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South Africa tour of India 2025

IND vs SA: India's stand-in Test captain Rishabh Pant vowed to get better after the Test series whitewash against South Africa.

Rishabh Pant's Test captaincy debut ended in record-breaking defeat.

India lost Test series to South Africa at home after 25 years.

Rishabh Pant

‘Sorry we couldn’t live up to expectations...’: Pant's emotional message to fans

As India suffered their second Test series whitewash at home under head coach Gautam Gambhir, BCCI is not looking to take any decision in haste. 

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said that the board won't take any decision in haste.

India have lost 4 Tests in the current WTC cycle already, including 2 at home.

Gautam Gambhir, Devajit Saikia, Temba Bavuma

BCCI secretary says no to 'knee-jerk reactions' after IND's series defeat to SA

IND vs SA: Kris Srikkanth did not hold back as he criticised head coach Gautam Gambhir for his post-match press conference.

Kris Srikkanth wants Gautam Gambhir to own up to his mistakes as head coach.

Srikkanth feels that players in the team look scared. 

Gautam Gambhir, Kris Srikkanth, Sachin Tendulkar

'Whole world knows what all things he has...': Srikkanth lambastes Gambhir

South Africa Test captain Temba Bavuma played down head coach Shukri Conrad's 'grovel' comment in the press conference on November 25.

Shukri Conrad has been copping criticism for his 'grovel' comment after Day 4's play.

Temba Bavuma said that certain guys have crossed the line in the series. 

Temba Bavuma, Shukri Conrad

'Shukri is close to 60 yrs old...': Bavuma defends head coach's 'grovel' comment

IND vs SA 2nd Test: After another series defeat at home during his tenure, Gautam Gambhir says BCCI can sack him if they deem fit. 

Gautam Gambhir listed his achievements as head coach after series defeat to South Africa.

Gambhir said that India's batting collapses are unacceptable. 

Gautam Gambhir

'It's up to BCCI...': Gambhir on calls for sacking after SA series defeat 

IND vs SA 2nd Test: Rishabh Pant's Test captaincy debut ended in a record-breaking defeat. India were too timid for the reigning WTC Champions.

On Rishabh Pant's captaincy debut, India lost the match by 408 runs.

Pant did not even cross 50 runs in the Test series against South Africa.

'Cricket demands...': Pant labels IND's 407-run defeat as 'little disappointing'

IND vs SA: Dale Steyn felt uneasy making a comment on Shukri Conrad's make India 'grovel' statement after Day 4's play in the Guwahati Test.


Dale Steyn says Shukri Conrad's make India 'grovel' comment was unnecessary.

Steyn doesn't feel Conrad's tone was as harsh as former England captain Tony Greig.

Shukri Conrad, Dale Steyn

'Sorry, Shukri, but...': Steyn disappointed by SA head coach's 'grovel' comment

South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad said that he wanted to make Team India 'grovel' on Day 4 by delaying the declaration. 

South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad repeated Tony Greig's famous comment from 1976.

Conrad said that he wanted to make the Indian side 'grovel' on Day 4. 

'It was disrespectful': Parthiv slams SA head coach Conrad for 'grovel' comment

IND vs SA: Dale Steyn wants Yashasvi Jaiswal to take a leaf out of Sachin Tendulkar's book and do away with his go-to cut shot.

Yashasvi Jaiswal has been dismissed thrice by Marco Jansen in the series.

Jaiswal scored just one half-century in the series. 

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dale Steyn

Steyn advises Jaiswal to stop using his 'go-to shot' like Tendulkar did in AUS

India need to score 522 runs on Day 5 to win the second Test match against South Africa at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.


India needs 522 runs on Day 5 to win the second Test match vs South Africa. 

South Africa defeated India by 30 runs in Kolkata Test. 

Ravindra Jadeja looks on during the third day of the second Test cricket match between India and South Africa at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on November 24, 2025. 

