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Carey lauded as 'best in the world' after wicketkeeping masterclass
Former keepers lined up to heap praise on Carey's performance in Brisbane where he operated up to the stumps for long periods
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Newly elected KSCA president and former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad has vowed to bring IPL and international cricket back to the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, while prioritising the overall growth of Karnataka cricket. His election marks a fresh chapter for the KSCA, which has been under scrutiny following the June 4 stampede at the stadium during Royal Challengers Bengalurus IPL 2025 victory parade, an incident that claimed 11 lives. Prasad, who previously served as KSCA vice-president from 2010 to 2013 and represented India in 33 Tests and 161 ODIs, had stated that his Team Game Changers panel which swept the electionsaims to restore the organisations focus on cricket and rebuild the stadiums reputation as a premier international venue. Humbled to take on the responsibility as KSCA President. Committed to bringing IPL and international cricket back to Chinnaswamy, and to working for the growth of Karnataka cricket at all levels. With teamwork, transparency and dedication, we will get there. Thank you to every member who placed their faith in me, Prasad posted on X. Former India cricketer Sujith Somasunder has been elected vice-president, while Santosh Menon returns to the secretarys role, which he previously held from 2019 to 2022. B.N. Madhukar has been elected treasurer, and BK Ravi from the rival KN Shanth Kumar panel secured the post of joint secretary. The elections themselves saw intense competition, with several nomination papers rejected and a High Court case adding to the build-up. On Sunday, 1,307 votes were polledslightly fewer than the record 1,351 cast in 2013. Prasad received 749 votes, defeating his opponent KN Shanth Kumar, who secured 588. The Prasad-led panel also had the backing of former India cricketers Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath, who served as KSCA president and secretary respectively from 2010 to 2013. The elections themselves saw intense competition, with several nomination papers rejected and a High Court case adding to the build-up. On Sunday, 1,307 votes were polledslightly fewer than the record 1,351 cast in 2013. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Among the two life member positions on the managing committee, V.M. Manjunath (690 votes) and Sailesh N. Poll (618) were elected. From the Bengaluru zone, former cricketers Kalpana Venkatachar (764 votes), Avinash Vaidya (691), and Aashish Amarlall (703) secured the three available spots. Article Source: IANS
Van Niekerk cameo, Tunnicliffe fifty give South Africa series win
Van Niekerk's 19-ball 41 took South Africa to their second consecutive 200-plus total, which laid the foundation for a 65-run win
'I am officially not retired from all formats' - Shakib reverses Test and T20I retirement
Shakib said he wants to play a full series across formats in Bangladesh to say goodbye to the fans
Shakib Al Hasan: Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has revealed that he had been bowling with an illegal bowling action intentionally during his stint with Surrey in 2024 after which he was reported for a suspect actionand subsequently getting suspended. After his actions were deemed unlawful at an independent testing at Loughborough University in December of last year, Shakib was banned from bowling in all ECB-organized contests. In international cricket, his suspension was automatically imposed in accordance with ICC standards. I think I was doing it a little bit intentionally because I bowled more than 70 overs [in one match], Shakib told the Beard Before Wicket podcast. I never bowled 70 overs in my career in a Test match. I was playing that four-day match for Surrey against Somerset in Taunton. I was so tired. I played back-to-back Test matches in Pakistan. We won that series and then I went to play those four-day matches. The only thing I was thinking the umpire could have done was just warn me first, at least. But it is in the rules, so they had the right. I didn't complain. In his lone Surrey game of the previous season, Shakib bowled 63.2 overs, divided into two innings of 33.5 and 29.3 overs. After taking his third bowling assessment test at Loughborough University in the UK earlier this year, he was later given the all-clear to bowl. I played back-to-back Test matches in Pakistan. We won that series and then I went to play those four-day matches. The only thing I was thinking the umpire could have done was just warn me first, at least. But it is in the rules, so they had the right. I didn't complain. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The BCB selectors did not choose him for the Champions Trophy when he failed a second bowling test in Chennai, despite the board's clarification that he was available to play as a batter in all domestic and international cricket. Article Source: IANS
Venkatesh Prasad Elected As New KSCA President, Team Game Changers Grab Major Posts
Karnataka State Cricket Association: Former India fast bowler Prasad has been elected as the new president of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), whose elections were held in the AGM at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday. Former India cricketer Sujith Somasunder has been chosen as vice president while Santosh Menon has been elected as the secretary, a role he held from 2019 to 2022. B.N.Madhukar has been elected as the Treasurer, while BK Ravi from the rival KN Shanth Kumar panel got the Joint Secretarys post. Prasad, who served as KSCA vice president from 2010 to 2013 after playing 33 Tests and 161 ODIs for India, had said his Team Game Changers panel, who made a clean sweep in the elections, had the aim of reviving the focus on cricket in the state and restoring the M Chinnaswamy Stadium's reputation as an international venue. The Prasad-led panel had the backing of former India cricketers Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath, who also served as KSCA President and Secretary from 2010 to 2013. Now, with him receiving 749 votes as compared to his direct opponent KN Shanth Kumar, who got 588 votes, Prasad will now have his chance to live up to the promises he and his Team Game Changers panel made in their manifesto unveiled earlier this year. Somasunder, meanwhile, recently served as the head of education at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. He got 719 votes for Vice Presidents post, as compared to D Vinod Sivappas 588 votes. Menon got the Secretarys post, thanks to him getting 672 votes as compared to ES Jairams 632 votes. Madhukar got 736 votes for winning the Treasurers post, as compared to MS Vinays 571 votes. The Shanth Kumar panel had something to cheer for when Ravi got 669 votes for the Joint Secretarys post, edging competition from AV Shashidhara, who got 638 votes. For the two spots of life members in the managing committee, VM Manjunath (690 votes) and Sailesh N Poll (618 votes) were elected. For the three positions from the Bengaluru zone, former cricketers Kalpana Venkatachar (764 votes), Avinash Vaidya (691 votes), along with Aashish Amarlall (703 votes) have been elected. Madhukar got 736 votes for winning the Treasurers post, as compared to MS Vinays 571 votes. The Shanth Kumar panel had something to cheer for when Ravi got 669 votes for the Joint Secretarys post, edging competition from AV Shashidhara, who got 638 votes. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The elections itself witnessed intense competition, as rejection of several nomination papers and a case in the High Court came in the build-up. For Sundays eagerly awaited election, a total of 1,307 votes were polled, which is slightly fewer than the record 1,351 votes cast in 2013. Article Source: IANS
Ben Stokes: 'We've not been able to stand up to pressure'
England captain wants more fight from his side after crushing defeat in Brisbane leaves Ashes hopes hanging by thread
Smith praises 'exceptional' Neser and 'freak' Carey
Stand-in skipper pleased with Michael Neser's maiden Test five-for, says Alex Carey keeping performance one of the best he's seen
Delhi CM Announces Rs 1.5 Cr For Pratika Rawal; DDCA Adds 50 Lakh After World Cup Triumph
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced a reward of Rs 1.5 crore for right-handed opener Pratika Rawal, who was part of Indias title-winning squad at the 2025 Womens ODI World Cup. The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) also confirmed an additional Rs 50 lakh prize for Pratika in recognition of her contribution to Indias historic triumph. Pratika was felicitated by the Delhi Chief Minister on Sunday in the presence of her father Pradeep Rawal, Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood, and DDCA President Rohan Jaitley. The young batter represented Delhi in age-group and senior domestic tournaments before moving to Railways ahead of last season. Pratika was one of Indias standout performers in the tournament, finishing as the fourth-highest run-scorer with 308 runs in seven games, averaging 51.33. Today, Chief Minister welcomed Ms. Pratika Rawal, the talented young player of the Indian womens cricket team, at Jansewa Sadan. Our promising daughter Pratika has brought glory to Delhi. Honouring her commitment to sports and outstanding performance, the Delhi government will award her a cash prize of 1.5 crore, the CM wrote on X. Pratika was one of Indias standout performers in the tournament, finishing as the fourth-highest run-scorer with 308 runs in seven games, averaging 51.33. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Pratika missed the business end of the World Cup after sustaining an ankle injury in Indias final group-stage match against Bangladesh at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Despite being bound to a wheelchair, she joined her teammates in the on-field celebrations after the title win and participated in subsequent felicitations by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu. Article Source: IANS
'We'll leave it out there' - Steven Smith on Jofra Archer confrontation
Australia's stand-in captains laughs off exchange of words during heated spell
Sincerely Thank BCCI For Entrusting MCA With SMAT Knockouts Hosting, Says Pawar
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Rohit Pawar, the President of the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA), expressed gratitude to the BCCI for awarding them the hosting rights of the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) knockouts, adding that they are committed to provide a great experience of staging the matches for every stakeholder. The fixtures were originally scheduled to be held in Indore, but have been shifted to Pune by the BCCI owing to accommodation constraints caused by a major conference of doctors in the city. The Super League matches hosting will be split between the MCA International Stadium in Gahunje and the DY Patil Academy Ground, Ambi, while the final is set to be held on December 18. We sincerely thank the BCCI for having faith in the Maharashtra Cricket Association and entrusting us with hosting the Super League and Final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. MCA is fully prepared and committed to delivering a top-class experience for players, officials, and fans. We look forward to hosting an exciting and competitive set of matches in Pune, said Pawar in a statement on Sunday. MCA also said it has already initiated comprehensive operational and logistical arrangements to ensure seamless conduct of the tournament and uphold the highest standards of organization associated with BCCI events. We sincerely thank the BCCI for having faith in the Maharashtra Cricket Association and entrusting us with hosting the Super League and Final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. MCA is fully prepared and committed to delivering a top-class experience for players, officials, and fans. We look forward to hosting an exciting and competitive set of matches in Pune, said Pawar in a statement on Sunday. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Left-handed opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who hit a match-winning century in the third ODI against South Africa at Visakhapatnam, where India won the series 2-1, will turn up for Elite Group A toppers Mumbai in the Super League stage of the competition. Article Source: IANS
McCullum: England 'over-prepared' in second Test build-up
Head coach defends planned break between Brisbane and Adelaide Tests with series on line
Ashes: If Anything, England Trained Too Much, Says McCullum On Defeat In Brisbane
BBC Test Match Special: England head coach Brendon McCullum said his side had overtrained ahead of their heavy eight-wicket defeat to Australia in their second Ashes Test at the Gabba. Despite a defiant 96-run seventh wicket stand from Ben Stokes and Will Jacks on day four, England were outplayed across departments and are now 2-0 behind. [5:12 pm, 7/12/2025] Niharika Ians: We had five to 10 training sessions leading into this game. Sometimes there is a tendency to overdo things to make up for it. If anything we trained too much. As we all know in this game it is played in the top two inches. We all have to find a way that ensures that we feel prepared physically, technically and we are ready for the battle, but also to make sure we are fresh and make sure we can make those decisions in the heat of the games, said McCullum to BBC Test Match Special at the conclusion of the game. He also felt England have to be at their best in all aspects to get the better of Australia at home in their remaining three Ashes games in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney. Disappointing to go 2-0 down. In a five-match series it makes things pretty tough. We have been here before and we have to make sure to stay tight as a group and iron out a couple of the chinks that we have shown in the last two Test matches. When you come to Australia you can't be below your best. You need to make sure you seize every opportunity. A few moments in this Test match that there was times we had ascendancy with the bat and we let that slip. Times where we didn't execute with the ball as well as we should have. Clearly our catching was an issue as well. Very hard to beat Australia at home if your going to be deficient in all those three areas, he elaborated. McCullum further thought that England didnt adapt well to the conditions on offer in the day-night Test in Brisbane. We have got some work to do. We have some time. We have been here before and there is no point feeling sorry for yourself. You pick yourself up and you go again. We weren't at our best and to beat Australia in Australia you have to be at your best across all three disciplines and we weren't - that is brutal honesty and we will wear that. From our point of view, we know we have to be better. We have to be a lot quicker to adapt to the conditions in Adelaide. McCullum further thought that England didnt adapt well to the conditions on offer in the day-night Test in Brisbane. We have got some work to do. We have some time. We have been here before and there is no point feeling sorry for yourself. You pick yourself up and you go again. Also Read: Live Cricket Score We have time and we make sure we don't lose heart. We have an opportunity to bounce back and a chance in nine days time to put our hands up and be better than what we were in this one, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
Ashes: Neser Was Exceptional, Delighted He's Got His First Five-for, Says Smith
Cricket Australia: Australia captain Steve Smith hailed Michael Nesers brilliant performance steering the hosts to an eight-wicket win over England at the Gabba, saying that the seam-bowling all-rounder was exceptional and he was delighted over him getting his maiden fivewicket haul in Tests. Returning to Test cricket after more than three years, Neser picked figures of 1-43 and 5-41, his maiden fivewicket haul, as Australia bowled out England for 241 and chased down 65 to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. I'm pretty chilled now! It was good fun there. A great day of cricket. The guys toiled really hard there. It was a good partnership from Will Jacks and Ben Stokes but once we broke that we were able to get through and leave ourselves a chase of 60 odd so pleasing. He did made the batting longer for us as well. What he did today and in the first innings was exceptional. He offers something different to the other guys, we can bring the keeper up to the stumps, and change the game. The way he bowled today was exceptional. He's been on a lot of tours and I'm delighted he's got his first five-for, said Smith at the conclusion of the game. He further talked about how Australia stepped up with good performances under lights to get another win in the ongoing Ashes. I think the first two days were pretty even in terms of conditions we both faced. Nobody got a new ball at night in the first innings. The game turned when we were able to extend our innings and everyone getting into double digits, even though unfortunately nobody was able to go on and get a big one. The tail batting for 50 overs and extending it into the night so we were able to bowl with a newer ball under lights was crucial for us. It was just a really good performance. It can be tricky with the pink ball - you can never feel in at times. It can change quickly and you have to adapt. Sometimes the ball gets a little bit soft, you get a ball change, or the lights come on and it speeds up a bit. It can be tricky at times. I thought the guys being able to extend those partnerships that really helped us. Player of the match Mitchell Starc, who picked eight wickets and made 77 with the bat, noted that Australias success came from batting deep and applying sustained pressure on England. Two wins. I can't ask for much more. A hard-fought win and glad to be on the right side of it. How's the body holding up? It takes a bit longer in the mornings at this age, but I'm doing okay. It was just a really good performance. It can be tricky with the pink ball - you can never feel in at times. It can change quickly and you have to adapt. Sometimes the ball gets a little bit soft, you get a ball change, or the lights come on and it speeds up a bit. It can be tricky at times. I thought the guys being able to extend those partnerships that really helped us. Also Read: Live Cricket Score He signed off by praising Neser for his five-wicket haul coming at his home ground. We've seen on this ground before the wicket is hard and that pink ball goes soft pretty early so I think as a bowling unit we bowled well in both innings. Obviously batting in the first innings it was key we got a lead there. Michael Neser, on his home ground in front of his family, was phenomenal today. Article Source: IANS
Ashes: Neser Picks Five As Australia Beat England By 8 Wickets In Gabba Test
