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New Delhi: South Africa defeated India by four wickets in the second ODI to level the series 1-1 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Wednesday, December 3. Invited to bat first, the Men in Blue posted a 359-run target on the board. Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad notched up centuries, but their innings went in vain as the Proteas chased down the target with four balls to spare. Chasing the target, the visitors got off to a poor start as Arshdeep Singh removed Quinton de Kock early, but Markram batted well at the top of the order and added crucial partnerships with captain Bavuma and Breetzke. Jaiswal dropped Markram on 53 runs, and he made the hosts pay by smashing an 88-ball ton. After his dismissal, Breetzke joined Brevis to stitch a 92-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Both completed their fifties but failed to finish the job. Their dismissals opened the door for the Men in Blue as they got a little bit of hope, especially after Jansen fell and...
New Delhi: Veteran India batter Virat Kohli is all set to make a comeback in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, but fans are wondering if they will be allowed at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium to watch the star cricketer, six months after a stampede took place outside the venue. Kohli, who is now focusing on ODIs, is currently playing in the three-match series against South Africa. He will return to play for Delhi in the Vijay Hazare Trophy for the first time since his appearance against Services in February 2010. The star batter notched up his 52nd ODI hundred in the first match in Ranchi and smashed his 53rd ton in Raipur, proving that he 's still sharp despite playing just a single format. According to The Times of India (TOI) , the Alur Stadium will host Delhi 's five matches, and two matches will be played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in January 2026. "He has confirmed his availability to play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. How many games he will feature in is not clear yet. Obviously,...
New Delhi: Mohit Sharma has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Wednesday, 3 December. The fast bowler last played for the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Indian Premier League 2025 season. Mohit has played 26 ODI matches and 8 T20I games for India between 2013 and 2015. He was considered one of the best death-overs specialists in T20 cricket in the prime phase of his competitive career. The pacer was released by the DC ahead of the upcoming IPL 2026 mini-auction, which is scheduled for 15 December in Abu Dhabi. The former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fast bowler played eight matches and picked up just two wickets, conceding at an expensive economy rate of 10.28. "Today, with a full heart, I announce my retirement from all formats of cricket. From representing Haryana to wearing the India jersey and playing in the IPL, this journey has been nothing short of a blessing," Mohit said in an Instagram post. Mohit missed the 2022 edition of the IPL and was bought by the Gujarat...
New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) launched a new Indian men’s team jersey for the 2026 T20 World Cup in Raipur on Wednesday, December 3. The jersey was revealed on the sidelines of the second ODI match against South Africa . Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma were called during the mid-innings of the second ODI to launch the new jersey in the presence of BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia. Rohit, who led India to a T20 World Cup victory in 2024, has been named the Brand Ambassador of the 2026 editio The jersey carries a deep blue colour with orange panels along the sides. The tricolour has been moved to the collar, while vertical blue stripes run across the front side to add texture. Speaking at the jersey launch, Rohit said that they won their first World Cup in 2007, and had to wait more than 15 years to win the next one, so it’s been a long journey. He further added that it’s been a long road with many ups and downs, but it felt great to lift the trophy again....
New Delhi: Team India fast bowler Harshit Rana was sanctioned and given one demerit point by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for his aggressive behaviour after removing South African batter Dewald Brevis during the first ODI at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. The incident occurred in the 22nd over during South Africa 's innings on Sunday, when Rana, after dismissing Brevis, gestured towards the direction of the dressing room, which could have provoked an aggressive response from the South African batter. "Rana was found guilty of breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct. The action was deemed that it could have provoked an aggressive response from the batter," said ICC in a statement. The fast bowler was found to have breached Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which is related to 'using language, actions or gestures which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal...
