Visakhapatnam, Dec 7 (IANS) Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir, under scrutiny following the recent Test series defeat to South Africa, delivered a fiery rebuttal to critics after India clinched the ODI series 2–1 with a dominant nine-wicket victory over the Proteas in the third and final match of the series in Visakhapatnam on Saturday.
Visakhapatnam, Dec 6 (IANS) As India thrashed South Africa by nine wickets in the series-deciding third and final ODI match to win the series 2-1, India's stand-in skipper K.L. Rahul said he and his teammates were happier with him for winning the toss after 20-odd games.
Visakhapatnam, Dec 6 (IANS) Playing an ODI series for the first time since the Australia series, talismanic batter Virat Kohli was under pressure as he came into the India versus South Africa 50-overs series. With the selectors favouring young blood, Kohli had to produce a superb performance to convince everyone that he is still good for the World Cup 2027.
Visakhapatnam, Dec 6 (IANS) Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his maiden century in 50-over cricket while Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli hammered half-centuries as India established their batting might by handing South Africa a nine-wicket defeat with around 10 overs to spare in the series-deciding third and final ODI at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Saturday.
Visakhapatnam, Dec 6 (IANS) South Africa's Quinton de Kock hammered his 23rd century but India came back strongly with spinner Kuldeep Yadav and Prasidh Krishna claiming four wickets apiece to restrict them to 270 all out in the series-deciding third and final ODI at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Saturday.
Guwahati, Dec 6 (IANS) In an inspiring moment for Indian sport and social inclusion, India’s blind cricket star Simu Das received financial support and the promise of a government job from the Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma. The Assam CM awarded Simu ₹10 lakh in financial assistance and promised a government job, which is a powerful recognition for a visually impaired woman cricketer who has represented India on the global stage.
Christchurch, Dec 6 (IANS) West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves called it a "very special day" after he rescued his team with an unbeaten 202 and drew against New Zealand in the first Test at the Hagley Oval.
Visakhapatnam, Dec 6 (IANS) After 20 failed attempts, India finally won the toss and elected to bowl first against South Africa in the third ODI at the ACA–VDCA Cricket Stadium.
Visakhaptanam, Dec 6 (IANS) South Africa fast bowler Nandre Burger and batter Tony de Zorzi have been ruled out of the third One-Day International (ODI) against India on Saturday due to injury.
Christchurch, Dec 6 (IANS) A mammoth effort from Justin Greaves, 202 not, and an unbeaten 58 from Kemar Roach helped West Indies pull off an epic draw against New Zealand in the first Test at Hagley Oval. Earlier, the West Indies created history, achieving the highest fourth-innings score in Test cricket on Saturday.
