Unkept promise: On India’s quest for a Test series win in South Africa The tale in cricket is about yet another South African tour, that promised much and yielded little The Hindu · Jan 5, 2024
India in South Africa | Shreyas Iyer’s short ball problems remain a worry Shreyas Iyer faces technical issues with short balls, needing a chest-on stance and proper back and across movement. The Hindu · Jan 5, 2024
'A bad pitch should be called bad…': Aakash Chopra criticizes extreme conditions in Test cricket NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra expressed his views on the pitch conditions following the conclusion of the second Test between India and South Africa in Cape Town, emphasizing the need for an honest evaluation of playing surfaces around the world. The Times of India · Jan 5, 2024
'There's enough time...': Kevin Pietersen suggests playing a series decider in Cape Town NEW DELHI: India's Test victory over South Africa in just 1.5 days has sparked a humorous response from former England batter Kevin Pietersen. Pietersen suggested that there is enough time to play a series decider in Cape Town to determine a true winner. The Times of India · Jan 5, 2024
'Bat freely with a smile…': Yashasvi Jaiswal reveals lessons learnt from seniors during 'challenging' South Africa series NEW DELHI: Indian youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal openly admitted the challenges he faced during the South Africa series and credited India's captain, Rohit Sharma, for helping him maintain a positive mindset in the midst of bouncy tracks. The Times of India · Jan 5, 2024
IND vs SA, 2nd Test: Jasprit Bumrah seals the deal for India, again NEW DELHI: The slower ball just before lunch at the MCG to dismiss Shaun Marsh in 2018. The slower one to send back Ollie Robinson from round the wicket in the dying minutes of the Lord’s Test in 2021 to break a stubborn stand and conjure a win. The searing… The Times of India · Jan 5, 2024
South Africa's Dean Elgar bows out with 'amazing memories' NEW DELHI: Dean Elgar may have ended his Test cricket career as a losing captain, but the Proteas reflected on it as a significant journey filled with incredible memories. The Times of India · Jan 4, 2024
This is one of our best Test victories: Rohit Sharma CAPE TOWN: Skipper Rohit Sharma rated India's series-equalling, seven-wicket victory here on Thursday as "one of their best" in the longest format, placing it right up there with the historic win against Australia at Gabba in 2021. The Times of India · Jan 4, 2024
‘Aap karo toh Chamatkar, Hum karein toh pitch bekaar’: Team India's historic win garners praise amid Newlands pitch debate NEW DELHI: As Team India beat South Africa in record time in Cape Town on Thursday, Rohit Sharma and Co. were lauded by the cricketing fraternity for their outstanding fight in the shortest Test in the history of cricket. The Times of India · Jan 4, 2024
Kohli, Gill, Shami named nominees of ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of Year 2023 DUBAI: Four players Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Mohammed Shami and Daryl Mitchell who had an impressive Cricket World Cup in India have been shortlisted for the ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year 2023 Award. The Times of India · Jan 4, 2024
India back on top spot in World Test Championship standings NEW DELHI: As India clinched a historic Test win in Cape Town on Thursday, Rohit Sharma and Co. moved back to the top spot in the latest ICC World Test Championship standings. The Times of India · Jan 4, 2024
South Africa always challenge us, we can take pride in this performance: Rohit Sharma NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma's expression mirrored his disappointment at India's inability to secure a Test series win in South Africa and conquer the team's 'final frontier.' Despite this, the captain emphasised on Thursday that they would "take pride" in their seven-wicket triumph in the second Test in Cape Town. The Times of India · Jan 4, 2024
'We knew that it's going to be a short game', says Rohit Sharma after winning historic Cape Town Test NEW DELHI: India successfully chased down a modest victory target of 79 runs, securing a seven-wicket win over hosts South Africa in the second Test at Newlands in Cape Town on Thursday. This victory allowed India to level the two-match series 1-1. The Times of India · Jan 4, 2024
'Shortest' Test ever: India record historic win in Cape Town, share series with South Africa NEW DELHI: Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah delivered a hostile spell as India emerged triumphant in the head-rolling second Test in Cape Town that ended inside five sessions on Thursday. The Times of India · Jan 4, 2024
The Times of India · Jan 3, 2024 2nd Test: India regain advantage on unreal 23-wicket opening day battle at Newlands NEW DELHI: It was a wild ride for the batters on the opening day of the Cape Town Test as India clawed their way back to advantage on a venomous Newlands track that saw history books rewritten after a jaw-dropping 23 wickets fell on Wednesday.
The Times of India · Jan 2, 2024 Have to show trust in Prasidh Krishna's ability, says skipper Rohit Sharma NEW DELHI: Indian captain Rohit Sharma expressed his unwillingness to lose faith in Prasidh Krishna's abilities to endure the challenges of five-day cricket, despite a lackluster debut in the opening Test against South Africa.
The Hindu · Jan 2, 2024 India in South Africa | Young Indian batsmen should be ready for the task, says Rohit Sharma Rohit Sharma backs inexperienced Indian batters to take on South Africa in challenging conditions, emphasizing the importance of Test cricket.
The Hindu · Jan 2, 2024 India in South Africa | India desperate to bounce back; looks to improve standing in WTC points table India tour of South Africa: South Africa vs India second Test in Cape Town | Desperate India looks to bounce back to improve standing in World Test Championship points table
The Times of India · Jan 2, 2024 Test cricket remains ultimate challenge and we need to protect it: Rohit Sharma NEW DELHI: Indian captain Rohit Sharma believes that safeguarding the sanctity of Test cricket is a collective responsibility for every ICC member, as it continues to be the ultimate format in the sport.
The Times of India · Jan 2, 2024 'Performing in these conditions...': Rohit Sharma wants young guns to step up as India look to draw level against South Africa NEW DELHI: Playing their first Test on South African soil, young batters Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill found it difficult coping with the challenging conditions and had a torrid time in Centurion.
The Times of India · Jan 2, 2024 Watch: Jasprit Bumrah imitates R Ashwin's action to perfection at nets NEW DELHI: India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's action grabbed eyeballs as he imitated teammate off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's action to perfection during the team's practice session ahead of the second and final Test against South Africa at Newlands in Cape Town on Tuesday.
The Times of India · Jan 2, 2024 Rohit Sharma expects 'challenging' Newlands as India look to level series NEW DELHI: Battered and bruised after a heavy innings defeat, skipper Rohit Sharma on Tuesday said that the batters need to find a way to cope up with the 'challenging' South African conditions ahead of the second Test in Cape Town.
The Times of India · Jan 2, 2024 T20 World Cup: Ajit Agarkar likely to speak to Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, 30-odd players could be monitored during IPL CAPE TOWN: The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee will have some sleepless nights before selecting the squad for T20s against Afghanistan with veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli keen to play the World Cup in June.
The Times of India · Jan 2, 2024 'If something happens to Bumrah...': Irfan Pathan wants India to focus on building bigger fast bowling pool in 2024 NEW DELHI: Mohammed Shami's absence coupled with pacers' underperformance in the first Test in Centurion, exposed chinks in the Indian pace bowling attack and former all-rounder Irfan Pathan wants the team to focus on building a bigger fast bowling pool in 2024.
The Times of India · Jan 2, 2024 India vs South Africa 2nd Test: Rohit Sharma faces critical decisions as Team India aims to bounce back against South Africa NEW DELHI: As Team India looks to level the series against South Africa in the second Test starting on Wednesday, captain Rohit Sharma faces crucial decisions to rejuvenate the team's prospects.