IND vs SA HIGHLIGHTS, 2nd ODI: Tons from Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad went in vain as South Africa chased down 359 runs to beat India by 4 wickets in the second match in Raipur on Wednesday. By virtue of this win, South Africa have levelled the series 1-1 with a lone ODI to take place on Saturday in Vishakhapatnam. Aiden Markram set a perfect base for the visitors with a blistering century and his efforts were taken forward by Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, and Temba Bavuma who made valuable contributions with the bat with scores of 68, 54 and 46 respectively. Corbin Bosch did the remaining work with 29 runs off 15 balls towards the end. Prasidh Krishna and Arshdeep Singh claimed two wickets apiece for India while Harshit Rana and Kuldeep Yadav picked one wicket each. Earlier, Kohli (102, 93 balls) and Gaikwad (105, 83b) stitched a record 195-run partnership for the third wicket as India posted a huge total in second successive match. Kohli continued his red-hot form and scored...
New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has called for a meeting with the team management to discuss a roadmap across formats and streamline the communication among key stakeholders of Indian cricket. The meeting is scheduled to take place in Raipur on Wednesday, ahead of the second ODI between India and South Africa. According to a report from Sportstar, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, joint secretary Prabhtej Singh Bhatia, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and chief selector Ajit Agarkar will attend the meeting in Raipur. It is still unclear whether BCCI president Mithun Manhas will attend. The possibility of senior players being called for the meeting is also low, as it is being planned on the match day. 'We want clarity and forward planning ': BCCI official A senior BCCI official confirmed to Sportstar that the reason behind the meeting is to ensure alignment between selectors and the team management to maintain consistency in selection, improve individual...
New Delhi: Joshua Zirkzee and Mason Mount netted in the second half as Manchester United battled back for a 2-1 victory against Crystal Palace on Sunday, November 30. The Red Devils ended Palace 's nine-month unbeaten Premier League run at Selhurst Park. The hosts opened the scoring when Jean-Philippe Mateta scored from the penalty spot in the 36th minute of the match after Leny Yoro 's poor tackle. The striker had to retake the penalty after a double touch on his first attempt, but he got the better of Senne Lammens again, sending him in the wrong direction. Zirkzee levelled for the Red Devils in the 54th minute when he chested down a free kick before netting from a tough angle. Mount scored the winner for Ruben Amorim 's team just nine minutes later after Bruno Fernandes tapped the ball, and he smashed a low shot from a free kick that found the net. Manchester United, who won only for the second time in their last 12 away matches, climbed above Palace into sixth in...
New Delhi: The BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has reacted to rumours that the board has approached star batter Virat Kohli to make a comeback in Test cricket. Rumours had been spreading in the Indian media that the BCCI might speak to Kohli about a possible return to the longest format, especially amid India’s poor form in red-ball cricket. Team India recently lost a home series for the second time in two years, a result that many experts consider a massive blemish on India’s otherwise stellar home record. After losing two out of three home series, rumours in the media suggested that the BCCI might communicate with Virat, asking him to return in whites. 'Do not give weight to rumours ' In an interview with Aaj Tak , the BCCI secretary said that no request had been made to Virat Kohli regarding a reversal of his retirement decision from the format. He further added that the Indian board had not even initiated any discussion regarding this matter. "What’s being said...
New Delhi: Virat Kohli smashed his 52nd ODI hundred in the series opener against South Africa at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on Sunday, November 30. He walked in to bat at 25/1 after the Men in Blue were put into bat by the visitors. He then stitched a solid 136-run partnership with Rohit Sharma for the second wicket. The duo played attacking shots against the South African attack on a belter of a pitch and lightning-quick outfields. The 37-year-old was particularly aggressive, smacking five maximums by the time he moved into the 70s. Kohli overtakes Tendulkar Despite a few setbacks at the other end, Kohli completed his century in just 102 deliveries, breaking many records. Kohli’s 52nd ODI ton is the first in the 50-over format since his unbeaten 100 against Pakistan in the 2025 Champions Trophy. He also Sachin Tendulkar for most centuries in a single international format, who had hit 51 Test centuries in his career. He had earlier overtaken Tendulkar’s ODI...
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