Shubman Gill has been out of action since suffering a neck injury during the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata last month. (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: India have appointed Shubman Gill as deputy to Suryakumar Yadav for the upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa, beginning December 9, with his inclusion subject to final…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli continued his incredible run of form, bringing up his 53rd ODI century in the second match against South Africa in Raipur on Wednesday. The milestone came off 90 balls and marked his second straight hundred of the series, following his superb 135 in the opening ODI in Ranchi. Go Beyond The…
Ruturaj Gaikwad (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) NEW DELHI: India’s second ODI against South Africa in Raipur turned into a memorable afternoon for Ruturaj Gaikwad, who finally converted his promise into a commanding maiden international century. Walking in after India lost both openers early, Gaikwad anchored the innings with remarkable poise, crafting a superb 105 off 83…
Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill with Rohit Sharma Virat Kohli is closing in on teammate Rohit Sharma’s ODI batting rankings, now just 32 rating points behind after scoring his 83rd international century.Kohli, aged 37, moved up to fourth position in the ICC Men’s Player Rankings following his impressive 135 off 120 balls in the first…
Jonathan Trott during a practice session. TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: Jonathan Trott on Thursday will have his notebook out to take notes when his team, Gulf Giants, start their campaign against MI Emirates at the Dubai International Stadium. But on the same day, he will have one eye on his iPad watching the drama unfold at…
NEW DELHI: India pacer Harshit Rana has been officially reprimanded by the ICC for a breach of the Code of Conduct during India’s 17-run win over South Africa in the first ODI in Ranchi — an incident that has now placed the spotlight firmly on the 23-year-old quick. The sanction stems from Rana’s overzealous send-off…
Temba Bavuma and KL Rahul at the toss. (Video grab) NEW DELHI: India’s extraordinary and increasingly mystifying run of losing ODI tosses stretched to 20 consecutive matches on Wednesday, as returning South Africa captain Temba Bavuma called correctly and opted to bowl first in the second ODI in Raipur. For KL Rahul’s side — already…
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 08: Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma of India leave the field due to a severe weather warning during game five of the T20 International series between Australia and India at The Gabba on November 08, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) India Test and ODI vice-captain Shubman Gill,…
South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma (PTI Photo) RAIPUR: Like all of India, South African captain Temba Bavuma too is consumed by the magic of ‘Ro-Ko’ and he highlighted the vast experience of India’s Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma on Tuesday, eve of the second ODI against India at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium here.Go…
RAIPUR: At 23, pacer Harshit Rana has already experienced criticism and heavy social media trolling. He has even been branded as Gautam Gambhir’s blue-eyed boy. Ahead of the third ODI between India and South Africa, Rana, while addressing the media, said he did not care about social media criticism and wanted to focus solely on…
Andries Gous in action for the Vipers (Image source: ILT20) The Desert Vipers secured a four-wicket victory against defending champions Dubai Capitals in the opening match of ILT20 Season 4 at Dubai International Stadium on December 2. The win, powered by Andries Gous’s half-century and a strong bowling performance, ended the Vipers’ six-match losing streak…
Dinesh Karthik (R) spent a lot of time working with Jitesh Sharma (C) during their time at the RCB. (Image source: Jitesh Sharma Instagram) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik reflects on shifting from SA20 to ILT20, explaining the stark differences between a Test-nation league and an associate-nation tournament. In an exclusive interview…
India vs South Africa 2nd ODI Live Score: India step into the second ODI at Raipur aiming to wrap up the series, but the spotlight remains firmly on the dynamic between Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir. Off-field chatter of a volatile dressing room has dominated headlines, yet on the field both…
MS Dhoni (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: MS Dhoni’s impact at Chennai Super Kings has long been hailed for its calmness, loyalty and unmatched leadership — but former CSK star Mike Hussey has now lifted the curtain on a lesser-known side of the franchise: the off-field bonding culture built around Dhoni’s open-door hospitality.Go Beyond The…
Smriti Mandhana with father and Palash Muchhal (right) NEW DELHI: Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Muchhal continue to dominate headlines, not for their professional achievements but for the emotional rollercoaster surrounding their postponed wedding. The high-profile ceremony, originally scheduled for November 23 in Sangli, was abruptly halted after Smriti’s father, Srinivas…
Despite the growing chatter around their futures and the team’s long-term roadmap, both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma appeared unfazed. (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Fresh off their commanding win in the series opener in Ranchi, senior pros Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma showed no signs of easing up as they put in a high-intensity training…
Rohit Sharma broke a long-standing record, surpassing Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi to become the batter with the most sixes in ODI cricket. (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma is on the verge of achieving a monumental milestone in international cricket. Ahead of the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur on Wednesday, Rohit stands…
NEW DELHI: Indian batter Virat Kohli on Tuesday confirmed that he will be available to play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy starting December 24, news agency PTI reported, quoting DDCA president Rohan Jaitley.Kohli, who now plays only ODIs for India, is currently part of the ongoing series against South Africa. He is set to appear…
NEW DELHI: With both teams taking key positives from the series opener in Ranchi, the second ODI between India and South Africa promises another high-octane contest. The three-match ODI series now moves to the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur, where the hosts will look to seal the series on Wednesday.Go Beyond The…
India enter the Raipur clash with a 1-0 lead after a thrilling 17-run victory in Ranchi. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Raipur’s Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium is buzzing with excitement as fans gear up to witness another masterclass from Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Ahead of the second ODI on Wednesday, the star duo…
