Hardik Pandya produced a superb rescue act to lift India to a competitive 175/6 against South Africa in the first T20I at Cuttack's Barabati Stadium on Tuesday.
With the T20 World Cup just two months away, this one is set to be a cracker of a five-match series between the T20 World Cup 2024 winners and hosts India and runners-up South Africa. With the WC set to take place in India and Sri Lanka, this serves as a valuable preparation for India.
India cricketers, along with coach Gautam Gambhir, visited Shri Jagannath Temple in Odisha's Puri on Tuesday to seek blessings ahead of the first T2OI of the five-match series against South Africa, set to be played on the same day at Cuttack's Barabati Stadium.
During the launch of the jersey, batter Tilak Varma, currently a part of the ODI squad and India's star during the Asia Cup final win against Pakistan and India's T20 World Cup 2024 winning captain Rohit Sharma were present. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devaj
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.
Team India players were full of praise for Virat Kohli after his scintillating century guided India to a 17-run win over South Africa in the first ODI in Ranchi. Kohli's 135 off 120 balls, his 52nd ODI hundred, set the tone for India's strong start to the series, and his teammates spoke open
South Africa A cricket team defeated India A cricket team by 73 runs in the 3rd Unofficial ODI of the three-match series at the Niranjan Shah Stadium on Wednesday.
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.
Mumbai Indians (MI) announced its list of retained players, affirming the team's commitment to continuity and long-term excellence, ensuring that the dynamic core that drives remains integral.
India's batting order struggled to gain momentum as they posted 167/8 against Australia in Canberra on Thursday. A late flourish from all-rounder Axar Patel helped India reach a competitive total after a middle-order collapse.
Former Australian skipper Aaron Finch praised Washington Sundar and Tilak Varma's impactful innings, which powered India to secure a five-wicket win over Australia in the third T20I at Hobart on Sunday.