India recently lost the first Test of two-match series to South Africa within just three days by an innings and 32 runs. Since touring South Africa for the first time in 1992-93, India's dream of winning a Test series in testing conditions of African continent has not translated into reality
Cricket commentator and former India player Aakash Chopra has said Shubman Gill has "a slight technical deficiency in his batting" and while this approach may suit flat pitches and white ball cricket, "it does not work in Test cricket".
Former cricketer Aakash Chopra heaped praise on South African batter Dean Elgar for his "outstanding" performance in the first Test match at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday.
Pakistan Team Director Mohammad Hafeez feels that "inconsistent umpiring" and the "curse" of the decision review technology cost the Asian team their first Test win in Australia since 1995.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) sent notices to the Delhi Chief Secretary, Drugs Controller General of India, and Police Commissioner on Friday after the epilepsy drug 'Sodium Valproate' failed a quality test.
One more protestor injured in the clash with Nepali police succumbed to his injuries, taking the death toll in Lalitpur's Balkumari clash to two, as per the police.
Australia skipper Pat Cummins played down Mohammad Hafeez's remarks about Pakistan playing "better cricket as a team" during the second Test on Friday.
Following Australia's 79-run win against Pakistan in the second Test Match at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, Aussie skipper Pat Cummins showered praise on Steven Smith and Mitchell Marsh and said that their knocks got them back on the game.
Team director Mohammad Hafeez felt that Pakistan played better cricket than Australia after they missed out on the series following their 79-run defeat in the second Test on Friday.
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi paid last respects to actor and DMDK chief Vijaykanth at Island ground, Anna Salai in Chennai on Friday. Vijayakanth passed away in Chennai, aged 71, after testing positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.