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Mohammed Shami and Shubman Gill NEW DELHI: India captain Shubman Gill has admitted that leaving out Mohammed Shami from the squad for the upcoming Test series against South Africa was a “tough call,” acknowledging the veteran pacer’s class and recent form in domestic cricket. Gill’s remarks came during the pre-match press conference in Kolkata on…

India vs South Africa (X) The stage is set at the historic Eden Gardens, Kolkata, as Test cricket returns to the venue after six years with India facing South Africa in the opening match of the 2025 series. Fans can breathe easy — the weather forecast promises clear skies and perfect playing conditions throughout the…

India vs South Africa (X) India are set to host South Africa for a long multi-format series beginning on November 14, starting with the Test matches. Shubman Gill will lead the Indian side, with Rishabh Pant serving as his deputy. The opening Test will be played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, followed by the second Test…

Jasprit Bumrah (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: Even though South Africa haven’t won a Test in India in 15 years, former South African captain Graeme Smith is confident that the Proteas, the ruling WTC champions, would compete hard with the hosts in the two-Test series, which begins with the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday.Go Beyond The…

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo/Armando Franca) Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has urged Ireland fans to boo him when Portugal take the field in Thursday’s World Cup qualifier in Dublin. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, the 40-year-old said he hoped the home supporters’ focus on him might ease the pressure on his teammates as…

Ab de Villiers and Suryakumar Yadav (X) AB de Villiers, one of the most revered white-ball cricketers in history, continues to inspire the next generation — including India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav. Known for his audacious stroke play and innovation, the South African great left a lasting legacy in T20 cricket, yet his record in…

A Team India star has been released from the squad that will face South Africa in the first Test, starting November 14 (Images via Getty) All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been released from India’s squad for the first Test against South Africa, beginning November 14 at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. The decision was announced through a…

Dhruv Jurel and Rishabh Pant will take to the field together when Team India face South Africa at Eden Gardens (Images via Screengrabs/X, Getty) India’s wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel has downplayed any talk of rivalry with Rishabh Pant ahead of the opening Test against South Africa, stating that both players share the same goal, which is…

Virat Kohli’s influence on Indian cricket is not limited to his records with the bat or his success as Test captain. One of his biggest contributions has been the change he brought to the team’s approach to fitness.Former India cricketer and 1983 World Cup winner Sandeep Patil recently shared a story on a podcast that…

Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar. Photo/Agencies In the IPL’s competitive environment, where player transfers and auctions are common, there’s a rare club of cricketers who have maintained stable relationships with their respective teams. These players have become synonymous with their teams’ identities, contributing significantly to their franchises’ success and culture.Here’s a list of such…