Gabba Test: Powered by Michael Nesers maiden five-wicket haul, Australia strengthened their hold on the Ashes by securing an eight-wicket victory over England in the second Test at the Gabba on Sunday. On day fours play, England briefly resisted with a 96-run partnership between captain Ben Stokes, who scored a fifty, and Will Jacks, who made 41. However, the lower order collapsed once Neser, drafted ahead of Nathan Lyon, delivered the decisive blows to take 5-41, leaving Australia to chase only 65 for victory. Australias pursuit of the target was swift, with Steve Smiths unbeaten 23 off nine balls dashing any hopes of a late England comeback. The victory gave the hosts a 2-0 lead in the five-match series, with the third Test set to start in Adelaide on December 17, followed by matches in Melbourne and Sydney. Resuming from 143/6, England demonstrated resistance through a defiant seventh-wicket partnership between Stokes and Jacks. However, their dismissals in consecutive overs, Smith taking a superb catch to dismiss Jacks, and Alex Carey brilliantly standing up to the stumps to dismiss Stokes, sparked a major collapse. With the rest of the batting line-up offering no resistance, England lost their last four wickets for just 17 runs and were bowled out for 241. Neser, playing a Test match after nearly three years, was the standout for Australia by claiming his career-best figures at his home ground. Resuming from 143/6, England demonstrated resistance through a defiant seventh-wicket partnership between Stokes and Jacks. However, their dismissals in consecutive overs, Smith taking a superb catch to dismiss Jacks, and Alex Carey brilliantly standing up to the stumps to dismiss Stokes, sparked a major collapse. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Brief Scores: England 334 and 241 (Ben Stokes 50, Zak Crawley 44; Michael Neser 5-42, Scott Boland 2-47) lost to Australia 511 and 69/2 (Steve Smith 23 not out; Gus Atkinson 2-37) by eight wickets Article Source: IANS
'Everyone In India Excited To Have Gill Back', Says Steyn Ahead Of T20I Series
Former South Africa: Former South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn said the return of India vice-captain Shubman Gill for the upcoming T20I series, starting on December 9 in Cuttack, will lead to widespread excitement among Indian supporters. Gill sustained a neck injury during the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata last month and underwent rehabilitation before being cleared by the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. Following Indias 2-1 ODI series win over South Africa on Saturday, head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed Gills readiness for the five-match T20I series. Sounds like he's back for India, so that makes every fan in India pretty excited to have him back, said Steyn in a video posted by Star Sports on their X account in terms of three things to look forward to in the T20I series. Apart from Gill, India are also boosted by the return of seam-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya after a quadriceps injury sustained during the Asia Cup in September had kept him out of action. Steyn also expressed excitement over the return of South Africa batter David Miller, who will be back in action after suffering a grade one right hamstring strain which led him to miss the T20I series against Pakistan. He's back for South Africa. Big hitting David Miller, he hits the ball out of the ground. I'm excited to watch him back, added Steyn. Steyn also expressed excitement over the return of South Africa batter David Miller, who will be back in action after suffering a grade one right hamstring strain which led him to miss the T20I series against Pakistan. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Last time I watched South Africa play India in a T20 was in a World Cup final in Barbados. It's going to be a great thing to watch and very excited to be a part of it, concluded Steyn. Article Source: IANS
Kuldeep Bags Impact Player Of The Series Award After Indias 2-1 Series Win
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium: After India secured a 2-1 victory in the ODI series against South Africa, left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav was named the impact player of the series award. The Kanpur-based spinner took nine wickets in three matches at an average of 20.77 and became the leading wicket-taker in a series heavily dominated by batters. Guys, I've got the honour and the pleasure of presenting the impact player of the series. I just think in a series where everyone contributes, I know we say it a lot, but in a series where you've all contributed in all three games, and a series where the bat dominates in most of the contests, the impact player of the series for this series is Kuldeep Yadav, said India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate in a video posted on BCCIs social media accounts on Sunday. Nothing much from my side. Everything the coach has already told. So, congrats to Virat bhai and Jaisu - he played an unbelievable innings and thats it, enjoy, said Kuldeep. Kuldeep started with figures of 4-68 in the opening game at JSCA Stadium in Ranchi, before taking just one wicket at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium in Raipur. But he bounced back to take another four-wicket haul while conceding just 41 runs in the series decider at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Saturday, which India won by nine wickets to seal the series 2-1. Kuldeep started with figures of 4-68 in the opening game at JSCA Stadium in Ranchi, before taking just one wicket at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium in Raipur. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The series continues with matches in New Chandigarh (December 11), Dharamsala (December 14), Lucknow (December 17), and Ahmedabad (December 19). Article Source: IANS
Smriti Mandhana calls off wedding; Palash Muchhal warns of action against 'character assassination'
Just minutes after Smriti Mandhana publicly confirmed that her wedding with music composer Palash Muchhal had been called off, he released his own statement on Instagram. The composer acknowledged the end of their relationship, addressed how it impacted him, and cautioned those spreading unverified claims online.
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'I Would Like To Close This Matter...': Smriti Mandhana Calls Off Wedding With Palash Muchhal
Smriti Mandhana: Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana has called off her wedding with music composer and singer Palash Muchhal and issued an official statement on the matter on her social media handle, requesting privacy and space to move on at her own pace. Over the past few weeks there has been plenty of speculation around my life and I feel it is important for me to speak out at this time. I am a very private person and I would like to keep it that way but I need to clarify that the wedding is called off, wrote Mandhana. I would like to close this matter here and implore all of you to do the same. I request you to please respect the privacy of both families at this time and allow us the space to process and move on at our own pace. Mandhana further said her forever focus will be to continue o play and win trophies for India. I believe there is a higher purpose driving us all and for me that has always been representing my country at the highest level. I hope to continue to play and win trophies for India for as long as possible and that is where my focus will forever be. Thank you for all your support. Its time to move forward, she added. Mandhana and Muchhals wedding had been tipped to be a significant occasion, particularly in the glow of Indias recent Womens World Cup triumph. But the festivities came to an unexpected halt when Mandhanas father reportedly fell ill, prompting a pause in the ceremonies. I believe there is a higher purpose driving us all and for me that has always been representing my country at the highest level. I hope to continue to play and win trophies for India for as long as possible and that is where my focus will forever be. Thank you for all your support. Its time to move forward, she added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Mandhana and her Team India mates, who had attended the ceremony, have also removed all wedding-related photos from their social media and refrained from making any statements. Article Source: IANS
Konstas shines again as NSW crush Queensland
Konstas added 53 in the second innings to his century in the first, Sangha and Hatcher take three each to crush Queensland by 341 runs
Yashasvi Jaiswal To Join Mumbais Squad For SMAT: Report
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: After smashing a century in the final ODI against South Africa in Visakhapatnam, India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is reportedly set to join the Mumbai squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT). As per the Cricbuzz report, a senior Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) official has confirmed Jaiswal's availability for SMAT. He has made himself available for the SMAT campaign, the official said on Sunday Defending champions Mumbai, captained by Shardul Thakur, are currently stationed in Lucknow and sit atop Elite Group A with five wins in six outings. Their final league clash is slated for December 8 against Odisha. From there, the top two teams in each of the four Elite Groups will progress to the Super League. The next stage will be played in Pune on December 12, 14, and 16, culminating in the championship final on December 18. Jaiswal, who last featured in the 202324 quarter-final, skipped the previous edition owing to international duties. Across 28 appearances in the competition, the 23-year-old has accumulated 648 runs from 26 innings, averaging 27 with a strike rate of 136.42, and has three fifties to his name. The Indian national selection committee rested Jaiswal for the upcoming five-game T20I series against South Africa while naming a 15-member squad led by Suryakumar Yadav on December 3. Jaiswal, who last featured in the 202324 quarter-final, skipped the previous edition owing to international duties. Across 28 appearances in the competition, the 23-year-old has accumulated 648 runs from 26 innings, averaging 27 with a strike rate of 136.42, and has three fifties to his name. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Jaiswals inclusion in Mumbais squad will strengthen the teams chances as the youngster will be entering the tournament on the back of an unbeaten ODI century. He notched up a magnificent 116* in 121 deliveries to help India chase a 271-run target with ease and clinch the three-game series 2-1. Article Source: IANS
Messi Hails Miami Resolve After MLS Cup Win
CONCACAF Champions Cup: Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi has credited the club's MLS Cup triumph to his teammates' determination, saying the group met every challenge across a demanding campaign. The 38-year-old Argentine said the 3-1 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps in Saturday's final was just a reward for a season that included 58 games across all competitions for the Florida outfit. One of the objectives when we arrived here was this, said Messi, who joined Miami along with former Barcelona teammates Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets in July 2023. We were able to win the Leagues Cup as soon as we arrived. Now we've had a great year, where we competed in every competition we had to play. We reached another Leagues Cup final and we played a CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal. Last year we finished first in the league and unfortunately went out in the first round. This year one of the objectives was to win MLS. The team put in a huge effort. It's been a very long year with a lot of matches, and the team was up to the task. Messi played a vital role in Miami's victory, assisting both Rodrigo De Paul and Tadeo Allende as the team pulled away from the Canadian side late in the match. The 2022 World Cup-winning captain ended the MLS campaign with 23 assists to go with his 35 goals in 33 outings. In 49 games across all competitions for Miami in 2025, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner scored 43 goals and provided 26 assists. Messi played a vital role in Miami's victory, assisting both Rodrigo De Paul and Tadeo Allende as the team pulled away from the Canadian side late in the match. The 2022 World Cup-winning captain ended the MLS campaign with 23 assists to go with his 35 goals in 33 outings. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Something very beautiful is ending for them, something to which they dedicated their whole lives. From now on, another life begins. I wish them the best because they are two friends I care about very much, and I'm happy they can leave with this title, Messi said. Article Source: IANS
Gabba Test: Former pacer Stuart Broad believes there is some frustration within the England team regarding their performance from Day 3, stating that Ben Stokes' side is playing just 20 per cent of their potential in this ongoing day-night Ashes Test at the Gabba. Despite losing Alex Carey early on Day 3 at the Gabba, Australia recovered to compile a formidable total of 511, thanks to Mitchell Starc (77) and Scott Boland's (21) substantial partnership of 75 runs for the ninth wicket. England got off to a good start in their second innings, scoring 48 runs in the first seven overs. Then, the Australian pacers ran riot with the ball, tearing through the England top order as the tourists found themselves stranded at 134/6 at the end of Day 3 play. I think there is some frustration for sure. It's a very talented group, and in the five days of Ashes cricket so far, they're playing to about maximum 20 per cent of their potential, said Broad on SEN cricket. I think ultimately, when you are getting beaten by a side that you think, 'They are way better than us, ' there is a bit of an understanding. I don't think anyone in England looks at this Australian side and goes, 'They are way better than this English team'. I think England are gifting opportunities back to Australia, and if you do that in Australia, you are going to cause yourself a lot of problems, he added. Resuming from their overnight score of 134/6, Ben Stokes and Will Jacks are slowly but surely chipping away at Australia's lead as England made it to lunch without losing a wicket. The duo also brought up their 50-run partnership. I think England are gifting opportunities back to Australia, and if you do that in Australia, you are going to cause yourself a lot of problems, he added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Australian bowlers, despite some good bowling, have been unable to break the partnership of Stokes and Jacks, with the two all-rounders now making 65 runs at the crease together for a 16-run lead at Tea. Article Source: IANS
Don't Think Kohli And Rohit's Place In The Team Should've Been A Question: Bangar
New Delhi: Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar spoke highly of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma and shared his opinion on how crucial their presence is in the Indian team, saying that the two stalwarts place in the team should never have been a doubt. Both Kohli and Rohit performed brilliantly in the recently concluded ODI series against South Africa, which India won 2-1. While Rohit scored two half-centuries in three matches, registering scores of 57 and 75 in the first and third ODIs that India won, Kohli finished with 302 runs in the three games, including two centuries and an unbeaten half-century. I don't think the place of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the team should have been a question. Look at what they have done over so many years. They have retired from two formats, so it's obvious they might take just a couple of sessions to get back into action, because they have done it so often. They don't need to play as many matches as a younger player, Bamgar said on JioHotstar. Once they are there, once they are hungry and fit, you want players of that quality. You have to treat them differently and give them space. When they are on song, you see the difference. Their sheer presence changes the dressing room atmosphere. After the humiliating loss in the Test series, they must have spoken to the boys. They helped put things behind and play with freedom and authority, giving the whole team supreme confidence, he added. The Indian top-order performed brilliantly in the third and final ODI, helping the Men in Blue clinch the series after the bowlers did their part in restricting the Proteas to a low total in the first innings. While Rohit and Kohli notched up half-centuries, the formers opening partner, Yashasvi Jaiswal, scored his maiden ODI ton. In what was a memorable day for the Indian top order, Bangar praised their batting, saying, It was a terrific batting display by all three Indian batters. They made full use of the conditions and the dew. What they missed in the first two matches, they got a better pitch here and made the most of it. Both, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal were restrained. They didn't try too hard, just played themselves in. Rohit knew he won't play an international game for 30-40 days, and Yashasvi was finding his rhythm in 50-over cricket. Then when Virat Kohli came in, he decided to give some entertainment. The fluency we saw was terrific to watch. He seems to be on top of his game. In what was a memorable day for the Indian top order, Bangar praised their batting, saying, It was a terrific batting display by all three Indian batters. They made full use of the conditions and the dew. What they missed in the first two matches, they got a better pitch here and made the most of it. Also Read: Live Cricket Score It keeps you in touch, keeps you playing against international bowlers, and you get those vital performances. That helps you take form from one format to another. Right now, he may not play regularly with Rohit opening. But once Rohit is done, I clearly see Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill benefiting from batting in the top order in white-ball cricket. That will also help their Test cricket game. Article Source: IANS
Nissanka, Vince power Gulf Giants to second straight win and top of ILT20 table
Another fiery half-century from Pathum Nissanka scripted the Gulf Giants four-wicket victory over the Dubai Capitals at the DP World ILT20 Season 4. Nissanka (67 off 31) joined James Vince (50* off 45) in a match-winning partnership of 97 runs in 60 balls to chase down the target of 161 for a second consecutive win. Nissanka thumped six four and five sixes as the Gulf Giants moved to the top of the points table. Earlier, Azmatullah Omarzai led the charge with the ball, returning figures of 3/46 to restrict the Capitals to a competitive total. While several Capitals batters got starts, it was skipper Dasun Shanaka (23* off 9) lifted the tempo at the death with a late flurry. Despite losing Rahmanullah Gurbaz (9 off 6) early, the Giants reply gathered momentum quickly. Nissanka took aim at James Neesham in the fourth over, hammering three sixes and a boundary as the Giants motored to 60/1 at the end of the powerplay. While Vince played the quieter knock, Nissanka raced to a 23-ball half-century with five fours and four sixes. The momentum halted briefly when the Giants lost two wickets in consecutive overs. Mustafizur Rahman picked up his second wicket of the night, to account for Nissanka in the 12th over. Shanaka scalped Moeen Ali soon after leaving the Giants at 112/3. Omarzai (14 off 12) and Tom Moores (13 off 8) made handy contributions as Vince completed a 45-ball half-century and took the Giants home in 18.5 overs. In the first innings, Azmatullah Omarzai struck early to remove Shayan Jahangir (12 off 11) in the second over but Opener Sediqullah Atal (35 off 25) and David Willey (29 off 28) put on a crucial stand of 61 runs for the second wicket. Sediqullahs innings saw two fours and two sixes until he was removed by Moeen Ali in the 10th over to leave the Capitals at 75/2. Willey and Gulbadin Naib (10 off 15) went in quick succession, with Liam Dawson dismissing Willey and Aayan Afzal Khan scalping Naib in the 14th over. The Capitals innings had faltered between the 10th and 14th over, only managing 18 runs during the phase. Jordan Cox (31 off 17) and James Neesham (16* off 13) energised the innings with a rapid partnership of 41 runs in 22 balls. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Cox was looking dangerous with two fours and two sixes under his belt, but Omarzai returned to pick up the wickets of Cox and Rovman Powell (0 off 2) in the 18th over. Omarzai finished as the leading wicket taker with figures of 3/46, also leading the race for the White Belt (Best bowler/most wickets). Skipper Dasun Shanaka (23* off 9) finished the innings with two consecutive sixes in a 19-run over.
