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Arshdeep Singh: Indias left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh credited his success in the third T20I against South Africa to sticking to the basics and exploiting helpful conditions in Dharamsala Arshdeep took 2-13 in his four overs to set the base for a seven-wicket win over South Africa in the third T20I at the HPCA Stadium on Sunday and took home the Player of the Match award. Nothing changed. I just pitched the ball in the right areas and tried to get as much help from the wicket. There was som

South Africa: South Africa captain Aiden Markram admitted his side was undone by Indias disciplined bowling in chilly conditions during their seven-wicket loss in the third T20I at the HPCA Stadium, where the visitors were bowled out for 117. Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav picked two wickets apiece, while Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube chipped in with a scalp each, as South Africa never recovered from being reduced to 30/4 inside seven overs. In reply, India co

Suryakumar Yadav: India captain Suryakumar Yadav admitted he is searching for runs to flow from his bat, but insisted he remains confident in being back to his pristine touch and breaking a lean patch. In Indias seven-wicket win over South Africa at the HPCA Stadium on Sunday, Suryakumar fell for 12, just before the hosts completed the chase with 25 balls to spare and took a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. The thing is, Ive been batting beautifully in the nets. Im trying everything thats in m

South Africa: In chilly climes and seam-bowling friendly conditions, India registered a comfortable seven-wicket victory over South Africa in the third T20I at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday, and take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. After the spinners and seamers combined to bundle out South Africa for 117 in seam-friendly conditions, India chased down 118 with 25 balls to spare. Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav picked two wickets apiece, while Ha

South Africa: In chilly climes and seam-bowling friendly conditions, India registered a comfortable seven-wicket victory over South Africa in the third T20I at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday, and take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. After the spinners and seamers combined to bundle out South Africa for 117 in seam-friendly conditions, India chased down 118 with 25 balls to spare. Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav picked two wickets apiece, while Ha

Football icon Lionel Messi's second day in India passed smoothly Sunday, after a chaotic opening to his three-day tour, as the World Cup winner kicked balls into the crowd and met cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. Messi greeted excited fans decked out in Argentina football jerseys at a packed Wankhede stadium in India's financial hub Mumbai, as supporters chanted his name. The 38-year-old Argentina and Inter Miami superstar took centre stage in the presence of India's sporting royalty including T

Captain Aiden Markram: Under chilly climes and dewy conditions, Indias seamers and spinners combined to bowl out South Africa for 117 in 20 overs in the third T20I at the HPCA Stadium on Sunday. Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav picked two wickets apiece, while Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube chipped in with a scalp each, as the visitors never recovered from being 30/4 inside seven overs in seam-bowling friendly conditions. Captain Aiden Markram fought hard with a

Shakib Al Hasan: Seam bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya has become the third Indian bowler to claim 100 wickets in mens T20I, a landmark he achieved during the ongoing match against South Africa at the HPCA Stadium on Sunday. Before Sundays game, Pandya had 99 wickets from 122 matches at an average of 26.81 and an economy rate of 8.24. His best figures in T20Is are 4-16, coming against New Zealand in Ahmedabad in 2023, after making his debut in the format against Australia in Adelaide in January

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis: He came, he saw, and he conquered hearts -- all in one hour. In one Messi-merising hour spent at the iconic Wankhede Stadium as part of his GOAT India Tour 2025, Lionel Messi interacted with cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, some current India and former football players, film stars, celebrities and politicians. By the time he left, exactly one hour after making a grand entry into the stadium at 5.30 pm, t

U19 Asia Cup: Aaron George top-scored with 85, while a disciplined bowling display, led by all-rounder Kanishk Chouhan and pacer Deepesh Devendran picking three-fers each, helped India secure a commanding 90-run victory over Pakistan in their second U19 Mens Asia Cup league stage clash at the ICC Academy Ground on Sunday. The win also ensured that India qualified for the semi-finals of the competition. Put in to bat first, India were bowled out for 240 in 46.1 overs, with George anchoring the in

