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Rahul strikes unbeaten ton, helps India make near perfect start in SA

The day belonged to Rahul, who showed remarkable resolve and application during his seventh Test hundred

If there is one bowler who can exploit SA conditions, it is Bumrah: Elgar

South Africa captain Dean Elgar feels the Indian pace attack has improved immensely, especially in overseas, and Jasprit Bumrah is best placed to exploit the 'spicy' conditions in the rainbow nation

India vs South Africa: Pacer Anrich Nortje ruled out of Test series

South Africa pacer Anrich Nortje was on Tuesday ruled out of the upcoming three Test series against India due to a "persistent" injury. Cricket South Africa (CSA) did not specify the nature of injury and also did not name a replacement for Nortje who has taken 47 wickets in 12 Tests, including three five-wicket hauls. The first Test is slated to begin in Centurion from December 26. "Proteas bowler, Anrich Nortje, has been ruled out of the three-match, Betway Test series against India, due to a persistent injury," CSA said in a statement. "He has unfortunately not recovered adequately for the expected Test match bowling loads and is currently consulting with specialists to manage and advise on his recovery. No replacement will be brought in," it added. Nortje is well known for his exploits in the Indian Premier League where he plays for Delhi Capitals. The Capitals have retained Nortje and not compatriot Kagiso Rabada ahead of the IPL mega auction next month. Rabada will be leadin

Test series between India and SA to be played without spectators: CSA

South Africa reported a record number of daily Covid cases last week in a fourth wave

1st Test between India and S Africa to be played without spectators: Report

The first Test between India and South Africa starting at Centurion on December 26 will be played without spectators amid Omicron concerns, according to a report.

SA vs Ind: Disappointing to lose points on slow over-rate, says Dravid

India head coach Rahul Dravid on Sunday said he was 'disappointed' that his team was docked a World Test Championship point for their slow over-rate in Centurion

Kohli's India ready to roll over South Africa for elusive series win

For captain Virat Kohli, a Test victory at the Wanderers would reaffirm his status as one of the greatest Indian captains of all time in the traditional format

Everyone told Virat Kohli reconsider quitting T20 captaincy: Chetan Sharma

Virat Kohli was requested by everyone, including BCCI office bearers, to reconsider quitting T20 captaincy before the ICC T20 World Cup, said chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma

U19 Asia Cup final: Sri Lanka win toss, elect to bat first against India

Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the U19 Asia Cup final at the Dubai International Stadium here on Friday

Will pounce at every opportunity: Kohli after win in 1st Test against SA

India's Test skipper Virat Kohli expressed his happiness after his side clinched their first Test match in Centurion as they defeated South Africa by 113 runs

Win at Centurion testimony to India's all-round performance in Tests: Kohli

Kohli says his team will pounce at any opportunity to win a Test match and the win at the Supersport Park against S Africa is a testimony to the "all-round side" it has become in the longest format

Captain and coach should have a say in team selection, says Shastri

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes that the coach and the captain should have a say in the national team selection. A captain sits in the selection committee to give his inputs but decision making power lies with the five-member selection panel while the coach doesn't have a seat on the table. "I think it is extremely important that the captain and the coach should have a say in team selection. I think going forward, both should officially have a say. Especially if the coach is experienced enough, like I was and now how Rahul (Dravid) is," Shastri told Star Sports. Head coach is part of selection panel in Australia and England. According to Shastri, himself a former India all-rounder and former Mumbai captain, the skipper must get to see the mindsets of the selectors. "It should happen in a meeting - not on the phone or outside - where the captain is there, so that he gets to see the mindsets of the selectors. "What happens in the meeting when the convenor is there, al

Chopra's golden rise in Olympics and fall of Sushil Kumar, 2021 had it all

The manner in which Chopra bossed the field with his 87.58m throw fulfilled the aspirations of a nation that had not seen a track and field Olympic champion in its 74-year old sporting history

SA v IND, 1st Test: India need six wickets on day five to breach Centurion

India had another terrific day in the first Test against South Africa as the tourists' now need six wickets to breach Fortress Centurion on day five

Kagiso Rabada says SA can still win the first Test against India

Rabada is in awe of Indian pacers who have swung the match in the visiting team's favour

Shami world-class bowler, India was able to exploit conditions: Bavuma

South Africa batter Temba Bavuma has said that Mohammed Shami is a world-class bowler, and India was able to exploit the conditions really well on Day 3 of the ongoing first Test

Need atleast 400-run lead before we can think of declaring: Shami

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami feels the visitors need to atleast get a 400-run lead before they can think of declaring the second innings in the ongoing first Test against South Africa.India might have lost Mayank Agarwal's at the cusp of the Stumps but the visitors still ended Day Three of the first Test against South Africa in the driver's seat on Tuesday.India had bundled out South Africa for 197 in the third session before the hosts lost Mayank's wicket minutes before the end of the play. Shardul Thakur, KL Rahul then took India to 16/1 at Stumps with a lead of 146 runs."Two days are left in the Test match, I feel we should be batting the maximum amount of time tomorrow. If we score around 250 runs and set a target of about 400 runs for South Africa we can then allow South Africa to bat for four sessions. But for that we need atleast 350 or 400 odd runs," said Shami while replying to a query from ANI in the press conference.In the third session on Tuesday, India folded South Africa .

SA vs Ind: Surprised myself with how calm I have been, says KL Rahul

India opening batter KL Rahul said that he has surprised himself with how calm he was on Day 1 of the ongoing first Test against South Africa here at the SuperSport Park, Centurion.Virat Kohli's side dominated Day 1 of the ongoing first Test against the Proteas here at the SuperSport Park with the visitors' score reading 272/3 at stumps. KL Rahul (122*) and Ajinkya Rahane (40*) are unbeaten at the crease and India would be hoping for a strong show from the batters on Day 2."It is truly special, every hundred really takes something out of you and gives you joy. There are so many emotions you go through when you score a hundred. You bat for 6-7 hours, those are the kind of innings that stand out and as players, we really cherish these. This is what is expected out of me. Once I got off to a good start, I started enjoying my batting and I did not think too far ahead," Rahul told BCCI.TV.Mayank Agarwal scored 60 runs and shared an opening stand of 117 runs with KL Rahul. Skipper Kohli ...

Kapil Dev recalls his experience of lifting the World Cup in 1983

As the sports drama '83' is all set to release on the big screen on Thursday, former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev recalled the feeling of lifting the World Cup in 1983

Kohli-led India team lands in South Africa for three-match Test series

The Indian cricket team, led by skipper Virat Kohli, landed here on Thursday for the three-match Test series against South Africa, beginning on the Boxing Day at Centurion.