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Big Blow For India As Star Pacer's Chances To Play Against South Africa Looks Dim: Report

Senior pacer Mohammed Shami, who is recovering from an ankle injury, is racing against time to be fit for the Test series against South Africa, starting at Centurion on December 26. Though Shami was included in the Test squad that was announced on November 30, the 33-year-old's availability was subjected to his recovery after the treatment. In that context, PTI understands that Shami might not board the flight to South Africa along with other members of the Test squad such as captain Rohit Sharma, senior batter Virat Kohli, fellow pacer Jasprit Bumrah and others. They are scheduled to fly out to Johannesburg on Friday.

Second Time In 88 Years! Indian Women's Cricket Team Achieves Rare Feat

The first day of the one-off Test against England turned memorable for Indian cricket, specially women's cricket, as the team made its way into record books, becoming the second team to score over 400 runs in a single day. They joined England who had made the record way back in 1935. India's score of 410/7 at stumps came on the back of scintillating half-centuries by four players and three big partnerships. India were 410/7 at the end of day's play with Deepti Sharma (60) and Pooja Vastrakar (4) unbeaten at the crease. With a stunning batting display, India also topped their previous highest total at home. The team moved past the earlier record of 400/9 against South Africa in 2014.

"Mohammed Siraj Will Bowl Much Worse Than This And Yet...": Gautam Gambhir's Blunt Take On Star Pacer

Former India batter Gautam Gambhir has thrown his weight behind pacer Mohammed Siraj after his poor outing in the second T20I against South Africa on Tuesday. Siraj conceded 14 runs in his first over, but made a strong decent comeback by giving away just 13 runs in his next two overs, including a wicket. Gambhir also expressed his disappointment over Arshdeep Singh's show in the match. The pacer leaked 31 runs in two overs, including 24 in his first over.

'Honeymoon' over, says Steven Kitshoff as Ulster prepare for Racing 92

Steven Kitshoff says the "honeymoon is over" as the new Ulster prop gets down to serious business.

India's Predicted XI vs South Africa, 3rd T20I: Will The Management Persist With Arshdeep Singh?

Beaten in a rain-hit second T20I on Tuesday, India will look to level the three-match series as they take on South Africa in the third and final T20I at The Wanderers in Johannesburg. With KL Rahul set to take over the captaincy for the upcoming ODIs, Suryakumar Yadav will hope to bow out with a win. The focus will be on the Indian pacers after a difficult outing in Gqeberha. India are likely to make changes to their playing XI for the do-or-die contest. Shreyas Iyer and Ruturaj Gaikwad could return to with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tilak Varma likely to sit out.

India Retain Asia Cup Squad, Uday Saharan Set To Lead In U-19 World Cup

Uday Saharan will be leading India in the Under-19 World Cup in South Africa next year, as the same side from the ongoing U-19 Asia Cup has been retained for the global showpiece beginning on January 19. The 19-year-old Punjab lad would also be leading the side during a tri-series in South Africa, also involving England, from December 29, with Saumy Kumar Pandey being his deputy.

"How Do I Enter IPL Auction?" Retired England Great's Cheeky Question Goes Viral

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction players' list is out. The IPL Governing Council handed the franchise a list of 1166 and after all the franchises gave their wish-list, it was pruned to 333. Out of them, 214 are Indians and 119 are overseas and two from associate nations. The 10 franchises can collectively spend up to Rs 262.95 crore. Among the 77 slots available, 30 are earmarked for the overseas players and Australians will once again be in demand although likes of World Cup winning skipper Pat Cummins, final hero Travis Head, keeper Jos Inglis, star pacer Mitchell Starc are all in Rs 2 crore category.

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Centurion vs Australia, Not Playing Against South Africa Due To...

After rain washed out the first T20I, it was time for some top-notch cricket action for the Indian cricket team and the South Africa cricket team in the second T20I in Gqeberha on Tuesday. South Africa captain Aiden Markram won the toss and opted to field first against India in the second T20I of the three-match series at the St George's Park. The opening game of the series was abandoned due to rain at Kingsmead in Durban on Sunday. The sell-out crowd had to walk back to their homes as the rain gods didn't allow the coin to be tossed.

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Big Blow For India As Star Pacer's Chances To Play Against South Africa Looks Dim: Report

Second Time In 88 Years! Indian Women's Cricket Team Achieves Rare Feat

"Mohammed Siraj Will Bowl Much Worse Than This And Yet...": Gautam Gambhir's Blunt Take On Star Pacer

'Honeymoon' over, says Steven Kitshoff as Ulster prepare for Racing 92

India's Predicted XI vs South Africa, 3rd T20I: Will The Management Persist With Arshdeep Singh?

India Retain Asia Cup Squad, Uday Saharan Set To Lead In U-19 World Cup

"How Do I Enter IPL Auction?" Retired England Great's Cheeky Question Goes Viral

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Centurion vs Australia, Not Playing Against South Africa Due To...