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Barsapara Cricket Stadium: Former India captain and coach Anil Kumble said the teams recent setbacks - a 2-0 series defeat to South Africa coming just a year after the 3-0 loss to New Zealand - point to deeper concerns within the Test team and that improvements are the need of the hour. At the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, India were bowled out for 140 and lost to South Africa by 408 runs their biggest Test defeat by runs. Its also Indias fifth loss in their last seven home Tests, as

ICC World Test Championship: India suffered a big plunge in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 202527 standings following a 2-0 series loss against South Africa at home after losing the second Test by 408-run here at Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. South Africa wrapped up a memorable Test tour of India with a commanding victory in the second Test, sealing a 20 sweep and securing only their second-ever Test series triumph on Indian soil, the first since the landmark win in 2000. The ma

Rishabh Pant: India stand-in captain Rishabh Pant admitted his side had been thoroughly outplayed by South Africa after crashing to a 408-run loss and a 2-0 series loss, saying the side did not capitalise as a team, which cost us the series. On day five, led by Simon Harmers 6-37, South Africa bowled out India for 140 and hand the hosts their biggest ever defeat in runs in Tests. This is South Africas second Test series win in India after their 2-0 sweep in February-March 2000 under Hansie Cronj

Barsapara Cricket Stadium: Former cricketer Venkatesh Prasad did not hold back his criticism after India suffered a crushing 408-run defeat in the second Test against South Africa here at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Calling it a disappointing display of tactics and skills, he expressed deep concern as India endured their biggest-ever loss at home. The last time India lost two Test series at home across two consecutive years was over four decades ago; against the West Indies (1983

Barsapara Cricket Stadium: Off-spinner Simon Harmer picked an exceptional 6-37 as South Africa completed a commanding 408-run victory over India at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium to secure an emphatic 2-0 series sweep on Wednesday. Chasing 549, India were bundled out for 140 on day fives play while veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja top-scored with 54. South Africa also handed the hosts their heaviest defeat in Tests by runs, and the reigning World Test Championship winners bagged their first Te

Spinner Simon Harmer took six wickets as South Africa romped to victory by 408 runs in the second Test for their first series win in India in 25 years on Wednesday. World Test champions South Africa bowled out a dismal India for 140 in a mammoth chase of 549 on day five in Guwahati for a 2-0 Test sweep. It is India's biggest defeat at home by runs and a fifth loss in seven home Tests, having been whitewashed 3-0 by New Zealand last year. Off-spinner Harmer, 36, returned figures of 6-37 as South

Barsapara Cricket Stadium: Off-spinner Simon Harmer picked an exceptional 6-37 as South Africa completed a commanding 408-run victory over India at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium to secure an emphatic 2-0 series sweep on Wednesday. Chasing 549, India were bundled out for 140 on day fives play, and veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja top-scored with 54. South Africa also handed the hosts their heaviest defeat in Tests by runs. South Africa, the reigning World Test Championship winner, have got the

National Spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad: As India and Pakistan are set to face each other once again on the world stage, with their highly anticipated T20 World Cup 2026 match confirmed for February 15, BJP leader Nitin Nabin on Wednesday said that sports should remain separate from politics and that the government and concerned bodies will take decisions based on policy and circumstances. Speaking to IANS, Nitin Nabin said, Sports is a separate domain. The government and concerned authoritie

While watching the broadcast of the Ashes Tests from Australia did you notice that cricket scores are exhibited in a different way. For example, a score of 100 runs for the loss of 3 wickets is generally written as 100-3 in most of the cricket playing countries but in Australia it shall be shown as 3-100, i.e. the wickets displayed first, instead of the runs. Why do they do so or why are they following this tradition of writing scores in reverse order? The man responsible for this Australian tra

ODI World Cup: While the euphoria of Indias historic Womens ODI World Cup triumph in Navi Mumbai still energises fans, the aftermath has sparked a shimmering windfall. The championship-winning Indian team members are featured in high-profile endorsements for various products, invited to numerous universities for thought-provoking speeches, appear as special guests on talk shows, and are seen sporting radiant smiles on various posters. Hence, it wont come as a surprise if the 2026 Womens Premier

