No magic, only consistency behind Bumrah's Eden masterclass
KOLKATA, India :India's pace talisman Jasprit Bumrah has learnt how to land his magic deliveries by curbing the desperation to bowl them.
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South Africa 159 all out against India in first test
KOLKATA, India :South Africa were all out for 159 in their first innings against India on day one of the opening test at Eden Gardens on Friday after electing to bat.
Bumrah routs South Africa to give India upper hand
KOLKATA, India :India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah produced a five-wicket haul to help rout South Africa for 159 and put the hosts in the box seat on day one of the opening test at Eden Gardens on Friday.
Kuldeep and Siraj rattle South Africa after lunch
KOLKATA, India :India prised out five wickets in the second session to reduce South Africa to 154 for eight at tea on day one of the opening test at Eden Gardens on Friday.
Two changes for Japan as they take on Wales
CARDIFF :Japan coach Eddie Jones has made two changes to his starting line-up for Saturday's test against Wales in Cardiff despite his side playing for a fourth successive weekend.
South Africa intends to launch bid for 2036 or 2040 Games
CAPE TOWN :South Africa plans to bid to stage the 2036 or 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the government said on Thursday, and become the first host of the global event on the African continent.
Another stage in the evolution of women’s cricket
In the afterglow of the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup, the International Cricket Council has announced that it is keen to build on the success of the tournament. It was hosted by India and Sri Lanka and was won for the first time by the former, who beat South Africa in the final. In itself that pairing may come to be seen as the moment when the domination by Australia and England was broken. This would be unfair on New Zealand who won the 2000 edition, beating Australia by four runs. However, the view exists that, for India, with its playing resources underpinned by strong finances and fierce support, the victory heralds the start of a sustained era of success.
India's women players cash in on World Cup glory
KOLKATA, India :The brand value of India's top women cricketers has gone through the roof following their fairytale World Cup triumph on home soil with top sports marketing experts calling it a "watershed moment" for the sport.