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India Suffer Hardik Pandya Blow For Afghanistan T20Is, All-Rounder Likely To Miss Series: Report

Star Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya is likely be missing the T20I series against Afghanistan, but will be fit before the Indian Premier League (IPL) from his ankle injury, a source told ANI. Pandya was part of India's ICC Cricket World Cup squad. He played four matches, picking five wickets with the best bowling figures of 2/34 and scoring 11* against Australia in his only innings before an ankle injury sustained during a league stage game against Bangladesh on October 19 ruled him out of the tournament.

Cummins leads Australia fightback after Pakistan take early honours

MELBOURNE : Pakistan threatened to take charge of the second test after dismissing Australia for 318 and were making a good start to their reply on Wednesday but were reduced to 194 for six at stumps after the intervention of home skipper Pat Cummins.

India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test, Day 2: Onus On KL Rahul To Take India Past 250-Run Mark

India vs South Africa 1st Test, Day 2 Live Updates:An eventful Day 1 of the first Test between India and South Africa in Centurion saw the tourists putting 208 runs on the board for the loss of 7 wickets, all thanks to KL Rahuls' unbeaten 70. Kagiso Rabad made the full use of a useful SuperSport Park wicket and overcast conditions to claim 5 wickets on the opening day but rain ensured that only 59 overs were possible in the innings.

New Zealand vs Bangladesh 1st T20I: Live Cricket Score & Updates

New Zealand vs Bangladesh 1st T20I, Live Cricket Score:With their confidence oozing after winning the first-ever white-ball game against New Zealand a few days ago, Bangladesh are raring to go in the T20I series. The first match, taking place at McLean Park in Napier, offers different challenges as the Bangla Tigers look to continue the momentum. The Kiwis will be eager to hit top gear in the T20I assignment against an unpredictable Bangladesh side, especially as only 6 months remain for the T20 World Cup 2024 to begin. (LIVE Scorecard)

Sunil Gavaskar's Blunt Ajinkya Rahane Reminder As Indian Batters Struggle Against South Africa

The Indian cricket team didn't get off to the finest of starts on Day 1 of the first Test against South Africa, with KL Rahul emerging as the only batter to score a half-century. Had it not been for Rahul's gritty knock, India might not have even managed to put 200 runs on the board. Seeing the touring batting unit's poor show on Day 1 of the Centurion Test, Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar admitted that the team needed someone like Ajinkya Rahane in the middle.

Centurion Weather Report, India vs South Africa 1st Test, Day 2: Two Hours Of Rain Likely

Rain played its part as India took on South Africa on Day 2 of the first Test at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Tuesday. Wet patches in the outfield delayed the toss while a full 90 overs couldn't be completed due to rainfall in the second half of the day. Before stumps, India did manage to put 208/7 on the board, thanks to a valiant effort from wicket-keeper batter KL Rahul and a gutsy cameo from Shardul Thakur. But, as the two teams prepare for the second day's action, more rain is expected.

Watch: Virat Kohli Has No Answer To Kagiso Rabada's Ripper, Does This After Dismissal In Boxing Day Test

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli failed to capitalise on a good start after he was dismissed by South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada on Day 1 of the first Test match in Centurion on Tuesday. Kohli survived an early chance as Tony De Zorzi dropped his catch off the bowling of Nandre Burger and just when India fans were hoping for another half-century from Kohli, he feel victim to a ripper from Rabada. The delivery pitched outside the off-stump and maintained his line while Kohli tried to play it with some hands. He ended up edging it behind the stumps as wicket-keeper Kyle Verreynne completed an easy catch. Kohli was visibly disappointed with the dismissal and after the umpire raised his finger, Kohli practiced the shot by himself as if to rectify his mistake.

"A Great Chance...": Sunil Gavaskar's Verdict Even As India Have Tough Day vs South Africa

The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team had a tough day in office as it lost eight wickets on way to reach 208 at stumps on the first day of the first day of the first Test against South Africa. India have never won a Test series in the 'Rainbow Nation' and since the current series is only a two-match affair, the margin of error is also less. On Tuesday, in a rain-curtailed Day of the 1st Test, after the top-order failed, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer stitched a good stand. However, it was KL Rahul's unbeaten 70 off 105 balls that was crucial in India going past 200-run mark.

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India Suffer Hardik Pandya Blow For Afghanistan T20Is, All-Rounder Likely To Miss Series: Report

Cummins leads Australia fightback after Pakistan take early honours

India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test, Day 2: Onus On KL Rahul To Take India Past 250-Run Mark

New Zealand vs Bangladesh 1st T20I: Live Cricket Score & Updates

Sunil Gavaskar's Blunt Ajinkya Rahane Reminder As Indian Batters Struggle Against South Africa

Centurion Weather Report, India vs South Africa 1st Test, Day 2: Two Hours Of Rain Likely

Watch: Virat Kohli Has No Answer To Kagiso Rabada's Ripper, Does This After Dismissal In Boxing Day Test

"A Great Chance...": Sunil Gavaskar's Verdict Even As India Have Tough Day vs South Africa