Barsapara Cricket Stadium: South Africa strengthened their grip to win the second Test as off-spinner Simon Harmer struck thrice, leaving India reeling at 90/5 in 47 overs at tea on day fives play at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Chasing a historic 2-0 series sweep, South Africa took three wickets in the session and now sit just five away from victory with two sessions remaining. B Sai Sudharsan has faced 138 balls for 14 runs and has been engaging in a blockathon. Ravindra Jadeja

South Africa: India will look to draw inspiration from their resilient draw against England at Manchester this year in their aim to save the ongoing second Test against South Africa, said assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate ahead of day fives play. In their chase of 549, India ended day fours play by losing openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal and are facing a mammoth task to avoid losing their second home Test series in two years. That's the blueprint for saving a game. There's going to be a lo

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium: Opener Pathum Nissanka roared back into form with a blistering 98 off 58 deliveries, powering Sri Lanka to a dominant nine-wicket win over Zimbabwe in a must-win clash of the T20I Tri-series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Tuesday. Sri Lanka ended a five-match losing streak in Twenty20 Internationals and maintained their hopes of making it to the final by chasing 147 and winning in just 16.2 overs. They will now guarantee their place in the champion

ICC Chairman Jay Shah: As the full schedule for the 2026 edition was revealed at a glamorous ceremony in Mumbai, ICC Chairman Jay Shah stated on Tuesday that the return of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup to the subcontinent would spark unmatched passion throughout India and Sri Lanka Co-hosts On February 7, India will play the United States on a big night at the Wankhede Stadium to start their title defense. This will set up an exciting opening day that will also include former champions Pakistan an

ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta: He may have retired from the shortest format of international cricket, but the only player to figure in all nine editions of the T20 World Cup wants to contribute to the Indian team's preparations by imparting the wisdom he has gleaned in a career spanning 15 years. Rohit Sharma, who led India to their second T20 World Cup title in 2024 in the USA and Caribbean after first winning it as a player in 2007, on Tuesday said he will discuss things with some of the players from t

T20 World Cup: Till a few years back, every Indian cricketer and fans would love to see the country win an ICC tournament by beating Pakistan in the final. The scenario has changed now and India T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav on Tuesday said in an ideal situation, he would love to lift aloft the Men's T20 World Cup 2026 by beating Australia in the summit clash. Asked by the host to pick a team that India would like, in a hypothetical situation, to overcome in the final to lift the ICC Men's T20 Wo

Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya: The Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated the members of the Indian womens cricket team at his residence on Tuesday for their recent victory in the inaugural Blind Twenty20 World Cup. The Indian womens team defeated Nepal by seven wickets in the final played in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Sunday and remained undefeated throughout the tournament. The tournament featured six teams - India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Australia and the United St

Defending champions India will take on arch-rivals Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 15, 2026 after opening their campaign in the group stage against minnows United States of America at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 7, 2026. India are in Group A with the Netherlands and Namibia as the other teams in the group. No country has ever defended their title in the T20 World Cup so far and hosts India will be hoping to become the first country to do so. In their re

T20 World Cup: Former India captain Rohit Sharma the man who lifted the Mens T20 World Cup trophy in 2024 has been named the tournament ambassador for the 2026 edition, to be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. This appointment represents a fitting transition into a new role for a player whose T20I resume shines with records, milestones, and memories. One of the most important players in the format, Rohit ended his T20I career with 4231 runs at an average of 32.01 and a strike rate close to

T20 World Cup Groups: India will begin their T20 World Cup title defence on February 7, 2026, against the USA in Mumbai as the ICC unveiled the full schedule for the tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The tenth edition of the competition will begin earlier in the day with a match between Pakistan and the Netherlands in Colombo, followed by a match between Bangladesh and the West Indies in Kolkata, and finally an Indian match under lights. An agreement reached earlier this year between