Namibia Appoint Gary Kirsten As Consultant Ahead Of 2026 T20 WC
ICC Cricket World Cup: Former India head coach Gary Kirsten has been appointed as a consultant for the Namibian mens cricket team ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, which will take place in India and Sri Lanka in February-March. Kirsten will work closely with head coach Craig Williams, contributing additional value to the teams technical guidance and overall development. It is indeed a privilege to work with Cricket Namibia. I have been thoroughly impressed with the dedication and determination to create a high-performance cricket environment. Their new state-of-the-art cricket stadium is a testament to their commitment to making sure their national teams are competing with the best cricket countries in the world. Their senior mens national team is performing well, and I look forward to adding value to their preparation for the T20 World Cup in February next year, Kirsten said. Namibia qualified for the last three T20 World Cups in 2021, 2022, and 2024, and are in the mix for the upcoming one too. Additionally, they are one of the three hosts for the 2027 50-over World Cup, alongside South Africa and Zimbabwe. As a player, Kirsten enjoyed a distinguished international career for South Africa from 1993 to 2004, playing in 101 Test matches and 185 One-Day Internationals (ODIs). During that period, he amassed 7,289 Test runs, including a highest score of 275, one of the finest and most memorable innings in South African cricket history. In ODIs, he scored 6,798 runs. After retiring from international cricket, Kirsten remained deeply involved in the game, taking on coaching and mentorship roles across various levels. His coaching career gained global recognition when he became Indias head coach in 2007, guiding the team to the number one Test ranking and leading them to their historic ICC Cricket World Cup victory in 2011. As a player, Kirsten enjoyed a distinguished international career for South Africa from 1993 to 2004, playing in 101 Test matches and 185 One-Day Internationals (ODIs). During that period, he amassed 7,289 Test runs, including a highest score of 275, one of the finest and most memorable innings in South African cricket history. In ODIs, he scored 6,798 runs. Also Read: Live Cricket Score His coaching expertise also extended into franchise cricket, including roles in the Indian Premier League, one of the worlds leading T20 competitions. Most recently, he served as Head Coach of the Pakistan national mens team in 2024. Article Source: IANS
Buckingham stands out as South Australia secure handsome win
The defending champions completed a dominant performance against Tasmania to enter the BBL break in good spirits
ACA Chair Paul Marsh refreshed By Cricket Australias Take On Khawajas Perth Pitch Comments
Australian Cricketers Association: Paul Marsh, the current head of the Australian Cricketers Association (ACA), expressed that he was refreshed by Cricket Australia's response to Usman Khawaja's remark about the Perth pitch for the Ashes opener. After Australias eight-wicket victory over England at Perth Stadium, completed within two days, the 38-year-old veteran opener described the pitch as a piece of s**t due to 19 wickets falling on Day 1. However, he later mentioned that it improves for batting on Days 2 and 3. Following those comments, Cricket Australia (CA) is expected to request an explanation from the 85-test veteran regarding his quote, especially since the ICC rated the pitch as 'very good,' the highest rating, despite the match ending in just two days. Afterwards, CA confirmed that no action would be taken, noting that his remarks did not represent the teams view of the pitch. The ACA CEO said he felt quite rejuvenated by the decision and appreciated how Cricket Australia enables its players to express themselves genuinely. It was refreshing. I agree with you, the AFL would have done exactly that (in fining him). I think it is okay for players to have opinions, and we dont have to agree with them. But one of the things I love about this sport is people are able to speak their minds, and Uzzie is one of those who is very comfortable speaking his mind, Marsh told SEN Cricket. The ACA CEO said he felt quite rejuvenated by the decision and appreciated how Cricket Australia enables its players to express themselves genuinely. Also Read: Live Cricket Score I met with the team the other day, There wasnt really anything to get involved in, given that Cricket Australia decided to not take any action. I think that was appropriate, he added. Article Source: IANS
NZ Add Uncapped Pacer Michael Rae To Squad For Second Test Against WI
The West Indies: New Zealand have added uncapped fast bowler Michael Rae to the Test squad for the second match against the West Indies, starting on December 10 in Wellington. The 30-year-old pacer, who flew to Wellington on Saturday to join the squad, has been called up to the squad after Matt Henry and Nathan Smith suffered injuries during the first Test in Christchurch. Both Henry and Smith remain doubtful for the second Test in Wellington on Wednesday, largely due to the short turnaround between matches. Rae has been a consistent performer in domestic cricket in recent years, featuring in 69 first-class games and claiming 205 wickets at an average of 33.06, including three five-wicket hauls. Meanwhile, with Black Caps wicketkeeper Tom Blundell ruled out of the upcoming Test after suffering a hamstring tear on the opening day in Christchurch, Mitch Hay has been added to the squad. Hay is poised to make his debut and take over the gloves from captain Tom Latham, who kept wicket across both innings in Christchurch in addition to scoring 145 in New Zealand's second innings. Injuries to Henry and Smith reduced New Zealand's attack to two frontline seamers and left them shouldering a heavy workload. The West Indies capitalised on New Zealands limited bowling resources to extend the Test into the final day. Injuries to Henry and Smith reduced New Zealand's attack to two frontline seamers and left them shouldering a heavy workload. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The trio also helped West Indies post the biggest fourth innings Test total in over 80 years. The tourists finished the day at 457/6 to save the Test match, the highest fourth innings total in history outside of the 654/6 England made in famous timeless Test match of 1939 against South Africa in Durban. Article Source: IANS
Namibia unveil Gary Kirsten as national men's team consultant
Namibia have qualified for the 2026 men's T20 World Cup and will be one of the three hosts of the 2027 edition as well
Michael Rae called up to bolster injury-hit New Zealand attack
The fast bowler and his Canterbury team-mate Mitch Hay could make their Test debuts in the second Test against West Indies
Stay In Your Domain: Gambhir Slams IPL Team Owner After ODI Series Win
Gautam Gambhir: Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir, under scrutiny following the recent Test series defeat to South Africa, delivered a fiery rebuttal to critics after India clinched the ODI series 21 with a dominant nine-wicket victory over the Proteas in the third and final match of the series in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. His strongest remarks were seemingly directed at Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal, who had publicly advocated for a split-coaching structure in Indian cricket. Addressing the media after the series win, Gambhir, who highlighted the absence of skipper Shubman Gill, sidelined with a neck injury, as a key factor in Indias Test series loss, asserted that individuals outside the cricketing ecosystem should refrain from commenting on matters beyond their expertise. He said: I am surprised that no one was talking about this (Gill's unavailability to bat) and all the discussions were around the pitch and many other things. There were people who had nothing to do with cricket also giving their opinions. An IPL team owner also wrote about a split coaching staff who had nothing to do with the game. People should stay in their domain. If I do not enter anybodys domain, they also have no right to enter my domain. Confirming Gills availability for the upcoming T20Is, Gambhir added: Shubman is ready to gothats why hes been selected. Hes fit, hungry to work, and improve. And look, there are quality players on this side. As Ive said many times, they are world-class players. He said: I am surprised that no one was talking about this (Gill's unavailability to bat) and all the discussions were around the pitch and many other things. There were people who had nothing to do with cricket also giving their opinions. An IPL team owner also wrote about a split coaching staff who had nothing to do with the game. People should stay in their domain. If I do not enter anybodys domain, they also have no right to enter my domain. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India now turns their attention to the five-match T20I series against South Africa, beginning December 9 in Cuttack, followed by games on December 11 (New Chandigarh), December 14 (Dharamsala), December 17 (Lucknow), and December 19 (Ahmedabad). Article Source: IANS
'Fought Hard For This One,' Writes Kuldeep Yadav After India Win ODI Series With SA
Kuldeep Yadav: India's left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav has put out a message on social media, asserting that the team has fought hard to bag the ODI series against South Africa 2-1 after winning the third and final match by nine wickets with a dominant display at the ACA-VDCa Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. Kuldeep claimed 4-41 and, along with Prasidh Krishna (4-65), helped bundle out South Africa for 270 despite a super century by Quinton de Kock, who hammered a 89-ball 106 and a 67-ball 48 by skipper Temba Bavuma. Fought hard for this one, said Kuldeep Yadav in a story on his Instagram handle. Earlier, Kuldeep said he enjoyed bowling with a dry ball after KL Rahul won the toss and chose to bowl first, thus avoiding the dew that had affected their bowling in the first two matches of the three-match series. We started well, Arshdeep and Harshit, they kept tight lines in seven-eight overs. When spinners came, it was a bit gripping. Tried to mix the pace. Bowling with a dry ball is a luxury after the first two games. We lost 20 successive tosses; finally, we won it (toss). Very happy, said Yadav after helping India bowl out South Africa. Yadav had a near-animated discussion with skipper K.L. Rahul and Rohit Sharma as he pleaded with them to use DRS in the last couple of overs of his 10-over spell. Yadav admitted that he is not that good with the DRS, and Rohit keeps pulling his leg for that. Yadav had a near-animated discussion with skipper K.L. Rahul and Rohit Sharma as he pleaded with them to use DRS in the last couple of overs of his 10-over spell. Also Read: Live Cricket Score He said having seniors like Rahul and Rohit to guide him is a big help. You need seniors like that to guide you. I feel wicket is good to bat on. Because of the 34-over ball-change rule, if the ball is dry, it was holding on the pitch. It wasn't easy to score if there is turn. I tried variations too - legspin, googly, flipper, said Kuldeep Yadav. Article Source: IANS
Gambhir: Sky is the limit the moment Jaiswal figures out his ODI tempo
India are looking at Rana for the No. 8 spot in ODIs, and backing Washington for his adaptability, said Gambhir
Yashasvi Jaiswal: Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was relieved to score his maiden ODI century in helping India to a nine-wicket victory against South Africa in the third and final ODI and a 2-1 series win in Visakhapatnam on Saturday, finally being able to convert the start he got. Jaiswal hammered an unbeaten 116 off 121 balls, studded with 12 fours and two sixes and with Rohit Sharma (75, 73b, 7x4, 3x6) and Virat Kohli (65*, 45b, 6x4, 3x6) as India raced to 271/1 in 39.5 overs after the bowlers led by Kuldeep Yadav (4-41) and Prasidh Krishna (4-65) had helped the hosts bundle out South Africa for a modest 270. With this, Jaiswal became the sixth Indian batter to score hundreds in all three formats of the game, and at 23 is the youngest to do so. Adjudged the Player of the Match for his superb effort, Jaiswal said he gained confidence from the chats he had in the middle with Rohit and Virat. I really enjoyed (scoring 100), grateful and blessed. Rohit and I have chatted a lot about how we play and what tempo to go with. I've been unable to convert starts. I was only thinking of how to balance the innings. Sometimes I need to be more attacking and sometimes get singles and consolidate. I have to control my thoughts, where and what shots I can play. I need to go after bowlers, knowing when I need to do that helps, said Jaiswal at the post-match presentation ceremony after India won the series 2-1. Adjudged the Player of the Match for his superb effort, Jaiswal said he gained confidence from the chats he had in the middle with Rohit and Virat. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Jaiswal had scored 18 off 16 balls in the first ODI and 22 from 38 balls in the second. On Saturday, he controlled his aggression at the start and changed gears only after reaching 50 from 75 balls. His second fifty came from 36 balls. He was under pressure in the third match since dropping a crucial catch in the second ODI. Article Source: IANS
Gambhir: Gill 'ready to start' T20Is against South Africa
He had suffered a neck injury while batting during the Kolkata Test last month
