Cricket

India's explosive duo, Deepika, Anekha flatten Pakistan

India came in unbeaten after four commanding victories, already securing their semifinal spot with clinical consistency.

2025-11-16T16:56:16.821688+00:00 IST

"I hope so": Ollie Pope on ending England selection debate

Pope slammed a 100 and 90 in the first and second innings, respectively, in the sole warm-up game ahead of the first Ashes Test against Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth.

2025-11-16T16:46:45.145018+00:00 IST

Shami’s double, Karun’s 95, Shaw’s 74 light up Round 5 Day 1

Ranji Trophy 2025-26, Round 5, Day 1, produced strong individual performances and set up intriguing contests across various venues.

2025-11-16T16:05:10.335340+00:00 IST

I knew I would take my team to victory in one of games: Shafali

"Obviously, no sportsperson would want what happened to Pratika but when I am in the team, I knew in my mind that I will take my team to victory in one of the games because I know how big that platform was. In my mind I wanted to do well for my team. I am very grateful that God has given me a chance to play in the World Cup in this way. I am very blessed," she said.

2025-11-16T15:33:15.633771+00:00 IST

No issue with Kolkata wicket : SA head coach after historic win

South African head coach Shukri Conrad said that he has no issues with spin-friendly wickets after South Africa's historic win against India at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

2025-11-16T15:24:25.854586+00:00 IST

Harmer opens up on past setbacks after SA's to 30-run win

Harmer registered figures of 4-30 in India's first innings and then backed it up with another match-defining performance as he claimed figures of 4-21 in India's second innings.

2025-11-16T15:03:26.246223+00:00 IST

Sindhu’s 4-wicket haul, Gaikwad’s fifty lead India A to win

With this win, India A clinches the three-match ODI series after winning the initial two fixtures. Gaikwad and Tilak Varma see India A through with ease.

2025-11-16T14:10:23.521976+00:00 IST

ABD, Faf, Steyn celebrate SA win, Pietersen slams modern cricket

Former South African players AB de Villiers, Faf du Plessis and Dale Steyn celebrated South Africa's historic win over India in Kolkata. Meanwhile, England legend Kevin Pietersen criticised modern cricket, arguing that current players prioritise hitting sixes and financial gains over traditional skills like survival and playing spin.

2025-11-16T12:57:32.358881+00:00 IST

Gautam Gambhir  after India's collapse in Kolkata Test

India's first home Test against South Africa ended in a disappointing 30-run defeat in just three days in Kolkata. The match, played at Eden Gardens, saw South Africa's spinner Simon Harmer claim an eight-wicket haul, and Temba Bavuma score a gritty half-century, leading the Proteas to a 1-0 series lead.

2025-11-16T12:55:55.510343+00:00 IST

"Selections without clarity": Venkatesh Prasad

Former cricketers expressed sharp criticism and concern after India's humiliating 30-run defeat to South Africa at Eden Gardens, where the hosts failed to chase down a target of 124. The loss has triggered questions about team selection, planning, and India's diminishing ability on turning tracks.

2025-11-16T12:48:54.561722+00:00 IST

Gambhir backs Pant after India's 30-run defeat against Proteas

The Temba Bavuma-led side took a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. India were chasing 124 on the third day but collapsed to just 93 runs, with skipper Shubman Gill unavailable due to a neck injury; in his absence, Pant captained the side.

2025-11-16T12:16:28.652125+00:00 IST

Gambhir opens up on Gill’s availability for 2nd Test against SA

Shubman Gill did not take part in the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens after suffering a neck injury while batting on day two, which led to his hospitalisation.

2025-11-16T11:53:20.775147+00:00 IST

"We win together, we lose together": Gambhir

"First thing is that you lose as a team and win as a team. It's not like a single department wins a test match and a single department loses a test match. It's not like that. So if a bowler has a bat in his hand, his job is to make a run. If a batsman is asked to bowl, his job is to take a wicket. So it's not that we lose a Test match because of the batsmen. We lose because of 11 players and more than 11, because of everyone in the dressing room, we lose a test match. When we win, we win together. When we lose, we lose together, " Gambhir said after the match.

