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Cricket

Privilege to have that kind of confidence from management: Gaikwad on batting at No. 4

IANS | December 4, 2025 12:03 PM

Raipur, Dec 4 (IANS) India batter Ruturaj Gaikwad, who scored his maiden ODI century in the second match against South Africa, said he felt “quite confident” about adapting to the No. 4 position, which he had never played in the 50-over format, adding that he felt privileged to receive such trust from the team management despite being a regular opener.

2nd ODI: We can take a lot of confidence with this win, says Bavuma after SA chase 359

IANS | December 3, 2025 11:23 PM

Raipur, Dec 3 (IANS) South Africa captain Temba Bavuma hailed his side’s composure after they completed a mammoth chase of 359 to beat India by four wickets in the second ODI and level the series 1-1. He added that the visitors will take a lot of confidence from this win, coming at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Wednesday.

2nd ODI: Not a tough loss to swallow due to dew and difficulty to bowl in second innings, says Rahul

IANS | December 3, 2025 11:07 PM

Raipur, Dec 3 (IANS) India captain K.L. Rahul said the four-wicket defeat to South Africa in the second ODI is not too difficult to swallow due to heavy dew making bowling difficult in the second innings. At the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium on Wednesday, India posted 358/5, thanks to centuries from Ruturaj Gaikwad and Virat Kohli, apart from Rahul hitting an unbeaten 66.

India pacer Mohit Sharma announces retirement from all formats of cricket

IANS | December 3, 2025 6:41 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) India pacer Mohit Sharma has announced his retirement from all formats of cricket, bringing the curtains down on a career that spanned nearly 14 years. Mohit made his international debut in 2013 and represented India in 26 ODIs and eight T20Is, claiming 37 wickets across formats.

Two centuries, one message: Virat Kohli isn’t done yet

Chetan Sharma | December 3, 2025 6:12 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) At 37, Virat Kohli’s bat has spoken louder than ever, drowning out any debate about his ability to play cricket that has surrounded him in recent months. With back-to-back hundreds—135 in Ranchi and 102 in Raipur—against South Africa, the former India captain has delivered a resounding reminder of his enduring class and competitive fire.

Hardik Pandya returns for SA T20I; Gill picked with subject to fitness

IANS | December 3, 2025 5:57 PM

Mumbai, Dec 3 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) senior men’s selection committee has picked India’s squad for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa. ODI and Test skipper Shubman Gill and all-rounder Hardik Pandya are set to mark their return from injuries, but the former’s participation is subject to fitness clearance from the BCCI CoE (Centre of Excellence).

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