As India: As India thrashed South Africa by nine wickets in the series-deciding third and final ODI match to win the series 2-1, India's stand-in skipper K.L. Rahul said he and his teammates were happier with him for winning the toss after 20-odd games. Rahul lost the toss in the first two matches of this series, and India had to bowl second in both the matches, their bowlers hampered by the copious amount of dew that drenches the field at this time of the year, making bowling with the wet ball a lot difficult. The hosts won the first match by 17 runs in Ranchi and lost the second by four wickets in Raipur. Winning the toss on Saturday meant Rahul chose to bowl first in Visakhapatnam, and the Indian bowlers excelled, operating with a dry ball, dismissing South Africa for 270, whereas the first two matches produced scores close to 350. I don't think the team has looked at me more proudly after the toss. We got tough conditions in the first two games, glad to give bowlers a break on a tough outfield. The surface was good, we picked wickets in bunches, said KL Rahul before receiving the trophy for winning the series 2-1. Kuldeep Yadav (4-41) and Prasidh Krishna (4-66) grabbed four wickets apiece as India made the most of the opportunity to bowl with a dry ball. Rahul was especially happy with Prasidh Krishna's effort as the bowler had come under severe flak after being carted around in the first two matches. We know with teams that go hard, it can be chasing 400 or playing one too many shots and getting out. Prasidh picked 2-3 wickets, which was crucial, then Kuldeep. That's how you contain teams in ODIs, said Rahul, who scored half-centuries in the first two matches of the series. He said the wicket of South Africa opener Quinton de Kock was crucial on Saturday as he had scored a century off 80 balls and was looking very dangerous, hoping to change gears and attack the bowling. If he had managed that, South Africa could have posted a massive total and put India under pressure. We know with teams that go hard, it can be chasing 400 or playing one too many shots and getting out. Prasidh picked 2-3 wickets, which was crucial, then Kuldeep. That's how you contain teams in ODIs, said Rahul, who scored half-centuries in the first two matches of the series. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India will next play a three-match T20I series with South Africa, in which Suryakumar Yadav will lead the squad. India's next ODI assignment will be in January 2026 against visiting New Zealand. Article Source: IANS
Kohli: I've not played at this level for two-three years
After finishing the series with an average of 151, Kohli said he wants to push his boundaries and see where he goes
WPL 2026: We Aimed To Build The Best Bowling Attack, Says RCB Women Head Coach Rangarajan
RCB Assistant Coach Anya Shrubsole: Having achieved their target in the Women's Premier League (WPL) Mega Auction, former champion Royal Challengers Bengaluru head into the 2026 season with renewed confidence, with coach Malolan Rangarajan asserting that they have put together a strong side. Rangarajan said their goal at the auction was building the best bowling attack while maintaining batting power, and they managed to achieve the target by roping in several all-rounders. Speaking on JioHotstar, RCB head coach Rangarajan and assistant coach Anya Shrubsole highlighted their strategy, the value of all-round additions such as Nadine de Klerk, Grace Harris, Pooja Vastrakar, and Arundhati Reddy, and the importance of this squad delivering results on the field. Patience pays dividends; that sums up our entire auction approach. We stayed patient while big money was spent early. Our preparation was crucial. We knew exactly what type of players we needed and how to build our squad. I'm very happy with the players we've brought into our team, said Rangarajan while reflecting on the WPL Mega Auction. He said that, as they could not get Sophie Molineux in the auction, they focused on improving their combination. We wanted Sophie Molineux back, but she didnt register for the auction. We focused on improving our winning combination rather than making major changes. Our goal was to build the best bowling attack while maintaining batting power. With Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, and Ellyse Perry already in the team, adding Nadine de Klerk and Grace Harris gives us more options. Pooja Vastrakar and Arundhati Reddy provide bowling flexibility and batting depth, too. We wanted a good fielding side, and Im happy with our picks, but the real proof will come on the field, Rangarajan said. The RCB does have some worries about Pooja Vastrakars fitness, but Arundhati Reddys addition to the team is a bit of a boost. A fully fit Pooja Vastrakar brings great value to any team. Shes currently rehabbing at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, and our information suggests she could be ready in the next few weeks. With WPL still a month away, we have enough time to get her match-ready. Arundhati Reddy is another excellent addition, a World Cup winner, a top fielder, and a bowler who can deliver in all phases. She's also a great character to have in our team, so we're very happy with these signings. The RCB does have some worries about Pooja Vastrakars fitness, but Arundhati Reddys addition to the team is a bit of a boost. Also Read: Live Cricket Score We were looking for a top-order batter as a replacement for Georgia Wareham, who brings the quality and power to the table like her, and we found the perfect option in Nadine de Klerk. We are really pleased with that addition. Nadine de Klerks all-round abilities make us very happy with our auction results so far. Article Source: IANS
After Kuldeep Yadav: Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his maiden century in 50-over cricket while Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli hammered half-centuries as India established their batting might by handing South Africa a nine-wicket defeat with around 10 overs to spare in the series-deciding third and final ODI at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. After Kuldeep Yadav (4-41) and Prasidh Krishna (4-66) claimed four wickets apiece to help India bundle out South Africa for 270 built mainly on a 106 by Quinton de Kock and 48 by Temba Bavuma, Jaiswal scored an unbeaten 116 off 121 balls, Rohit Sharma blazed to 75 off 73 balls while Kohli hammered 65 not out off 45 balls as India raced to 271/1 off 39.1 overs in a majestic display of batting to seal a dominant nine-wicket victory. With this, India won the three-match ODI series 2-1, making a grand comeback with the white ball after being swept aside 0-2 in the Test series. This is India's 10th successive ODI series triumph at home. Chasing a modest target of 271, Yashasvi Jaiswal, who became the sixth Indian batter and youngest at that to score a century in all three formats of the game, and Rohit Sharma made a cautious start before unleashing some superb shots all around the park. Rohit was quite aggressive at the start as he raced to his fifty 50 off 54 balls as they laid the foundation for victory with a 155-run partnership for the opening wicket. Rohit, who was adjudged Player of the Match, pulled and drove with aplomb as he scored his second half-century of the series, following the half-century in Ranchi. He struck seven boundaries and three brilliant sixes as he showed that he can smash any attack on his day, even at 38 years old. He looked good for a century but fell to Keshav Maharaj, caught by Matthew Breetzke off an attempted sweep shot. Jaiswal, who built his innings with patience, reached his fifty off 75 balls as Rohit blasted shots from the other end. He changed gears after scoring his maiden half-century, unleashing his full potential of shot-making. He reached his first century in ODI format off 111 balls, studded with 10 fours and 1 six. But it was Virat Kohli, who stole the show with a majestic display of power-hitting, driving, slicing, pulling with ease as he unleashed a torrent of shots, as he blazed to his half-century off 40 balls (4x4, 1x6). The best of his shots was a no-look six off Corbin Bosch that left the capacity crowd mesmerised. He finished the three-match series with 301 runs with two centuries and one fifty. Jaiswal and Kohli, who had smashed centuries in the first two ODIs of the series, shared a 116-run partnership for the second wicket to seal a well-deserved and dominant victory. Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 116 off 121 balls with Kohli 65 not out off 45 balls. Earlier, asked to bat first after the Indian captain won the toss after 20 consecutive losses, South Africa lost Ryan Rickelton (0) in the first over to Arshdeep Singh, but Quinton de Kock struck a superb hundred and, with help from skipper Temba Bavuma (48) and Matthew Breetzke (24), helped the visitors reach a strong position at 168/2. Together with captain Temba Bavuma, de Kock scored 113 runs for the second wicket partnership and then, with Matthew Breetzke, shared a 54-run stand to reach his century off 80 balls in the 30th over of SA's innings. De Kock now shares the top position with compatriot AB de Villiers, who has seven centuries under his name ahead of West Indies legend Chris Gayle, who has scored six centuries in India. De Kock has amassed 23 ODI hundreds while serving as a designated wicketkeeper. As a designated keeper, he has tied with Kumar Sangakkara, who also hit 23 centuries. Currently, this is the designated keepers' joint-highest total of hundreds. But Prasidh Krishna, who was taken to cleaners in 0-27 in two overs in his first spell, redeemed himself a bit by trapping Breetzke for a run-a-ball 24 (2x6) to trigger a collapse, as South Africa lost three quick wickets to have half of their batters in the dugout for 199 runs. Prasidh Krishna, in his second spell, continued his fightback by having Aiden Markram, who scored a hundred in the previous match, lob a slower one to Virat Kohli for one, and then got the massive wicket of Quinton de Kock, the South African opener playing all over a fast and full delivery and seeing his middle-stump sent cartwheeling. Dewald Brevis (29) and Marco Jansen (17) added 35 runs for the sixth wicket, but Kuldeep changed the complexion of the game by getting both batters in the space of three balls to turn things in India's favour. He got Brevis with a wrong'un pitched outside the off-stump, and the South African spooned it up to Rohit Sharma at midwicket. A ball later, Kuldeep, bowling with a dry ball for the first time in this series, had another one as Jansen tried to hit out a well-tossed up delivery with a cross-batted shot, only to be caught by Ravindra Jadeja at deep midwicket. Keshav Maharaj struck a couple of fours in his unbeaten 20, but Kuldeep added Corbin Bosch (9) and Lungi Ngidi to his victims, and Prasidh Krishna returned for his third spell and bowled Ottneil Baartman (3) to leave India needing 271 runs to win the match and seal a 2-1 series win. The Indian bowlers initially got the stick but came back strongly in the middle-overs to wrap up the South African innings with two overs to spare and laid the foundation for victory. Keshav Maharaj struck a couple of fours in his unbeaten 20, but Kuldeep added Corbin Bosch (9) and Lungi Ngidi to his victims, and Prasidh Krishna returned for his third spell and bowled Ottneil Baartman (3) to leave India needing 271 runs to win the match and seal a 2-1 series win. Also Read: Live Cricket Score South Africa 270 all out in 47.5 overs (Quinton de Kock 106, Temba Bavuma 48, Dewald Brevis 29; Kuldeep Yadav 4-41, Prasidh Krishna 4-66) lost to India 2271/1 in 39.5 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 116 not out, Rohit Sharma 75, Virat Kohli 65; Keshav Maharaj 1-44) by nine wickets Article Source: IANS
Jaiswal Smashes Maiden ODI Ton as India Crush South Africa to Seal Series 2-1
Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal hit his maiden one-day international century as India clinched the three-match series 2-1 with a crushing nine-wicket win over South Africa on Saturday. Chasing 271 for victory, India rode on Jaiswal's unbeaten 116 and his opening stand of 155 with Rohit Sharma, who hit 75, to achieve the target with 10.1 overs to spare in Visakhapatnam. The left-handed Jaiswal reached his hundred in 111 balls as he jumped in joy and raised the bat to soak in the applause in just his fourth ODI since his debut earlier this year. Virat Kohli, who struck back-to-back hundreds in the previous two matches, hit the winning boundary to return unbeaten on 65 off 45 balls to entertain the weekend crowd. The 23-year-old Jaiswal, who now has tons in all three international formats, struggled at the start with Rohit leading the batting charge to raise his 61st ODI half-century. Rohit got past 20,000 international runs during the knock to be only the fourth Indian after Sachin Tendulkar, Kohli and Rahul Dravid to achieve the feat. Left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj cut short Rohit's innings after seven fours and three sixes in his 73-ball knock. Jaiswal switched gears after his fifty and hit a string of boundaries to ease into the target. In-form Kohli bossed the opposition bowling with six fours and three sixes to end the series with 302 runs. Bowlers set up victory after left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav and fast bowler Prasidh Krishna took four wickets each to bowl out South Africa for 270 in 47.5 overs. With the series level on 1-1, India finally won an ODI toss after losing 20 in a row as skipper KL Rahul broke the scarcely believable jinx and put South Africa in to bat. Opener Quinton de Kock made 106 off 89 balls as South Africa looked set for a big total at 168-2 but the batting collapsed. Left-handed De Kock raised his seventh ODI ton against India with a six off Harshit Rana and finished his knock with eight fours and six hits over the fence. Krishna struck twice in one over including Matthew Breetzke for 24 and Aiden Markram for one, before he bowled De Kock soon after the batsman's attacking hundred. Dewald Brevis, who hit 29, and Marco Jansen (17) attempted to rebuild the innings in their stand of 35 but Kuldeep sent the two back in the space of three deliveries to once again swing the momentum in India's favour. Kuldeep (4-41) and Krishna combined to bowl out the opposition with Maharaj unbeaten on 20. The ODI triumph comes after a 2-0 Test whitewash of India against South Africa with the team boosted by the presence of Kohli and Rohit -- the two stalwartswho play just the 50-over format after their T20 and Test retirements. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The two teams now head into five T20 matches starting Tuesday in Cuttack.
