Cricket

"Continues to set...": Indian cricket hails kohli's 52nd ODI ton

During the first ODI at Ranchi, Virat was at his vintage best, slamming a 120-ball 135, with 11 fours and seven sixes, with his runs coming at a strike rate of over 112.

2025-11-30T13:07:40.113342+00:00 IST

India record their second-highest ODI total against South Africa

401/3 is still the highest ODI total India has scored against South Africa. The Men in Blue achieved this feat in Gwalior in 2010 when legendary Sachin Tendulkar scored a memorable double century. Team India won the game by 153 runs after the Proteas were bundled out for 248 runs.

2025-11-30T13:00:05.483126+00:00 IST

Virat surpasses Tendulkar for most centuries in a single format

The ODI series opener against South Africa was nothing short of a carnival for the fans as India batted. Virat, along with Rohit Sharma put a 136-run stand for the second wicket. Also, he scored 135 in 120 balls, with 11 fours and seven sixes, scoring his runs at a stunning strike rate of 112.50.

2025-11-30T12:14:52.365265+00:00 IST

Virat's ton, fifties from Rohit, KL take Ind to 349/8 in 1st ODI

Virat Kohli's brilliant 135 in 120 balls, with 11 fours and seven sixes, led India to a massive score, with Rohit Sharma (57 in 51 balls, with five fours and three sixes) and KL Rahul (60 in 56 balls, with two fours and three sixes) also chipping in useful fifties. SA needs 350 runs to win.

2025-11-30T12:09:39.446172+00:00 IST

Root works on strategies to counter Starc ahead of pink-ball Test

Joe Root faced a left-handed thrower during England's first training session at The Gabba in Brisbane, ahead of the second Ashes Test, a pink-ball match, as he worked on strategies to counter Australia's Mitchell Starc, who has frequently troubled the England batter, according to ESPNcricinfo.

2025-11-30T11:58:49.719077+00:00 IST

"It is a different challenge": Stokes on playing day-night Test

England captain Ben Stokes has said that playing a day-night Test is a different challenge. Stokes' statement comes ahead of the second Test against Australia in Brisbane, which starts on December 4. Notably, the second Test will be a day-night game.

2025-11-30T11:49:02.724632+00:00 IST

Joe Root provides injury update on Mark Wood before Brisbane Test

Mark Wood was out of the England Test set-up for nine months after having surgery on his left knee. The right-arm pacer made his comeback to the side during the first Ashes Test in Perth, which the Three Lions lost by eight wickets. Wood bowled 11 overs in the Perth Test.

2025-11-30T11:32:20.049393+00:00 IST

Smith trials ‘eye black’ strips ahead of day–night Ashes Test

Steven Smith could follow former West Indies batter Shivnarine Chanderpaul's style of sporting 'eye black' strips on his cheeks during the second Ashes Test at the Gabba in Brisbane, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2025-11-30T11:17:54.419999+00:00 IST

Rohit Sharma breaks Shahid Afridi’s record for most sixes in ODIs

Rohit achieved this feat during India's first ODI against South Africa at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi, hitting his 352nd six in the format. He overtook Afridi's 351 sixes, who held the record since 2015.

2025-11-30T10:30:51.569805+00:00 IST

ILT20-4: Taufel to lead match officials, umpire season in opener

Taufel will also serve as the on-field umpire in the first match of the season, between Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers - a rematch of last year's final. The five-time ICC Umpire of the Year (2004-2008) will be joined by Bangladesh's Gazi Sohel on the field while West Indies' Leslie Reifer and Afghanistan's Ahmad Pakteen will serve as third and fourth umpires, respectively.

2025-11-30T10:25:48.540022+00:00 IST

Head on opening debate ahead of Brisbane Test

Travis Head is "happy" to continue opening the innings for Australia amid the ongoing Usman Khawaja debate ahead of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. The second Test against England will be held at the iconic Gabba, starting December 4. The second Test of the five-match series will be a pink-ball Test.

2025-11-30T09:18:59.713948+00:00 IST

Shamim Hossain added in Bangladesh squad for third T20I

The move of Shamim's inclusion comes after Bangladesh captain Litton Das criticised the selectors for leaving the 25-year-old out of the squad for the series.

2025-11-30T08:45:31.799363+00:00 IST

Russell bids goodbye to IPL; steps into "Power Coach" role

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) icon Andre Russell has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL). The all-rounder confirmed that he will join KKR's support staff as the franchise's new "Power Coach" for the 2026 season. Russell added that he will continue playing in T20 leagues around the world and will remain part of the other Knight Riders teams globally.

2025-11-30T08:25:21.019899+00:00 IST

Harbhajan, Chahar unveil fan-engagement platform in Mumbai

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh and all-rounder Deepak Chahar on Saturday unveiled 8JJ Sports, a Sri Lanka-based global sports media and fan-engagement platform, making its international debut with India as the first launch market.

2025-11-30T08:12:14.856776+00:00 IST

IND vs SA, 1st ODI: South Africa wins toss; opts to field first

South African stand-in skipper Aiden Markram won the toss and opted to bowl first in the first ODI against India at Ranchi's JSCA International Stadium Complex on Sunday.

2025-11-30T07:53:40.407100+00:00 IST

“I personally don’t think so": Joe Root

Joe Root has raised doubts over whether the Ashes really needs to feature a pink-ball Test, ahead of Thursday's day-night match in Brisbane

2025-11-30T07:27:14.872783+00:00 IST

PM Modi hails Team India for winning Blind Women's T20 World Cup

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the India Women's Blind Cricket Team for winning the first-ever Women's Blind T20 World Cup, while addressing the nation during the 128th episode of his monthly radio show, Mann Ki Baat.

2025-11-30T07:26:08.254037+00:00 IST

"In sports , India is making quick strides": PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation during the 128th episode of his monthly radio show, Mann Ki Baat, where he spoke about rising in the field of sports. PM Modi highlighted that India hosting the Commonwealth Games is a big achievement which belongs to the nation and every citizen.

2025-11-30T06:57:47.308569+00:00 IST

Abhishek Sharma smashes 12-ball fifty; powers Punjab to 310/5

Opening the innings with Prabhsimran Singh, Abhishek tore into a Bengal attack led by Mohammed Shami and Akash Deep. He scored at more than 15 runs per over against both pacers, as well as Saksham Choudhary and Writtick Chatterjee. He reached his fifty with five fours and five sixes, facing just one dot ball in the 12 deliveries it took to get there.

2025-11-30T06:38:59.075532+00:00 IST

"Virat, Rohit will do their talking with bat...": Arhsdeep Singh ahead of Ranchi ODI

The three-match ODI series against South Africa also marks the return of legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Speaking on the JioStar, India pacer Arshdeep Singh said that both cricketers' bats will talk rather than words.

2025-11-30T06:35:51.443309+00:00 IST

Bavuma opens up on Kohli and Rohit challenge during Ranchi ODI

Team India stars Kohli and Sharma are set to return to action. The duo last appeared in an ODI game against Australia in Sydney in October, where Rohit struck an unbeaten, match-winning 121 and Kohli added a smooth, unbeaten 74. The pair combined for a 168-run partnership. Both veterans now feature exclusively in ODI cricket, having stepped away from Tests and T20Is.

2025-11-30T06:24:07.914956+00:00 IST