South Africa

Dean Elgar

Aiden Markram

Tony de Zorzi

Temba Bavuma (C)

Keegan Petersen

David Bedingham

Kyle Verreynne (W)

Marco Jansen

Gerald Coetzee

Kagiso Rabada

Nandre Burger

India

Rohit Sharma (C)

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Shubman Gill

Virat Kohli

Shreyas Iyer

KL Rahul (W)

Ravichandran Ashwin

Shardul Thakur

Jasprit Bumrah

Mohammed Siraj

Prasidh Krishna

Abhishek Sharma

Arshdeep Singh

Axar Rajeshbhai Patel

Hardik Himanshu Pandya

Harshit Pradeep Rana

Ishan Pranav Kumar Pandey Kishan

Jasprit Jasbirsingh Bumrah

Jitesh Mohan Sharma

Rahul Kannaur Lokesh

Kuldeep Yadav

Kaki Nitish Kumar Reddy

Muralikrishna Prasidh Krishna

Ravi Bishnoi

Ravindrasinh Anirudhsinh Jadeja

Rinku Khanchand Singh

Rohit Gurunath Sharma

Sanju Viswanath Samson

Shivam Dube

Shreyas Santosh Iyer

Shubman Singh Gill

Suryakumar Ashok Yadav

Namboori Thakur Tilak Varma

Varun Chakaravarthy Vinod

Washington Sundar

Aiden Kyle Markram

Andile Simelane

Anrich Arno Nortje

Connor Esterhuizen

Corbin Bosch

David Andrew Miller

Dewald Brevis

Dian Forrester

Donovan Ferreira

George Fredrik Linde

Gerald William Coetzee

Jason Franswyn Smith

Jordan Hermann

Keshav Athmanand Maharaj

Kwena Tshegofatso Maphaka

Lhuan-dre Gilbert Pretorius

Lungisani True-man Ngidi

Lubabalo Lutho Sipamla

Nqobani Mokoena

Ottneil Emile Graham Baartman

Prenelan Subrayen

Quinton de Kock

Reeza Raphael Hendricks

Rubin Andrew Hermann

Ryan David Rickelton

Tristan Stubbs

Pieter Willem Adriaan Mulder

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India tour of South Africa 2023-24

Highlighting Virat Kohli’s achievements, Subramaniam Badrinath noted that Kohli has amassed over 5,000 runs as a Test captain, boasting an average of more than 52.

Badrinath advocated for Kohli's superior skills in Test cricket, questioning the rationale behind replacing him with Sharma as the captain of the Test team.

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Ex-India batter throws huge shade at Rohit Sharma, dubs 'Hitman' a 'weaker player' and questions his place in the team

This defeat in Centurion dashed India's aspirations of achieving a historic series win in South Africa, a feat they have not accomplished in bi-lateral Test series there.

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Harbhajan Singh reveals 'India's best Test batter' and it's not Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul or Rishabh Pant

In a double whammy after losing to Proteas in the first Test, Team India faced penalty for slow over-rate in centurion Test as they have been docked two crucial WTC points.

South Africa's Kagiso Rabada (C) greets India's Virat Kohli (2nd L) after South Africa won the first Test at SuperSport Park on December 28. (Getty)

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Big blow to Team India, Rohit's brigade docked with crucial WTC points after this rule breach during 1st Test vs SA

Former India's head coach Ravi Shastri came down heavily on Shardul Thakur after his dismal bowling in the first Test against South Africa in Centurion.

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri in this frame. (Getty)

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'He's not a baby. You need a proper...': Ravi Shastri's hard-hitting remark on India star after ineffective bowling in IND vs SA 1st Test

India's wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik feels that there will be big pressure on Shubman Gill to perform in the second Test vs South Africa after underwhelming show in Centurion.

India's Virat Kohli (R) and Shubman Gill run between the wickets during Day 3 of the 1st Test against South Africa. (Getty)

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'He's a big question mark. His place in Test XI…': Dinesh Karthik's bold judgement on India star after Centurion Test fiasco

India suffered a big thrashing by South Africa in their first Test in Centurion as Proteas won the two-match series opener by an innings and 32 runs within three days.

Left: India's Virat Kohli and Prasidh Krishna shake hands with South African players after being defeat in 1st Test. Right: India's head coach Rahul Dravid. (Getty)

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Pressure mounts on coach Rahul Dravid as Team India's SENA Test record takes a blow following SA's big win in Centurion

IND vs SA 1st Test: Rohit Sharma-led India suffered their first defeat of the current WTC cycle and slipped to the fifth position on the points table.

