This comes after India failed to defend 359 in the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur. Siraj has been impressive in Test cricket, taking 139 wickets in 45 matches, but has been in and out of the white ball squad. He was part of the ODIs in Australia last month, but was not picked for
Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan has expressed his thoughts after the KL Rahul-led India suffered a four-wicket defeat against South Africa in Raipur on Wednesday.
South Africa opener Aiden Markram's century, followed by Matthew Breetzke and Dewald Brevis' crucial half-centuries, helped the visitors chase a daunting target of 359 runs against India in the second ODI of the ongoing three-match series on Thursday.
Actor Anushka Sharma beamed with pride as her husband, star cricketer Virat Kohli, smashed his 53rd ODI century in the ongoing match against South Africa in Raipur.
Virat Kohli slammed his 53rd ODI century during the second ODI of the three-match series between India and South Africa at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Wednesday.
Following an emphatic win in Ranchi against South Africa, India batter Tilak Varma spoke about playing in ODIs and Tests. He credited Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Gautam Gambhir for shaping his growth and mindset.
Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has showered praise on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma after their magnificent performances during the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi on Sunday.
Former South African cricketer Herschelle Gibbs has suggested that India should shorten the Indian Premier League (IPL) and focus on playing more Test cricket to improve their performance.
Former Indian veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin praised Rishabh Pant's batting skills, saying he has a "superb game and defence". However, Ashwin also expressed his disappointment with Pant's reckless shot selection, which often leads to his dismissal.
South Africa secured a resounding 408-run victory over India in the second and final Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. This is India's second whitewash at home under the head coach Gautam Gambhir. 0-3 to New Zealand last year and 0-2 vs SA now - two home Test series defeats
South Africa registered their first Test series win on Indian soil in 25 years. Proteas also handed India their biggest-ever Test defeat, deepening their struggles in the longest format.