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India vs South Africa Live Score: ‘We wanted them to really grovel’- Conrad explains SA’s ruthless declaration strategySouth Africa’s strategy on day four of the Guwahati Test was clear and deliberate — make India toil, wear them down, and shut the door on any chance of a comeback. That is why the visitors kept batting well into the final session, stretching their lead to a massive 548 before finally declaring. Head coach Shukri Conrad explained that the aim was not merely to set an unassailable target, but to ensure India spent as much time as possible under the harsh sun…

Rohit Sharma’s remarkable streak of appearing in every T20 World Cup since the tournament’s inception is now set to end. Only two players have participated in all nine editions, and Rohit stands as the lone Indian in that elite group. But with the 2026 T20 World Cup coming to India next February and his retirement from T20Is last June, the former captain acknowledged that he will experience the next edition from home for the first time, admitting that the thought of “watching the World Cup on television” is still something he is learning to accept. Despite stepping away from T20Is…

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir (AP Photo/Anupam Nath) Former India captain and ex–chief selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth has launched yet another fierce critique of head coach Gautam Gambhir, tearing into India’s selection policy after South Africa dominated the first three days of the second Test in Guwahati. With the visitors already 1–0 ahead after their Kolkata win, India’s struggles prompted Srikkanth to go on an explosive rant on his YouTube show Cheeky Cheeka, which he hosts with his son Anirudha. Srikkanth questioned several decisions made by the team management, beginning with the omission of Axar Patel.“Why didn’t Axar play? Was he…

Washington Sundar plays a shot during the second Test cricket match between India and South Africa, at ACA Stadium in Guwahati. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Tristan Stubbs (94) and Tony de Zorzi (49) resisted India’s spinners before South Africa declared their second innings at 260 for 5 on day four of the second Test in Guwahati, setting India a target of 549 runs.South Africa ended their innings at 260/5 and gave India a 549-run target. Proteas were a bit conservative in their declaration and were very particular to protect their 0-1 series lead.’I’m the happiest that way’: Washington Sundar reacts…

Rohit Sharma lifts the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup Trophy following the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup West Indies & USA 2024 Final match between South Africa and India at Kensington Oval on June 29, 2024 in Bridgetown, Barbados. (Photo/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday released the schedule for the 2026 T20 World Cup. The tournament will start on February 7 in Colombo with the match between Pakistan and the Netherlands, followed by the game between West Indies and Bangladesh.India will begin their title defence later the same day against USA in Mumbai.…

Rohit Sharma has been handed a special role as Team India prepare for their title defense of the T20 World Cup next year. (PTI Photo) Rohit Sharma will return to the global stage in a new role, with the former India captain appointed as the ambassador for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The tournament, to be hosted by India and Sri Lanka, will feature a familiar face at its forefront. Rohit has featured in every edition of the event since its inception. The announcement was made by ICC chairman Jay Shah.India vs Pakistan again at an ICC event;…

Chelsea vs Barcelona Live Streaming UEFA Champions League Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch© AFP Chelsea vs Barcelona Live Streaming UEFA Champions League Live Telecast: Chelsea take on Barcelona in a crucial UEFA Champions League encounter at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. Barcelona are 11th in the table with 2 wins while Chelsea are 12th with a similar number of victories. While both teams have a similar number of points, Barcelona are slightly ahead of Chelsea due to superior goal difference. Both teams have been suffering from injury issues, but a win will be extremely important for either…

Pressure has been mounting on Gautam Gambhir after the Test side has been struggling in the Test series against South Africa. (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) Virat Kohli’s elder brother, Vikas Kohli, stirred fresh conversation around India’s red-ball struggles with a sharp post on Threads, landing right in the middle of a tense fourth day of the Guwahati Test. As India chased an improbable 589 and slipped to 27 for 2 by stumps, his message added another layer to the ongoing scrutiny over the team’s choices and direction. In his post, Vikas suggested that the recent shift in approach had unsettled a…

File photo of Cristiano Ronaldo© AFP Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo can play in the opening matches of the 2026 World Cup after global football governing body FIFA gave him a partially “suspended” ban on Tuesday following a red card. The 40-year-old was sent off as Portugal lost 2-0 in Dublin earlier in November when he elbowed Dara O’Shea in the back, for his first dismissal in 226 international appearances. FIFA banned Ronaldo for three matches, two of which will be suspended and the other has already been served, when Portugal sealed their qualification for next summer’s tournament against…

Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav shared the stage as the schedule and groups for the 2026 T20 World Cup were revealed. (Images via Getty, Screengrabs) Suryakumar Yadav made his feelings clear during the official event to announce fixtures and venues ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup, saying he would prefer to face and defeat Australia in the final if India get that far. The question was put to him on stage alongside Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur, with the broadcaster asking which opponent they would most like India to defeat in the summit clash.India vs Pakistan again at an…