T20 World Cup: India will be without ace fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah in the third T20I against South Africa at the HPCA Stadium, as he has returned home due to personal reasons. The BCCI said an update on his availability for the remaining two matches in Lucknow and Ahmedabad will be provided in due course. Jasprit Bumrah has gone back home for personal reasons and will be unavailable for the game. An update on him joining the squad for the remaining matches will be provided in due course, said t

Unwell Axar: Axar Patel is out due to illness, while Jasprit Bumrah misses out due to personal reasons as India won the toss and elected to bowl first against South Africa in the third T20I at the HPCA Stadium on Sunday. The five-game series is now level at 1-1, and a win for either of the two teams will give them the lead. With Axar and Jasprit unavailable, captain Suryakumar Yadav said Harshit Rana and Kuldeep Yadav have been included in the playing eleven. Its been a good wicket all weekend a

Kareena Kapoor Khan: Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan took her boys, Taimur and Jeh to a special meet and greet with the football legend Lionel Messi. The actress was seen coming out of the Wankhede Stadium after meeting the footballer on Sunday. Prior to this, the actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and shared a picture in which she and her sons can be seen with their backs facing the camera. While Kareena was sharply dressed in formals, her sons were seen wearing football j

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has advised Shubman Gill to rely on orthodox strokes to make runs in the third T20I against South Africa, rather than forcing big hits in the match to be played at the HPCA Stadium on Sunday evening. Gill, already Indias captain in ODIs and Tests, is the vice-captain in T20Is, where Suryakumar Yadav leads the team. But Gills returns since coming back into the T20I team from the Asia Cup have raised questions. In 14 T20I inni

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super: Maramreddy Hemanth Reddy smashed a blistering unbeaten century to script Andhras first win of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League stage and eliminate Punjab from being in contention for the final. At the MCA Cricket Stadium in Gahunje, Hemanth hammered 109 off 53 balls, his first T20I century and steered Andhra to a five-wicket victory by successfully hunting down 206 with a ball to spare. Put into batting first, Punjab assembled a strong total through collect

Former Australia Test: Former Australia Test star Mike Hussey believes veteran batter Usman Khawaja should be recalled as opener and Travis Head should move down to the No. 5 spot for the third Ashes Test, starting on Wednesday in Adelaide. Khawaja, who missed the second Test victory in Brisbane due to back spasms, was unable to open in Australias first innings after spending prolonged time off the field with a back injury during Englands batting in the series opener in Perth. In Khawaja's absen

Padel GOAT Cup: Argentine football legend Lionel Messi landed here on Sunday afternoon for the third pit stop of his GOAT Tour. He is expected to attend the Padel GOAT Cup event at the Cricket Club of India, Brabourne Stadium, before proceeding to the Wankhede Stadium in the evening. The legendary player visited Kolkata and Hyderabad on Saturday. After Mumbai, he will next head to New Delhi to conclude the tour and his trip to India. Messi is scheduled to join the legendary Sachin Tendulkar for

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Yashasvi Jaiswal sent out a timely reminder of his white-ball pedigree with a scintillating century for Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, powering his side to a four-wicket win against Haryana at the DY Patil Academy, Ambi, on Sunday. Turning out for Mumbai for only the second time this season, Jaiswal rose to the occasion in a daunting 235-run chase during the Super League stage. The left-hander unfurled a commanding display at the top of the order, bringing up his

Kolkata Knight Riders: Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has identified several marquee players who are expected to attract intense bidding from franchises looking to address key gaps in their squads, as the build-up to the IPL 2026 auction gathers pace. Among them, South African veteran David Miller has emerged as one of the most sought-after names, with Bangar predicting a fierce contest between franchises. Millers reputation as a proven finisher continues to make him a valuable asset i

Asian Cricket Council President Mohsin: As India and Pakistan once again faced each other on the cricket field, this time during the U19 Men's Asia Cup, India skipper Ayush Mhatre stuck to the 'no handshake' policy in the group stage fixture against their arch-rivals here at the ICC Academy Ground on Sunday. At the toss, neither India's captain Mhatre nor Pakistan skipper Farhan Yousaf took the initiative to exchange the customary pleasantries. After Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl first