Torch Relay For Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games Starts In Rome
Winter Olympic Games: The torch relay for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games began on Saturday morning in Rome, marking the start of a two-month journey ahead of next year's opening ceremony. The launch ceremony was held at the Stadio dei Marmi, an open-air arena lined with Roman-style statues next to Rome's Olympic Stadium. At around 9:50 a.m., Giancarlo Peris, the final torchbearer of the 1960 Rome Games, brought the flame onto the launch stage. A torch was lit with the flame, and Giovanni Malago, president of the Milan-Cortina 2026 organising committee, lit the cauldron with it. The first torchbearer, Italy's Olympic champion Gregorio Paltrinieri, lit the relay torch from the cauldron and then ran a half-lap around the stadium to cheers from spectators, officially starting the relay, reports Xinhua. Italian fencer Elisa Di Francisca and high jump Olympic champion Gianmarco Tamberi followed as the second and third torchbearers and completed their relay segments inside the stadium. Tamberi performed a torch kiss with the next runner, Achille Polonara, who carried the flame out of the stadium to begin the route through the city. The relay in the Eternal City will pass major landmarks including the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and the Piazza Venezia. The torch is scheduled to reach Piazza del Popolo at around 7:30 p.m., where a city celebration with music and artistic performances will accompany the event. The relay will traverse 12,000 kilometres over 60 days across Italy, pass through more than 300 municipalities and feature celebrations in 60 cities, reach all 110 Italian provinces, and light up UNESCO sites along the route. The torch is scheduled to reach Piazza del Popolo at around 7:30 p.m., where a city celebration with music and artistic performances will accompany the event. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The flame will see Christmas in Naples, New Year in Bari, and return to Cortina d'Ampezzo on January 26, 2026, the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Winter Games opening ceremony. The relay will conclude on February 6 at Milan's San Siro Stadium. Article Source: IANS
Ashes 2025-26: Starc Shines With Bat And Ball As Australia Take Control Of Second Test
But Alex Carey: At the end of the second day, Australia were 378/6 in response to England's first innings 334, and it looked like the visitors had fought their way back into the match. But Saturday was an altogether new day, and the hosts turned things in their favour by posting a massive total of 511 and by the end of the day, planted themselves firmly into the driver's seat by reducing England to 134/6 in the Pink-ball Test at the Gabba in Brisbane. For the fans, this is like deja vu in many senses -- England will be going into the fourth day with four wickets in hand, just like Australia had on Friday evening. While the last four wickets added 133 runs to the hosts' score with Alex Carey scoring 63 and Mitchell Starc compiling 77 off 141 balls to help them take a 177-run lead, England will be looking to their remaining batters to add as many runs as possible to help the visitors make a match of it. Their first target will be to obliterate the remaining 43 runs of the lead to make the hosts bat again. The second aim will be to set Australia at least a 150-run target in the fourth innings and maintain their chances of winning the Test and levelling the series 1-1. It's a tall order no doubt but Ben Stokes, who is batting on four, and Will Jacks (4 not out) will, for inspiration, only have to look at the scoreboard of the first Test between New Zealand and West Indies for inspiration as the Caribbean batters, especially Justin Greaves (202*) batted superbly to threaten chasing a target of 518 run in fourth innings. Test cricket has produced many sensational and unpredictable results, and it is now in the hands of the England team to take a leaf out of the West Indies' book and keep their hopes alive. But with the cracks on the pitch opening up rapidly, batting is only going to get tougher on the fourth day. The day belonged to Mitchell Starc, who had claimed 6-72 to help dismiss England for 334 in their first innings. The left-arm pacer shone with the bat and produced his highest Test score in almost nine years to help Australia take a massive lead. Resuming at 378/6 under blue skies in front of another sold-out and energetic crowd, Australia lost Michael Neser (16) in the third over of the day, for the addition of five runs to the score. But Alex Carey, batting on 46 on Friday evening, found a good partner in Mitchell Starc, and they took the hosts to 416 with Carey completing his fifty off 53 balls (5x4). Carey struck Brydon Carse's chest-high delivery over first slip for four, and Starc helped himself to two cover-driven fours in his next over. Carey was out for 63 from 69 balls, but Starc and fellow-pacer Scott Boland (21 not out) raised 75 runs for the ninth wicket as Starc reached his fifty off 100 balls (8x4). He was eventually out for 77, caught by keeper Jamie Smith off Ben Stokes. Boland (21no) and Brendan Doggett (13) batted on, adding 20 runs to take Australia's total to 511 in 117.5 overs. Carse finished with 4-162 while Stokes claimed 3-113 on another difficult day for England. Things became worse for the visitors as they landed in trouble soon. Zak Cravley (44) and Ben Duckett (15) raised 48 runs for the opening wicket before the latter was bowled by Boland. Neser had caught Ollie Pope (26) and Crawly off his own bowling, and England slumped to 90/3. Starc returned to the attack late to claim the massive wicket of Joe Root, who scored a hundred in the first innings, to put England in big trouble. Root edged behind to Carey for 15, and England were 121/4. Harry Brook and Jamie Smith, the second victim for Starc in the final hour, joined him in the pavilion as soon as the visitors slumped to 134/6 and were staring into the abyss. Starc has added 2-48 to his first innings haul, Scott Boland claimed 2-33 while Neser bagged 2-27 to add to England's discomfort as the visiting batters fell prey to rash shots and lack of application besides some good bowling. Starc returned to the attack late to claim the massive wicket of Joe Root, who scored a hundred in the first innings, to put England in big trouble. Root edged behind to Carey for 15, and England were 121/4. Harry Brook and Jamie Smith, the second victim for Starc in the final hour, joined him in the pavilion as soon as the visitors slumped to 134/6 and were staring into the abyss. Also Read: Live Cricket Score England 334 & 134/6 in 35 overs (Zak Crawley 44, Ollie Pope 26; Mitchell Starc 2-48, Michael Neser 2-27, Scott Boland 2-33) trail Australia 511 all out in 117.3 overs (Mitchell Starc 77, Jake Weatherald 72, Marnus Labuschagne 65, Steven Smith 61, Alex Carey 63; Brydon Carse 4-152, Ben Stokes 3-113) by 43 runs. Article Source: IANS
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But Prasidh Krishna: South Africa's Quinton de Kock hammered his 23rd century but India came back strongly with spinner Kuldeep Yadav and Prasidh Krishna claiming four wickets apiece to restrict them to 270 all out in the series-deciding third and final ODI at the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. De Kock, who played cautiously initially before changing gears, scored 106 off 89 balls, studded with eight fours and six maximums, but Kuldeep picked his ninth four-wicket haul in ODIs and helped India reel in the rampaging Proteas batters, who at one time were looking on course to take the visitors past the 300-run mark in the third successive ODI. Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep claimed 4-41, including Marco Jansen (17) and Dewald Brevis in an eventful 39th over to help India wrap up the tail in a series in which the first two matches produced massive scores. With the series tied 1-1 after India won the first game by 17 runs and South Africa returned the favour in the second, the third match is the series decider that both teams want to win. Asked to bat first after the Indian captain won the toss after 20 consecutive losses, South Africa lost Ryan Rickelton (0) in the first over to Arshdeep Singh, but Quinton de Kock struck a superb hundred, and with help from skipper Temba Bavuma (48) and Matthew Breetzke (24), helped the visitors reach a strong position at 168/2. Together with captain Temba Bavuma, de Kock scored 113 runs for the second wicket partnership and then, with Matthew Breetzke, shared a 54-run stand to reach his century off 80 balls in the 30th over of SA's innings. De Kock now shares the top spot with de Villiers, who has seven centuries to his name, ahead of West Indies legend Chris Gayle, who has scored six centuries in India. De Kock has amassed 23 ODI hundreds while serving as a designated wicketkeeper. As a designated keeper, he has tied with Kumar Sangakkara, who also hit 23 centuries. Currently, this is the designated keepers' joint-highest total of hundreds. But Prasidh Krishna, who was taken to cleaners in 0-27 in two overs in his first spell, redeemed himself a bit by trapping Breetzke for a run-a-ball 24 (2x6) to trigger a collapse, as South Africa lost three quick wickets to have half of their side in the dugout for 199 runs. Prasidh Krishna, in his second spell, continued his fightback by having Aiden Markram, who scored a hundred in the previous match, lob a slower one to Virat Kohli for one, and then got the massive wicket of Quinton de Kock, the South African opener playing all over a fast and full delivery and seeing his middle-stump sent cartwheeling. Dewald Brevis (29) and Marco Jansen (17) added 35 runs for the sixth wicket, but Kuldeep changed the complexion of the game by getting both batters in the space of three balls to turn things in India's favour. Kuldeep, who bowled with great control and mixed up his deliveries, got Brevis with a wrong'un pitched outside the off-stump, and the South African spooned it up to Rohit Sharma at midwicket. A ball later, Kuldeep had another one as Jansen tried to hit out a well-tossed up delivery with a cross-batted shot, only to be caught by Ravindra Jadeja at deep midwicket. Keshav Maharaj struck a couple of fours in his unbeaten 20, but Kuldeep added Corbin Bosch (9) and Lungi Ngidi to his victims, and Prasidh Krishna returned for his third spell and bowled Ottneil Baartman (3) to leave India needing 271 runs to win the match and seal a 2-1 series win. The Indian bowlers initially got the stick but came back strongly in the middle-overs to wrap up the South African innings with two overs to spare. Keshav Maharaj struck a couple of fours in his unbeaten 20, but Kuldeep added Corbin Bosch (9) and Lungi Ngidi to his victims, and Prasidh Krishna returned for his third spell and bowled Ottneil Baartman (3) to leave India needing 271 runs to win the match and seal a 2-1 series win. Also Read: Live Cricket Score South Africa 270 all out in 47.5 overs (Quinton de Kock 106, Temba Bavuma 48, Dewald Brevis 29; Kuldeep Yadav 4-41, Prasidh Krishna 4-66) against India Article Source: IANS
3rd ODI: De Kock Equals ABDs India Record With Seventh ODI Hundred
South Africa: South Africa wicket-keeper batter Quinton de Kock equalled the record of compatriot AB de Villiers for most centuries by a visiting batter in India against India in the third and final ODI of the series at ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. Together with captain Temba Bavuma, de Kock scored 113 runs for the second wicket partnership and then, with Matthew Breetzke, shared a 54-run stand to reach his century off 80 balls in the 30th over of SA's innings. De Kock now shares the top position with de Villiers, who has seven centuries under his name ahead of West Indies legend Chris Gayle, who has scored six centuries in India. The century also saw de Kock drawing level with Sanath Jayasuriya for the most hundreds scored against India in the format. De Kock reached the landmark in just 23 innings, compared to Jayasuriyas 85. Only three other batters have six ODI centuries each against India AB de Villiers (32 innings), Ricky Ponting (59 innings), and Kumar Sangakkara (71 innings). De Kock has amassed 23 ODI hundreds while serving as a designated wicketkeeper. As a designated keeper, he has tied with Kumar Sangakkara, who also hit 23 centuries. Currently, this is the designated keepers' joint-highest total of hundreds. In terms of ODI tons, de Kock has surpassed David Warner, Sourav Ganguly, and Tillakaratne Dilshan with his 23rd. In ODIs, Warner, Ganguly, and Dilshan recorded 22 centuries. De Kock has amassed 23 ODI hundreds while serving as a designated wicketkeeper. As a designated keeper, he has tied with Kumar Sangakkara, who also hit 23 centuries. Currently, this is the designated keepers' joint-highest total of hundreds. Also Read: Live Cricket Score After losing the two-Test series 0-2, India won the first ODI by 17 runs in Ranchi before South Africa came back strongly in the second match in Raipur, chasing a 350-plus target to win by four wickets. Article Source: IANS
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma: In an inspiring moment for Indian sport and social inclusion, Indias blind cricket star Simu Das received financial support and the promise of a government job from the Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma. The Assam CM awarded Simu 10 lakh in financial assistance and promised a government job, which is a powerful recognition for a visually impaired woman cricketer who has represented India on the global stage. Simu, a B1 (totally blind) category cricketer, was part of the Indian blind womens cricket team that made the nation proud by winning the first-ever Blind Womens T20 World Cup. The Chief Ministers announcement marks one of the most significant gestures of state support extended to a visually impaired woman sportsperson in the history of Indian blind cricket, which reinforces the message that excellence, courage, and contribution to sport will be recognised, regardless of physical limitations. Simus journey is nothing short of extraordinary. She was born completely blind and grew up in extreme hardship. Her mother shouldered the entire responsibility of the family. With no permanent home and constant financial instability, Simu also carries the responsibility of a brother who is both blind and deaf. Despite circumstances that could have broken her spirit, she chose resilience and went on to represent the nation at the highest level of blind cricket. Through sheer determination, Simu continued her education and found hope through cricket. Identified and trained by the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, she honed her skills and earned a spot on the Indian blind womens cricket team, transforming her life story into one of strength, discipline, and national pride. Speaking on the recognition, Simu Das said, Today is the most emotional day of my life. I come from a family that has struggled for everything. There were times when I felt my dreams were too big for someone like me. But the announcement of a government job and this honour from our Honble Chief Minister have given me a new life and a new identity. I thank him from the bottom of my heart for seeing not my blindness, but my potential. I also wish to express my respect to our Honble Prime Minister of India, whose leadership gives hope to millions of people like me to rise above our circumstances. I also want to thank the Cricket Association for the Blind in India and Samarthanam Trust, who found me and provided me with the training to reach where I am today. Simu Dass recognition represents a major milestone for blind cricket in India, especially for women. Her government job appointment is a powerful statement about inclusion, equal opportunity, and dignity for athletes with disabilities. It paves the way for greater institutional support and visibility for blind sport across the country. The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled expressed sincere gratitude to the Assam Government and the Chief Minister for this landmark decision. Simu Dass recognition represents a major milestone for blind cricket in India, especially for women. Her government job appointment is a powerful statement about inclusion, equal opportunity, and dignity for athletes with disabilities. It paves the way for greater institutional support and visibility for blind sport across the country. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Simu Dass story now stands as a symbol of what is possible when courage meets opportunity, reminding the world that true vision comes from determination, not eyesight. Article Source: IANS
Stobo's stunning spell helps NSW seize control at SCG
Stobo took 4 for 7 to leave Queensland 67 for 7 after Edwards made 95 as NSW piled up 471 for 7 declared
KIUG 2025: South Sudans Akot Finds Her Footing With SRM Universitys Basketball Team
