Team India's star batsman Shubman Gill and all-rounder Hardik Pandya have returned to the team after missing out on the previous action due to injuries. The five-match T20I contest will also serve as the preparatory series for both teams ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026
The former Indian cricketer said Jitesh Sharma has delivered performances regularly in the Indian Premier League. The first T20I match between Team India and South Africa is scheduled to be played on Tuesday at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack
Team India's Hardik Pandya criticised paparazzi for clicking his girlfriend Mahieka Sharma from an inappropriate angle at a Bandra restaurant, calling it a breach of dignity and boundaries. The all-rounder urged media to act responsibly ahead of India’s first T20I against South Africa
The first T20I match between Team India and South Africa is scheduled to be played on Tuesday at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. Team India skipper Suryakumar Yadav, with his wife Devisha, and Tilak Varma, were among those who visited the temple
A total of 350 players, including 240 Indians and 110 overseas cricketers, will be part of the IPL 2026 auction, with Quinton de Kock added as a late entrant
It is learnt that ICC, who will now need a new media rights partner, have already started a fresh process for the sale of the India rights for the 2026-2029 cycle for around USD 2.4 billion
After back-to-back defeats to Australia in Perth and Brisbane, England skipper Ben Stokes demands toughness from his teammates ahead of the third Test that begins at Adelaide on December 17
After Odisha posted what seemed a respectable 167-7, riding on a collective effort from their top and middle-order batters, Rahane took charge of the situation while putting on 74 runs for the first wicket with Sarfaraz Khan, who scored 15-ball 28 to put Mumbai in command
The CoE cleared Gill to play in the five-match series against South Africa beginning here on Tuesday. India’s Test and ODI captain had injured his neck while playing a sweep shot in the first Test against South Africa last month, forcing him to miss the second Test in Guwahati and the subsequent ODI series
Having seen Abhishek up close at Sunrisers Hyderabad, Markram did not hide the respect he has for the 25-year-old left-hander. South Africa, runners-up at last year’s T20 World Cup, have since slipped in bilaterals, losing to West Indies, India, Australia and Pakistan
Suryakumar Yadav has said that playing in domestic matches is vital as it provides a good challenge to stay in touch with the game when not playing internationally
India skipper Suryakumar Yadav hails Pandya’s return to the T20I set-up ahead of tonight’s 1st fixture vs South Africa in Cuttack; says all-rounder provides crucial balance to the side
Suryakumar Yadav has said that playing in domestic matches is vital as it provides a good challenge to stay in touch with the game when not playing internationally
09 December,2025 09:05 AM IST | Cuttack | AgenciesIndia skipper Suryakumar Yadav hails Pandya’s return to the T20I set-up ahead of tonight’s 1st fixture vs South Africa in Cuttack; says all-rounder provides crucial balance to the side
09 December,2025 09:01 AM IST | Cuttack | IANSThe first T20I match between Team India and South Africa is scheduled to be played on Tuesday at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack
08 December,2025 05:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe first T20I match between Team India and South Africa will be played on Tuesday at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack
08 December,2025 04:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBen Stokes stated that when there are pressure situations during the match, the English players are not delivering performances enough to cope with it
08 December,2025 03:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Ahead of the T20I series against South Africa, Team India's Hardik Pandya is set to achieve new feats in the format. Here is all you need to know (Pic: File Pic)
The T20 World Cup 2026 will kick start from February 7, which will see 20 teams competing against each other. The "Green Shirts" will open their campaign against Namibia on February 7
08 December,2025 02:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
During the match, Australia's star spinner Nathan Lyon was not included in the playing XI. On being dropped for the game, the spinner described his mood as "absolutely filthy"
08 December,2025 12:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The 32-year-old pace spearhead has not played since picking up the issue against the West Indies mid-year. Selectors flirted with including him for the second Test at Brisbane, but erred on the side of caution
08 December,2025 12:01 PM IST | Brisbane | AFP
Over the years, Shakib Al Hasan has represented Bangladesh in 71 Test matches, 247 ODIs, and 129 T20I games. He has scored 4609 runs, including five tons and 31 half-centuries in Test cricket
08 December,2025 12:00 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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