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Joe Root and Jofra Archer replicate 100-year-old Ashes feat with unbeaten 61-run stand

Joe Root and Jofra Archer did the unthinkable in the last hour of the opening day of the second Ashes Test. The duo not only batted out 44 deliveries but also smashed 61 runs for the 10th wicket stand to take England to 325 runs at stumps. In the process, they also replicated a 100-year-old feat.

Joe Root vs Sachin Tendulkar: Stats comparison after 40 centuries in Test cricket

Joe Root notched up his 40th Test century in Test cricket on the opening day of the second Ashes Test. With this ton, discussions around Root possibly breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record have begun again. Meanwhile, let us have a look at their stats comparison after 40 centuries in Test cricket.

Rinku Singh smashes runs at 240 strike rate a day after being dropped from India's T20I squad

Rinku Singh has been left out of India's T20I squad for the series against South Africa. Even though his T20I numbers haven't been great of late, to be fair, Rinku hasn't had many chances to showcase his mettle either. However, in SMAT, Rinku showcased his finishing skills yet again.

Mitchell Starc reacts after becoming the most prolific left-arm seamer in Test cricket history

Mitchell Starc registered his 18th five-wicket haul on the opening day of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. In the process, he also became the highest wicket-taker among left-arm seamers in Test cricket history, surpassing Wasim Akram.

How many runs does Joe Root need to break Sachin Tendulkar's record for most runs in Test history?

Joe Root finally broke the 12-year curse to notch up his first-ever Test century in Australia to help England post 325 runs for the loss of nine wickets. Meanwhile, Root is also closing in on Sachin Tendulkar's record for most runs in Test cricket history.

Alex Carey plucks a blinder running behind to dismiss Atkinson despite collision with Labuschagne

The opening day of the second Ashes Test between England and Australia witnessed the hosts dominating play yet again. Alex Carey was the talk of the town thanks to his brilliant wicketkeeping as he took a blinder of a catch running behind to dismiss Gus Atkinson.

Curious case of Ruturaj Gaikwad and his century jinx spills into ODIs

Ruturaj Gaikwad's maiden ODI century ended in a losing cause as South Africa chased down 359 runs in Raipur to level the three-match series. There is a curious case of Ruturaj and his centuries and it has spilled into ODI cricket as well. Know details here

Most ODI centuries in losing cause

Why did ICC introduce day-night Test cricket? Why is red ball not used under lights?

Australia and England are set to lock horns in the second Ashes Test starting from December 4. The match will be played under the lights with the pink ball. But what was the need to invent day-night Test cricket? Why is it played with the pink ball? Here's the reason:

BCCI launches Team India's jersey for T20 World Cup 2026, Know details

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) launched Team India's jersey for the T20 World Cup 2026 in the innings break of the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur. Notably, India are the co-hosts of the mega event along with Sri Lanka and will be played from February 7 to March 8.

Ruturaj Gaikwad misses out on 14-year-old all-time record despite 77-ball century vs South Africa

Ruturaj Gaikwad had a field day with the bat in the second ODI against South Africa as he smashed his maiden century in the format. Gaikwad reached the three-figure mark off just 77 balls, but even then, he missed out on breaking the 14-year-old record.

What happened in the only ODI played in Raipur in 2023?

Virat Kohli in Vijay Hazare Trophy: Which teams will India superstar face? Know Delhi's schedule

India superstar Virat Kohli is set to feature in the Vijay Hazare Trophy for the first time since 2010. For now, he is likely to play three matches in the tournament. Know Delhi's entire schedule of the Vijay Hazare Trophy here:

When was the pink ball used in first-class cricket for the first time?

England and Australia are set to face each other in the second Ashes Test under the lights from December 4 at the Gabba in Brisbane. Ahead of the clash, let us have a look at the time when the pink ball was used for the first time in first-class cricket.

India's T20I squad for South Africa series set to be picked tomorrow, star player to return

India's T20I squad for the upcoming series against South Africa is set to be picked tomorrow, December 3. All eyes will be on Shubman Gill's fitness as he suffered a neck injury during the Test series and hasn't played for almost three weeks now.

'It's a happy environment': Harshit Rana opens up amid reports of tension in Indian dressing room

Several reports on social media have claimed that India head coach Gautam Gambhir and senior players, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, are not on talking terms. Amidst that, Harshit Rana has opened up that the dressing room environment is absolutely great at the moment.

After losing to Jammu and Kashmir in Ranji, Delhi go down to Tripura for 1st time in SMAT history

Delhi cricket witnessed a new low in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy today, as they lost to Tripura for the first time in history, by 12 runs. Earlier this season, Delhi had lost to Jammu and Kashmir for the first time in Ranji Trophy as well.

Why are Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer not playing for India vs South Africa in first ODI?

The ODI series between India and South Africa got underway today at the JSCA International cricket stadium in Ranchi. India are playing without their captain Shubman Gill and vice-captain Shreyas Iyer not only in the first ODI but for the entire series. Here's the reason:

First time in 19 years! Pakistan create history as they beat Sri Lanka to win T20I tri-series

Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka in the final of the T20I tri-series by six wickets. It was their bowlers who set up the victory, restricting the opposition to just 114 runs. With this win, Pakistan also created history in the shortest format. Know details here

IND vs SA: India's predicted playing XI for first ODI, will Ruturaj Gaikwad play?

The ODI series between India and South Africa is set to get underway on Sunday, November 30. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be back in action for India. But who will replace Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, who have been ruled out of the series? Here's India's possible playing XI;