Ranchi, Nov 29 (IANS) India face several selection dilemmas as they gear up to meet South Africa in the opening ODI of the three-match series in Ranchi on Sunday, a match that doubles as an essential proving ground for the senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
Ranchi, Nov 29 (IANS) Stand-in skipper KL Rahul said the team will be ‘more excited’ if the legendary MS Dhoni turns up to watch the opening ODI against South Africa at the JSCA International Stadium on Sunday. India are looking to rebound from a 2-0 Test series defeat to South Africa through the ODI series opener in Dhoni’s hometown.
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) India batter Bharti Fulmali revealed she was nervous during the WPL 2026 auction and said she felt valued when Gujarat Giants (GG) used the Right to Match (RTM) card to secure her for the upcoming season, which will take place from January 9 to February 5, 2026.
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Usman Khawaja is expected to receive a formal notice from Cricket Australia after bluntly labelling the Perth Stadium surface for the first Ashes Test a “piece of s**t” during a charity lunch this week.
Ranchi, Nov 29 (IANS) South Africa captain Temba Bavuma said it will be exciting to be part of a different kind of energy on the field when India stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are present for the ODI series opener, to be held at the JSCA International Stadium on Sunday.
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Former South African quick Dale Steyn picked a combined playing XI ahead of the first ODI of the three-match series between India and South Africa, which will be played on Sunday at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. The Proteas legend acknowledged that picking an XI from the two teams was a ‘tricky’ task and that both sides had ‘lots of fantastic players’.
Brisbane, Nov 29 (IANS) Brisbane Heat have been dealt a major blow with captain Jess Jonassen ruled out of the rest of the ongoing WBBL season due to a right shoulder surgery.
Sydney, Nov 29 (IANS) Australia’s left-arm fast bowler Lauren Cheatle has extended her contract with Sydney Sixers for at least two more seasons of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), said the club on Saturday. Lauren joined the Sixers in 2017 after two seasons with Sydney Thunder and has been a mainstay with the side.
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 will kick off with a marquee clash between two-time champions Mumbai Indians and 2024 winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on January 9, announced the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday.
Ranchi, Nov 29 (IANS) Ahead of the ODI series against South Africa, India batter Ruturaj Gaikwad expressed his delight at returning to the national set-up, saying it has felt good to be back in blue and is eager to contribute for the side again in the international cricket arena.
