NEW DELHI: Aiden Markram etched his name into cricketing folklore on Wednesday, producing one of the greatest fielding performances in Test history. The South African star became the first cricketer ever to take nine catches as an outfielder in a Test match, breaking the long-standing record of eight held by India’s Ajinkya Rahane.Go Beyond The…
South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad (X) Former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel has taken strong exception to South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad’s controversial remark about making India “grovel” during the ongoing second Test in Guwahati. Conrad, speaking after stumps on Day 4 when asked why South Africa delayed their declaration, responded with a grin,…
Virat Kohli arrives at Birsa Munda Airport, ahead of the ODI cricket series between India and South Africa, in Ranchi. (PTI Photo) Indian cricket star Virat Kohli arrived in Ranchi on Wednesday to prepare for the upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa, which begins November 30 at the JSCA International Cricket Stadium. The series,…
NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray has launched a sharp attack on the International Cricket Council (ICC) for awarding the 2026 T20 World Cup final to Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, accusing the global cricket body of indulging in “sudden politics of favouritism.” Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The ICC…
Anil Kumble surprised by KL Rahul’s dismissal on Day 4 in Guwahati Test Former India captain Anil Kumble grabbed headlines from the commentary box on Tuesday, but not merely for his analysis. The cricketing legend drew attention for a spontaneous mimicry of KL Rahul’s costly shot during the closing stages of Day 4 in the…
South Africa’s Marco Jansen, second right, celebrates with teammates (AP Photo/Anupam Nath) Guwahati: “To borrow a phrase, we wanted them to really grovel.” When South African coach Shukri Conrad uttered these words after stumps on Day Four, the press room was left stunned. The Indian team and its peripheral contingent, used to believing that they…
India vs South Africa Live Score: ‘We wanted them to really grovel’- Conrad explains SA’s ruthless declaration strategy South Africa’s strategy on day four of the Guwahati Test was clear and deliberate — make India toil, wear them down, and shut the door on any chance of a comeback. That is why the visitors kept…
Ravindra Jadeja during the fourth day of the second Test cricket match between India and South Africa, at ACA Stadium, Barsapara in Guwahati. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India allrounder Ravindra Jadeja said on Tuesday that the likely series loss to South Africa will not influence India’s next Test assignment in Sri Lanka in August next…
India’s captain Rishabh Pant (PTI Photo) India’s stand-in captain Rishabh Pant is facing a tough phase as both his batting form and on-field leadership have come under scrutiny during the second Test against South Africa. Filling in for the injured Shubman Gill, Pant has struggled to make an impact with the bat in Guwahati, and…
Syed Zabiulla (R) with his ward Smaran Ravichandran (L). (Photo by Special Arrangement) NEW DELHI: Syed Zabiulla vividly remembers a seven-year-old Smaran Ravichandran doing all sorts of things while trying to impress his coach.“He was a very hyper-active kid,” Zabiulla, who is the coach of Smaran, currently a hot property in Indian cricket, tells TimesofIndia.com…
