India’s 7-wicket defeat to South Africa in the third Test at Newlands in Cape Town not only put their dream of winning a Test series against the Proteas away from home on hold but also dented their progress in the World Test Championship (WTC). India slipped to the fifth spot in the latest WTC points
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Indian red-ball skipper Virat Kohli’s childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma has come out in support of the visiting captain following the controversial Decision Review System (DRS) call in the third Test against South Africa. The DRS call on Thursday helped Proteas skipper Dean Elgar get his LBW decision overturned in the fourth innings of the Cape
A contentious DRS decision led to a big hue and cry on Day 3 of the ongoing third Test match between India and South Africa. Dean Elgar got a huge reprieve in the 21st over of South Africa’s second innings despite being adjudged as LBW by umpire Marais Erasmus. On reviewing it, Elgar found out
South African pacer Lungi Ngidi on Thursday said the Indians were clearly “frustrated and under pressure” as a controversial DRS call saved home skipper Dean Elgar, triggering angry reactions from the visiting camp on day three. Elgar was caught plumb by spinner R Ashwin in front of the stumps and umpire Marais Erasmus raised his
3rd Test: Kagiso Rabada celebrates Ajinkya Rahane’s dismissal on Day 3.© AFP Ajinkya Rahane’s poor form continued on Day 3 of the ongoing third Test match between India and South Africa in Cape Town. The batter was dismissed after registering only one run off nine deliveries which added to India’s batting misery in the ongoing
With the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup scheduled to begin from January 14, fans from around the world will be glued to their television screens to catch a glimpse of some of the rising stars. The tournament is being held in the Caribbean islands for the first time in history and will see 48 matches
ICC U-19 World Cup 2022: When and where to watch Live telecast, Live streaming.© Twitter The 14th edition of the Under-19 Cricket World Cup is set to begin from January 14. For the first time in the history, the tournament will be played in Caribbean islands. A total of 48 matches will be played across
Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against South Africa after testing positive for COVID-19 during the camp in Bengaluru, the BCCI announced. Sundar, who was supposed to travel to Cape Town with the ODI members on Wednesday and join the rest of the squad ahead of the series starting on January
Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Dean Elgar for 3 Trailing by 206 runs, South Africa ended Day 1 of the ongoing third Test match in Cape Town with their noses slightly ahead against India. In response to India’s first innings total of 223, the hosts were 17 for one at stumps on on Tuesday. Despite a cautious start, the
South Africa may have bowled India out for 223 in their first innings but ace speedster Kagiso Rabada on Tuesday said their batters will have to dig deep to win the series-deciding third Test. India got the important wicket of South African skipper Dean Elgar cheaply (3) towards the close of play as the hosts
Washington Sundar has reportedly tested positive for Covid-19.© Instagram India all-rounder Washington Sundar has tested positive for COVID-19 and is doubtful for the three-match ODI series against South Africa starting January 19. The 22-year old Tamil Nadu player tested positive for the virus in Bengaluru and has not yet joined the other white-ball cricketers in
Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh is hopeful that Virat Kohli will end his century drought in the series-deciding third and final Test match against South Africa in Cape Town starting on Tuesday. Kohli, who had missed the second Test match in Johannesburg, which India lost by 7 wickets, will return to the side for the third
Nothing was going to stop an emotional Jonny Bairstow from realising his ambition of scoring an Ashes century in Australia — not even a nasty blow on his thumb during the fourth Test in Sydney on Friday. The 32-year-old typified the grit of a counter-punching 128-run partnership with injured Ben Stokes to raise his first
Virat Kohli had addressed press-conference on eve of third Test vs South Africa. Virat Kohli, who had missed the second Test against South Africa in Johannesburg, confirmed that he is “absolutely fit” for the series decider that begins at Newlands, Cape Town on Tuesday. In Kohli’s absence Ajinkya Rahane had led the team in second
SA vs IND, 3rd Test: When and where to watch Live telecast, streaming.© BCCI/Twitter India will take on South Africa in the decisive third Test at the Newlands in Cape Town and look to end their quest for a maiden Test series win in the Rainbow Nation. The three-match series stands level at 1-1 after
The 2022 ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup is set to begin on January 14 this year, with the West Indies hosting the tournament for the first time. As many as 16 teams will be in fray in the competition and record four-time champions India will be among the favourites for the title. The ICC
Ashes: The fourth Test ended in a draw at the Sydney Cricket Ground.© AFP Australia skipper Pat Cummins feels that little different weather conditions could have changed the match result as the fourth Ashes Test against England ended in a draw here at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday. Stuart Broad and James Anderson batted
Australia will look to take a 4-0 lead on the fifth day of the 4th Ashes Test against England.© AFP Ashes, 4th Test, Day 5, Australia vs England Live Cricket Updates:Australia will look to take a 4-0 lead in the Ashes when play resumes on the fifth day of the fourth Ashes Test at the