Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood has also been ruled out of the Ashes with hamstring and Achilles injuries
“The assumption is that Uzzie can only open as well — I think that he does have the flexibility [to bat elsewhere]. We like to think that all our batters have the flexibility to perform anywhere in the order,” head coach Andrew McDonald said
All-rounder Hardik marks his return to competitive cricket with an unbeaten 59 off 28 balls and 1-16 off two overs as hosts crush South Africa by 101 runs in first T20I
In an attempt to chase a target of 176 runs, the Proteas were bowled out for just 74 runs in 12.3 overs. Dewald Brevis was the highest run-scorer for the visitors as he scored 22 runs in 14 balls. His knock included three boundaries and a maximum
Saba Karim feels that KKR will bid for Venkatesh Iyer, whom they bought for Rs. 23.75 crore in the previous edition's auction. He feels that the franchise had released him to free up a huge amount of their purse
The IPL 2026 auction for the upcoming edition is scheduled on December 16. Ahead of the auction, it will be interesting to see which player emerges as the most expensive buy this year
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
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
09 December,2025 12:05 PM IST | Mumbai | PTIIt 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
09 December,2025 09:22 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesAfter 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
09 December,2025 09:20 AM IST | Brisbane | AFPAfter 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
09 December,2025 09:14 AM IST | Lucknow | AgenciesThe 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
09 December,2025 09:12 AM IST | Cuttack | PTIADVERTISEMENT
In the first T20I match against South Africa, Team India posted a total of 175 runs. Here's all you need to know (Pic: X, AFP, BCCI, and file pics)
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
09 December,2025 09:08 AM IST | Cuttack | PTI
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 | Agencies
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
09 December,2025 09:01 AM IST | Cuttack | IANS
The 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 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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