Former India coach and analyst Sanjay Bangar has underlined the unique value Hardik Pandya brings to India’s T20 and ODI setups, emphasising that the all-rounder is irreplaceable due to his ability to secure a spot as either a specialist batsman or bowler. Pandya, who has been sidelined for over two months with a quadriceps injury […]

Virat Kohli once again showcased why he remains one of the finest students—and teachers—of the game. Fresh off guiding India to a 2-1 ODI series win against South Africa with a composed, unbeaten 65 in Visakhapatnam, Kohli spent his post-match moments mentoring South Africa’s rising star Dewald Brevis. It was a scene that quickly captured […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower has expressed his delight at Virat Kohli’s recent batting heroics in the ongoing ODI series against South Africa. While Flower admitted he could not watch the full matches, he followed key moments closely—especially Kohli’s batting—and said it was “wonderful” to see the RCB star in such commanding form. […]

Virat Kohli’s remarkable resurgence in ODI cricket has become one of the biggest storylines of India’s ongoing series against South Africa. After months of debate over his future across formats, the modern-day great has silenced every question with back-to-back centuries in Ranchi and Raipur. Yet, it wasn’t just the volume of runs that made headlines—it […]

Former India head coach Sanjay Bangar lauded the brilliant batting performance of Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad in the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur. The duo stitched together a commanding 195-run partnership off just 156 deliveries for the third wicket, stabilizing India’s innings after an early wobble. Bangar particularly praised Gaikwad for pacing […]

Ruturaj Gaikwad has finally silenced the critics by delivering a classy and composed century after a wave of debate over his surprising role at No.4 in the ongoing ODI series against South Africa. Traditionally, an opener—both in domestic cricket and throughout much of his IPL career—Gaikwad was asked to take up the No.4 slot with […]

KL Rahul came out strongly in support of India’s bowlers after they were unable to defend a massive 359 against South Africa, eventually going down by four wickets in the second ODI in Raipur on Wednesday. While the stand-in skipper acknowledged that there are areas India must improve, he also highlighted several factors that made […]

The two-match Test series between India and South Africa had unfolded smoothly, with a friendly, controversy-free tone. But the calm atmosphere shifted dramatically on the fourth day of the second Test in Guwahati, when South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad made a remark that sparked immediate debate. Asked why his side continued batting despite a […]

Young India batter Tilak Varma opened up about his growing responsibilities in the national setup and how he is steadily adapting to the evolving demands of international cricket. India’s 17-run win in the opening ODI against South Africa—powered by Virat Kohli’s record 52nd ODI century and Rohit Sharma’s fluent half-century—gave the hosts a confident 1-0 […]

Virat Kohli looks geared up for another commanding performance as India prepares for the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur. On the eve of the match, Kohli treated fans to a power-packed nets session, sending multiple balls soaring into the stands and reminding everyone why he remains one of the finest ODI batters of […]