The Test mace (Photo Credit: @ICC on X) The debate around the idea of a two-tier system for Tests is one of most discussed topics in world cricket at the moment, with former players voicing themselves out with strong views. In that line, ex-South Africa captain Graeme Smith has expressed his disapproval of the idea,…
Indian players walks off the field after losing the fourth test cricket match against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (AP Photo) South Africa secured their spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final after a thrilling two-wicket victory against Pakistan in Centurion.This makes them the first team to qualify for the final, scheduled to…
NEW DELHI: The Indian team still has a realistic chance of making it into the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) Final despite the Gabba Test against Australia ending in a draw on Wednesday.Following the Brisbane draw, Team India, currently at third spot in WTC standings, must secure victories in both the remaining Tests of the…
Keshav Maharaj (PTI Photo) Keshav Maharaj solidified his reputation as a formidable bowler for South Africa, particularly in the fourth innings of Test matches. His exceptional performance in the second Test against Sri Lanka played a crucial role in securing a series victory for the Proteas.Maharaj’s five-wicket haul in the fourth innings dismantled Sri Lanka’s…
The ICC Test mace (Photo Source: X) With each Test unfolding in the home stretch of the World Test Championship‘s (WTC) 2023-25 cycle, the equation keeps changing in the WTC leaderboard, which at present is headed by India, who face a serious challenge from No. 2 South Africa and third-placed Australia. New Zealand‘s defeat against…
NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson’s towering six inadvertently struck a female fan in the stands, leaving her in tears during the fourth and final T20I against South Africa in Johannesburg on Friday.Samson reached his fifty in style with a six and followed it up with another powerful shot over the fence. Unfortunately, the second six struck…
Tilak Varma. (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Young batter Tilak Varma on Wednesday shared the empowering message from the team management for the South Africa T20I series: ‘Bindaas khelna agar wicket gire tab bhi’ (Play freely even if you lose a wicket).Varma, who was promoted to No. 3 in batting order, made the most of the…
Suryakumar Yadav and Rohit Sharma. (Pic Credit – X) NEW DELHI: Suryakumar Yadav on Thursday shared a key lesson he learned from Rohit Sharma, emphasizing the importance of maintaining balance, especially in challenging times.According to Surya, Rohit’s philosophy centers on staying grounded, even when things aren’t going your way. Rohit has taught him that life…
Suryakumar Yadav celebrates his 100 during the 3rd T20I against South Africa at at Wanderers Stadium on December 14, 2023 in Johannesburg. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The flamboyant Suryakumar Yadav is set to lead India in a four-match T20I series in South Africa starting November 8.The Indian T20I captain has four…
Suryakumar Yadav. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India and South Africa last met in a T20 International in the T20 World Cup final at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown on June 29.The Proteas looked set for victory till Suryakumar Yadav took a stunning catch at the boundary line to dismiss David Miller and…
