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: Team India unveiled their new jersey for the T20 World Cup 2026 during the innings break of the second ODI against South Africa at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. The jersey was unveiled by former India captain Rohit Sharma who is also the brand ambassador of the tournament, and…
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…
SG Pipers has announced its leadership group for the upcoming season of the Hockey India League (HIL), with India defender Jarmanpreet Singh leading the men’s side and Navneet Kaur retaining captaincy of the women’s team. Australian midfielder Ky Willott will take up the role of men’s team vice-captain, while the women’s team will have Australia’s…
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,…
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…
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…
It is quite hard not to spot Casper van der Veen on the hockey field. His towering six-foot-plus frame and broad shoulders loom between the opponent’s defence. The image was even more jarring when the Netherlands took on Malaysia in the FIH Junior Men’s World Cup 2025 in Madurai. The diminutive Malaysian defenders could barely…
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…
