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Puducherry U19 coach Venkataraman was brutally assaulted by three players angered over their non-selection for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Hit with a cricket bat, he suffered a shoulder fracture, rib injuries, and a forehead wound needing 20 stitches. Police registered an attempted murder case as the accused remain absconding, sparking statewide outrage.
Star cricketer Hardik Pandya impressed in India’s T20I against South Africa, prompting girlfriend Mahieka Sharma to call him ‘King’ on Instagram. He thanked her for her support. Earlier, Hardik criticised paparazzi for taking inappropriate photos of Mahieka, calling it cheap sensationalism and urging respect for privacy.
Keeper-Batter Jitesh Sharma equalled MS Dhoni’s record of four wicketkeeping dismissals in a T20I at home during India’s match against South Africa in Cuttack. He took four catches, just like Dhoni did at the same venue. Hardik Pandya’s quick unbeaten 59 helped India reach 175 on a tough pitch, which proved enough for victory.
Australia named a 15-man squad for the third Ashes Test against England, with captain Pat Cummins returning after a back injury. Coach Andrew McDonald said the longer break helped his full recovery. Usman Khawaja is expected to be fit, but his batting position is undecided. Australia lead the series 2–0 before the Adelaide Test.
Team India registered a massive 101-run victory against South Africa in the first T20. Batting first, India scored 175 runs. South Africa were bowled out for 74 in 12.3 overs. Arshdeep, Bumrah, Chakravarthy, and Axar took two wickets each, dominating the bowling attack and securing a comprehensive win for India.
Captain Suryakumar Yadav’s poor form is becoming a major concern for India before the T20 World Cup 2026. In the first T20I against South Africa, he scored only 12 runs. His bad run in 2025 continues, with just 196 runs in 16 innings at an average of 15.07. Among Indian players this year, he has […]
India has scored 175 runs for 6 wickets against South Africa in the first match at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, today. Indian batters except Allrounder Hardik Pandya (58) remaining all batters had failed to perform. Captain Surya Kumar Yadav scored 12 runs. South Africa bowlers Ngidi took 3 wickets, Sipamla took 2 wickets, and Ferreira took […]
Team India’s new T20 jersey has two stars above the BCCI logo, honoring their 2007 and 2024 T20 World Cup wins. Ahead of the five-match T20I series against South Africa from December 9, key players Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya return, while India will bat first at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack. The T20I World Cup 2026 […]
Former India all-rounder Vijay Shankar appears as an uncapped player in the IPL 2026 auction due to not playing international cricket or holding a BCCI central contract in the last five years. Released by CSK after a poor 2025 season, he enters the auction at INR 30 lakh as a potential backup option.
South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl first in the first T20I against India at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, today. Suryakumar Yadav will lead the squad for India, and Aiden Markram will lead the South Africa squad. The match will start at 7:00 pm, and fans can watch through Jio Hotstar and the Star […]
Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya condemned paparazzi for taking inappropriate photos of his partner, Mahieka Sharma, at a Bandra restaurant. He urged the media to respect women’s privacy and dignity, calling such actions cheap sensationalism. Pandya appreciated the media’s work but stressed that personal boundaries must be honored.
England Fast bowler Mark Wood is ruled out from the remainder of the Ashes series against Australia. Wood is suffering from a knee injury and played only the first Test and will now go home for rehab. Surrey pacer Matthew Fisher joins the squad. Wood said that he is very disappointed after months of recovery […]
Team India stars Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah will make their T20 comeback against South Africa today, aiming to reach a major milestone. Bumrah has 99 T20I wickets and Hardik 98, if Bumrah takes one wicket and Hardik two, both will enter India’s exclusive 100-wicket club, joining Arshdeep Singh, who currently leads with 105 wickets.
Badminton star PV Sindhu, speaking at the TG Rising Global Summit alongside TG Minister Azharuddin, Kumble, and Rayudu, highlighted the role of infrastructure and coaching in athletes’ success. The discussion on Olympic Gold Quest emphasized Telangana’s support for sports, with the minister noting that several state players have reached international levels.
South Africa captain Aiden Markram expressed confidence ahead of the T20 series against India, despite losing the ODI series. He remarked that his team is lucky Virat Kohli isn’t part of the T20s, noting Kohli’s dominant 302 runs, including 2 centuries, in 3 ODIs. Markram suggested Kohli’s presence could have further challenged SA’s chances in […]