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  Injured Tom Blundell ruled out of remainder of Christchurch Test and 2nd game in Wellington

  December 04, 2025 8:33 IST

  New Zealand suffered a huge blow during the ongoing first Test against the West Indies, having lost Tom Blundell for the rest of the Christchurch game and the second Test in Wellington. New Zealand named a replacement for the second Test while skipper Tom Latham took the gloves in Christchurch.

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

  December 03, 2025 23:51 IST

  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

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  KL Rahul explains reason behind India's defeat to South Africa in second ODI

  December 03, 2025 23:45 IST

  India captain KL Rahul explained that the dew played a major role in their defeat to South Africa in the second ODI of the three-match series. The hosts posted 359 runs on the board in the first innings, but the Proteas batter put on an extraordinary show to get the job done.

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  How many runs does Virat Kohli need to break Sachin Tendulkar's record for most runs in ODI history?

  December 06, 2025 22:51 IST

  Virat Kohli smacked back-to-back centuries against South Africa in the ongoing three-match ODI series. He has broken several of Sachin Tendulkar's records so far in ODIs, and is now chasing the biggest one of most runs in ODI cricket history.

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  AUS vs ENG 2nd Test pitch report: How will surface at Gabba in Brisbane play for pink-ball Test?

  December 03, 2025 22:29 IST

  Australia will host England in the second Test at the iconic Gabba, starting December 4. The hosts are currently leading 1-0 in the series and England would be eager to bounce back. Check the pitch report ahead of the marquee Ashes clash.

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  SA bounce back with their highest-ever ODI chase against India; courtesy of Markram, Breetzke

  December 03, 2025 22:08 IST

  South Africa have defeated India by four wickets in the second ODI of the three-match series. Aiden Markram's century and Matthew Breetzke and Dewald Brevis' half-century got the job done for the Proteas as they lock the series 1-1. Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad's century went in vain.

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

  December 03, 2025 21:33 IST

  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:

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  Which is the only team to beat Australia in day-night Test?

  December 03, 2025 21:06 IST

  Australia are set to host England in a day-night Test at the Gabba, starting December 4. Ahead of the marquee Ashes clash, check both teams' records in the pink-ball Test and which is the only team to beat Australia under lights.

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  Nandre Burger suffers hamstring injury in Raipur, doubtful for third ODI vs India

  December 03, 2025 20:18 IST

  South Africa pacer Nandre Burger couldn't complete his quota of 10 overs in Raipur, owing to a hamstring injury. His progress is being monitored and a call over his availability in the third ODI will be taken in due course.

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  Indian player who lost four IPL finals announces retirement from all forms of cricket

  December 03, 2025 19:25 IST

  Veteran India pacer Mohit Sharma took to social media and announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The fast bowler took to social media and wrote a heartfelt note where he expressed his gratitude to the fans.

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  Why is Rinku Singh dropped from India's T20I squad against South Africa?

  December 03, 2025 18:26 IST

  Rinku Singh has been left out of India's T20I squad for the series against South Africa. Notably, Rinku didn't get a chance to bat even once in the Australia series and also made it to the playing XI during the Asia Cup only in the final. But why has he been dropped?

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  Hardik Pandya returns to India's T20I squad vs South Africa; Rinku Singh dropped

  December 03, 2025 18:06 IST

  India have announced their 15-member squad for the five-match T20I series against South Africa. The selectors have made plenty of changes, including dropping Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rinku Singh. Meanwhile, Hardik Pandya and Shubman Gill returned to the squad.

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

  December 03, 2025 20:31 IST

  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.

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

  December 03, 2025 17:08 IST

  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.

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  Virat Kohli nears another Sachin Tendulkar's world record with back-to-back centuries against SA

  December 04, 2025 19:33 IST

  Virat Kohli registered his 84th century in international cricket. In the second ODI against South Africa, the veteran India batter wreaked havoc once again, and with that, he has moved closer to another of Sachin Tendulkar's world records.

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  Labuschagne chases history in pink-ball Tests, set to become first batter to achieve huge milestone

  December 03, 2025 16:03 IST

  England will be keen to level the Ashes series in Brisbane as they take on Australia in the second of the five Test matches at the Gabba. It will be a day-night Test and England will hope to repeat what the West Indies did nearly two years ago at the same venue in the pink-ball clash.

