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"Was In 90s, But...": Suryakumar Yadav Shows Sanju Samson's True 'Character' To World

T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav praised Sanju Samson's exceptional character and work ethic, citing these traits as key factors in his success. Samson lit the Kingsmead on fire with a fusillade of boundaries during his swift 107-run knock. His aggression made South African bowlers grind hard to put a halt to India's free-flowing runs. The 29-year-old's aggression wasn't limited to the way he bats. Even the way he celebrated his milestones reflected Samson's strong character he holds, a personality that the Indian team wants to infuse into its system.

India's Javelin Star Neeraj Chopra To Join Jan Zelezny's Training Group

India's javelin star Neeraj Chopra will join a training group led by triple Olympic champion Jan Zelezny this winter, the Czech Athletics Federation (CAS) said on Friday. Chopra, the 26-year-old Olympic champion in Tokyo in 2021 and silver medallist from Paris this year, asked Czech legend Zelezny to coach him several weeks ago, the CAS added. "That made me happy because I had already talked about him as a great talent many years ago, at the beginning of his career," Zelezny said on the CAS website.

Watch: South Africa Pacer Bowls 11 Balls In An Over, Dismisses Suryakumar Yadav With Last Delivery

South Africa cricket team fast bowler Patrick Kruger bowled 11 balls in a single over but ended up dismissing India skipper Suryakumar Yadav with his final delivery during the first T20I encounter in Durban on Friday. Kruger did not look in good rhythm as he ended up conceding three wides and two no-balls in the first over of his spell. However, on the last ball of the over, he went for a knuckle ball and Suryakumar miscued his shot. The ball sailed towards deep square leg and Andile Simelane completed the catch.

Samson century lifts India to T20 victory over South Africa

:India opener Sanju Samson scored a sparkling century as the tourists beat South Africa by 61 runs in the first match of a four-game Twenty20 series in Durban on Friday.

Sanju Samson Scripts History As India Register Big Win Over South Africa In 1st T20I

Sanju Samson's breathtaking second century was beautifully complemented by spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi as India outclassed South Africa by a whopping 61 runs in the first T20 International to go 1-0 up in the four-match series on Friday. Often panned for not realizing the minefield of talent that he is, Samson became the first Indian batter to hit back-to-back centuries in T20 Internationals as his 50-ball-107 with as many as 10 monstrous sixes took India to 202 for 8 in 20 overs. This despite India managing a mere 35 runs in the last five overs.

"Lock The Kit Bag Away...": Ricky Ponting Suggests Babar Azam To Take Virat Kohli's Way To Regain Form

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has suggested former Pakistan skipper Babar Azam to replicate Virat Kohli's approach in a bid to rejuvenate his lost form. Babar was rested for the last two Tests against England after his poor form. Pakistan won both matches and secured the series 2-1, the first under Shan Masood's rein. In 55 Tests, Babar has scored 3,997 runs at an average of 43.92. However, he had not scored a Test half-century in 18 innings stretching back to late 2022 and has seen a dip in form in a year where he was made captain and then left the post after Pakistan suffered a group-stage exit in this year's T20 World Cup in June.

Watch: India's National Anthem Stops Midway Before 1st T20I vs South Africa. Reason Is...

The Indian national anthem stopped midway due to a technical glitch before the start of the first T20I clash against South Africa in Durban on Friday. The national anthem stopped suddenly due to a glitch but the Indian cricket team stars continued to sing. The anthem resumed from the point where it stopped but for a few moments, the India cricketers were left confused. The crowd was also not happy with the proceedings as they expressed their disapproval at the proceedings. However, as the anthem ended, they erupted in applause as the both teams got ready for the encounter.

Sanju Samson Breaks Multiple Records, Achieves Historic First With Ton Against South Africa

Sanju Samson scripted history as he became the first-ever cricketer to hit back-to-back T20I centuries for India, slamming a brilliant hundred in the first T20I against South Africa in Durban on Friday. Samson slammed this century having already made a scintillating 47-ball 111 in India's previous T20I, against Bangladesh. Samson brought up his century in just 47 balls with the help of 7 fours and 9 sixes. Samson also hit the fastest century by an Indian against South Africa in T20I cricket.

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"Was In 90s, But...": Suryakumar Yadav Shows Sanju Samson's True 'Character' To World

India's Javelin Star Neeraj Chopra To Join Jan Zelezny's Training Group

Watch: South Africa Pacer Bowls 11 Balls In An Over, Dismisses Suryakumar Yadav With Last Delivery

Samson century lifts India to T20 victory over South Africa

Sanju Samson Scripts History As India Register Big Win Over South Africa In 1st T20I

"Lock The Kit Bag Away...": Ricky Ponting Suggests Babar Azam To Take Virat Kohli's Way To Regain Form

Watch: India's National Anthem Stops Midway Before 1st T20I vs South Africa. Reason Is...

Sanju Samson Breaks Multiple Records, Achieves Historic First With Ton Against South Africa