Khelo India University Games Rajasthan: When South Sudans Akot Becky Paul Macuei applied for a sports scholarship quota to study B.Sc. Biotechnology in India; she wasnt sure whether she could pursue her basketball dreams or would have to just focus on her studies. The 18-year-old feared that her dream of becoming an international basketball player may take a back seat but was amazed to see the basketball culture in Chennai and the support she has received from SRM University. The SRM University womens team finished runners-up in the Khelo India University Games Rajasthan 2025, but the camaraderie and passion for the sport made them stand apart with Akot playing an important role in their march to the final. Before coming here, many people believed that there is no basketball culture in India because India is mostly known for cricket. But when I arrived, I was amazed. I got a very supportive team, Akot told SAI media. Growing up in Rumbek in South Sudan, Akot had to sneak out to play basketball, as her parents wanted to excel in academics instead of following in the footsteps of her elder sister, Akon Paul Macuei, an international basketball player. But the youngest among the six siblings was determined to pursue her passion while also excelling in studies. My parents always asked me to focus on studies. My elder sister already represents our country, and they would say that one player in the family is enough. Eventually, they allowed me to pursue my dreams, and thats how I am here, she said. But her fathers death in 2020 due to COVID-19 once again derailed her plans, and it was then that her elder sister motivated her to apply for scholarship programs abroad to pursue her dreams. But the youngest among the six siblings was determined to pursue her passion while also excelling in studies. My parents always asked me to focus on studies. My elder sister already represents our country, and they would say that one player in the family is enough. Eventually, they allowed me to pursue my dreams, and thats how I am here, she said. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Akot aims to use her playing experience in India as a launchpad to make it to the South Sudan National team and is confident that her three-year stay in Chennai would enrich her not only as a player but also as an individual. Article Source: IANS
McSweeney pushes Test recall case with double century
The South Australia batter, who is captaining Australia A, plundered the England Lions attack
Shardul, Mhatre and Rahane star for Mumbai; Jayant's four strikes trump Shami's three
Mumbai registered their fifth win; Bengal lost 9 for 38 to be bowled out for 96 against Puducherry
Scott, Lehmann tons help SA dominate Tasmania
Liam Scott made his maiden first-class century and Jake Lehmann also made a ton as South Australia dominate Tasmania
Marsh misfires again as rain stalls Victoria's charge
Marsh fell for 4 as WA slumped to 98 for 4 on a day when only 30 overs were bowled due to rain
India finally win a toss and replace Washington with Tilak
South Africa had to bring in Rickelton and Baartman due to injuries to Burger and de Zorzi
3rd ODI: Tilak Comes In For Sundar As India Elect To Bowl Against SA
South Africa Ryan Rickelton: After 20 failed attempts, India finally won the toss and elected to bowl first against South Africa in the third ODI at the ACAVDCA Cricket Stadium. India have made one change as Washington Sundar goes out and Tilak Varma comes in. Whereas, for South Africa Ryan Rickelton and Ottniel Baartman come in after Nandre Burger and Tony de Zorzi were ruled out of the third ODI. Cricket South Africa in a statement on Saturday said, Burger experienced right hamstring discomfort while bowling during the second ODI on Wednesday, and de Zorzi experienced right hamstring area pain while batting and was unable to continue batting during the run chase. Both players underwent scans on Friday, which confirmed the extent of their respective injuries. India captain KL Rahul said, Yeah, I think you should do more tosses. We are looking to bowl first. A little bit, we trained here last night. There was dew but it didn't come as soon as it did at Ranchi or Raipur. I don't think it is going to play as much of a role as it did in the previous games. But yeah, we wanted to chase a total and see how we can bowl first. Yeah, looks like a good wicket. No, honestly. Not at all, from me and the leadership group, we were happy with how we played the last game. I know from outside 360 getting chased down looks like a lot has gone wrong. But you have to consider the conditions and there were a lot of positives to take, the chat is to do the same things and be consistent. We need to be sharpen in the field. South Africa captain Temba Bavuma said, Yeah, we wouldve bowled first as well. The wicket doesnt look the easiest, so the plan is simple - start well upfront, assess conditions early, and set things up for the middle order. If we can put a competitive score on the board, we back ourselves to defend it. Its been a really entertaining series, from the intensity of red-ball cricket to the excitement of the white-ball format. The crowds been fantastic in every game, and we definitely want to put in a performance worthy of that support. Hopefully, today turns out to be another thriller. Weve got two changes today - Ryan Rickelton and Ottniel Baartman come into the XI. Unfortunately, Nandre Burger and Tony de Zorzi picked up injuries in the last ODI, so theyll be out for a couple of weeks. But its another opportunity for the guys coming in, and we back them to step up. Playing XIs: Weve got two changes today - Ryan Rickelton and Ottniel Baartman come into the XI. Unfortunately, Nandre Burger and Tony de Zorzi picked up injuries in the last ODI, so theyll be out for a couple of weeks. But its another opportunity for the guys coming in, and we back them to step up. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul (c), Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna Article Source: IANS
Remembering Robin Smith: Courageous Batsman, True Gentleman
Former England cricketer, Robin Smith died aged 62. A statement from his family confirmed that Smith had died unexpectedly in his South Perth apartment and that the cause of death is unknown. He played in 62 Tests and 71 ODIs and amassed 6655 runs in his international cricket career for England, including 4236 runs in Tests averaging an impressive 43.67. He was a vital figure in Englands Test team between 1988 and 1996. He scored nine hundreds, three against the Windies who had the world's best pace attack at that time. He scored 2419 runs in ODIs and was part of the England team which lost the 1992 World Cup final. In addition to his batting, Robin Smith is also being remembered as a thorough gentleman. He was Judge for his friends (for his once-wavy, wig-like hair). Across England and beyond, cricket is mourning the passing of a batsman who was ahead of his time. The news of his passing drew immediate and emotional tributes from former England captains and teammates. Nasser Hussain remembered Smith as much for his humanity as for his courage at the crease. Mike Atherton reflected on Smiths toughness, recalling the grim determination that defined his character both on and off the field. Mark Nicholas believes Robin Smith was Hampshires greatest ever player shy and naive off the field, a batting prodigy on it Unfortunately, in the last few years, he remained in the news for his struggles with alcoholism, instead of cricket. He discussed this issue in his 2019 autobiography The Judge: More Than Just a Game also. Even then he didnt lose touch with cricket and was even at the Perth Stadium to watch the Ashes opener. For 23 years he held the England record for highest men's ODI score for his 167* from 163 balls v Australia in Birmingham in 1993, in the days when batting at a run a ball was rare. His feat was surpassed by Alex Hales in August 2016. Some facts regarding Robin Smith: *Made his debut for Hampshire in June 1983 at Bournemouth against Lancashire and both Robin and his brother Chris scored exactly 100. *He was born in South Africa, played for England and was living in Perth. *In 1996, he was dropped although his record was statistically better than all his peers at that time. This left him frustrated as he believed that he still had five of his best years in front of him. *He played for Hampshire between 1982 and 2003 and made his Test debut in 1988. He captained Hampshire between 1998 and 2002 and earlier helped them to Benson and Hedges Cup victories in 1988 and 1992 and the NatWest Trophy in 1991. * He was a world-class batsman and between Robin Smith's debut and final cap, only Mark Taylor (5471), David Boon (5448) and Graham Gooch (4622) scored more runs than his 4236 runs. * Out of his 62 Tests, he played 19 against West Indies who were having a fearsome army of quick men and averaged more against them (44.43) than all other sides combined (43.32). He also amassed 553 runs in the 1989 Ashes series. *In 1991 he was behind only his England team-mate Graham Gooch in the ICC rankings. *In the Old Trafford Test in 1995 against West Indies, his jaw was broken by Ian Bishop as a short ball nipped back and flew into his cheekbone. There was blood everywhere. Retired hurt. The ambulance had been called, and a stretcher was brought to carry him. England were chasing a small target to win but wickets were continuously falling. He was on the stretcher but didnt go to the hospital till victory was ensured. If required, he was ready to bat even in that condition. *Smith helped to bring his friend Shane Warne to Hampshire but refused to face the leg spinner in the nets. He was renowned for his bravery against pace but had a fallibility against spin. Surprisingly, despite this assumption he scored plenty of runs against Asian sides. His real problem was Warne, who ensured Smith was less of a problem to the Australians in 1993 than four years earlier and probably this was the reason he was dropped for the 1994-95 Ashes. Also Read: Live Cricket Score England and Australia players wore black armbands on the first day of the pink ball Test in Brisbane. Before the match began, there was a brief and emotional tribute that explained the reason for the armbands. Players and fans observed a minutes silence for Robin Smith.
Injured Burger, de Zorzi out of third ODI against India
De Zorzi has also been ruled out of the upcoming five-match T20I series against India, as is Maphaka
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Nandre Burger, Tony De Zorzi Ruled Out Of Third ODI Against India
VDCA Cricket Stadium: South Africa fast bowler Nandre Burger and batter Tony de Zorzi have been ruled out of the third One-Day International (ODI) against India on Saturday due to injury. With the series hanging in balance at 1-1, the ACAVDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam is set to host the third ODI. Cricket South Africa, in a statement, said, Burger experienced right hamstring discomfort while bowling during the second ODI on Wednesday, and de Zorzi experienced right hamstring area pain while batting and was unable to continue batting during the run chase. Both players underwent scans on Friday, which confirmed the extent of their respective injuries. South Africa are already without the services of pacer Kagiso Rabada, who was ruled out due to a niggle, and now face a serious challenge with their struggling pace attack. De Zorzi, who struggled to bat during the second ODI in Raipur, has also been ruled out of the upcoming five-match T20 International (T20I) series against India, which gets underway on December 9 and is set to return home for treatment. CSA hasn't announced any replacement for both players. De Zorzi looked strong throughout the entire trip to India. Before being retired due to injury after scoring 17 runs off 11 balls in Raipur, he made 39 in the first game. Even though South Africa achieved their best chase against India and tied the series, he was unable to continue. De Zorzi, who struggled to bat during the second ODI in Raipur, has also been ruled out of the upcoming five-match T20 International (T20I) series against India, which gets underway on December 9 and is set to return home for treatment. CSA hasn't announced any replacement for both players. Also Read: Live Cricket Score South Africa have announced fast bowler Lutho Sipamla as a replacement for Maphaka. Article Source: IANS
Restructured FairBreak promises to create 'Wimbledon of cricket' for women
The new tournament will see 90 women's players from Full Members and Associates and has applied to get sanctioned by the ICC
Justin Greaves' Unbeaten 202 Lead West Indies To Epic Draw In Christchurch
Justin Greaves: A mammoth effort from Justin Greaves, 202 not, and an unbeaten 58 from Kemar Roach helped West Indies pull off an epic draw against New Zealand in the first Test at Hagley Oval. Earlier, the West Indies created history, achieving the highest fourth-innings score in Test cricket on Saturday. With a career-high score of 202 not out, batting all-rounder Justin Greaves led the Windies and briefly threatened to have the unachievable mark of 531 chased down. The Barbados right-hander is only the seventh player in Test history to score a double hundred in a match's fourth innings. Pace bowler Kemar Roach (58*), who also recorded his best-ever innings from 86 Test matches, provided him with fitting support. On Day 5, he faced 233 balls on an extremely flat Christchurch pitch during his exhausting 282-minute stint. With 5/78 in the Kiwis' second innings, Roach, 37, became the fourth-oldest player in a Test to register both a five-wicket haul and a half-century in the same game. Shai Hope also scored a tonne earlier in the innings before getting removed for 140 off of Jacob Duffy's bowling. After chasing down Australia's goal of 418 in 2003, the visitors ultimately fell 74 runs shy of the highest fourth-innings chase in Test cricket. The Windies' fourth innings score is only surpassed by England's 5/654 in the historic against South Africa back in 1939 a match that literally compelled the format to be shortened from timeless to no more than five days. After lunch, the Kiwis had no wickets, but the on-field umpire gave Roach a major lifeline in the 143rd over when he was declared not out on a caught behind appeal. After using their three reviews for the innings without result, the hosts were left helpless as replays revealed he had actually hit the ball. After chasing down Australia's goal of 418 in 2003, the visitors ultimately fell 74 runs shy of the highest fourth-innings chase in Test cricket. The Windies' fourth innings score is only surpassed by England's 5/654 in the historic against South Africa back in 1939 a match that literally compelled the format to be shortened from timeless to no more than five days. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Brief scores: New Zealand 231 & 466/8 decl vs West Indies 167 & 457/6 (Justin Greaves 202*, Shai Hope 140, Kemar Roach 58*; Jacob Duffy 3-122) match drawn Article Source: IANS
Epic 202 by Greaves Rescues West Indies in Christchurch Thriller
An epic 202 not out by Justin Greaves and a stubborn support role by Kemar Roach saw the West Indies salvage a valiant draw in the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch on Saturday. Set a colossal target of 531, 113 more than the current record for a successful fourth-innings chase, the West Indies were 457-6 at close, the second-highest Test fourth innings. SCORECARD Greaves battled for almost 10 hours and faced 388 deliveries, bringing up his maiden double century in the penultimate over. Roach was unbeaten on his Test best of 58 which included facing 72 dot balls when he was on 53. The pair put on a gutsy 180 for the seventh wicket. A draw seemed a distant prospect for the tourists when the top order failed to fire yet again and they slumped to 72-4. But New Zealand were down on fire power as injuries to Matt Henry and Nathan Smith reduced their pace attack in the second innings to just Jacob Duffy and Zak Foulkes. Both were playing only their second Test. The placid pitch was also of little assistance to the spinners, allowing Shai Hope and Greaves to cash in for the fifth wicket amassing 196 runs in a 64-over stand. The West Indies resumed the final day at 212-4 with a confident Hope and Greaves adding 23 in six overs of spin before blunting the new-ball attack for more than 12 overs, before Hope was dismissed for 140. A short ball from Duffy outside the leg stump tempted Hope to hook but the ball climbed, grazed the glove and a diving Tom Latham took a stunning one-handed catch to complete the dismissal. Tevin Imlach came and went quickly, lbw to Foulkes for four, and New Zealand felt the initiative had swung their way again with the West Indies 277-6. But when Roach joined Greaves the pendulum swung back the other way as West Indies reached 399-6 at tea, needing a further 132 with four wickets remaining if they were to achieve a historic victory in the final session. Luck was with Roach, who received five lives. He was dropped on 30 and 47 and survived a run-out when the throw went wide of the stumps. He was given not out to an lbw appeal and again for a caught behind, both off Michael Bracewell, when television replays showed he was out both times. Duffy was New Zealand's most successful bowler with 3-122 to go with his five wickets in the first Test. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The second Test starts in Wellington on Wednesday.
