Fresh off a record-breaking thriller in Ranchi, Team India looks to seal the ODI series against South Africa in just its second-ever international at Raipur’s Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium. But with a tricky pitch and a resilient Proteas side, it won’t be a walk in the park.
Amidst intense online criticism, young Indian pacer Harshit Rana is proving his worth on the field with match-winning performances against South Africa, earning praise from captain KL Rahul and coach Sarandeep Singh.
In a world-record feat of pure misfortune, India has now lost 20 consecutive ODI tosses. We break down the stats, the context, and what it means for the team’s strategy in the crucial 2nd ODI against South Africa in Raipur.
In a powerful new interview, former Ashes hero Jonathan Trott issues a stark warning to England’s rivals, passionately defends the controversial Bazball approach, and calls for a global cricket calendar that protects the international game.
In a career-defining moment, Ruturaj Gaikwad slammed his maiden ODI century in just 83 balls against South Africa in Raipur, forging a record-breaking partnership with Virat Kohli and announcing his arrival as a future ODI mainstay.
In a significant move, Shubman Gill has been appointed as the new India T20I vice-captain for the upcoming series against South Africa, but there’s a crucial medical condition attached to his role.