Former India cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara felt the Indian bowlers gave everything on Day 2 of the second Test in Guwahati but admitted that conceding 489 to South Africa has left the team in an extremely difficult position. Despite the effort and control shown during key phases of the innings, the visitors’ lower-order surge proved far […]
South Africa’s Senuran Muthusamy at the Test match between India and South Africa. (Image: AP Photo/Anupam Nath) South African all-rounder Senuran Muthusamy, who had a disappointing debut in India in 2019, made a remarkable comeback by scoring a crucial 109 runs against India in 2025. His performance came after successful outings in Pakistan where he […]
India’s players celebrate the dismissal of South Africa’s Senuran Muthusamy (AP Photo/Anupam Nath) Dale Steyn, the former South African fast bowler, has commented on India’s bowling strategy during Day 2 of the India vs South Africa second Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.India had South Africa at 247-6 at the end of Day […]
Kuldeep Yadav reacted to the Guwahati pitch on Day 2, what worked for Team India, and what South African batters did better. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) India spinner Kuldeep Yadav offered a blunt assessment of the Barsapara Stadium surface after South Africa stretched their first-innings total to 489 on a pitch that offered little assistance to […]
Team India have a mountain to climb after South Africa piled up 489 runs before being bowled out. (Images via AP) India ended Day 2 of the second Test in Guwahati staring at a challenge they have overcome only once in their history. The hosts trail by 480 runs after South Africa put up 489 […]
While the cricket fraternity has been busy debating whether India’s batters have forgotten the art of playing spin, it appears the bowlers may have misplaced something too — the willingness to grind and work hard for wickets on pitches that aren’t home dustbowls. India paid the price for being timid and reactive, both with the […]
A fluent Lakshya Sen ended his title drought on international circuit as the Indian clinched his first title of the year with a win over Japan’s Yushi Tanaka in the men’s single final of the Australian Open on Sunday. After finishing fourth at the Paris Olympics 20254, the 24-year-old won 21-15, 21-11 over 26-year-old Tanaka. […]
Palash Muchhal surprised Smriti Mandhana during the sangeet celebrations in the buildup to the their wedding. (Images via X/Screengrabs) Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal’s pre-wedding festivities delivered a standout moment on the eve of their ceremony when the groom-to-be made an unexpected gesture while the two were dancing, drawing loud cheers from those present. The […]
Mitchell Starc’s 10-wicket haul in the match, coupled with Travis Head’s whirlwind hundred – Australia couldn’t be happier at the start of the Ashes as the home team defeated England inside two days in the first Test in Perth on Saturday. But despite the heroics, Cricket Australia is facing a loss of $3 million after […]
Legendary England cricketer Kevin Pietersen enjoyed both an entertaining and controversial international career. Since making his debut in 2005, the swashbuckling batter revolutionised England’s batting with his flamboyant strokeplay and fearless approach. Pietersen quickly earned widespread praise for his ability to dominate some of the world’s best bowlers. His rise reached a defining peak during […]
