India’s Rishabh Pant (AP Photo/Jon Super, file) Rishabh Pant has opened up about his mindset and the lessons he has learned during his time away from the game, sharing a heartfelt message in a new BCCI video titled “Forever Grateful ft. Rishabh Pant.” Speaking ahead of the upcoming Test series against South Africa, the wicketkeeper-batter…
Jasprit Bumrah (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: Even though South Africa haven’t won a Test in India in 15 years, former South African captain Graeme Smith is confident that the Proteas, the ruling WTC champions, would compete hard with the hosts in the two-Test series, which begins with the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday.Go Beyond The…
Dhruv Jurel (PTI Photo) KOLKATA: Given Dhruv Jurel’s current form, it will be a surprise if he does not play in the forthcoming Test against South Africa at the Eden Gardens here from Friday. In fact, even India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate would be quite surprised.“I don’t think you can leave him (Jurel) out…
Steve Smith of Australia (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Steve Smith has questioned England’s bowling selections for the upcoming Ashes series, hinting that the visitors may have misread Australian conditions by opting for an all-out pace attack. The England squad features express quicks such as Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, alongside Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse,…
Ab de Villiers and Suryakumar Yadav (X) AB de Villiers, one of the most revered white-ball cricketers in history, continues to inspire the next generation — including India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav. Known for his audacious stroke play and innovation, the South African great left a lasting legacy in T20 cricket, yet his record in…
Virat Kohli’s influence on Indian cricket is not limited to his records with the bat or his success as Test captain. One of his biggest contributions has been the change he brought to the team’s approach to fitness.Former India cricketer and 1983 World Cup winner Sandeep Patil recently shared a story on a podcast that…
Jadeja could potentially reach a rare Test double – a record only held by Kapil Dev among Indians. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) As India gear up to face South Africa in the first Test at Eden Gardens from Friday, skipper Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja will have individual milestones in sight alongside…
Mayank Markande of Kolkata Knight Riders prior to the 2025 IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings at Eden Gardens on May 07, 2025, in Kolkata, India. (Photo by Prakash Singh/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Two days before the Indian Premier League (IPL) retention deadline ends, Mumbai Indians’ (MI) activity has picked up….
As India and South Africa are set to face each other in a high-stake two-match Test series starting November 14, with matches scheduled at Eden Gardens in Kolkata and ACA Stadium in Guwahati, it is worth revisiting the debut of a man who not only redefined opening in Test match cricket but also changed it…
South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj, who took seven wickets in the first innings, prays during the second day of the second test cricket match between Pakistan and South Africa, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (AP Photo) Ahead of the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens, India assistant…
Bengaluru: Cricketer Hardik Pandya at the sidelines of the first day of the 1st unofficial test cricket match between India A and South Africa A at BCCI Centre of Excellence, in Bengaluru, Karnataka. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak)(PTI10_30_2025_000524A) NEW DELHI: India’s premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to return to competitive cricket later this month, featuring for…
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli The auction for the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is scheduled for December 15–16. The venue for the auction has not been confirmed yet, but likely to be held in Abu Dhabi.The 2025 IPL season was one of the ages as the man in number 18, Virat Kohli,…
S Sreesanth dismissed Jacques Kallis during the 2010 Test vs South Africa in Durban with an unplayable delivery that remains iconic till date (Images via Getty) As India and South Africa prepare to renew their rivalry in the upcoming Test series starting November 14 at Eden Gardens, here is a revisit one of the most…
Sachin Tendulkar and Mohammad Azharuddin’s 222-run stand remains one of the most iconic stands in the India-South Africa Test series. The two teams face off once again on Friday, November 14 (Images via Getty) As India and South Africa gear up for their much-awaited Test series starting November 14 at Eden Gardens, memories of one…
NEW DELHI: Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has offered a striking perspective on Mohammed Shami’s omission from India’s squad for the upcoming two-Test series against South Africa, calling it “a clear indicator” that the team management is now looking ahead to the future.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The Board of…
Sri Lanka players during the first ODI. (AP Photo) Security has been tightened around the visiting Sri Lankan cricket team in Pakistan after a deadly suicide bombing rocked Islamabad on Tuesday, killing 12 people and injuring several others. The blast, which occurred outside a judicial complex in the capital, has heightened concerns as Sri Lanka…
Pakistan’s Haris Rauf celebrates after the dismissal of Sri Lanka’s Kamil Mishara. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf has hit back at critics questioning his consistency and temperament, saying that cricketers are “humans, not robots” and that failure is part of the game. His emotional remarks came after delivering a match-winning spell in…
The ‘workload management’ buzzword in Indian cricket doesn’t seem to apply to Shubman Gill at the moment. (AFP Photo) Being Shubman Gill must be exhilarating and exhausting at the same time. Only 25, he is the face of Indian cricket, tasked with overseeing an era of transition as both Test and ODI captain. That means…
NEW DELHI: With just two days left for the first Test against South Africa, the BCCI on Wednesday morning shared a captivating video montage capturing Team India’s intense preparation at Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The clip, posted on the board’s social media platforms, offers fans a…
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah NEW DELHI: With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 retention deadline approaching on November 15, excitement is at fever pitch. Franchises are finalising their lists, while fans speculate which big names might be released into the auction pool in December. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel….