Ravindra Jadeja's massive take as India looms series whitewash vs South Africa

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WPL 2026

Nadine de Klerk did the unthinkable and powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to thrilling three-wicket win over Mumbai Indians (MI) in WPL 2026 opener

RCB pulled off a thrilling three-wicket win over MI in WPL 2026 opener

Nadine de Klerk remained the architect of RCB's win

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Nadine de Klerk (R) in action in this frame. (Getty)

WPL 2026: De Klerk turns match on its head as RCB rock MI in last-ball thriller

WPL 2026's opening ceremony was nothing short of a spectacle thanks to stunning performances from both Honey Singh and Jacqueline Fernandez

Honey Singh and Jacqueline Fernandez performed at WPL 2026's opening ceremony

WPL 2026 opener is between MI and RCB

Honey Singh, Jacqueline Fernandez and Harnaaz Sandhu star in WPL 2026's opening ceremony (via WPL)

WATCH: Honey Singh and Jacqueline Fernandez light up WPL's opening ceremony

MI vs RCB, WPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and decided to invite Mumbai Indians to bat first in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 opener

RCB won the toss and chose to bowl first against MI in WPL 2026 campaign opener

Know the playing XIs of both the sides here:

RCB captain Smriti Mandhana (L) and Mumbai Indians' skipper Harmanpreet Kaur in this frame. (Getty)

MI vs RCB, WPL 2026: RCB opt to bowl first against MI, know Playing XIs

Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), WPL 2026: Here are the details of when and where to watch the Women's Premier League tournament opener between MI and RCB.


WPL 2026 tournament opener will take place on January 9.

MI will face RCB in WPL 2026 tournament opener.

MI vs RCB, WPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru's captain Smriti Mandhana (L) and Mumbai Indians' captain Harmanpreet Kaur look at the trophy

MI vs RCB Live Streaming: When and where to watch WPL opener clash

Yastika Bhatia Injury Update: In a body blow to Gujarat Giants, their star wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia has been ruled out of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 due to injury

Gujarat Giants Yastika Bhatia has been ruled out of the WPL 2026

Yastika Bhatia failed to recover from a persistent knee injury

Former Mumbai Indians' wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia in this frame. (Getty)

Massive blow to Gujarat Giants as star player ruled out of WPL 2026

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All about Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona schedule, including its date, time, venue, live stream, and more on the Supercopa final fixture.

This will be their first meeting between the arch rivals in 2026 and the second of the season

Barcelona defeated Athletic Club with a score of 5-0 and were the first ones to secure their place in the final

Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe

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New Zealand tour of India 2026

Social media is buzzing over a viral video of Virat Kohli playfully mimicking Arshdeep Singh's bowling run-up during India's practice session in Vadodara ahead of first ODI against New Zealand

Virat Kohli was spotted mimicking Arshdeep Singh's bowling run-up during India's practice session

Team India is gearing up for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand

Virat Kohli mimics Arshdeep Singh's run-up during India practice session. (X/Twitter)

Virat mimics Arshdeep's run-up during India practice session, video goes viral

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Big update on Lakers ahead of their NBA clash against the Bucks. A look at LeBron James and Austin Reaves’ availability and more.

JJ Redick’s side will attemt to return to winning ways and extend it to improve their record

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Virat Kohli was all smiles after meeting his mini doppelganger during fans meet in Vadodara ahead of the first ODI against New Zealand on January 11

Virat Kohli couldn't stop smiling after meeting his mini version

Kohli is currently gearing up for the ODI series against New Zealand

Mini Kohli steals the show as Virat's adorable reaction after meeting doppelganger breaks the internet. (X/Twitter)

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‘Sorry we couldn’t live up to expectations...’: Pant's emotional message to fans

BCCI secretary says no to 'knee-jerk reactions' after IND's series defeat to SA

'Whole world knows what all things he has...': Srikkanth lambastes Gambhir