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).

2nd ODI: Gaikwad, Kohli centuries, Rahul’s unbeaten 66 lift India to 358/5 against South Africa

IANS | December 3, 2025 5:49 PM

Raipur, Dec 3 (IANS) Riding on scintillating centuries by Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad, along with captain KL Rahul’s unbeaten 66, India posted a massive 358/5 in their 50 overs against South Africa in the second ODI at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Wednesday.

2nd ODI: Virat helped me through the innings, had a wonderful partnership, says Gaikwad

IANS | December 3, 2025 5:43 PM

Raipur, Dec 3 (IANS) Right-handed batter Ruturaj Gaikwad credited Virat Kohli for guiding him fantastically on his way to hitting his maiden ODI century in the second game against South Africa, adding that their 195‑run stand was a "wonderful partnership".

He's been playing well, his inclusion is great for us: Stokes on Will Jacks

IANS | December 3, 2025 5:39 PM

Brisbane, Dec 3 (IANS) England skipper Ben Stokes has backed all-rounder Will Jacks' inclusion in the second Test of the five-match Ashes series, starting on Thursday. The 27-year-old returns to Test cricket after 2022, with Stokes choosing him over spinner Shoaib Bashir due to his batting capabilities.

Anushka Sharma celebrates Virat Kohli's 53rd ODI century

IANS | December 3, 2025 5:22 PM

Mumbai Dec 3 (IANS) Indian cricketer Virat Kohli scored his second century in the ODI match against South Africa on December 3. Just like his fans and all Indians, his wife and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma seems to be thrilled and elated over the fantastic achievement.

1st Test: Jacob Duffy's five-for hand New Zealand a handy lead on Day 2

IANS | December 3, 2025 5:17 PM

Christchurch, Dec 3 (IANS) Medium-pacer Jacob Duffy’s maiden five-wicket haul in Tests put New Zealand firmly in control on the second day of the first Test against the West Indies at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Wednesday.

Ireland and Italy to play 3 T20Is in January ahead of T20WC 2026

IANS | December 3, 2025 4:57 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Cricket Ireland and the Italian Cricket Federation have jointly confirmed a three-match bilateral T20 International series to be held in Dubai in late January 2026. The series will serve as key preparation for both teams ahead of their campaigns in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

Ashes: Stokes dubs Bashir as 'No 1 spinner' after Brisbane snub

IANS | December 3, 2025 3:28 PM

Brisbane, Dec 3 (IANS) England captain Ben Stokes has reiterated Shoaib Bashir’s position as the team’s leading spinner, despite Will Jacks being selected instead for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.

Australia pacer Johnson ruled out of upcoming BBL season due to back injury

IANS | December 3, 2025 3:28 PM

Brisbane, Dec 3 (IANS) Australia’s left-arm fast bowler Spencer Johnson has been ruled out of the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season due to a long-standing back injury. Johnson made his debut for the Brisbane Heat in 2023 and was player of the final in their championship win in 2024.

Khawaja avoids sanction for criticism of Perth pitch: Report

IANS | December 3, 2025 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Australian opener Usman Khawaja has reportedly avoided punishment for his “piece of s**t” remark on the Perth Stadium pitch, which received a “very good” rating from the ICC after the Ashes opener was completed within two days.

Cricket

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

2nd ODI: Gaikwad, Kohli centuries, Rahul’s unbeaten 66 lift India to 358/5 against South Africa

2nd ODI: Virat helped me through the innings, had a wonderful partnership, says Gaikwad

He's been playing well, his inclusion is great for us: Stokes on Will Jacks

Anushka Sharma celebrates Virat Kohli's 53rd ODI century

1st Test: Jacob Duffy's five-for hand New Zealand a handy lead on Day 2

Ireland and Italy to play 3 T20Is in January ahead of T20WC 2026

Ashes: Stokes dubs Bashir as 'No 1 spinner' after Brisbane snub

Australia pacer Johnson ruled out of upcoming BBL season due to back injury

Khawaja avoids sanction for criticism of Perth pitch: Report

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