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.

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.