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"I agree with Pat that they are slightly overrated": Travis Head on batting orders

Australian power hitter Travis Head reinforced a sentiment recently voiced by captain Pat Cummins that batting orders may now be slightly overrated. For Head, Australia’s strength lies in its wealth of batting options, where players can be reshuffled to seize momentum or exploit a matchup. This attitude was on full display when Head walked out to open in the second innings of the first Ashes Test in Perth, where he played one of the greatest innings in…

Dec 1, 2025

“Growing up watching him on TV": Marco Jansen lauds Kohli's tenacity

South African all-rounder Marco Jansen lauded Indian star batter Virat Kohli after his match-winning century in the first ODI on Sunday in Ranchi. Jansen admitted that once Kohli gets through the opening phase of his innings, stopping him becomes almost impossible. Kohli on Sunday notched up his 52nd ODI hundred, once again reaffirming his status as one of the greats of the game. For Jansen, that knock was a reminder of why Kohli is…

Dec 1, 2025

BAN vs IRE, 3rd T20I: Bangladesh, Ireland prepare for final showdown

Ireland and Bangladesh are gearing up to face off in the third and final T20I on Tuesday in Dhaka. The series currently stands at 1–1 after each side registered a win, and both will be eager to end on a high. In the first T20I, Ireland outplayed Bangladesh to take a 1-0 lead. Asked to bat, Bangladesh posted 181/4 thanks to a superb unbeaten 69 from Harry Tector and a beautiful 32 from Tim Tector. Their performance laid a…

Dec 1, 2025

"I visualise the game a lot in my mind": Virat Kohli

Kohli's dedication translated into a vintage performance when he produced an impressive century in the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi on Sunday. Kohli, who now only plays the ODI format for India, arrived in Ranchi earlier than the rest of the Indian squad to assess the conditions. "I've said it before: if I'm arriving somewhere, I'll arrive at 120%. (I came early) because I wanted to get hold of the conditions a little bit, bat a…

Dec 1, 2025

"I don’t see any reason we need to talk about his future": Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak

India’s batting maestro Virat Kohli once again demonstrated his unmatched brilliance in the ODI cricket, earning huge praise after smashing his 52nd ODI century in the first ODI against South Africa on Sunday in Ranchi. Kohli produced a masterclass performance, hammering 135 runs off just 120 balls to guide India to a hard-fought 17-run win and a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Kohli’s crucial 136-run partnership with veteran opener and former captain…

Dec 1, 2025

Corbin Bosch's fight in vain as India clinch 17-run win in high-scoring first ODI against South Africa

India secured a thrilling 17-run win over South Africa in the first ODI on Sunday in Ranchi, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Chasing 350, South Africa’s innings got off to a disastrous start, with the top order crumbling under India's devastating bowling attack. Aiden Markram managed only 7 runs, while Ryan Rickelton and Quinton de Kock departed for ducks, putting South Africa in deep trouble. However, South Africa…

Nov 30, 2025

Indian great Virat Kohli brings up his 52nd ton In ODI Cricket

Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli delivered another dominant innings for India, slamming his 83rd international century and 52nd in ODIs in the first ODI between India and South Africa at Ranchi on Sunday. Kohli reached his hundred in just 102 balls, featuring seven fours and five sixes. With this ton, Kohli now stands alone with 52 centuries in ODIs, making him the player with the most hundreds in men’s ODI history. It was Kohli’s first century in a home ODI…

Nov 30, 2025

Andre Russell bids farewell to IPL career, joins KKR support staff as “Power Coach”

Kolkata Knight Riders’ explosive all-rounder Andre Russell has brought down the curtain on a glittering IPL career. After not being retained by the franchise ahead of the 2026 season, Russell announced that he would transition into a new role within the KKR setup, joining the support staff as the team’s “power coach”. "I've made a decision to retire from the IPL. I'll still be active playing in various leagues all around the world and all the other…

Nov 30, 2025

Kieron Pollard named captain of MI Emirates for ILT20 season 4

MI Emirates (MIE) have announced Kieron Pollard as their captain for the upcoming season of International League T20 (ILT20). The fourth edition of the tournament begins on December 2, 2025. Nicholas Pooran, who captained MI Emirates last season, remains in the squad. However, his commitments to MI Cape Town in the SA20 — which partially overlaps with ILT20 — mean MIE likely saw Pollard as the more reliable long-term captain for the UAE campaign.

Nov 29, 2025

"Their importance at any point is huge": KL Rahul highlights importance of Rohit and Kohli ahead of 1st ODI against South Africa

With Shubman Gill ruled out due to a neck injury, Indian batter KL Rahul will lead the Indian team in the upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa. The first match begins on November 30, 2025, in Ranchi. Rahul has led India in ODIs before, having captained 12 times between 2022 and 2023. "Just a day before the announcement, I was told that the opportunity might come and I might have to lead. I have captained the side before. It is…

Nov 29, 2025

Focus shifts to ODIs as India and South Africa meet in Ranchi

Following a historic and hard-fought Test series, the spotlight now shifts to the white-ball leg of South Africa’s tour of India . The two sides will meet in the first ODI in Ranchi on Sunday , marking the beginning of a three-match series. India enter the ODI series with a point to prove. They were squarely outplayed in the Tests, falling short in both in bowling and batting departments. As they look to move past that disappointment, the change in…

Nov 29, 2025

"When we beat India in...": Babar Azam recalls Pakistan’s historic win

Pakistan's batting legend Babar Azam has often spoken about the defining moments of his career, but few memories stand as vividly in his mind as the night of October 24, 2021, when he led Pakistan to a landmark 10-wicket victory over India in the group stage of the ICC T20 World Cup. For years, Pakistan had searched for a World Cup win over their arch-rivals, coming close on several occasions but never crossing the line. That evening, Babar Azam…

Nov 29, 2025