Virat Kohli delivered yet another masterclass on Sunday, smashing his 52nd ODI century to power India to a thrilling 17-run victory over South Africa in the series opener in Ranchi. His innings was not just match-defining—it was record-breaking. Kohli’s 135 off 120 balls, laced with 11 fours and seven sixes, helped India post a formidable […]

Day 4 at Barsapara in Guwahati produced a light-hearted yet heated moment when stand-in captain Rishabh Pant publicly scolded Kuldeep Yadav for taking too long to start an over. India were under pressure after being bowled out for 201 in the first innings, trailing South Africa by 288, and every over mattered. Kuldeep repeatedly stretched […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has backed the inclusion of Nitish Kumar Reddy in India’s playing XI for the upcoming ODI series against South Africa, starting November 30 in Ranchi as well. Pathan’s comments came after the announcement of the 15-member squad on Sunday, November 23, with Reddy retaining his place with Hardik Pandya absent […]

Former India player turned commentator Cheteshwar Pujara has applauded Kuldeep Yadav for bowling a stunning spell on Day 1 of the first Test against South Africa. He also added that the left-arm wrist-spinner stuck to his strength, which is different from Ravindra Jadeja’s as well. Meanwhile, Kuldeep Yadav registered figures of 2/36 in 14 overs […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan applauded Jasprit Bumrah’s new-ball spell on Day 1 of the first Test against South Africa, especially the way in which he managed to outfox Aiden Markram. The extra bounce dismantled the Proteas’ opening batter for 31 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday, November 14 as well. “The way […]

Former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel has highlighted three key areas that Team India must focus on as they prepare to face South Africa in a crucial two-Test series starting November 14. The Proteas, currently in India for a full multi-format tour, will challenge a young Shubman Gill-led side across Tests, ODIs and T20Is. India enters […]

KL Rahul recently recalled a hilarious moment involving former India head coach Rahul Dravid during the 2023 Asia Cup that left both men laughing. The wicketkeeper-batter shared the story during the 2 Sloggers Podcast, explaining how a simple celebration after scoring a century against Pakistan turned into a funny misunderstanding. Rahul had been out of […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has shared his preferred playing XI for the first T20I between India and Australia in Canberra, backing Varun Chakravarthy over Kuldeep Yadav as the team’s frontline spinner. The five-match series, beginning Wednesday, will be crucial for both sides as they fine-tune their combinations ahead of next year’s T20 World Cup. […]

Team India’s third and final ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on October 25 witnessed a lighthearted moment when Harshit Rana and Washington Sundar collided while attempting to save a boundary. The comical yet painful-looking incident quickly went viral, adding a humorous twist to an otherwise competitive contest. The incident occurred during […]

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel has emphasised the urgent need to include wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav in the third ODI against Australia in Sydney. After consecutive losses in Perth and Adelaide, Patel believes India cannot rely solely on batting depth and must strengthen their bowling attack, particularly in the middle overs, where Kuldeep’s wicket-taking ability can […]