KL Rahul said that having the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma back in the team makes the dressing room feel confident, ahead of the India vs South Africa ODI series, set to kick off from November 30 at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi.
India bowling coach Morne Morkel stated that he spoke with Shubman Gill, who is recovering well from his neck injury and added that Shreyas Iyer has begun rehabilitation following a spleen injury sustained during the first ODI of the Australia tour last month.
Team India bowling coach Morne Morkel expressed confidence in Indian batter Ruturaj Gaikwad, saying that if he gets an opportunity in the upcoming India vs South Africa ODI series, "he will do the country proud."
Sudharsan played a marathon innings of 14 off 139 balls against South Africa in the fourth innings of the second Test in Guwahati. Sudharsan's innings in the fourth innings of the second Test produced only a boundary, with a strike rate of 10.07.
Reigning ICC World Test Championship winners South Africa completed a historic 2-0 Test series win to whitewash India in their own backyard. This came after the Temba Bavuma-led South Africa thrashed India by a mammoth 408-run margin in the second Test in Guwahati on Wednesday.
South Africa secured a resounding 408-run victory over India in the second and final Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, thanks to outstanding performances from Simon Harmer (6/37), Senuran Muthusamy's maiden Test century (109), and brilliant contributions from Tristan Stubbs
Indian batter Sai Sudharsan's marathon innings of 14 off 139 balls against South Africa in the ongoing second Test at Guwahati marks the second-slowest Test knock for India, featuring a minimum of 100 balls, only behind Yashpal Sharma's 13 off 157 against Australia in 1981.
India started Day 5 on a precarious 27-2, with Kuldeep Yadav (4 off 23) and Sai Sudharsan (2 off 25) holding fort. Sudharsan got a reprieve in the third over when Marco Jansen's no-ball sent the ball careening off the outside edge of his bat, giving India a much-needed lifeline.
Former India head coach Anil Kumble said that he was surprised by the manner in which KL Rahul lost his wicket on Day 4 of the ongoing India vs South Africa Test in Guwahati. Chasing the target of 549, India lost two wickets by Stumps on Day 4, the hosts still needing 522 runs to win.
Former India cricketer and head coach Anil Kumble questioned the shot selection of India openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal on Day 4 of the ongoing India vs South Africa Test in Guwahati.
Virat Kohli's elder brother, Vikas Kohli, took an indirect dig at Team India's management as the team struggles during the ongoing second Test against South Africa in Guwahati. After losing the first Test against South Africa by 30 runs, India are precariously placed at 27-2 and need 522
Former India cricketer Suresh Raina expressed excitement about Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returning for the upcoming ODI series against South Africa. He said their comeback will make India very strong, noting the duo's dominant performances.