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IND vs SA: ‘Why not Sanju Samson?’ – memes break internet as Shubman Gill flops again with golden duck in 2nd T20I | Cricket News

Shubman Gill (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Batter Shubman Gill’s lean patch in T20Is continued on Thursday as the opener was dismissed for a golden duck in the second T20I against South Africa in Mullanpur, triggering a wave of criticism and trolling on social media. Gill lasted only one delivery before Lungi Ngidi found his outside edge […]

‘Now or never for Shubman Gill’: Former India all-rounder fires warning ahead of T20Is | Cricket News

Shubman Gill (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has backed Shubman Gill to make a strong comeback as India gear up for the five-match T20I series against South Africa beginning on 9 December. Pathan believes the opener must now lock down his place at the top of the order in the […]

‘Masters of ODI cricket’: KL Rahul counts on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s experience | Cricket News

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (ANI) Ranchi: Following the 0-2 loss in the just-concluded Test series, India are looking to push the restart button. And what better way than to bank on two of the stalwarts of the ODI format, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, as the hosts aim for a turnaround in fortunes. India […]

BCCI President Mithun Manhas and Devajit Saikia ring the bell, present memorial toss coins to mark Guwahati’s inaugural Test – Watch | Cricket News

Mithun Manhas, Devajit Saikia, Rishabh Pant and Temba Bavuma Guwahati made its long-awaited Test debut on Saturday as Barsapara Stadium hosted its first-ever red-ball international, becoming India’s 30th Test venue. The landmark moment was formally opened in a ceremonial manner, with BCCI President Mithun Manhas and BCCI Honorary Secretary Devajit Saikia ringing the bell to […]

IND vs SA live streaming, Guwahati Test: Session timings, where to watch in India

India are set to take on South Africa in the second Test of the series on Saturday, November 22, at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. The fixture is extremely crucial for the hosts, as they are now staring at a second series loss at home in as many years after South Africa won the first Test […]

‘Someone who gives that freedom’: Rishabh Pant reveals ‘real goal’ ahead of his first India captaincy assignment | Cricket News

Rishabh Pant (AP Photo/Anupam Nath) Rishabh Pant will lead India’s Test team in the second match against South Africa in Guwahati, following Shubman Gill‘s unavailability. The team currently trails 0-1 in the series against Temba Bavuma’s side.Pant, who will make his Test captaincy debut at the same venue where he started his one-day career, addressed […]

IND vs SA, 1st Test: Can India chase 124 and win Kolkata Test? Here’s what history says

India will need to script history to win their ongoing Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. To take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series, they must chase down 124, which would be the highest successful run-chase at the venue. India currently hold the record, having overhauled 117 in November 2004. Chasing […]

Shubman Gill Injury: What is the latest update? BCCI clears air | Cricket News

Shubman Gill (Agency Photo) Indian cricket team captain Shubman Gill experienced a neck spasm after executing a sweep shot for a boundary during the second day of the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata. The BCCI will make a decision about his continued participation in the match today.Gill came to bat after Washington Sundar’s […]

‘Everything happened in the first over’: Jasprit Bumrah explains his Eden Gardens magic | Cricket News

India’s Jasprit Bumrah (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) Kolkata: How do you solve a problem like Jasprit Bumrah? That is a question on every opposition skipper’s mind right now, especially Temba Bavuma. The South Africa skipper would have kept the Bumrah threat in mind when he chose to bat after winning the toss on Friday. However, he […]

IND vs SA, 1st Test: South Africa confident of history of our own in India, says head coach Shukri Conrad

Head coach Shukri Conrad said South Africa are confident of creating history in their upcoming two-match Test series against Shubman Gill’s India. The Proteas begin their campaign on Friday, November 14, with the opening Test at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Having toured India seven times, South Africa have managed just one series win – back […]