2nd Test: Washington-Kuldeep take India to 174/7, but follow-on cloud looms large for India

IANS | November 24, 2025 1:55 PM

Guwahati, Nov 24 (IANS) South Africa maintained their dominance in the ongoing second Test by reducing India to 174/7 in 67 overs at lunch on day three at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Monday. India still trail South Africa by 315 runs, though Washington Sundar’s unbeaten 33 and Kuldeep Yadav’s resistance for 14 not out meant they are keeping the hosts in a fight through an eighth‑wicket stand worth 52 runs.

ICC chief Jay Shah congratulates Team India for Women’s Blind T20 World Cup win

IANS | November 24, 2025 1:22 PM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) chief Jay Shah conveyed his best wishes and congratulated the Indian team after they made history by winning the first-ever Blind Women's T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka, beating Nepal by seven wickets in the final on Sunday.

PM Modi congratulates Team India for Women’s Blind T20 World Cup win

IANS | November 24, 2025 1:03 PM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team after their emphatic victory at the Blind Women's T20 World Cup and lauded the girls for remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament.

High price tag likely factor behind RCB releasing Livingstone: Anil Kumble

IANS | November 24, 2025 12:08 PM

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) Former India captain Anil Kumble believes that Liam Livingstone’s high price was likely a factor in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s decision to release him into the IPL 2026 auction pool.

2nd Test: India lose wickets in heap, reach 102/4 at tea

IANS | November 24, 2025 11:35 AM

Guwahati, Nov 24 (IANS) South Africa strengthened their hold on the ongoing second Test by reducing India to 102/4 in 36 overs at tea on day three’s play here at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

Cummins looked like a player nearing the completion of his rehabilitation, says McDonald

IANS | November 24, 2025 10:45 AM

Perth, Nov 24 (IANS) Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said skipper Pat Cummins ‘looked like a player nearing the completion of his rehabilitation’ after bowling at full tilt in Perth, but added that a final decision on his participation in the second Ashes Test in Brisbane will be taken late.

Khawaja to be assessed for back issues, says McDonald

IANS | November 24, 2025 10:00 AM

Perth, Nov 24 (IANS) Australia coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed Usman Khawaja will undergo medical assessment this week for the back issues which cropped up during the opening Ashes Test in Perth, but expressed optimism that the senior opener will be fit for the second game starting on December 4 in Brisbane.

2nd Test: We'll give our best to win the game, says Sudharsan

IANS | November 24, 2025 9:31 AM

Guwahati, Nov 24 (IANS) Top-order batter B Sai Sudharsan has insisted that India are determined to win the ongoing second Test against South Africa at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, saying that they are prepared to take any route necessary to secure a series-levelling victory.

Kane Williamson returns for WI Tests as NZ name squad for series opener

IANS | November 24, 2025 9:22 AM

Auckland, Nov 24 (IANS) Kane Williamson has been recalled to New Zealand’s Test squad for the opening match against the West Indies, joining a 14-player group that also features pace bowlers Jacob Duffy, Zakary Foulkes, and Blair Tickner.

If India can bat for next two days, they will be in stronger position, says Kumble

IANS | November 23, 2025 6:37 PM

New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) Former India cricketer Anil Kumble asserts that India needs to bat through the next two days to stand a chance of survival in the second Test at Guwahati. Following South Africa's innings, where Senuran Muthusamy scored his first Test century (109) and Marco Jansen made an impressive 93, the visitors reached 489 before India finished Day 2 at 9/0, trailing by 480 runs.

Cricket

2nd Test: Washington-Kuldeep take India to 174/7, but follow-on cloud looms large for India

ICC chief Jay Shah congratulates Team India for Women’s Blind T20 World Cup win

PM Modi congratulates Team India for Women’s Blind T20 World Cup win

High price tag likely factor behind RCB releasing Livingstone: Anil Kumble

2nd Test: India lose wickets in heap, reach 102/4 at tea

Cummins looked like a player nearing the completion of his rehabilitation, says McDonald

Khawaja to be assessed for back issues, says McDonald

2nd Test: We'll give our best to win the game, says Sudharsan

Kane Williamson returns for WI Tests as NZ name squad for series opener

If India can bat for next two days, they will be in stronger position, says Kumble

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