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India’s Kuldeep Yadav celebrates taking the wicket of Ryan Rickelton (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) Kolkata :Ryan Rickelton desperately tried to put his bat in front of his pad to a Jasprit Bumrah delivery that kept dangerously low, hitting him in the shins. A vociferous appeal followed in just the third over of South Africa’s second innings. If the opener expected the next delivery to come at the same height, he was in for a surprise. Bumrah’s next one, landing almost at the same spot, was like a shrapnel that rose sharply before ramming into Rickelton’s rib cage. Clearly, there is variable…

Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice as Spain maintained its perfect form in World Cup qualifying with a 4-0 win in Georgia on Saturday as it closed in on a berth at next year’s showpiece tournament. Luis de la Fuente’s side has scored 19 times while conceding zero goals in five group victories. The European champion is poised to wrap up a spot in the finals when it meets Turkey on Tuesday in its last qualifier. Spain leads Group E by three points over Turkey, which beat Bulgaria 2-0 on Saturday. The only way the Turks could pip Spain for…

Shaheen Shah Afridi hosts dinner for Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe Pakistan’s ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi hosted a dinner for the visiting Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe cricket teams at a rooftop restaurant in Islamabad on Saturday.The dinner featured traditional dishes that were appreciated by players from both visiting teams. Pakistan’s ODI and T20I squad members also attended the gathering, sharing casual moments with their Sri Lankan and Zimbabwean counterparts.The ongoing three-match ODI series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka faced brief uncertainty when Sri Lankan players expressed security concerns about continuing their white-ball tour.PCB Chairman and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met…

India vs South Africa Highlights, 1st Test Day 2: India seized control of a low-scoring, spin-dominated first Test after Ravindra Jadeja’s superb 4-29 left South Africa tottering at 93-7 by stumps on Day 2. Fifteen wickets fell on a pitch offering sharp turn and unpredictable bounce. Despite South Africa carrying a 63-run overall lead, India’s bowlers dismantled the visitors’ second innings after the hosts themselves were bowled out for 189 earlier in the day. India began with a 30-run advantage, thanks largely to Jasprit Bumrah’s 5-27 in South Africa’s first innings. But their own batting faltered, with Simon Harmer (4-30)…

Ravindra Jadeja (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) In a significant IPL trade move, Ravindra Jadeja has officially joined Rajasthan Royals from Chennai Super Kings on Saturday. The trade deal involves multiple players, including RR captain Sanju Samson moving to CSK and Sam Curran joining the Royals.Jadeja’s move marks the end of his 12-season tenure with Chennai Super Kings. The all-rounder has accepted a reduced salary of 14 crore rupees per year at Rajasthan Royals, compared to his previous earnings of 18 crore rupees at CSK.Rajasthan Royals trade, releases, IPL squad retention: Crucial auction for Sanju Samson-less RRThe Indian Premier League officially announced…

Sanju Samson expressed his gratitude to Rajasthan Royals through social media following his trade to Chennai Super Kings for the 2026 Indian Premier League season.In a significant IPL trade, Samson moved to CSK while Rajasthan Royals received Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran in exchange.Rajasthan Royals trade, releases, IPL squad retention: Crucial auction for Sanju Samson-less RR”We are only here for a short period of time. Gave MY everything to this franchise, enjoyed some great cricket, made some lifetime relations, treated everyone in the franchise as my family..And when its time..I AM moving On..Shall always be grateful for everything @rajasthanroyals,” Samson…

As the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) approaches, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) enter the new season with a decade’s worth of highs, lows, reinventions, heartbreaks, and historic moments behind them. Since their inception in 2013, SRH have built a reputation as one of the league’s most resilient and tactically sharp sides, known first for their world-class bowling core and, in recent years, for a fearless batting revolution that has rewritten IPL record books. Their journey through the seasons tells the story of a team constantly evolving, constantly fighting.IPL 2026 retained players: Who stayed where and for how muchSRH burst onto the…

As the countdown to the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) begins, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) arrive at the new season carrying one of the league’s most colourful and fluctuating histories, marked by iconic title wins, bold leadership calls, dramatic rebuilds and, most recently, a return to dominance. Since the league’s inception, KKR have embodied unpredictability and flair, evolving from an underperforming side in the early years to a powerhouse capable of producing match-winners across disciplines.IPL 2026 retained players: Who stayed where and for how muchTheir transformation began with the Gautam Gambhir era, which delivered two IPL titles in 2012…

Mumbai Indians team members celebrate their team’s win over Delhi Capitals during the 2025 IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals at Wankhede Stadium on May 21, 2025, in Mumbai, India. (Getty Images) Mumbai Indians, the most successful team in the Indian Premier League with five titles along with CSK, announced on Saturday their retained and released players’ list ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction, scheduled for December 16 in Abu Dhabi. Mumbai Indians last won the IPL in 2020. In the years since, they have reached the playoffs twice but have not produced consistent results and finished last…

Jadeja was the pick of the bowlers on Day 2 as he registered 4/29 in 13 overs. (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) Ravindra Jadeja delivered a decisive spell on a difficult Eden Gardens surface, leaving South Africa struggling at 93/7 in their second innings at stumps on Day 2 of the first Test. With the visitors ahead by only 63 runs, India tightened their grip on a match that moved rapidly across two sessions.’Control your temptations’: Jasprit Bumrah reacts after stunning fifer against South Africa in 1st TestThe left-arm spinner dismantled South Africa’s top and middle order with figures of 4 for…