South Africa: South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad gave an honest and striking explanation for his team's late declaration: they wanted India to spend as much time on their feet as possible and be forced into a long, exhausting chase in the waning light. An hour into the final session, the Proteas declared after extending their second-innings lead to 548, leaving India with a near-impossible target and just 15.5 overs left before stumps on Day 4 of the Guwahati Test. South Africa have not won a

Analysing Yashasvi Jaiswal: As India fell to 27/2 in pursuit of a massive 549 set by South Africa, former India cricketer Anil Kumble delivered a scathing critique of KL Rahul's dismissal on Day 4 in Guwahati, calling it surprising and avoidable given the match situation. Facing an improbable fourth-innings target, Indias openers had no respite. Marco Jansen removed Jaiswal for 13 in the seventh over, and Simon Harmer struck three overs later to send back Rahul, whose attempt to play across the

Barsapara Cricket Stadium: South Africas standout performer Tristan Stubbs reflected on his crucial knock after narrowly missing out on a century on Day 4 of the second Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. The young batter, who top-scored with a composed 94, admitted he felt a little bit disappointed at falling short of the three-figure mark, but remained satisfied with the teams commanding position. With South Africa firmly in control, many anticipated an early declaration on the fourth day.

Barsapara Cricket Stadium: India closed Day 4 at 27/2 at stumps after South Africa set the hosts a daunting target of 549 runs here at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. The Proteas maintained complete control throughout the day, stretching their dominance through disciplined batting and a standout 94 from Tristan Stubbs, eventually declaring at 260/5. Marco Jansen continued his top form from the previous innings and got his side the crucial breakthrough early at the start of the final innings as he

World Test Championship: India found moments of success through Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, but South Africa continued to command proceedings on Day 4 of the second Test, courtesy of a brilliant 94 by Tristan Stubbs as the youngster's knocked helped the team stretch their lead to over 500 runs and eventually declaring at 260/5 to set India a target of 549 runs. The day began with the visitors resuming at 26/0, and openers Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram looking assured as they raised

T20I Player Rankings: Big gains for a host of players from Scotland and Thailand have come courtesy of strong performances at the ICC Womens Emerging Nations Trophy, with leading performers in Thailand climbing the latest ICC Womens T20I Player Rankings. Young Scotland all-rounder Darcey Carter has stood out as one of the dominant early-tournament performers, earning significant advancements in the updated rankings for T20I batters at just 20 years old. Carter has collected a trio of Player of t

Barsapara Cricket Stadium: South Africa batters maintained their calm and composure on Day 4 of the ongoing second Test here at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium and extended their lead to 508 runs against India, strengthening their position in the game. South Africa openers Ryan Rickleton and Aiden Markram appeared in control as they started the first session smoothly, increasing their overnight score of 26/0 to 58/1 before the former was dismissed. The Proteas made consistent progress in the morni

ODI World Cup: Former Australian all-rounder Tom Moody has made a bold call for Nathan Lyon to be dropped ahead of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. The off-spinner, 38, is just one wicket shy of matching Glenn McGraths 563 Test dismissals, but Moody believes conditions will favour an all-pace attack. Speaking on Wide World of Sports, Moody argued that selectors should tailor the side to what is expected to be a seam-friendly Gabba pitch. Lyon had minimal impact in the Perth Test, where Austral

ODI World Cup: With the Womens Premier League (WPL) 2026 mega auction fast approaching, franchises are sharpening their strategies, and the focus is firmly on two of Indias most dependable talents - all-rounder Deepti Sharma and batter Harleen Deol. Discussions on JioHotstars special show Most Wanted: WPL 2026 Auction highlighted how both players are set to be among the most sought-after names when the bidding begins. Former India captain Anjum Chopra stressed that Deeptis versatility makes her

T20 Cricket World Cup: The BJP on Tuesday felicitated India's Blind Women's T20 Cricket team in Bengaluru for its historic win against Nepal. The Indian team's victory in the Blind Women's T20 Cricket World Cup is a truly historic achievement, said Karnataka BJP chief and MLA B. Y. Vijayendra. Commending the Indian team for its winning streak throughout the series, he said this success was made possible through hard work, teamwork and commitment. In a post on the social media platform X, he said

