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$65 Million, ICC Sanctions And...: Pakistan Cricket Board Faces Severe Loss If Champions Trophy Row Escalates

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is facing an uncertain future. The BCCI, after not receiving clearance from the Indian government, has informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) that it will not travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy in 2025. The Pakistan Cricket Board, the designated host, is adamant that there will be no hybrid model where India play its matches at a neutral venue. The PCB has also shot off a letter to the ICC asking the world body to give in writing its and BCCI's stance.

India vs South Africa 3rd T20I: Tilak Varma Century Guides India To 11-Run Win Over South Africa

Tilak Varma's spectacular maiden century stayed above Marco Jansen's stunning late assault as India notched a thrilling 11-run win over South Africa in the third T20I against on Wednesday. India now lead the four-match series 2-1. Tilak's brilliant effort (107, 56b, 8x4, 7x6) carried India to 219 for six but Jansen (54, 17b, 4x4, 5x6) made runs at a strike-rate of 317 to nearly trump the Indian batter's knock. South Africa ended up at 208 for seven. But the contest looked set for a lop-sided finish once the dangerous Heinrich Klaasen (41) fell with 53 runs needed off the last 14 balls in the chase of 220.

Century At 22: Tilak Varma Sets 'Youngest' Feat With Great Show vs South Africa

Following his stupendous knock against South Africa in the third T20I match, India batter Tilak Varma said that it was an "incredible feeling" to smash a century after coming back from injury. Tilak Varma played an unbeaten 107-run knock from 56 balls at a strike rate of 191.07. He slammed eight fours and seven sixes during his time on the crease. Speaking during the inning break, Tilak said that the pitch in Centurion was two-paced and was 'challenging' at the start. He added that India's 219/6 in the first inning is important for the Men in Blue.

Bizarre:Flying Ants 'Attack' Stops India vs South Africa T20I In Centurion. Internet Can't Keep Calm - Watch

The third India vs South Africa T20I in Centurion saw a bizarre stoppage. After India had set hosts South Africa a target of 220, Ryan Rickelton and Reeza Hendricks scored seven in one over when play had to be stopped as insects caused the play to stop. And it was not a brief delay as the groundsmen tried hard to make the conditions suitable for play. The commentators kept telling that it was 'flying ants' that caused the delay which last over 30 minutes. Internet could not keep calm at such a bizzare event.

Sanju Samson's Father's Rant Goes Viral: "4 People Wasted My Son's Career..."

A video has gone viral on social media where Samson Viswanath, father of India cricketer Sanju Samson, can be seen makin a shocking claim regarding his son's international career. In the viral rant, Viswanath accused former India captains MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for wasting a decade of Samson's international career. He also put the blame on former India head coach Rahul Dravid, whom Samson grew up idolising. Samson, who recently became the first Indian to score back-to-back centuries in T20Is, struggled to get regular game time until Rohit and Virat announced their retirements from T20Is earlier this year.

Ravichandran Ashwin Confident He Has "Figured Out" Steve Smith, Shares Tactical Insight

Senior India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin says he has figured out ways to tackle Australian batting mainstay Steve Smith in the upcoming five-match Test series, extending their fascinating, decade-old rivalry in top-flight cricket. The two seasoned campaigners will face off during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting November 22 in Perth. They have in the past spent time together at IPL franchises Rising Pune Supergiant and Delhi Capitals, helping Ashwin to "break down the game plans" of Smith.

From KKR To India: Ramandeep Singh Debuts For National Team In South Africa

South Africa captain Aiden Markram won the toss for the third consecutive time in the series and opted to field first in the third T20I against India in Centurion on Wednesday. Before the toss, Hardik Pandya handed the India cap to the debutant Ramandeep Singh. After the first two T20Is, the series stands level at 1-1. The winner in the third T20I will certainly have an edge over the opposition before heading to play the final match of the series on Friday in Johannesburg.

India vs South Africa Live Score, 3rd T20I: 27-Year-Old KKR Star Given Debut Cap, India Invited To Bat By South Africa

India vs South Africa 3rd T20I Live Updates: South Africa captain Aiden Markram has won the toss and opted to bowl first against India in the third T20I at SuperSport Park, Centurion on Wednesday. With the four-match series levelled at 1-1, both the sides will be eager to register a victory. India have handed a debut cap to Ramandeep Singh, who remained on the bench in the first two games. Ramandeep is a proven performer in the Indian Premier League, having a strike rate of over 200 last season. Talking about the ongoing series, India registered a dominating 61-run victory in the first game but lost the second encounter by 3 wickets. (Live Scorecard)

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$65 Million, ICC Sanctions And...: Pakistan Cricket Board Faces Severe Loss If Champions Trophy Row Escalates

India vs South Africa 3rd T20I: Tilak Varma Century Guides India To 11-Run Win Over South Africa

Century At 22: Tilak Varma Sets 'Youngest' Feat With Great Show vs South Africa

Bizarre:Flying Ants 'Attack' Stops India vs South Africa T20I In Centurion. Internet Can't Keep Calm - Watch

Sanju Samson's Father's Rant Goes Viral: "4 People Wasted My Son's Career..."

Ravichandran Ashwin Confident He Has "Figured Out" Steve Smith, Shares Tactical Insight

From KKR To India: Ramandeep Singh Debuts For National Team In South Africa

India vs South Africa Live Score, 3rd T20I: 27-Year-Old KKR Star Given Debut Cap, India Invited To Bat By South Africa