Rohit Sharma is driven not by personal milestone, but by team impact, says Atul Wassan

IANS | November 30, 2025 9:37 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Former India cricketer Atul Wassan heaped praise on Rohit Sharma after the former India captain produced a fluent 57 off 51 balls in the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi on Sunday. Rohit’s knock, marked by authority and clean ball striking, also saw him eclipse Shahid Afridi to become the player with the most sixes in ODI cricket, taking his tally to 352.

Ist ODI: India wanted to take out their frustration on South Africa after Test defeat: Atul Wassan

IANS | November 30, 2025 8:45 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Former India cricketer Atul Wassan feels that the Indian batters took on South Africa with a strong mindset to avenge their recent loss in the two-match Test series against the same opposition. India posted a 350-run target in the first innings, riding on Virat Kohli’s century and half-centuries by Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul.

‘You know where this man stands,’ says Sunil Gavaskar as Kohli breaks major Tendulkar record

IANS | November 30, 2025 8:03 PM

Ranchi, Nov 30 (IANS) Former India great Sunil Gavaskar lavished praise on Virat Kohli and rated him highly after the 37-year-old notched up his 52nd century in the 50-over format to break the legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s record. Kohli achieved the feat during the first ODI between India and South Africa on Sunday at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi.

The return of royalty: Virat Kohli’s ton silences doubt, ignites dreams

Chetan Sharma | November 30, 2025 6:52 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Some innings begin quietly. Virat Kohli’s knock on Sunday did not.

1st ODI: Virat Kohli's ton, Rohit and Rahul fifties power India to 349 against South Africa

IANS | November 30, 2025 5:59 PM

Ranchi, Nov 30 (IANS) Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma picked up right where they left off and powered the Indian men's team to a huge total of 349/8 in the first innings to post a powerful target against South Africa in the first ODI here at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on Sunday.

'Dhoni-land’ dazzles after Virat turns back the clock

IANS | November 30, 2025 5:18 PM

Ranchi, Nov 30 (IANS) The entire crowd at the JSCA International Stadium Complex here rose in jubilation as Virat Kohli notched up his 52nd ODI century in the opening ODI against South Africa the three-match series on Sunday.

Virat has a 'zidd' to prove his critics wrong: Kaif

IANS | November 30, 2025 4:20 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif lauded talismanic batter Virat Kohli's impressive show in the ongoing first ODI against South Africa and said that the veteran batter has a "zidd to prove his critics wrong."

Happy if that’s what’s needed to win: Head ready to open again in Khawaja’s absence

IANS | November 30, 2025 4:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Australia's Travis Head said that he’s more than willing to remain at the top of the order after his blistering century in the first Ashes Test. His remarks come as questions linger over Usman Khawaja’s fitness and long-term place in the national side.

Rohit Sharma breaks Shahid Afridi's record for most sixes in ODI history

IANS | November 30, 2025 3:31 PM

Ranchi, Nov 30 (IANS) India's stalwart Rohit Sharma played a superb innings against South Africa in the first ODI on Sunday and another feather to his already illustrious cap by breaking the former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi's world record for most sixes in ODIs by hitting three maximums at the JSCA International Stadium Complex on Sunday.

Bangladesh add Shamim Hossain for third Ireland T20I

IANS | November 30, 2025 3:03 PM

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Bangladesh have recalled middle-order batter Shamim Hossain for the third and final T20I against Ireland, a decision that follows an unusual public disagreement between captain Litton Das and the national selectors. The match is scheduled to be played on Tuesday.

Cricket

Rohit Sharma is driven not by personal milestone, but by team impact, says Atul Wassan

Ist ODI: India wanted to take out their frustration on South Africa after Test defeat: Atul Wassan

‘You know where this man stands,’ says Sunil Gavaskar as Kohli breaks major Tendulkar record

The return of royalty: Virat Kohli’s ton silences doubt, ignites dreams

1st ODI: Virat Kohli's ton, Rohit and Rahul fifties power India to 349 against South Africa

'Dhoni-land’ dazzles after Virat turns back the clock

Virat has a 'zidd' to prove his critics wrong: Kaif

Happy if that’s what’s needed to win: Head ready to open again in Khawaja’s absence

Rohit Sharma breaks Shahid Afridi's record for most sixes in ODI history

Bangladesh add Shamim Hossain for third Ireland T20I

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