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  IND vs SA: Ruturaj Gaikwad slams maiden ODI century, continues sensational 50-over form

  December 03, 2025 16:03 IST

  Star India batter Ruturaj Gaikwad performed exceptionally well against South Africa in the second ODI of the ongoing series. The star batter, coming out to bat after the fall of the second wicket, slammed his maiden ODI century.

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  Kohli rises to No 4 on ICC ODI rankings after Ranchi blockbuster, Rohit extends his reign at the top

  December 03, 2025 15:20 IST

  Virat Kohli gained a spot after his smashing knock in the ODI series opener against South Africa in the latest ICC rankings. India won the opening game in Ranchi, riding on a Kohli special and will be keen to seal the series in the second game on Wednesday in Raipur.

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  Shubman Gill set to make India comeback in T20I series against South Africa: Reports

  December 03, 2025 15:04 IST

  Team India is all set to take on South Africa across five T20Is after the conclusion of their ongoing ODI series, and in good news for the hosts, star batter and vice captain in the shortest format, Shubman Gill is nearing his return.

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  Rohit Sharma surpasses Rahul Dravid, joins Tendulkar, Kohli in historic list during IND v SA 2nd ODI

  December 03, 2025 14:41 IST

  Rohit Sharma had a brief stay in the middle during the second ODI between India and South Africa at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur. However, the former India captain achieved a major record in the Raipur clash, going past Rahul Dravid and joining Tendulkar and Kohli.

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  Why is Shubman Gill not playing for India vs South Africa in 2nd ODI?

  December 03, 2025 13:54 IST

  With India taking on South Africa in the second ODI of the ongoing multi-format series, let us have a look at why regular India skipper Shubman Gill is not playing for the Men in Blue in the ongoing clash in Raipur.

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  Harshit Rana reprimanded by ICC for breaching Code of Conduct during Ranchi ODI

  December 03, 2025 14:01 IST

  Harshit Rana was the pick of the bowlers for India in the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi. As usual, he didn't shy away from celebrating all three of his wickets with equal delight and aggression. South Africa threatened India, falling just 17 runs short of chasing down the target.

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  Why is Hardik Pandya not playing for India vs South Africa in 2nd ODI?

  December 03, 2025 13:14 IST

  With India set to take on South Africa in the second ODI of the ongoing multi-format series, let us have a look at why star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is not playing for India in the second game of the series in Raipur.

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  IND vs SA 2nd ODI Live Score: South Africa chase 359 runs, level three-match series

  December 07, 2025 9:25 IST

  IND vs SA 2nd ODI Live Cricket Score: Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma are settling down on the crease, India bowlers have done a commendable job in slowing the batters down here in Raipur in the early stages of the run chase.

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  ‘Big jackpot’: R Ashwin backs star all-rounder to attract huge sum in IPL 2026 auction

  December 03, 2025 12:20 IST

  Former India international Ravichandran Ashwin recently came forward and talked about how star Australia all-rounder Cameron Green could go on to attract a huge sum in the upcoming IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 auction.

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  Australia delays announcing playing XI ahead of second Ashes Test, leave door open for Pat Cummins

  December 03, 2025 11:11 IST

  Australia's stand-in skipper Steve Smith recently came forward and talked about the possible inclusion of Pat Cummins in the side's playing XI for the second Test of the ongoing Ashes 2025-26, which is slated to begin from December 4.

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  WATCH: Sam Curran grabs stunning caught and bowl, teases Gulbadin with 'biceps celebration' in ILT20

  December 03, 2025 11:39 IST

  Desert Vipers, the two-time runners-up in the ILT20, began the fourth season on a stupendous note with a rather comfortable win against the defending champions, Dubai Capitals. Andries Gous, Fakhar Zaman and Noor Ahmad starred for the Vipers in the opening game.

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  Rohit Sharma nears huge milestone in international cricket ahead of 2nd ODI against South Africa

  December 03, 2025 8:31 IST

  Former India captain Rohit Sharma was slow to get off the blocks in the ODI series opener against South Africa, but recovered well to score a well-made half-century. As India look to seal the series on Wednesday, Rohit will be keen to go big again.