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IND vs BAN Live Score, ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars Semi Final: India A will need a far more substantial effort from their top order to complement the red-hot Vaibhav Suryavanshi when they face a dangerous Bangladesh A side in the Rising Stars Asia Cup semifinal here on Friday. Suryavanshi, the tournament’s second-highest run-scorer…
India captain Shubman Gill, who has not trained since sustaining a neck spasm during the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata, and will take a fitness test on Friday to determine his availability for the second match, has been advised by former cricketer Aakash Chopra to take a break.Gill has become a central figure…
Ricky Ponting takes a critical stance on the pitch conditions in Kolkata, arguing that the extreme turning nature of the surface is counterproductive for India’s own batting lineup. He endorses Rishabh Pant as the ideal choice for captain in the upcoming Test, highlighting Pant’s vast experience in the IPL. NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Ricky…
Washington Sundar (ANI Photo) The allrounder impressed with his technique against spin in the first Test but will he get a longer run as a specialist No.3 batter? If he does, will India be compromising on his bowling abilities?There was a time in his career when former England batter Kevin Pietersen was struggling to play…
NEW DELHI: Team India captain Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the must-win second Test against South Africa in Guwahati, dealing the hosts a major setback ahead of the series decider. Gill, who missed the second innings of the opening Test in Kolkata after suffering a neck injury, had travelled with the squad to…
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill. (PTI Photo) KOLKATA: A Shubman Gill sized problem faces the Indian cricket team as it prepares for the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati from Saturday. Although India’s regular Test captain has not been officially ruled out yet, there are indications he may not be…
South Africa’s Simon Harmer with teammates celebrates after the wicket of Rishabh Pant (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) South Africa are on the brink of a landmark Test series triumph in India after their 30-run win in the opening Test of the two-match contest. A draw in the upcoming second Test in Guwahati would be enough for…
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the second Test of the two-match series against South Africa in Guwahati, India batters Sai Sudharsan and Dhruv Jurel trained with only one pad during an optional session at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens on Monday, using an old method meant to handle spin and improve footwork. Both faced spinners for nearly three…
Lungi Ngidi, and Kagiso Rabada NEW DELHI: South African fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has been added to the national squad for the second Test against India, Cricbuzz reported. Ngidi last played a Test in June 2025 at Lord’s in the WTC final against Australia and has been brought in as an injury replacement for Kagiso…
India’s 30-run loss to South Africa at Eden Gardens on Sunday is their fourth defeat in six home Test matches. (Getty Images) BENGALURU: India, once invincible at home in the longer format, have been beaten in their backyard in the recent past. Their 30-run loss to South Africa at Eden Gardens on Sunday is their…
