India Vs South Africa 2019
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Long distance running, stretched batting sessions behind Mayank's rise
Cricket | Oct 03, 2019, 08:08 PM ISTPlaying his first Test in India, Agarwal showed remarkable concentration and endurance for his monumental 215 off 371 balls that allowed the hosts to declare their first innings at 502 for seven on Thursday.
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Vinay's words during slump in form helped Mayank turn it around: Robin
Cricket | Oct 03, 2019, 07:24 PM ISTMayank Agarwal struck 215 as India scored a massive 502 for seven declared to take a grip of the opening Test against South Africa in Visakhapatnam.
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It is a feeling I can't describe: Mayank after maiden double century
Cricket | Oct 03, 2019, 07:13 PM ISTMayank seemed elated with his performances and was at a loss of words when asked to describe his feelings on achieving the triple-figure mark on home debut.
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Mayank surpasses Smith to post highest Test score of the year
Cricket | Oct 03, 2019, 07:01 PM ISTMayank's individual score of 215 is thus far the highest score by any batsman in Test cricket this year, surpassing Australian star Steve Smith's 211 which he scored in the fourth Ashes Test
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1st Test, Day 2: Double centurion Mayank Agarwal puts India on top
Sports | Oct 03, 2019, 05:57 PM ISTPlaying his first Test in India, Agarwal showed remarkable concentration and endurance for his monumental 215 off 371 balls that allowed the hosts to declare their first innings at 502 for seven in 136 overs.
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IND vs SA 1st Test, Day 2: Spinners run riot after Mayank's double ton
Cricket | Oct 03, 2019, 05:37 PM ISTWith India skipper Virat Kohli declaring the innings at 502/7, the idea was to give the spinners a go before stumps to assess what the pitch has on offer and the duo of Ashwin and Jadeja didn't disappoint.
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Mayank Agarwal joins elite list with maiden double ton
Cricket | Oct 03, 2019, 04:18 PM ISTThe 28-year-old is now the fourth Indian batsman after Karun Nair, Vinod Kambli and Dilip Sardesai to convert their maiden Test tons into a double century.
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Rishabh Pant working with Kiran More to fine-tune keeping skills
Cricket | Oct 03, 2019, 04:11 PM ISTUnorthodox keepers and Kiran More go a long way as he was one of those pivotal in backing former India skipper M.S. Dhoni and the former chief selector feels that Rishabh Pant has an enviable record.
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Akhtar backs Rohit to better Smith's Ashes 2019 show in England
Cricket | Oct 03, 2019, 03:53 PM ISTPosting a video on his official YouTube handle, Shoiab Akhtar said he had acknowledged Rohit's true potential in 2013.
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Ind vs SA 1st Test: Mayank shines on home debut with maiden double ton
Cricket | Oct 03, 2019, 03:07 PM ISTMayank Agarwal converted his maiden Test ton into a double century on his home debut.
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Rohit Sharma: A fresh start in between an underwhelming career
Cricket | Oct 03, 2019, 12:42 PM ISTRohit Sharma ended his innings with 176 runs off 244 deliveries on Day 2, one run short of his career-best score, laced with 23 boundaries and six maximums.
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Rohit, Mayank set plethora of records with 317-run opening stand
Cricket | Oct 03, 2019, 12:59 PM ISTRohit Sharma and Mayank Agarwal stitched a partnership of 317 on day 2, the 12th-highest opening stand in Test history and second-highest for India.
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IND vs SA: Mayank Agarwal hits maiden century against South Africa
Cricket | Oct 03, 2019, 10:43 AM ISTMayank Agarwal scored his maiden Test century on Thursday as play resumed on day two of the first Test between India and South Africa.
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Highlights, 1st Test Day 2: Spinners take control after Mayank's 215
Cricket | Oct 03, 2019, 05:38 PM ISTOpener Mayank Agarwal smashed his maiden Test double century as India declare first innings at 502/7. While Ashwin-Jadeja duo ran riot to remove Africa top-order on Day 2.
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Tendulkar points out the moment Rohit won 'mental battle' vs SA
Cricket | Oct 02, 2019, 11:32 PM ISTRohit Sharma made a brilliant start to his 'new innings' as the opener in Test matches, and former India great Sachin Tendulkar pointed out a moment from Day 1 after the Mumbai batsman won the "mental battle" against the Proteas.
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I knew I might open in Tests way back when we were in Australia: Rohit
Cricket | Oct 02, 2019, 08:16 PM ISTIn an informal chat with opening partner Mayank Agarwal, Rohit Sharma revealed that he had an idea that he might open in the longest format at some stage of his career when the side was on the tour to Australia.
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Indian-origin South African cricketer makes his dream debut
Cricket | Oct 02, 2019, 06:34 PM ISTThough his family moved to South Africa from Tamil Nadu generations ago, the 25-year-old from Durban is no stranger to India, having toured here with South Africa A last year.
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Virat Kohli meets die-hard fan who had his name and face tattooed!
Cricket | Oct 02, 2019, 06:19 PM ISTAhead of the first day of the opening Test between India and South Africa, Virat Kohli greeted a fan who had his name and face tattooed on his body.
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Grateful to team management for the opportunity: Rohit Sharma
Cricket | Oct 02, 2019, 08:18 PM ISTRohit Sharma thanked the team management and insisted that he was very clear on what he wanted to do after an impressive opening debut against South Africa.
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Chahal calls Rohit 'GOAT' after Hitman's maiden ton as Test opener
Cricket | Oct 02, 2019, 05:11 PM ISTNetizens also lauded Rohit's effort, who was batting on 115 when bad light stopped play on the first day in Visakhapatnam.