Kolkata Knight Riders: Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan said that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will go big for Cameron Green at the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction to fill in the void in the team created by Andre Russell, who announced his retirement, calling the Aussie all-rounder a like-for-like replacement for the Caribbean batter. The IPL 2026 mini auction is set for December 16, and franchise planning has gathered momentum as teams weigh their options ahead of what promises to be a fi

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday thanked football legend Lionel Messi and his teammates, Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul, for the GOAT India tour event in Hyderabad. I wholeheartedly thank G.O.A.T Lionel Messi football greats Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul, for accepting our invitation and gracing our city of Hyderabad and enthralling all our sports lovers especially youth, Chief Minister poster on 'X'. CM Revanth Reddy, who played

The New York Times: After the chaos at Yuva Bharati Krirangan, also known as Salt Lake Stadium, in Kolkata during Lionel Messi's event, the image of Kolkata has taken a beating on the international stage as the vandalism made headlines in major newspapers and media houses across the world. From the US 'The New York Times' to the UK's 'The Guardian' and 'BBC', the chaos and vandalism found a mention there. The incident was also reported in the Spanish and French media. The headline in the New Yor

Cameron Green: Australia all-rounder Cameron Green has played down speculation over his classification for the IPL 2026 auction, clarifying that his listing as a batter rather than an all-rounder was due to an error by his manager, not a strategic move. When the auction list was released, Greens categorisation sparked discussion, with some suggesting the change was designed to help the 26-year-old maximise his value by entering the auction among specialist batters. Other reports raised concerns

Brendon McCullum: England head coach Brendon McCullum clarified his over-prepared remark following the teams defeat in the Gabba Test, saying he was referring to the five intense training sessions the side undertook. After a thumping eight-wicket defeat in the day-night Test at the Gabba, McCullum had said, Leading into this Test match I actually felt like we overprepared to be honest. England were heavily criticised for their preparation ahead of the third Test after choosing not to let their T

The Dubai Capitals fended off the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders to secure a nine-run victory at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Saturday. The Capitals produced a composed performance to register a deserved win, riding on a dominant middle-overs effort led by batter Shayan Jahangir. They then held their nerve with the ball to withstand a late onslaught from Andre Russell that ultimately fell short to seal their second win of the season. Batting first, the Capitals recovered from early setbacks through a d

IND vs SA 3rd T20I,T20IApproaching Milestones and Records :The Indian Cricket Team and the South African Cricket Team are ready to indulge in yet another exciting battle. This time, these two teams will take on each other in the Dharamsala cricket match. The third T20I will be played at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association on Sunday, starting at 7 PM IST. The two teams have won one game each. India won the opening game by 101 runs in Cuttack, and South Africa managed to record a comprehensiv

T20 World Cup: South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad said any adjustments in the Proteas buildup to the Mens T20 World Cup will be aimed at managing the workload of players instead of doubts over their roles, adding that the think tank is pretty clear on their line-up for the mega event. South Africa rested Tristan Stubbs, Keshav Maharaj, and Anrich Nortje in their 51-run win over India in New Chandigarh as part of a rotation policy. For the series-levelling victory leading to the scoreline bein

U19 Asia Cup: Openers Rifat Beg and Zawad Abrar hit half-centuries each and helped Bangladesh edge Afghanistan by three wickets in their Group B clash of the Mens U19 Asia Cup at The ICC Academy in Dubai on Saturday. After Faisal Shinozada top-scored with 103, as Afghanistan posted 283/7, Bangladesh completed the chase with an over to spare despite a late collapse. Bangladesh appeared in control for a breezy end to the chase at 236/ 2, needing only 48 runs off 45 balls with eight wickets in hand

The HPCA Stadium: Ahead of the third T20I against South Africa, Indias left-handed batter Tilak Varma said being mentally strong allows a batter to succeed at any position in the batting order. Indias batting flexibility left everyone puzzled when Axar Patel was sent out to bat at number three in a chase of 214 in New Chandigarh. But Axar struggled to get rhythm and fell for a run-a-ball 21, as India fell short by 51 runs. Amidst the likes of Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav not getting big run

