in England in September last year, has played six Tests but all out of India. (Photo: AP)

Hanuma Vihari excited to play his first home Test in Vizag

Laxman appreciated Vihari for the determination shown as a young cricketer and Sridhar for his stellar contribution to the Indian team.

27 Sep 2019 12:53 PM

India levelled the T20Is by 1-1 and will play against South Africa in the first Test of the series from October 2. (Photo: AFP)

Amul dedicates doodle to Jasprit Bumrah, expresses concern for his injury

The world number three Test bowler was given rest for the T20I series against Proteas.

27 Sep 2019 12:47 PM

Having proved himself in overseas conditions, India batsman Hanuma Vihari could not be more excited to play his first Test at home with series against South Africa beginning in Visakhapatnam on October 2. (Photo:AP)

Hanuma Vihari expressess desire to play in all three formats

Vihari, who made his debut in England in September last year, has played six Tests but all out of India. He averages 45.60.

27 Sep 2019 12:43 PM

Former India batsman Yuvraj Singh has claimed that the team management let him down towards the fag end of his international career and he could have played another World Cup after the 2011 heroics if he had enough backing. (Photo:AFP)

Yuvraj Singh states selectors and team management didn't back him up

Yuvraj, who retired fom the game earlier this year, reiterated that he was ignored despite clearing the mandatory yo-yo test for fitness.

27 Sep 2019 12:29 PM

Out of favour Indian batsman Suresh Raina still believes that he can make it to India’s limited-overs squad. The left-handed cricketer still hasn’t given up his hopes of playing at the much debated no. 4 spot. (Photo:AFP)

'I can be India’s no 4': Suresh Raina

The 32-year-old southpaw, who last played for India against England in 2018, is aiming to make a return to the national squad.

27 Sep 2019 12:26 PM

There has been a lot of speculation regarding former skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's retirement after he made himself unavailable for the series against West Indies and South Africa. (Photo: AFP)

Gambhir backs Rishabh Pant, says Kohli and Shastri should talk to him

Pant, who is India's first choice wicketkeeper in all three formats, received flak for his poor shot selection.

26 Sep 2019 9:24 PM

Mithali Raj on Thursday lavished praise on 15-year-old Shafali Verma and said the aggressive opener can serve the women's team for a long time with proper grooming and exposure. (Photo: Twitter)

Mithali Raj: 'Shafali Verma can be the opener India are looking for'

Shafali, who replaced the recently retired Mithali in the T20 squad, earned her maiden call-up for the T20 series against South Africa.

26 Sep 2019 5:04 PM

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