Rohit's Aggressive Approach Changed How India Plays White-ball Cricket, Says Abhishek Nayar
On Virat Kohli: Former India cricketer Abhishek Nayar heaped praise on batter Rohit Sharma, crediting his aggressive approach for the change in the way of playing ODI format. The three-match ODI series of South Africas tour of India 2025 is levelled at 1-1, making the hosts targeting a series-clinching victory third ODI scheduled to take place in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. Abhishek Nayar analyzed Rohit Sharma's growth as an ODI batter, saying, Rohit Sharma has transitioned well in ODIs. From starting lower down the order, early on in his career to becoming a secure opener. This is where he truly evolved, changing how India plays white-ball cricket by adopting an aggressive approach focused on hitting sixes rather than just accumulating runs. His leadership by example, playing without worrying about centuries, has raised team standards, Nayar told JioStar. In the current three-match ODI series against South Africa, Rohit Sharma's performance has been inconsistent. He has scored 71 runs at an average of 35.50 and a strike rate of 120.34 in just two innings. In the first ODI in Ranchi, the Hitman scored 57 off 51 to start the series. He hit three sixes and five fours before left-arm bowler Marco Jansen caught him leg before wicket. Nandre Burger removed him for 14 off eight balls in the second one-dayer at Raipur. During his brief spell at the crease, the opener hit three fours before the left-arm pacer caught him behind. On why Rohit Sharma is not coming out of the crease much to play his shots, Nayar said, Rohit Sharma hasn't stepped out to hit big shots mainly due to swinging conditions in this series. When he feels the ball isn't swinging much, he confidently takes on bowlers. He's been careful with his footwork because of uncertain pitch bounce. But in familiar Vizag conditions, we'll likely see his aggressive stepping-out game return. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli turned back time and put up a classic performance in the first two ODIs against the Proteas, returning with scores of 135 and 102. On why Rohit Sharma is not coming out of the crease much to play his shots, Nayar said, Rohit Sharma hasn't stepped out to hit big shots mainly due to swinging conditions in this series. When he feels the ball isn't swinging much, he confidently takes on bowlers. He's been careful with his footwork because of uncertain pitch bounce. But in familiar Vizag conditions, we'll likely see his aggressive stepping-out game return. Also Read: Live Cricket Score On the tactical adjustments made by Virat Kohli in his batting style, Nayar said, Virat has changed his batting a lot since the Australia tour, mainly in his tactics. If you see his last two ODI innings against South Africa, every single shot comes from a different guard. Hes been on leg stump, on middle stump and on off stump as well. Hes made those changes so he can adapt to every length. Hes used his feet, been deep in the crease, and been outside the crease. His brain has worked like an AI computer, trying to figure everything out. Also, the conditions have helped the style of cricket Virat wants to play. Article Source: IANS
I Began Playing Cricket Because Of My Brother, Says Deepti Sharma
Deepti Sharma: All-rounder Deepti Sharma opened up about the moment that changed her life, the person who first saw her potential and encouraged her to take up cricket - her elder brother. Playing their third 50-over World Cup final, India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, beat the Laura Wolvaardt-led side to lift the World Cup trophy and to be named the world champions for the first time in the history of the sport in India. With that, the Indian womens cricket team also ended their ICC Trophy drought. Deepti Sharma, the seasoned off-spinner topped the wickets chart with 22 scalps, emerging as the Women's Wolrd Cup 2025 most successful bowler, and also scored 215 runs, including three half-centuries, to emerge as the MVP of the tournament. In the final against South Africa, Deepti scored a fighting 58 and claimed 5-39 in the final to make it possible. Speaking to Amitabh Bachchan, Deepti shared how his support and belief played a crucial role in shaping her early journey. Recalling her childhood days, Deepti said, I began playing cricket because of my brother. I used to accompany him to the ground just to watch him play. One day, I was sitting on the stairs when a ball suddenly came towards me. I threw it back from around 4050 metres, and it directly hit the stumps. People there immediately said, This girl should be playing cricket. From that moment, I never looked back and started playing seriously. Speaking to Amitabh Bachchan, Deepti shared how his support and belief played a crucial role in shaping her early journey. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India scored a commanding 298/7, highlighted by Shafali Vermas smooth 87, Deepti Sharmas steady 58, and key contributions from Smriti Mandhana (45) and Richa Ghosh (34). A strong 100-run opening partnership between Mandhana and Verma laid the groundwork for a large total, but South Africa fought back late, narrowly preventing India from crossing 300. Article Source: IANS
Litchfield, Voll hurt Melbourne Stars' qualification chances in rain-affected game
Stars, who entered the match placed second on the ladder, will now wait nervously on other results
Odisha: Security Heightened Ahead Of India-Africa T20 At Barabati Stadium
Cuttack Police Commissioner Suresh Dev: Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissioner Suresh Dev Datta Singh on Monday said that comprehensive security arrangements have been put in place for the upcoming India-South Africa T20 match scheduled to be held at Barabati Stadium on December 9. Commissioner Singh said there is tremendous enthusiasm among fans ahead of the high-voltage match, with heavy ticket demand and large crowds expected. Police have made elaborate preparations to ensure a smooth and safe experience for spectators and players. He informed that around 1,700 police personnel will be deployed in and around the stadium, including special units such as the Special Tactical Unit, Bomb Disposal Squad, Disaster Response Force, and surveillance teams. Local police resources from Cuttack will also be mobilised to strengthen the security grid. Access control measures have been tightened, and crowd management plans have been finalised to avoid inconvenience to spectators. We aim to conduct the match in a very smooth manner with minimum hassle to the public. Strong and effective security measures have been arranged considering all possible situations, Singh said. Police have also made arrangements for the arrival and movement of both teams, including their practice sessions and hotel security. The Commissioner appealed to fans who could not secure tickets not to gather unnecessarily near the stadium, recalling past instances where large crowds created pressure during entry. He advised such fans to enjoy the practice sessions, which will also be open for viewing. The Commissioner assured that the police are fully prepared to ensure a safe, secure and well-managed international cricket event in Cuttack. Notably, the Twin City police have made extensive security arrangements for the safety of players, officials, and spectators. As per official sources, a total deployment of 22 platoons of force and 111 officers has been mobilised for Bhubaneswar at the place of stay and for route lining. Notably, the Twin City police have made extensive security arrangements for the safety of players, officials, and spectators. Also Read: Live Cricket Score It further added that for the smooth and incident-free conduct of the match, a total of 411 officers at Cuttack and 57 platoons of force, 420 Tr. Hav/ORs & Constables have been deployed at Barabati Stadium and all strategic locations of Cuttack. Article Source: IANS
Wolvaardt 115*, all-round Luus set up South Africa's thumping win over Ireland
Wolvaardt's century off just 52 balls, the fastest for South Africa, helped them to their highest score in the format
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England's prep not to blame for Gabba fielding errors, says Root
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Parag: 'Not thinking about Rajasthan Royals captaincy right now'
The allrounder is confident of returning to India's white-ball sides when his shoulder injury has fully healed
Ten Doeschate explains India's battle with the dew
We are doing all the practical prep stuff, guys bowling with wet balls, the India assistant coach said on measures being taken to tackle dew
Ashes 2025-26: Weatherald, Labuschagne, Smith Fifties Help Australia Take Early Lead In 2nd Test
Jake Weatherald: Australias batters made full use of Englands inconsistent bowling before a late fightback under lights kept the second Test in the balance at the Gabba. By stumps, Australia were 378/6, holding a 44-run lead after a frenetic day in which three home batters Jake Weatherald, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith made half-centuries. England began the day by adding 70 for the tenth wicket as Joe Root (138 not out) and Jofra Archer (38) extended their stand. Archers innings ended when he flicked Brendan Doggett to deep backward square, where Marnus Labuschagne completed a diving catch. England were all out for 334. In reply, Australia initially started slowly before Weatherald (72) shifted the momentum. The left-hander struck a flurry of boundaries, including three in one over off Gus Atkinson, and added 77 in just 10 overs with Travis Head. England dropped Head early, and he went on to make 39 before Brydon Carse removed him. Weatherald continued scoring freely, reaching his maiden Test fifty from 45 balls with nine fours and a six, but his innings ended on 72 from 78 balls when a yorker from Archer struck his right big toe. Labuschagne, back at No.3, looked in control from early on. He played confidently through the on side and square of the wicket, moving at a brisk fifty and guiding Australia to 130/1 at tea. He was eventually out for 65 from 77 balls, edging an attempted cut off Stokes to wicketkeeper Jamie Smith. Steve Smith then took charge of the innings, batting fluently with Cameron Green. Smith survived an early blow on the forearm from Carse but accelerated sharply, moving from 36 to 50 in eight balls. He struck Archer and Atkinson repeatedly behind the point, including an upper-cut six. The Smith and Green partnership reached 95 before Green, on 45, was bowled by Carse after backing away to target the off side. Smith fell three balls later for 61, caught spectacularly by Will Jacks at backward square. Alex Carey (46 not out) and Michael Neser (15 not out) steadied Australia late in the day. Both benefited from dropped chancesNeser on 6 and Carey on 25as they added an important unbroken stand of 49 to push Australia past Englands total and into the lead. With Australia 378/6 and holding a 44-run advantage, the match remains finely poised heading into day three. Alex Carey (46 not out) and Michael Neser (15 not out) steadied Australia late in the day. Both benefited from dropped chancesNeser on 6 and Carey on 25as they added an important unbroken stand of 49 to push Australia past Englands total and into the lead. Also Read: Live Cricket Score England 333 all out in 76.2 overs (Joe Root 138 not out, Jofra Archer 38; Mitchell Starc 6-75, Michael Neser 1-43) trail Australia 378/6 in 73 overs (Jake Weatherald 72, Marnus Labuschagne 65; Brydon Carse 3-113, Ben Stokes 2-93) by 44 runs Article Source: IANS
WBBL match abandoned due to hole in the pitch
A stray cricket ball was accidentally rolled into the pitch by the heavy roller during the innings break creating an irreparable hole
Root: England must 'express themselves in right way' to save second Test
Free-flowing approach from England's batters came unstuck in first innings, but senior batter backs talent to fight back
Pakistan Batter Fakhar Zaman Fined For 'showing Dissent At An Umpires Decision'
Emirates ICC International Panel: Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman has been fined 10 per cent of his match fee after he was found guilty of breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the Tri-Series final against Sri Lanka on November 29, the International Cricket Council said on Friday. Zaman was found to have breached Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to showing dissent at an umpires decision during an international match. One demerit point has been added to Zamans disciplinary record, for whom it was the first offence in a 24-month period, ICC said in a statement. The incident occurred in the 19th over of Pakistans innings, when Zaman had a prolonged argument with on-field umpires regarding a decision that saw him lose his wicket. aman admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Reon King of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, so there was no need for a formal hearing, it added. The sanction was proposed by Reon King of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees. On-field umpires Ahsan Raza, Asif Yaqoob, third umpire Rashid Riaz, and fourth umpire Faisal Afridi levelled the charge. Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand, a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a players match fee, and one or two demerit points. The sanction was proposed by Reon King of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees. On-field umpires Ahsan Raza, Asif Yaqoob, third umpire Rashid Riaz, and fourth umpire Faisal Afridi levelled the charge. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The victory capped off a dominant run for Pakistan, who have now won 21 out of 34 T20Is this year, their most in a single calendar year. Article Source: IANS
Fakhar Zaman fined 10% of match fee for showing dissent at umpire's decision
The incident occurred in the 19th over of the tri-series final, when a catch which Fakhar took wasn't deemed legal, leaving him unhappy
Weatherald's opening gambit inspires Australia fightback
Aggressive maiden fifty ruffles England attack, before Smith, Labuschagne cement advantage
Steve Smith: Former England captain Michael Vaughan has heaped praise on Will Jacks after the off-spinner produced one of the best catches in Ashes history with his absolute screamer to dismiss Australia captain Steve Smith on Day 2 of the pink-ball Ashes Test here at the Gabba on Friday. Smith played an unconvincing pull shot off Brydan Carse to fine backward square, where Jacks has a lot of ground to make up and not much time to do it in, but he dived to his right to claim a stunning one-handed blinder, and the Aussie skipper headed back to the hut for 61. This is as good a catch as I've ever seen. Oh my word! It doesn't get any better than that; that's an incredible piece of movement from Jacks. We're seeing Australia do what England normally do with the bat in hand, error after error. Jacks returned to the Test arena after a three-year absence when England called him for the pink-ball game to replace injured Mark Wood, who has been ruled out with a troublesome left knee. I reckon Will Jacks has justified his selection after that catch. He doesn't need to do anything else in the game, really, Vaughan added. Former Australian pacer Damien Fleming was also full of praise for Jacks' presence of mind in completing a one-handed blinder and called it one of the best catches he's ever seen. He had to dive, and then to have the presence of mind and not touch the turf, Fleming said on SEN Cricket. This game has been turned on its head. Australia have paid their brain bills with the bat. They have given away their wicket there, and England are back in this! This is real Test cricket. That was a phenomenal catch. Former Australian pacer Damien Fleming was also full of praise for Jacks' presence of mind in completing a one-handed blinder and called it one of the best catches he's ever seen. Also Read: Live Cricket Score After England bowled out for 334, Australia responded well with the bat, with three batters bringing up half-centuries, including Jake Weatherald, who made his maiden Test 50. The hosts are currently at 349/6, leading England by 18 runs with four wickets in hand. Article Source: IANS
