KL Rahul and Washington Sundar stayed unbeaten at the crease. Facing 59 balls, Rahul garnered 13 runs, including two boundaries. On the other hand, Sundar has so far managed to score six runs. India is currently trailing by 122 runs
Speaking about the importance of hard work, Gambhir emphasised that for any player to do well, they must first have a love for the sport
Team India's lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah was the architect with the ball. Bowling 14 overs, he conceded 27 runs and claimed five wickets. This also helped him register his 16th five-wicket haul in the longest format of the game
In the second session, Bumrah and Kuldeep added one more wicket to their tally, while Mohammed Siraj (2/47) redeemed himself with two quick wickets
Following Sai Sudharsan's snub, former cricketer Dodda Ganesh criticised the team management by saying they are playing musical chairs without vision. So far, having played five Test matches, Sudharsan has scored 273 runs with an average of 30.33. He also has two half-centuries, with a top score of 87
After completing 27 overs, Bumrah helped the side claim two wickets. Along with him, wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav also picked up one wicket for 24 runs in seven overs. Wiaan Mulder and Tony de Zorzi are still unbeaten at the crease
Joe Root said that it would be the best achievement for him if the "Three Lions" managed to win the series, without him scoring a century. The first Ashes Test is scheduled to be played at the Optus Stadium in Perth from November 21
Before the first Test match against England, there will be discussions about whether to send Labuschagne or Cameron Green at the number three spot. Green has also started to bowl and will be looked at as a long-term number three option
People will keep a tab on Rishabh Pant, as the left-hander has made his first appearance in international cricket after the injury. South Africa's lead pacer, Kagiso Rabada, will not feature in the match due to rib injury. In his place, Corbin Bosch has been selected for the Eden clash
Thakur, 34, who represented Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) claiming 13 scalps from 10 games last season, was traded to MI for Rs 2 crore on Thursday
Interestingly, Khanvilkar’s name was missing from the list released by the Sharad Pawar-Ashish Shehlar group on the eve of the election, but he reckoned it was a blessing in disguise
Head coach Gautam Gambhir’s preference for batting depth makes Axar a strong contender. Yet, Kuldeep’s form and ability to strike in clusters have kept the discussion open till the morning of the match
Interestingly, Khanvilkar’s name was missing from the list released by the Sharad Pawar-Ashish Shehlar group on the eve of the election, but he reckoned it was a blessing in disguise
14 November,2025 09:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh MayureHead coach Gautam Gambhir’s preference for batting depth makes Axar a strong contender. Yet, Kuldeep’s form and ability to strike in clusters have kept the discussion open till the morning of the match
14 November,2025 09:38 AM IST | Kolkata | PTIIndia, fresh from a 2-0 rout of West Indies, meet Test world champions South Africa in what promises to be an evenly matched contest in Kolkata. That came on the back of their stirring, unchecked run in the inaugural ICC KnockOut Trophy (as the Champions Trophy was then called) in Bangladesh in 1998
14 November,2025 09:34 AM IST | Kolkata | R KaushikThe Team India skipper said that it is a huge honour for him to lead the side at the iconic Eden Gardens. India will take on South Africa in the first Test starting tomorrow
13 November,2025 07:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWith Shubman Gill leading a young Indian pack, the South African skipper feels the contest will be exciting, and his side is looking forward to playing against the best team. The first Test match between India and South Africa is scheduled to be played at the Eden Gardens from Friday
13 November,2025 06:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
In the first sessions of the first Test match against Team India, South Africa reached the score of 105 runs. Here is all you need to know (Pic: X/File Pic)
A local boy and a Mumbai stalwart, Shardul Thakur is an accomplished all-rounder known for his effective pace bowling and aggressive batting
13 November,2025 05:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Pujara, being a Test veteran, said that when a player plays only one format in international cricket, he tries to find the rhythm. He said Kohli and Sharma have been working hard and will hopefully play for India in ODI World Cup 2027
13 November,2025 05:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Cheteshwar Pujara backed Shubman Gill's captaincy skills and feels that the 26-year-old cricketer will gain confidence from the previous Test series against the West Indies and England
13 November,2025 02:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Shubman Gill said that more likely spinners will be preferred ahead of the pace bowlers as they play a crucial role in deciding the game. Further speaking, the skipper heaped praise on Axar Patel, Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja by saying they have good records in India
13 November,2025 02:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Team India captain Rohit Sharma opened up about his emotional journey to cricketing success, crediting his parents—especially his father—for the sacrifices they made to help him reach the top. Speaking from the heart, Rohit recalled the intense years of grinding through Under-19 cricket, Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, and Irani Trophy before finally making it to the Indian team. He shared how his father stood by him through every struggle, watching closely as his career unfolded. Interestingly, Rohit revealed that while his world record 264 in ODI cricket barely got a reaction from his father, it was his red-ball cricket achievements that truly made his father proud
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