The Ashes is crickets most storied rivalry, born from a mock obituary in 1882 mourning the death of English cricket. But behind the famous urn lies a lesser-known tale of romance and destiny. When England captain Ivo Bligh travelled to Australia vowing to bring back the Ashes, he returned not only with the tiny terracotta urn but also with a bride. His quest for cricketing redemption unexpectedly became a love storyone of the most charming and overlooked chapters in the history of the Ashes. As

Injured pace spearheads Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins bowled in the nets on Tuesday in a major boost for Australia ahead of the day-night second Ashes Test against England next week. Hazlewood had not been seen since tweaking his hamstring in a Sheffield Shield clash six days before the opening Test in Perth. He missed that extraordinary game, which Australia won inside two days by eight wickets on Saturday, with Brendan Doggett taking his place. Skipper Cummins was also absent with a lingering

Barsapara Cricket Stadium: Team India displayed brilliance on the field as they managed to pick three crucial wickets in the first session of Day 4 of the ongoing second Test against South Africa here at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. The pitch provided significant assistance to the spinners as Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar made merry. After opening spells from Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj fell out of favour for India, the hosts were quick to introduce the spinners into the attack,

New South Wales: Australia received a boost on Tuesday as Josh Hazlewood took to the nets, working towards recovery from the hamstring setback that ruled him out of the opening Ashes Test in Perth. Simultaneously, Pat Cummins was seen practising with a pink ball, progressing steadily in his bid to feature in the upcoming day-night Test at the Gabba after his back injury. The duo utilised the Cricket Central facilities in Sydney while the New South Wales side faced Tasmania in their ongoing Sheff

The South African: Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin hoped for India to stage a comeback in the second innings of the ongoing Test against South Africa, but also expressed concern over a negative result for the hosts by criticising their body language on the field. Team India finished Day 3 with trouble mounting as the Proteas delivered a superb performance across departments to dominate the Test. The South African bowlers dismantled Indias batting attack and initiated a collapse as Mar

Washington Sundar: Ahead of Day 4 of the ongoing second Test between India and South Africa, all-rounder Washington Sundar mentioned that the frequent changes in his batting position do not bother him much, as long as he maintains a positive mindset that he will perform and get a chance to play. Sundars batting position has been questioned by several experts and pundits of late as he was slotted in the middle order for the second Test after playing at No. 3 in the first game in Kolkata. Before t

SL vs ZIM , 5th T20I , Cricket Tips :The T20I tri-series is heading towards the final as Pakistan have already booked a place in the final. The fifth game will see a contest between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, and this match will virtually determine the second finalist. This game will be held at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The action will start at 6:30 PM IST on Tuesday. Zimbabwe have won one game out of three played in this tri-series. That one win came against Sri Lanka only. Meanwhile, the Isla

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said the Khelo India University Games are being held across seven divisions of Rajasthan, bringing together young athletes from across the country. He emphasised that these games are more than just competitionsthey mark the beginning of many athletes dreams, with the potential to shape future Olympic champions. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the Khelo India University Games at Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Monday,

T20 World Cup Cricket: In a moment of immense national pride and celebration, the Indian womens cricket team for the blind, led by the Chairman of Cricket Association for the Blind in India, Dr. Mahantesh G Kivadasannavar returned to India, on Monday after creating history by winning the first ever Womens T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind 2025 in Colombo. The Indian team defeated Nepal in the final to lift the title in the inaugural Women's World Cup for the Blind. This landmark victory has no

Washington Sundar: As India fell into serious trouble in the second Test match against South Africa in Guwahati on Monday, Washington Sundar expressed cautious optimism, stating that the team must stay positive despite giving up a huge first-innings deficit. On Monday, South Africa took a commanding 314-run lead after India was bowled out for just 201, giving up control of the game. India's lineup struggled against a disciplined and tenacious Proteas attack on nearly perfect batting conditions,

