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South Africa eye first Test series win in India in 25 years as Jurel, Pant set to feature

IANS | November 13, 2025 5:41 PM

Kolkata, Nov 13 (IANS) Twenty-five years since their last Test series win in India, South Africa return with renewed belief, experience, and the ambition to end one of their longest barren runs in world cricket. The reigning World Test Championship winners, led by Temba Bavuma, will begin their 2025-26 tour at Eden Gardens on Friday, aiming to become only the second visiting side since 2012 to win a series in India.

County Championships: Fergus O’Neill commits to Nottinghamshire until 2027

IANS | November 13, 2025 5:24 PM

Nottingham (England), Nov 13 (IANS) Australian seamer Fergus O’Neill has signed a contract that will see him return to Trent Bridge during the 2026 and 2027 County Championship campaigns. O’Neill will play County Championship cricket for Nottinghamshire from April to June for both of the next two seasons.

Playing with Gill is always enjoyable, he’s one of the great players of our generation: Jaiswal

IANS | November 13, 2025 4:33 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Ahead of the first Test against South Africa, India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has praised skipper Shubman Gill, saying that batting alongside him is an enjoyable experience and that he’s one of the great players of the current generation.

FMSCI National Racing Championship heads for grand finale in Coimbatore

IANS | November 13, 2025 4:26 PM

Coimbatore, Nov 13 (IANS) After months of intense competition and close finishes, the FMSCI National Racing Championship is preparing for its grand finale here at Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore on November 15 and 16.

'They'll come out all guns blazing at Billie Jean King Cup Play-Offs,' says captain Vishal Uppal ahead of historic outing in Bengaluru

IANS | November 13, 2025 3:47 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) As India gets set to host the Billie Jean King Cup Play-Offs for the first time at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium, Bengaluru, from November 14 to 16, captain of the Indian team, Vishal Uppal, remains upbeat, saying, "Indian team will come out all guns blazing."

Once the guiding force behind Rohit Sharma, coach Dinesh Lad seeks support to keep his cricket academy alive

Vaishnavi Iyer | November 13, 2025 3:02 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) For over three decades, Dinesh Lad, the childhood coach of former captain Rohit Sharma, has devoted his life to nurturing young talent — not for fame or fortune, but out of love for the game. Today, however, the veteran coach finds himself struggling to keep his cricket foundation running and is appealing for financial support to sustain his dream of shaping India’s next generation of cricketers.

IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders appoint Shane Watson as assistant coach

IANS | November 13, 2025 2:15 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) Three-time IPL winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have appointed former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson as their assistant coach ahead of IPL 2026.

IPL retention talks underway, says LSG owner Goenka ahead of Nov 15 deadline

IANS | November 13, 2025 2:10 PM

New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) IPL side Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have begun discussions on their retention ahead of the November 15 deadline, said franchise owner Sanjiv Goenka. In 2025, LSG, led by India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, finished at seventh place with six wins coming from 14 games.

Wood raises fitness concerns ahead of Ashes opener, to undergo scans for hamstring stiffness

IANS | November 13, 2025 2:08 PM

Perth, Nov 13 (IANS) England pacer Mark Wood is scheduled for a precautionary scan on Friday after experiencing hamstring stiffness during Day 1 of England's warm-up match against the England Lions in Perth. The English fast bowler spent time off the field during the afternoon session after completing eight overs and is expected to bowl again in two days' time.

Challenge is more mental than physical: Gill admits he is 'still trying to manage workload' as all-format player

IANS | November 13, 2025 2:06 PM

Kolkata, Nov 13 (IANS) India skipper Shubman Gill admitted that he was 'still trying to figure out how to balance' playing across three formats as he is set to lead India in the Test series after featuring in the white-ball tour of Australia.

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South Africa eye first Test series win in India in 25 years as Jurel, Pant set to feature

County Championships: Fergus O’Neill commits to Nottinghamshire until 2027

Playing with Gill is always enjoyable, he’s one of the great players of our generation: Jaiswal

FMSCI National Racing Championship heads for grand finale in Coimbatore

'They'll come out all guns blazing at Billie Jean King Cup Play-Offs,' says captain Vishal Uppal ahead of historic outing in Bengaluru

Once the guiding force behind Rohit Sharma, coach Dinesh Lad seeks support to keep his cricket academy alive

IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders appoint Shane Watson as assistant coach

IPL retention talks underway, says LSG owner Goenka ahead of Nov 15 deadline

Wood raises fitness concerns ahead of Ashes opener, to undergo scans for hamstring stiffness

Challenge is more mental than physical: Gill admits he is 'still trying to manage workload' as all-format player

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