IND vs SA , 3rd T20I , Cricket Tips :Team India were left stunned in Mullanpur as South Africa bulldozed through them and recorded a 51-run win to level the series. It was a clinical win for the Proteas, as India didn't have any answer to the tourists. That raised many questions of form and selection of the Indian team. Team India and South Africa will now be up against each other in the third T20I on Sunday. This game will be held at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association in Dharamsala at 7

The Sevens Stadium: Sethmika Seneviratnes five-wicket haul set up Sri Lankas emphatic eight-wicket win over Nepal in their Group B clash of the Mens Under-19 Asia Cup at The Sevens Stadium on Saturday. Asked to bat first by Sri Lanka captain Vimath Dinsara, Nepal were steady at 30 without loss before a run out of Niraj Kumar Yadav for 10 in the eighth over resulted in the innings unravelling quickly. Seneviratne struck in successive spells, removing Sahil Patel (12), Vansh Chhetri (0), and Dilsa

Big Bash League Women: Lizelle Lee produced a commanding performance to steer Hobart Hurricanes to their first-ever Womens Big Bash League title, dismantling Perth Scorchers in a one-sided final with a thunderous, unbeaten half-century. After a disciplined bowling effort restricted the Scorchers to 137/5, the Hurricanes made light work of the chase, cruising home with five overs to spare. Lee set the tone immediately, striking three boundaries in the opening over, before Danielle Wyatt-Hodge fol

Indian Premier League: Ex-opener Aakash Chopra spoke about Yash Dhull's potential of getting an Indian Premier League (IPL) team when the mini-auction happens in Abu Dhabi on December 16, saying that the right-handed batter being among the top run-scorers in this years Delhi Premier League (DPL) will certainly help his case. Dhull, who captained India to the U19 World Cup win in 2022, amassed 435 runs in eight games for Central Delhi Kings in this years DPL, where they finished as the runners-up

Tamil Nadu Premier League: Former India wicketkeeper-batter and selector Saba Karim said the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises are likely to consider Salman Nizar for adding firepower in the number five or six role when the much-anticipated auction happens in Abu Dhabi on December 16. The left-handed Nizar grabbed everyones attention by smashing 11 sixes off his last 13 deliveries during a Kerala Cricket League (KCL) match for Calicut Globsters. Salman Nizar's credentials are clear from how

Wales Cricket Board: Englands troubled Ashes campaign has drawn further attention following an incident involving a member of the teams security staff and a Channel Seven cameraman at Brisbane airport. The altercation occurred on Saturday as the England squad was preparing to travel to Adelaide ahead of the third Test, scheduled to begin on Wednesday. Footage shared by Australias Channel 7 shows a member of the England and Wales Cricket Boards (ECB) security team confronting a cameraman during t

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super: Indias seam-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who took a hat-trick for Andhra in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League stage, said one must look to give their best in every situation, adding that he always feels happy putting in good performances on the field. At the DY Patil Academy Ground in Ambi, Reddy took a hat-trick for Andhra against Madhya Pradesh, though his team ended on the losing side. His triple strike led to him finishing with figures of 3-17

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Indias vice captain Smriti Mandhana congratulated her teammate and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur after the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) unveiled a stand in her honour at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Two new stands were inaugurated at the venue on Thursday, with the other one being named after former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh. The inauguration ceremony was led by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann an

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: With a commanding 234-run victory over UAE in their opening game of the Mens U19 Asia Cup, India have set the tone for their final build-up to next years World Cup in Zimbabwe and Namibia. The last time India played in the U19 Mens World Cup, they finished runners-up to Australia in 2024. This time, the Ayush Mhatre-led side will be keen to go one step further and get the side an unprecedented sixth title. Former India opener Wasim Jaffer, who recently worked with the cu

The Adelaide Test: Australia opener Usman Khawaja remains confident of playing for his side amid a debate intensifying over his exclusion in the third Test against England at Adelaide Oval. Although Khawaja has stated that he is 100 percent fit and prepared to participate in the third Ashes Test in Adelaide the following week, he remains uncertain about his selection. After Australia won the first two Test with the opening tandem of Travis Head and Jake Weatherald, Khawaja, who will turn 39 on d

