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…
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…
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…
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…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli NEW DELHI: World Cup-winning former India cricketer Madan Lal has thrown his weight behind Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, insisting that the two batting giants must be allowed to decide the course of their international futures. In a strong endorsement of their longevity and current form, Lal said both players…
Virat Kohli, left, and Rohit Sharma during the first ODI cricket match of series between India and South Africa, at JSCA International Stadium Complex, in Ranchi, Jharkhand. (PTI Photo) Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz said his team will be in a better position against India at the 2027 ODI World Cup if India’s senior batters Rohit…
