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  Karnataka change captain mid Ranji Trophy; KL Rahul, Prasidh Krishna return for Punjab game

  Cricket | January 27, 2026 7:09 IST

  Devdutt Padikkal has been named Karnataka captain for their must-win Ranji Trophy clash against Punjab in Mohali, with KL Rahul returning to the squad. Karnataka need victory to stay in contention for the knockout stage in Elite Group B.

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  Daryl Mitchell continues to haunt India in ODIs, trumps KL Rahul's ton as New Zealand level series

  Cricket | January 14, 2026 21:39 IST

  New Zealand defeated India in the second ODI to level the three-match series thanks to Daryl Mitchell's brilliant century. The visitors chased down the target of 285 runs despite starting very slowly in the run chase. Will Young also starred in the chase, scoring 87 runs.

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  KL Rahul surpasses Mohammad Azharuddin's tally in ODIs with stunning century in 2nd ODI vs NZ

  Cricket | January 14, 2026 17:18 IST

  KL Rahul played a brilliant knock in the second ODI against New Zealand to notch up his eighth century in the format. His knock helped India post a fighting total on the board on a tough pitch. In the process, he also surpasses former captain Mohammad Azharuddin's tally in ODIs.

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  KL Rahul receives applause from former India cricketer after guiding India to win over New Zealand

  Cricket | January 12, 2026 18:26 IST

  KL Rahul played a crucial role in helping India get over the line in the first ODI against New Zealand in Vadodara. Rahul has received a warm applause from former cricketer Aakash Chopra for his steely knock.

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  Former India cricketer opens up on KL Rahul's batting position after 1st NZ ODI

  Cricket | January 12, 2026 9:24 IST

  Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan took centre stage and talked about the batting position of star batter KL Rahul after the Men in Blue defeated New Zealand in the first ODI of the ongoing multi-format series.

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  KL Rahul, Prasidh Krishna named in Karnataka Vijay Hazare Trophy squad

  Cricket | December 17, 2025 23:44 IST

  Karnataka have named KL Rahul and Prasidh Krishna in their Vijay Hazare Trophy squad, boosting the defending champions ahead of their December 24 opener in Ahmedabad. Both players may leave mid-tournament for India’s ODI series vs New Zealand.

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  'Just knows how to do it': Dale Steyn gives his take on KL Rahul's batting position

  Cricket | December 05, 2025 7:53 IST

  Former South Africa cricketer Dale Steyn came forward and heaped praise on star India wicket-keeper keeper batter KL Rahul for his performance against the Proteas in the second ODI of the ongoing multi-format series.

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

  Cricket | 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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  Captain KL Rahul lucky for Kohli, the batter? Numbers suggest interesting pattern after Ranchi ton

  Cricket | December 02, 2025 14:18 IST

  Virat Kohli blazed away to his 52nd ODI century and 83rd overall in the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi and laid the foundation of India's win. The series opener was also a welcome return to captaincy for KL Rahul, who last led the Indian team in December 2023.

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  Virat Kohli breaks Ricky Ponting's world record with phenomenal knock vs South Africa in Ranchi

  Cricket | November 30, 2025 17:28 IST

  Virat Kohli's knock of 135 runs in the first ODI against South Africa, included seven sixes. With that, he broke Ricky Ponting's long-standing record for most sixes at number 3 in international cricket. Courtesy of his knock, India posted 349 runs in the first innings.

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

  Cricket | November 30, 2025 14:17 IST

  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:

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  IND vs SA 1st ODI: India's rotten luck with toss continues as SA opt to field; no Pant for hosts

  Cricket | November 30, 2025 13:48 IST

  South Africa extended India's ODI toss-losing streak to 19 as Aiden Markram won the toss and elected to field in the first of the three matches in Ranchi on Sunday. KL Rahul returned to the leadership role for India after almost two years, while Temba Bavuma rested for the Proteas for the opener.

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  KL Rahul hints at inclusion of ‘top-class’ Ruturaj Gaikwad during South Africa ODI series

  Cricket | November 30, 2025 8:37 IST

  Indian top-order batter Ruturaj Gaikwad, who last played an ODI almost two years ago, earned a recall to the side on the back of consistent run in the 50-over format for India A against South Africa A. Captain for the series, KL Rahul, hinted that Gaikwad might not be too far from making the side.

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  KL Rahul addresses India's spin trouble in Tests, doesn't have definite answers to problems

  Cricket | November 29, 2025 17:21 IST

  India were blanked by South Africa recently in the two-match Test series, winning in Kolkata and Guwahati. The visitors exposed the Indian batters' lack of ability to play spin and KL Rahul was also asked about the same ahead of the first ODI. Here's what he had to say:

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  India vs South Africa Live: When and where to watch ODI series on TV and streaming in India?

  Cricket | November 29, 2025 15:12 IST

  The three-match ODI series between India and South Africa will begin on November 30, with the first match slated to be played at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi. The series holds extreme importance to the Indian team, given they lost the ODI series to Australia last month and Tests to South Africa.

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  KL Rahul won't be playing at number 5 in ODI series vs South Africa, confirms his batting number

  Cricket | November 29, 2025 15:03 IST

  KL Rahul will bat at number six in the ODI series vs South Africa, continuing his role from the Champions Trophy. Despite stronger stats at five, the management backs him as a finisher. Final XI isn’t confirmed, but his position is set.

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  How has KL Rahul fared as India's captain in ODIs?

  Cricket | November 28, 2025 16:28 IST

  KL Rahul is set to lead India in the upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa, with regular captain and vice-captain, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, not available due to injuries. How has KL Rahul fared as the India captain in the 50-over format? Know details

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  Anil Kumble left disappointed with KL Rahul's dismissal on Day 4 of second Test vs South Africa

  Cricket | November 25, 2025 20:28 IST

  Anil Kumble’s reaction after KL Rahul’s late Day-4 dismissal in the Guwahati Test went viral, capturing India’s mounting frustration. Rahul’s fall to Harmer deepened the hosts’ struggles as they headed toward a tough final day and the threat of a home whitewash.

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  'There’s no one else': Mohammad Kaif backs decision to appoint KL Rahul as ODI skipper

  Cricket | November 24, 2025 8:08 IST

  Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif recently came forward and talked about the BCCI's decision to appoint star wicket-keeper batter KL Rahul as India's ODI captain in the absence of Gill ahead of the South Africa series.

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  What is KL Rahul's record as captain for India in ODIs and how has he performed leading the side?

  Cricket | November 23, 2025 20:10 IST

  KL Rahul will be India's stopgap captain for the ODI series against South Africa, with Shubman Gill ruled out because of his recovery from the neck injury. The three-match ODI series begins on November 30 in Ranchi.