Cricket

IND vs SA, 2nd Test: India in massive trouble, four down

At the end of the session, India was 102/4, with skipper Rishabh Pant (6*) and Ravindra Jadeja (0*) unbeaten. They trail by 387 runs and risk being put to follow on. Despite a 65-run opening stand between Rahul and Jaiswal, India lost their way just minutes before lunch as Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan and Dhruv Jurel lost their wickets in span of 20 balls.

2025-11-24T05:50:49.549804+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi T10: Quetta Qavalry secures playoffs berth

On Sunday, Khawaja Nafay (35 off 17) powered the total with another standout finish, before Majid Ali (2/6) set the tone early, and a composed Khuzaima Tanveer (2/15) shut the door at the death to complete another dominant effort.

2025-11-24T05:20:25.204911+00:00 IST

Daniyal leads Pakistan Shaheens to Asia Cup Rising Stars title

Pakistan Shaheens were coming into the finals with a five-run win over Sri Lanka A in the semifinals, defending 154 runs successfully, while Bangladesh A reached the finals after beating Jitesh Sharma-led India A in the semifinals, beating them in the Super Over after scores were level at 194 runs each.

2025-11-24T04:35:06.127352+00:00 IST

Babar, Salman, Usman earn records as Pak rerach tri-series final

On Sunday, star batter Babar Azam, opener Sahibzada Farhan, skipper Salman Agha and hat-trick hero Usman Tariq etched their names in the record books. A match between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe on Tuesday will decide the second finalist, with Zimbabwe having won one and lost two, while SL have lost both. A win would give Sri Lanka a spot in the final.

2025-11-24T03:36:00.822846+00:00 IST

Williamson back in NZ Test squad for home series against WI

Williamson missed his side's Test series in Zimbabwe in August, and comes into the series inside 800 runs from the magical 10,000 mark.

2025-11-24T02:57:02.969937+00:00 IST

Jyotiraditya Scindia congratulates blind women’s cricket team

Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo congratulated the blind women's cricket team on their historic T20 World Cup triumph in Colombo, describing the achievement as inspiring and a source of national pride

2025-11-23T17:38:20.342653+00:00 IST

Siddaramaiah hails India’s blind women’s team for T20 WC win

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah congratulated India's blind women's cricket team for winning the inaugural Women's T20 World Cup, calling their victory over Nepal a historic and inspiring achievement for the nation.

2025-11-23T16:38:01.498611+00:00 IST

Kolkata's wicket was different and this was a whole road:Kuldeep

Kuldeep said in the post-day press conference, "Kolkata's wicket was different and this was a whole road, so it's challenging and that's why it's called Test Cricket and it doesn't happen every day..."

2025-11-23T15:26:42.222463+00:00 IST

“Stuck with Plan A for too long”: Steyn on IND's bowling on Day 2

Former South African pacer Dale Steyn said that India stuck with a plan for too long on Day 2 of the ongoing India vs South Africa second Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. After reducing the visitors to 247-6 at Stumps on Day 1, India conceded 489 runs as South Africa's Senuran Muthusamy and Marco Jansen made the Indian bowlers toil hard, guiding the visitors into a strong position.

2025-11-23T14:41:10.292860+00:00 IST

Didn’t have any number to get them all-out: Kuldeep on SA’s 489

Kuldeep Yadav said India didn't have a specific target to bowl South Africa out, knowing the Guwahati pitch wouldn't offer easy wickets. Jansen and Muthuswamy helped South Africa post 289 on Day 2.

2025-11-23T14:40:48.175654+00:00 IST

Renshaw, Jewell headline Day 2 of Sheffield Shield with tons

On Day 2 of the Sheffield Shield 2025-26, Queensland's Matt Renshaw (112) and Tasmania's Caleb Jewell (102) scored centuries, while South Australia ended the day strongly with Nathan McSweeney (33*) and Henry Hunt (42*) at the crease.

2025-11-23T14:08:52.780035+00:00 IST

"Very good wicket to bat on": Kuldeep Yadav opens up about Guwahati Pitch after conclusion of Day 2

South Africa posted 489 on the board in the first innings, on a pitch which offered less help to the Indian bowlers. The visitors batted 151.1 overs as India failed to get wickets at regular intervals in the ongoing second Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

2025-11-23T13:56:49.171578+00:00 IST

Kuldeep reacts after SA's dominant display on Day 2

India leg spinner Kuldeep Yadav picked up a four-wicket haul in the first innings. Kuldeep's figure was 4/115 in 29.1 overs after South Africa posted 489 runs on the board in the ongoing second Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

2025-11-23T13:18:14.863473+00:00 IST

Special moment in front of full house: Muthusamy on Guwahati ton

South African all-rounder Senuran Muthusamy expressed joy after bringing up his maiden Test century in the ongoing India vs South Africa Test in Guwahati, saying that it was special to score a ton in front of a full house.

2025-11-23T12:47:08.125410+00:00 IST

KL Rahul to lead India in ODI series against South Africa

KL Rahul will be leading Team India in the upcoming ODI series against South Africa, beginning November 30 in Ranchi. Rahul will take over the captaincy as India will be without their designated ODI skipper, Shubman Gill.

2025-11-23T12:36:41.148581+00:00 IST

India win inaugural T20 Blind Women's World Cup

Opener Phula Saren played a match-winning knock. She scored 44 runs off 27 balls, including four boundaries. Her innings helped India chase down the 115-run target in the 13th over. Saren's magnificent performance earned her the Player of the Match.

2025-11-23T12:15:56.096250+00:00 IST

Mushfiqur Rahim reacts after winning Player of the Match

Mushfiqur Rahim is the only Bangladesh cricketer to amass 6000 or more runs in Test cricket. The right-handed batter has amassed 6510 runs in 100 Test matches at an average of 38.75, along with 13 centuries and 28 half-centuries.

2025-11-23T11:45:10.167510+00:00 IST

South Africa Post 489; India 9-0 at Stumps on Day 2

South Africa dominated Day 2 of the Guwahati Test, posting 489 in their first innings thanks to Senuran Muthusamy's maiden century (109) and Marco Jansen's 93. India ended the day at 9/0, with Yashasvi Jaiswal unbeaten on 7 and KL Rahul on 2, as South Africa maintained a strong position.

2025-11-23T11:30:22.285296+00:00 IST

When was last time India won a Tests after conceding 400 runs

The last time India won a Test match after conceding 400-plus while fielding first was against England in Chennai in 2016. India responded with 759/7d to England's 477 after a magnificent knock from Karun Nair, who smashed 303*. In the second Innings, England were bundled out for 207 runs as India went on to win by an innings and 75 runs.

2025-11-23T11:22:31.823051+00:00 IST

Jansen sets record with seven sixes in Test innings in Guwahati

South Africa's Marco Jansen hit seven sixes in a blistering 93 against India in Guwahati, breaking the record for most sixes by a visiting batter in a Test innings in India. He also matched the South African record for most sixes in a Test innings.

2025-11-23T10:50:58.836141+00:00 IST

Starc hails Cummins and Hazlewood for best wobble seam delivery

The 35-year-old Mitchell Starc's recent mastery of the wobble seam delivery, which relies more on purchase from the pitch than movement through the air, has helped him a lot during the opening Test against England in Perth, which the hosts won by eight wickets.

2025-11-23T10:14:20.790909+00:00 IST