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No Outsiders Allowed In India's Warm-up Game Before South Africa Test Series. Reason Is...

Shubman Gill was at his silken best during Indian team's intra-squad training game at the Tuks Oval on Thursday even though there wasn't an opportunity to get a glimpse of that enchanting sight. Coming in at No. 3, Gill helped himself to a hundred on the second day of the three-day match, playing all the bowlers with consummate ease, adding a dash of confidence in him ahead of the two-match Test series against South Africa beginning on December 26.

"Our Plan Was To Move The Ball Into Australian Batters": Pooja Vastrakar

Pacer Pooja Vastrakar, who wrecked Aussies with a four-wicket haul in their first innings of the one-off Test, said on Thursday that the Indian Women's plan was to exploit the visitors' vulnerability against incoming deliveries bowled with a wobble seam. Vastrakar's four for 53 was instrumental in India restricting Australia to a mere 219 in their first innings. "Naturally, I have out-swing, but while watching the videos of both these teams (Australia and England), they had some difficulty in facing incoming deliveries," Vastrakar told the media after the first day's play.

"Physically And Mentally....": Sanju Samson Gets Emotional After 1st International Ton In Eight Years

Sanju Samson carved a well-measured maiden ODI hundred as India posted a challenging 296 for eight against South Africa in the series-deciding third match here on Thursday. Samson (108 off 114 balls) found a perfect sidekick in the patient Tilak Varma, who struck his first ODI fifty (52 off 77 balls), as they milked 116 precious runs for the fourth-wicket to place India in a position to win this series.

England's Tom Curran given four-game BBL ban for intimidating umpire

England's Tom Curran has been banned for four games in Australia’s Big Bash League after being charged with intimidating an umpire.

"Just Another Excuse...": Rohit Sharma's Heartwarming Wish On Wife Ritika Sajdeh's Birthday

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma has been grabbing headlines off late following the change in captaincy at the Indian Premier League (IPL) side Mumbai Indians. Rohit's ten-year tenure as MI captain came to an end as he was replaced by all-rounder Hardik Pandya ahead of the IPL 2024 season. Hardik joined Gujarat Titans back in 2022 but during the current trade window, he completed a sensational move back to his old franchise. While the conversation around the change in captaincy is showing no signs of dying down, Rohit took to social media to wish wife Ritika Sajdeh on her birthday.

Watch: Sanju Samson 'Flexes His Muscles' After South Africa Ton. Gesture Breaks Internet

Sanju Samson slammed his maiden ODI century to impress both fans and experts in the series-deciding third one-day international against South Africa at Boland Park in Paarl on Thursday. It was a sensational knock from Samson as he slammed 108 off 114 deliveries with the help of 6 fours and 3 sixes. He looked completely in control against the South Africa bowlers and his partnership with Tilak Varma was instrumental in steadying India's innings. Following his century, Samson flexed his muscles to celebrate the memorable feat and his celebration has quickly gone viral on social media.

"Give Fans Half The Money...": Ex India Pacer Rips Into RCB Post IPL 2024 Auction

Royal Challengers Bangalore, one of the few Indian Premier League franchises yet to win the title, went into the auction on Tuesday with big expectations. But, RCB's strategy fell flat as they missed out on key targets like Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins. While RCB have received a thumbs down from fans over some of their recruits in the auction, former India pacer Dodda Ganesh has also criticised for the franchise for its 'elementary mistakes' in attempt to assemble a title-winning squad.

IND vs SA: 'Don't Get Out In 50s, 60s': Sunil Gavaskar's No Nonsense Verdict On India Star

With half-centuries in his first two matches, young India batter Sai Sudharsan has caught the eye of batting great Sunil Gavaskar. Sudharsan, who plays for Tamil Nadu in the domestic circuit, made his India debut in the first ODI of the ongoing tour of South Africa. He scored a half-century on debut and then followed it up with yet another 50+ score in the second match of the series. Impressed with the young soutbpaw, Gavaskar, however, wants Sudharsan to convert his half centuries into hundreds.

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No Outsiders Allowed In India's Warm-up Game Before South Africa Test Series. Reason Is...

"Our Plan Was To Move The Ball Into Australian Batters": Pooja Vastrakar

"Physically And Mentally....": Sanju Samson Gets Emotional After 1st International Ton In Eight Years

England's Tom Curran given four-game BBL ban for intimidating umpire

"Just Another Excuse...": Rohit Sharma's Heartwarming Wish On Wife Ritika Sajdeh's Birthday

Watch: Sanju Samson 'Flexes His Muscles' After South Africa Ton. Gesture Breaks Internet

"Give Fans Half The Money...": Ex India Pacer Rips Into RCB Post IPL 2024 Auction

IND vs SA: 'Don't Get Out In 50s, 60s': Sunil Gavaskar's No Nonsense Verdict On India Star