Big Bash League: Former Australia opener David Warner has urged rising star Sam Konstas to stay grounded as he navigates the growing attention following an impressive run of form. The two will turn out for the Sydney Thunder in the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season, which begins on December 14. Warner expressed confidence that Konstas, who has recently found himself under the spotlight, will be well supported by senior players in the Thunder setup. He believes that a strong support system is

Renegades General Manager James Rosengarten: Melbourne Renegades on Saturday announced the signing of experienced campaigner Andrew Tye to bolster their bowling attack ahead of the season's opener. On the eve of the Renegades' season-opening match against the Brisbane Heat on Monday night at GMHBA Stadium, Tye joins the team to replace bowler Tom Rogers, who has been ruled out. Possessing one of Big Bash's most outstanding records, Tye has played 105 BBL matches and taken over 150 wickets, makin

Follow The Blues: Former India batter Robin Uthappa provided a detailed assessment of the recently concluded second T20I at Mullanpur, praising South Africas all-round excellence whilst questioning Indias lack of clarity in batting roles during a big chase. Indias experiment with batting flexibility came under scrutiny after they fell short in a challenging run chase against the Proteas, allowing the visitors to level the five-match series 1-1. Reflecting on South Africas response after losing t

T20 World Cup: Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood has no intention to back off from any format of cricket and will continue to play all forms despite missing the ongoing Ashes due to injury. Hazlewood, who sustained a hamstring strain while bowling in the Sheffield Shield last month and then suffered a setback when he hurt his Achilles last week, would not feature against England this summer. Hazlewood stated that he was committed to continuing to represent his nation with both red ball and white, e

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Airport: The much awaited GOAT Tour India 2025 kicked off as Lionel Messi's arrived at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Airport, Kolkata on Saturday. Along with Messi, his Inter Miami teammates Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul, who joined the Argentine legend to wow Indian supporters. It is only fitting to recognize the contributions his two colleagues do to football amid Messi's mania in the city. In addition to being MLS stars for Miami, Suarez and De Paul are world-renow

Twenty20 World Cup: Spin all-rounder Shadab Khan hopes a good season with the Sydney Thunder will help him regain his place in the Pakistan squad for the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup 2026, ruing a missed chance to play alongside Indian great Ravichandran Ashwin, says a report on Friday. The 27-year-old leg-spinner has not played for Pakistan since a home T20I series against Bangladesh in June this year, as he had to undergo shoulder surgery before a long rehab. He will play his fourth season in t

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium: Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will attend football legend Lionel Messis GOAT India tour event at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on December 13. LoP Rahul Gandhi will witness a friendly match between the teams led by Messi and Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. The Chief Minister, during his visit to Delhi on Thursday, had invited Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi to attend the event. Meanwhile,

The Assam Cricket Association: The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) has suspended four players, who have represented Assam at various stages, with immediate effect after allegations emerged that they were involved in corrupt practices and attempting to influence and instigate some of the current Assam team players. The four playersAmit Sinha, Ishan Ahmed, Aman Tripathi and Abhishek Thakuri are accused of trying to influence players who took part in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 held in Luckno

The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) and JioStar have reaffirmed their long-term partnership and refuted any rumours that the media partner is considering ending the four-year deal. The International Cricket Council (ICC) and JioStar have noted recent media reports concerning the status of the ICCs media rights agreement in India. These reports do not reflect the position of either organisation. The existing agreement between the ICC and JioStar remains full

The Leinster CC: Ireland all-rounder Sophie MacMahon on Friday announced her retirement from international cricket after making 45 appearances for the national team. After making her debut against England Women in a one-day fixture in Abu Dhabi in 2017, MacMahon, 28, went on to make 45 appearances for Ireland Women. The Leinster CC all-rounder, who is renowned for being a hard-hitting batter and medium-paced bowler who regularly gave a nagging length, had her highest score of 42 for Ireland in a