Breach Candy Hospital: India stalwart Virat Kohli and head coach Gautam Gambhir, besides other members of the cricketing fraternity, condoled the passing of veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra. The Sholay actor left for the heavenly abode at the age of 89. Dharmendra was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in South Mumbai on November 12 after he experienced breathing issues and was reportedly put on a ventilator. He later showed signs of recovery and was discharged from the hospital. However, just

Barsapara Cricket Stadium: South Africas commanding performance in the ongoing second Test drew praise from their fast bowling great Dale Steyn, who said it was rare to witness a visiting side dominate three days of cricket in India in the way the Proteas have done so far. On day threes play at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, South Africa, riding on Marco Jansens sixwicket haul, bowled out India for 201 to get a 288-run lead. Its rare to witness a visiting side dominate three days of cricket in I

Breach Candy Hospital: Former India cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar posted a heartfelt note mourning the death of iconic actor Dharmendra on Monday, remembering him as a towering figure whose energy was incredibly infectious. Tendulkar paid a moving homage to the Bollywood star, calling him a true legend whose impact transcended generations and reached audiences across the world. I, like many others, took an instant liking to Dharmendra ji, the actor, who entertained us with his versatility. Tha

Barsapara Cricket Stadium: Former India captain Anil Kumble was critical of the hosts' batting display in the ongoing second Test against South Africa, terming it as quite poor and lacking the necessary discipline, application, and patience. On the third day of the match at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, India were bowled out for 201 in their first innings, leaving South Africa in a commanding position to win the game and series with a lead of 314 runs. At the end of the second day, spinner Kuld

Barsapara Cricket Stadium: South Africas left-arm fast-bowling all-rounder Marco Jansen said he was glad to come good in trying to do a job for the team after his sixwicket haul bowled India out for 201 in the ongoing second Test at Guwahati. Jansens 6-48, following a firstinnings score of 93, put the Proteas on the brink of a historic series win in India. The left-arm quick also became only the third left-arm fast-bowler to take a five-wicket haul in India after Zaheer Khan and Mitchell Johnson

Barsapara Cricket Stadium: The chatter ahead of the third days play in the second Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium was whether India could make runs quickly to claw back in the game they need to win to level the series. But by the time bad light brought an early end to the proceedings, South Africa ended by being in complete command, dismissing India for 201 and reaching 26/0 in eight overs, extending their lead over India to 314 runs. Openers Ryan Rickelton (13) and Aiden Markram (12) were

Breach Candy Hospital: Tributes poured in from the Indian cricket community after one of Indias veteran actors, Dharmendra, passed away on Monday at the age of 89. Dharmendra, who was earlier admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in South Mumbai, was discharged on November 12 after showing signs of recovery. However, the actor departed for the heavenly abode just a few days after returning home from the hospital. Indias World Cup-winning all-rounder Deepti Sharma, sharing a picture of the late actor

MI Cape Town: Tabraiz Shamsi, the seasoned South African wristspinner and recent MI Cape Town acquisition, will not take part in the upcoming SA20 season after making himself unavailable due to personal circumstances. His withdrawal has opened the door for all-rounder Thomas Kaber, another left-arm wristspinner, who has been drafted in as his replacement. Kaber re-joins a familiar setup, having been part of the MI Cape Town squad in each of the previous two seasons. During MICTs championship-win

Barsapara Cricket Stadium: The chatter ahead of day threes play in the second Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium was whether India could make runs quickly to claw back in the game they need to win to level the series. But by the time bad light brought an early end to the proceedings, South Africa ended by being in complete command - reaching 26/0 in eight overs to extend their lead over India to 314 runs. But by the time bad light brought an early end to the proceedings, South Africa ended by

Barsapara Cricket Stadium: Left-arm fast-bowling all-rounder Marco Jansen delivered a superb bowling performance to claim 6-48, as South Africa bowled India out for 201 in 83.5 overs to take a 288-run lead on day three of second Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Monday. Jansens short-ball barrage, combined with relentless accuracy, broke Indias middle order and triggered a collapse to leave them at 122/7. Indias lower order offered brief resistance through Washington Sundar (48 off 92 bal