2025-11-16T11:43:03.992434+00:00 IST

Pant admits India “didn’t capitalise” after Kolkata Test defeat

South Africa beat India by 30 runs in the first Test at Kolkata. Chasing 124, India collapsed, managing only 93. Vice-captain Rishabh Pant admitted the team failed to capitalise and should have finished the chase.

2025-11-16T10:31:08.301444+00:00 IST

"These are the moments....": SA skipper after big win over India

Bavuma's resilient half-century, spinner Simon Harmer's eight-for and the absence of skipper Shubman Gill due to injury led to India's 31-run loss to Proteas, giving the visitors a 1-0 hand in the series. Besides this fifty, another important contribution by Bavuma was a fine catch to remove Axar, who was trying to counter attack and had hit Keshav Maharaj for a four and two sixes before the spinner got the last laugh, thanks to assistance from his captain.

2025-11-16T09:46:13.167088+00:00 IST

"Privilege to bowl alongside Simon...": SA's Maharaj

India registered their fourth Test loss at home in a year, losing their first Test at Eden Gardens in 13 years. They failed to chase down the 124 runs set by the Proteas and missed out by 31 runs. A fine performance by spinner Harmer, who took eight wickets, a gutsy fifty by skipper Temba Bavuma and the absence of skipper Shubman Gill due to neck injury made the difference in the end.

2025-11-16T09:36:14.046383+00:00 IST

Gill’s assertiveness key to GT’s squad strategy: Parthiv Patel

Gujarat Titans assistant coach Parthiv Patel credited Team India captain Shubman Gill's assertiveness and leadership for helping shape the team ahead of IPL 2026. Ahead of the auction, GT released five players--Karim Janat, Kulwant Khejroliya, Gerald Coetzee, Dasun Shanaka, and Mahipal Lomror--and traded Sherfane Rutherford to Mumbai Indians.

2025-11-16T09:24:07.550786+00:00 IST

Harmer shines as India lose first Test at Kolkata in 13 years

South Africa is now 1-0 up in the two-match series. This is India's first defeat at Eden Gardens since December 2012 in England. India continues to set new lows under Gambhir's coaching, as after a whitewash series loss to New Zealand last year, their first in 12 years, they have now lost their fourth Test under his leadership. He has also won four home Tests, two each against Bangladesh last year and West Indies this year. Even though the hosts did not have skipper Shubman Gill in the field due to a neck injury, the all-rounder boosted line-up fell like a pack of cards.

2025-11-16T09:03:05.129249+00:00 IST

"Rise of Washington Sundar is why we let go Sherfane...": Parthiv

The IPL on Thursday announced that MI acquired Rutherford for a price tag of Rs 2.6 crore from GT after a successful trade. The announcement came hours after the Hardik Pandya-led side announced the arrival of India all-rounder Shardul Thakur.

2025-11-16T08:15:21.744587+00:00 IST

India need record chase to beat South Africa in Kolkata Test

Team India have a massive task at hand in the ongoing India vs South Africa Test at the Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata. Shubman Gill & co. have been set a target of 124 runs by the Proteas on a pitch that is offering variable bounce to the bowlers and is tough for batting. Notably, the highest successful run chase in Tests in Kolkata is 117 runs, which India pulled off against the same opposition back in 2004.

2025-11-16T08:00:09.446385+00:00 IST

Jaiswal’s struggles vs SA continue, falls cheaply again

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's batting struggles against South Africa continued in Tests as he fell for a duck in the second innings of the ongoing India vs South Africa Test at the Eden Gardens. The left-handed batter lasted only four deliveries before falling to Proteas pacer Marco Jansen in the opening over of the innings.

2025-11-16T07:33:22.789875+00:00 IST