Indian captain Rohit Sharma in the post-match press conference 

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'This was not a 400-run wicket and we gave too many runs': Rohit Sharma feels Jasprit Bumrah lacked support from other pacers

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Rohit Sharma says Jasprit Bumrah did not get enough support in Centurion Test

India slipped five positions on the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 points table after a defeat by an innings and 32 runs to South Africa.

Kagiso Rabada celebrates Rohit Sharma's wicket on Day 3 of Centurion Test (Getty Images)

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India slip from top to fifth position on WTC points table after big loss to South Africa, may slip further after MCG Test

IND vs SA 1st Test: Indian batting lineup faltered on Day 3 after Dean Elgar and Marco Jansen's onslaught as they were bundled out for 131.

Kagiso Rabada greets India's Virat Kohli after South Africa won the first cricket Test match between South Africa and India (Getty Images)

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South African pacers run riot in Centurion to bowl out India for 131 despite Kohli's 76 to win 1st Test by an innings and 32 runs

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Mumbai Indians rode on Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton's robust fifties to bulldoze Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets in their IPL 2026 campaign opener

MI thrashed KKR by 6 wickets

MI chased down the 221-run target with 5 balls to spare

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IPL 2026: Rohit-Rickelton's robust fifties rock KKR as MI notch 6-wicket win

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane was spotted walking off the field limping after sustaining an injury during IPL 2026 clash against Mumbai Indians

Ajinkya Rahane had to walk off the field limping during MI vs KKR IPL 2026 clash

Ajinkya Rahane played a robust 40-ball 67 to help KKR post a massive total of 220/4

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Watch: Ajinkya Rahane gives KKR big injury scare, walks off the field limping in

Board of Control for Cricket in Indian has made it clear that there won't be any double checks for DRS referrals in the Indian Premier League 2026

BCCI has reportedly informed all the IPL teams that there won't be any double checks on DRS referrals

A review will be strictly limited to the original point of appeal

Gujarat Titans' captain Shubman Gill in this frame. (Getty)

BCCI tightens DRS rule in IPL 2026, informs teams of this big change

Mumbai Indians became the first team to play 300 matches in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. MI achieved this feat in their IPL 2026 campaign opener against KKR

Mumbai Indians scripted history in their IPL 2026 campaign opener against Kolkata Knight Riders

Mumbai Indians became the firs team to play 300 matches in IPL

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MI vs KKR: Mumbai Indians create history, become 1st IPL team to bag mega feat

Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bowl first in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign opener against Kolkata Knight Riders

MI won the toss and chose to bowl first against KKR in their IPL 2026 opener

Here are the playing XIs of both the teams:

MI skipper Hardik Pandya (L) and KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane in frame. (Getty)

MI vs KKR, IPL 2026: Mumbai opt to bowl first against Kolkata in campaign opener

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World No. 2 Jannik Sinner strengthens his position in the title race after a major triumph, tightening the battle with Carlos Alcaraz.

Jannik Sinner achieves a rare milestone, boosting his standing among tennis elites.

The gap between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz continues to narrow in the title race.

Jannik Sinner pile pressure on Carlos Alcaraz as he wins Miami Open final

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz

World No. 2 Jannik Sinner eyes a major reward as the Miami Open final against Jiri Lehecka hangs in the balance after a rain delay.

Jannik Sinner stands on the verge of a seven-figure payday if he seals the title.

The suspended final adds extra tension with both prize money and history on the line.

How much Jannik Sinner stands to earn if he wins the halted Miami Open final

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Basketball

New York Knicks face key injury concerns ahead of their matchup, with updates on Miles McBride and Landry Shamet.

Miles McBride listed questionable as he nears a potential return from injury.

Landry Shamet ruled out, extending his absence for another game.

New York Knicks Injury Report: Latest on Landry Shamet and Miles McBride

New York Knicks' Miles McBride and Landry Shamet

Oklahoma City Thunder gear up for a key clash against the New York Knicks with an updated injury report shaping their lineup.

Chet Holmgren returns, giving the Thunder a timely boost ahead of the Knicks matchup.

Rookie Thomas Sorber remains sidelined, marking the team’s only absence.

Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report: Who's in and who's out for Knicks game

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Charles Leclerc reacts after a hard-fought Japanese Grand Prix podium, hinting at frustration despite a strong finish at Suzuka.

Charles Leclerc says he was “on the back foot” after a crucial moment changed his race.

A P3 finish at Suzuka still leaves the Ferrari driver feeling it could have been more.

Charles Leclerc left frustrated despite P3 finish at Japanese GP: "On the back foot"

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Ex-India batter throws huge shade at Rohit Sharma, dubs 'Hitman' a 'weaker player' and questions his place in the team

Harbhajan Singh reveals 'India's best Test batter' and it's not Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul or Rishabh Pant

Big blow to Team India, Rohit's brigade docked with crucial WTC points after this rule breach during 1st Test vs SA