IND v SA: Dean Elgar’s strong century puts South Africa in commanding position

IANS | December 27, 2023 7:39 PM

Centurion, Dec 27 (IANS) In his final Test on his home ground, veteran opener Dean Elgar slammed a strong century to take South Africa into a commanding position on day two of first Test against India at SuperSport Park on Wednesday. At tea, South Africa are 194/3 in 49 overs, trailing India by 51 runs.

PCB rejects Melbourne Stars' plea for NOC extension: Report

IANS | December 27, 2023 7:16 PM

Karachi, Dec 27 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has firmly declined Melbourne Stars' earnest plea for an extension of the No Objection Certificate (NOC) for their star pacer Haris Rauf and seasoned spinner Usama Mir, said a report

Phil Salt rises to second spot in ICC T20Is rankings

IANS | December 27, 2023 3:37 PM

Dubai, Dec 27 (IANS) England opener Phil Salt rose to second spot on T20I batting rankings, and a career high rating of 802 following the high-scoring T20I series against West Indies in the Caribbean.

I feel it’s wrong not to give NOCs to Naveen, Mujeeb and Farooqi: Aakash Chopra

IANS | December 27, 2023 2:35 PM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Former India opener Aakash Chopra thinks the Afghanistan Cricket Board’s (ACB) decision to not grant No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to Naveen-ul Haq, Mujeeb ur Rahman and Fazalhaq Farooqi is a wrong move, citing that they have become prominent players due to playing in T20 leagues.

IND v SA: Light rain at SuperSport Park causes delay in Day-2 play

IANS | December 27, 2023 2:08 PM

Centurion, Dec 27 (IANS) The Day 2 of the first Test between India and South Africa faced a delayed start due to light rain at the SuperSport Park here on Wednesday. With drizzle stopping, play began at 1:55pm India time, which translates to 10:25 am local time.

Vikram Rathour lauds 'man of crisis' KL Rahul for gutsy knock in Centurion

IANS | December 27, 2023 10:10 AM

Centurian, Dec 27 (IANS) India batting coach Vikram Rathour expressed admiration for KL Rahul's outstanding performance on the first day of the Boxing Day Test against South Africa in Centurion and lauded him as a "man of crisis" for his exceptional touch and skillful strokeplay during his unbeaten half-century.