Hampshire appoint Russell Domingo as head coach
Shane Burger also joins new coaching set-up at the Utilita Bowl
Breetzke getting 'comfortable' in new role at No. 4 in ODIs
He is performing an entirely different role having been pushed down with Markram, de Kock and Bavuma forming the top three, but he's coped well
Buckingham claims four to put South Australia on top
Buckingham took 4 for 49 to help bowl Tasmania out for 195 despite Kellepotha's 50 on debut for Tasmania
Harmer, Taijul And Nawaz Nominated For ICC Player Of The Month For November
In T20Is: Two spinners Simon Harmer and Taijul Islam, along with all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz, have been shortlisted for the ICC Mens Player of the Month award for November. Harmer and Islam were instrumental in the Test series wins of South Africa and Bangladesh against India and Ireland respectively. Nawaz was a key component with both bat and ball in the recently concluded Tri-Series involving Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. South Africas experienced off-spinner Harmer was at the heart of their historic 2-0 Test series win over India, which was the Proteas first in 25 years. He claimed an outstanding 17 wickets at an extraordinary average of 8.94 across the two Tests in Kolkata and Guwahati. The 36-year-old took eight wickets in the first Test match, where he was named the Player of the Match and backed it with nine more in the second, which included a match-winning haul of six for 37 as India fell by 408 runs to give the Proteas a series sweep. His dominance throughout the series earned him the Player of the Series award. Bangladeshs left-arm spinner continued his match-winning ways in home conditions as Bangladesh claimed both Tests against Ireland. Taijul picked up 13 wickets at 26.30 in the 2-0 series win, finishing as the leading wicket-taker. His consistent impact rewarded him with the Player of the Series. Bangladeshs left-arm spinner continued his match-winning ways in home conditions as Bangladesh claimed both Tests against Ireland. Also Read: Live Cricket Score In T20Is, the left-arm spinner added 52 more runs and claimed an impressive 11 wickets at just 12.72. His match-winning three for 17 in the Tri-Series final against Sri Lanka capped a standout campaign and secured his Player of the Series honour. Article Source: IANS
IND vs SA 3rd ODI: Approaching Milestones and Records Ahead of Visakhapatnam Clash
IND vs SA 3rd ODI,ODI Approaching Milestones and Records :Indian Cricket Team and South Africa Cricket Team are ready to take on each other in the final game of the three-match ODI series. This contest will start at 1:30 PM IST on December 6 at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. The ODI series has been like a boxing game where both teams have thrown punches at each other whenever they have had a chance. The scoreline is at 1-1, and the final game will decide the series. Virat Kohli has been exceptional with consecutive centuries. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Aiden Markram also scored a century each in the previous game. It has been the batting dominating matches so far, and we might get another one here. The first two saw teams scoring 350 runs, and the wicket for the third game is high-scoring. So, there might be a few more records, which will be tumbling in Vizag. Already some big records have been broken in the first two games.Here, we will talk about big records and milestones which are lined up and can be achieved in the India vs South Africa3rd ODI clash at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. IND vs SA 3rd ODI: Approaching Test Records and ODI Cricket Milestones Ahead of the IND vs SA 3rd ODI atACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam 8 - Virat Kohli has scored 14492 runs in 307 ODIs. He needs 8 more runs to become only the second player on the planet to reach 14500 ODI runs after Sachin Tendulkar (18426). 59 - Just like Kohli, Rohit Sharma is also approaching a similar milestone. Rohit has 11441 runs so far and needs 59 more to become only the ninth player to score 11500 runs in ODIs. 90 - Virat has already smashed two centuries, and if he can score 90 more runs in the final ODI, he will reach the big milestone of 28000 international runs. He will be the fastest to do so. 27 - Rohit also has scored 19,973 runs in his career and needs 27 runs to complete 20,000 international runs. 13 - South African captain Temba Bavuma is also closing in on 2000 ODI runs. He needs 13 more runs to reach 2000 ODI runs in his career. 1 - Marco Jansen is just one wicket away from completing 50 wickets in ODIs. 2 - Virat has hit nine sixes in the last two innings, and he needs two more to surpass Ricky Ponting (161) in the list of most ODI sixes. Also Read: Live Cricket Score 1 - Virat Kohli needs one more century to score three consecutive ODI hundreds. He will become only the second batter after Babar Azam to score three consecutive ODI hundreds on two occasions. It will be his fourth consecutive ODI ton against South Africa, which has never happended before.
Shafali Headlines ICC Womens Player Of The Month Nominations For November
World Cup Final: India batter Shafali Verma, who produced a standout performance in the Womens World Cup Final to inspire her side to their maiden title, has been nominated for the ICC Mens Player of the Month award for November. Joining Shafali in the nominees for the monthly honour are two contenders from the recently concluded inaugural ICC Womens Emerging Nations Trophy, Esha Oza of UAE and Thailand's Thipatcha Putthawong. A last-minute selection to the India side, Shafali top-scored in the final in India's their maiden ICC title glory. Across her one ODI appearance in November, she amassed an impressive 87 runs off 78 balls, striking at 111.53 to set the tone at the top. Shafali's contribution with the ball was equally valuable, claiming two crucial wickets of Sune Luus and Marizanne Kapp for 36 runs off her seven overs, breaking vital partnerships at key moments. Her all-round brilliance in the final showcased her prowess in those pressure moments. Thai spinner spinner Thipatcha enjoyed a sensational month, winning the ICC Womens Emerging Nations Trophy and finishing as the joint leading wicket-taker in the tournament with 15 wickets. She was in scintillating form as she left batters bamboozled, with a standout performance in the tournament final, where she took four crucial wickets against Scotland at an economy of 4.25. UAE all-rounder Esha showcased her match-winning pedigree during the ICC Womens Emerging Nations Trophy. In seven T20Is during the month, she compiled 187 runs at a strike rate of 137.50, anchoring and accelerating innings with equal authority. Thai spinner spinner Thipatcha enjoyed a sensational month, winning the ICC Womens Emerging Nations Trophy and finishing as the joint leading wicket-taker in the tournament with 15 wickets. She was in scintillating form as she left batters bamboozled, with a standout performance in the tournament final, where she took four crucial wickets against Scotland at an economy of 4.25. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Her standout performance came in UAEs final fixture against Namibia, as she scored an unbeaten 68 and took two wickets as she helped her side secure a 28-run victory. Article Source: IANS
Weve Built Our Team Around Core Group Of Hungry Players: MI Head Coach Jayawardene
Mujeeb Ur Rahman: Five-time champions Mumbai Indians' head coach Mahela Jayawardene highlighted franchise's faith in experience and the growth of youngsters, along with a likely push for uncapped domestic prospects to round off the squad at the IPL 2026 mini auction, scheduled for December 16. He further stressed that franchises focus is on consistency and the team continues to rely on its core group of hungry, highimpact players, including Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Tilak Varma. He also noted that the return of Trent Boult last season added significant value, and the side has strengthened its balance by pairing experienced international names like Mitchell Santner and Will Jacks with developing young talent. Consistency is our key. Weve built our team around a core group of hungry players like Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Tilak Varma. Bringing back Trent Boult last season added more value. Weve combined experienced international players like Mitchell Santner and Will Jacks with young talent, creating a good balance. We have developed these young guys going into this season, and they have improved a lot from last year. Hopefully, they get an opportunity to showcase their skills as well. Our young players have improved significantly from last season and we hope they get opportunities to show their skills this year. Ahead of the mini auctions, keeping in mind strategic adjustments and squad balance, MI released of seven players from the squad; Karn Sharma, Bevon Jacobs, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Vignesh Puthur, KL Shrijith, PSN Raju, Reece Topley and Lizaad Williams along with the trade of Arjun Tendulkar. We have developed these young guys going into this season, and they have improved a lot from last year. Hopefully, they get an opportunity to showcase their skills as well. Our young players have improved significantly from last season and we hope they get opportunities to show their skills this year. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Mumbai Indians often focus on finding young talent, especially with state leagues producing exciting players. They might use their remaining money to sign an uncapped Indian player. Their trades this season have been smart, specifically targeting lower middle-order batters with power-hitting ability, which explains their trade decisions this year. Article Source: IANS
India vs South Africa, 3rd ODI - Who will win today IND vs SA match?
IND vs SA , 3rd ODI , Cricket Tips :Team India have found it tough since South Africa landed in India. After 0-2 humiliation in tests, India suffered another embarrassment in the second ODI in Raipur. The series is leveled at 1-1, and South Africa are at the top. Can India bounce back in the final game? The final ODI is scheduled on Saturday at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, at 1:30 PM IST. Centuries of Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad went in vain as Aiden Markram and other South African batters dominated the Indian bowlers. So, South Africa are placed better, heading into the final game. IND vs SA: Match Details Date : December 06, 2025 (Saturday) Time : 1:30 PM IST Venue : Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam IND vs SA: Live Streaming Details The live action of the final ODI on Saturday will be televised on the Star Sports Network. Fans can also watch the game on the Jio Hotstar streaming platform. IND vs SA: Head-to-Head Total Matches : 95 India : 41 South Africa : 52 No-Result : 03 IND vs SA: Ground Pitch Report You will get another batting paradise like the first two games. The wicket is flat, and bowlers don't have much to bowl with. The early swing will be minimal, and spin will be much less. Hence, batters might not find it hard, and chasing is the best option. IND vs SA: Possible XIs India : Rohit Sharma , KL Rahul (c & wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna South Africa : Quinton de Kock (wk), Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma (C), Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi IND vs SA: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Virat Kohli has two centuries now, and he is eyeing the third in a row. He will be a big wicket. For South Africa, Aiden Markram looked at his best with a brilliant century in Raipur. Probable Best Bowler Kuldeep Yadav is someone who can trouble the batters even on the flat deck. For South Africa, Marco Jansen has used his height on the flat track and troubled Indian batters. Today Match Prediction : India are under pressure after the loss, and inexperienced bowling and toss are not helping them much. We predict South Africa to win the final game on Saturday. IND vs SA Match 3rd Test, Today Match IND vs SA, IND vs SA Prediction, IND vs SA Predicted XIs, Injury Update of the match between India vs South Africa Also Read: Live Cricket Score Disclaimer : The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
Richardson stands out with four wickets as England Lions collapse
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Hazlewood Suffers Low-grade Achilles Injury During Rehabilitation From Hamstring Blow: CA
New South Wales: Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood suffered yet another injury setback as he sustained a low-grade Achilles injury during his rehabilitation from a lingering hamstring injury. Hazlewood's fresh injury blow has cast fresh doubt over his availability for the remainder of the Ashes series. Cricket Australia have released an official update on the bowler's recovery during Day 2 play of the ongoing day-night Test at the Gabba. Josh Hazlewood reported achilles soreness this week during his rehabilitation from recent hamstring injury. It is a low-grade issue, and he is expected to recommence running and bowling next week, CA said in a statement. It remains to be seen how severe his fresh injury blow is, as his return-to-play timeline has not been set yet, but the pacer is expected to resume running and bowling next week if the Achilles complaint settles. Hazlewood earlier injured his hamstring during New South Wales Sheffield Shield match against Victoria last month. Initial scans cleared him, but Cricket Australia (CA) later said that a repeat imagery scan has shown a hamstring strain, which sidelined the towering quick for the first and second Tests of the ongoing Ashes series. Hazlewood had been booked to travel to Brisbane this week to rejoin the Australian squad and continue his rehabilitation, but the trip was cancelled after he reported soreness. He will remain in Sydney for now, placing his involvement in the rest of series in some doubt, as reported by the Sydney Morning Herald. Hazlewood earlier injured his hamstring during New South Wales Sheffield Shield match against Victoria last month. Initial scans cleared him, but Cricket Australia (CA) later said that a repeat imagery scan has shown a hamstring strain, which sidelined the towering quick for the first and second Tests of the ongoing Ashes series. Also Read: Live Cricket Score There are concerns Hazlewood might not be available until the fourth Test at the MCG or beyond. If Hazlewood misses all five Tests of the series, it would be for the first time since he debuted in 2014 against India. Article Source: IANS
