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Crushing rivals South Africa, Australia prepare to meet in high-stakes 1st Test

Australia and South Africa are set to face each other in the first Test match of the three-match series, beginning on Friday in Durban, renewing the long-awaited Test rivalry between both teams. The face-off is of great importance, as it will mark the first Test meeting between the teams since South Africa defeated Australia in the 2025 World Test Championship final at Lord’s. Moreover, the last time Australia toured South Africa was…

Oct 8, 2026

SA20 2027 mini-auction: Rising South Africa star Jason Rowles snapped up by Joburg Super Kings, Shimron Hetmyer join MI Cape Town

Joburg Super Kings made headlines at the SA20 2027 mini-auction on Wednesday, acquiring the services of veteran all-rounder Kieron Pollard at R1.5 million. Among the headline moves was also the return of Faf du Plessis . Notably, the Super Kings had released du Plessis ahead of the auction but managed to secure him for R 2.7 million. One of the most eye-catching decisions by the franchise came when they won a tense…

Oct 8, 2026

Shreyas Iyer breaks into top 10 in T20I rankings

Indian captain Shreyas Iyer has risen to the seventh place in the latest ICC T20I rankings for the batters following an enthralling knock in the first T20I against West Indies on Tuesday in Lucknow. Iyer was in fiery form, striking a match-winning 102 to help India seal an eight-wicket win to go 1-0 up in the series. Iyer has surged 18 places to storm into the top 10. The innings was Iyer’s maiden T20I hundred, which played a key role in India’s win.…

Oct 7, 2026

IND vs WI, T20Is: Shreyas Iyer creates history with explosive T20I century, overtakes Virat Kohli

Indian captain Shreyas Iyer demonstrated his power-hitting skills in Lucknow on Tuesday, taking India to a splendid eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the first T20I. Chasing a target of 172, Iyer, coming in at No. 4, turned the match into a one-sided affair, blazing a thrilling 102 off 43 deliveries, launching 10 boundaries and six towering sixes during his knock. Following his assault, India hunted the target in 14.4 overs, with Iyer single-handedly…

Oct 7, 2026

Virat Kohli dismisses claims he took Rs 5 crore to visit Premanand Maharaj's ashram

Indian batter Virat Kohli has shrugged off the allegations about receiving money to visit spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj's ashram in Vrindavan, calling the allegations ‘baseless and factually incorrect’. President of the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Sangharsh Nyas, Falahari Maharaj Dinesh Sharma, claimed that Virat Kohli was paid Rs 5 crore to visit the ashram for the first time in order to enhance the popularity of Premanand Maharaj. However, Virat Kohli's team has…

Oct 7, 2026

KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Devdutt Padikkal included in India A squad for New Zealand tour

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a strong India A squad for the upcoming unofficial Test series against New Zealand A, with a few players from the senior Test and limited-overs groups included in the 15-member squad. In the squad, senior-team vice-captain KL Rahul , promising opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and No. 3 batter Devdutt Padikkal have been included for the three-match series, which begins on…

Oct 7, 2026

“Dreams do come true”: Shreyas Iyer after powering India to dominant win over West Indies

Indian captain Shreyas Iyer played a stunning knock in the first T20I against West Indies , overcoming the challenges of fatigue and long-distance travel. He smashed his maiden T20I century to lift India to a blistering eight-wicket victory to help the side take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Iyer recently led India at the Asian Games, where India clinched a gold medal. Meanwhile, Iyer and other Indian players had faced a demanding journey back before…

Oct 7, 2026

IND vs WI, 1st T20I: Shreyas Iyer’s century powers India to big win over West Indies

Indian captain Shreyas Iyer showed his batting brilliance in Lucknow on Tuesday, smashing an unbeaten century to guide India to a wonderful eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in the opening T20I. Chasing a target of 172, India did not have a powerful start, with openers Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson departing early. However, the Iyer took charge of the chase with an aggressive innings, slamming 10 boundaries and six sixes. He remained unbeaten on 102, taking India over…

Oct 6, 2026

Cameron Green ruled out of 1st Test against South Africa

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green has been ruled out of the opening Test against South Africa in Durban, with head coach Andrew McDonald confirming the development. Green suffered an abdominal injury while batting during Australia’s third ODI against South Africa in Potchefstroom last week. That setback forced him to sit out the subsequent two-day tour game as the Australian medical team continued to monitor his recovery. “He's progressing pretty…

Oct 6, 2026

“You are spoiling young players”: Ex-Indian player slams India’s selection strategy during West Indies ODIs

Former Indian batter Mohammad Kaif has raised questions over the selection strategy which was maintained by Indian management during India’s recent ODI series against West Indies. India managed to secure the three-match series 2-1, but Kaif expressed concerns about the way the squad was being handled. Speaking on his YouTube channel, he said that frequent changes in the playing XI could create problems for the team, particularly when players are not given enough…

Oct 6, 2026

India and West Indies punished for slow over-rates following third ODI

India and West Indies have both been penalised for maintaining slow over-rates during the third and final ODI in New Chandigarh on Saturday. India were fined 20 per cent of their match fees after being found to be short of four overs within the stipulated time. West Indies, meanwhile, were found to have fallen two overs behind schedule and were fined 10 percent of their match fees. "In accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for…

Oct 6, 2026

IND vs WI, 1st T20I: India, West Indies set to lock horns in high-intensity clash

India and West Indies will begin their five-match T20I series at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday, with both teams looking to gain an upper hand early in the series. Both teams are carrying needed confidence into the series, having done well in their past assignments. India head into the series after clinching the ODI leg 2-1, but West Indies showed great fightback in the series, saving their best for the final ODI, in which they…

Oct 6, 2026