Author: Staff Reporter

Quinton de Kock played a match-winning innings of 90 to help South Africa secure a 51-run victory over India in the second T20I of the five-match series in New Chandigarh, levelling the series 1–1. The Proteas wicketkeeper was adjudged Player of the Match for top-scoring in the game. Speaking about his knock and the match in the post-match presentation, De Kock said: “I think it was just a technical thing I needed to be aware of, and after that it would sort of play out naturally. That’s pretty much all it boils down to. I think the wicket was a…

South Africa defeated India by 51 runs in the second T20I of the five-match series at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, to level the series 1–1. India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill’s poor run in the 20-over format continued in this match, as both were dismissed for single-digit scores. Speaking at the post-match presentation, Surya admitted to the batting failure and said that he and Gill should have given India a better start in the chase. “I think Shubman and I could have given a better start because we can’t rely on Abhishek…

India’s former captain turned commentator Sunil Gavaskar and head coach Gautam Gambhir were extremely disappointed after Arshdeep Singh bowled seven wides in one over during the 2nd T20I match between India and South Africa in New Chandigarh. Reacting to Arshdeep’s bowling Gavaskar who was on the commentators panel said, “You can’t be bowling the same line over and over again.” At the same moment camera showed Gambhir in the dugout, who was visibly angry as this shifted the momentum of the game completely. Captain Suryakumar Yadav along with Hardik Pandya also looked frustrated, with Arshdeep’s bowling. This wide came during the…

India’s former batter Robin Uthappa feels head coach Gautam Gambhir has not appreciated Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for their brilliant performances in the recent ODI series against South Africa. Uthappa, who is the former teammate of Gambhir for India and KKR, said he was surprised by the coach’s comments after the match in Vizag. He said, “What I found surprising is the post-match of that series, in the press conference, I didn’t see Gautam giving credit to either Rohit or Virat,” Uthappa said on his YouTube channel. He also highlighted how both Virat and Rohit dominated throughout the series.…

India’s young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has expressed his desire to be part of the next T20 World Cup. He also shared how guidance from senior players has helped him and the team lift their confidence. In a conversation at the Agenda Aajtak conclave, when asked about the possibility of playing the upcoming T20 World Cup in 2026, Jaiswal said, “My dream is to play the T20 World Cup, but I try to focus on my game and will wait for my time.” Jaiswal last played a T20I in July 2024 against Sri Lanka at their home ground. Jaiswal also added…

India’s vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has opened up about her deep love for cricket and the excitement of returning to the field. Mandhana played a vital role in helping India lift the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup for the first time, and now she is set to be back in action in the upcoming five-match homeT20I series against Sri Lanka starting December 21. Speaking at an event alongside India captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Mandhana shared her love for cricket. “Well, to be fair, I mean, as Harman said, the love for the game, and I don’tthink I love anything in life more…

India’s young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal praised Shubman Gill, the captain of the team in Tests and ODIs, for his dedication to the game. Speaking on Aaj Tak, Jaiswal said: “Shubman Gill. I have seen him very closely recently. He works hard a lot, and is also very consistent with his routines. (He) works a lot on his fitness, diet, skills and training. It is unbelievable.” After Rohit Sharma’s retirement from Test cricket, Gill was handed the captaincy by the selectors, and the right-handed batter proved them right with an outstanding tour of England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, both as a…

South Africa great AB de Villiers supported India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir’s view of a floating batting order in ODIs except for the openers. Speaking on his YouTube channel, De Villiers said: “I do agree with him to a certain extent. I’ve always enjoyed a floating batting lineup in ODIs. But it’s a fine line because you can’t really play around too much with the players’ roles. It’s the top three, four to six, and then your tailenders who can hold the bat. It’s almost like three segments, and you can really be creative with that. Play with right- and…

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin stated two reasons why wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson is finding it difficult to secure a place in the Indian team in T20Is after the Kerala-born cricketer was not given a chance in the playing XI against South Africa in the first T20I of the five-match series in Cuttack. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin said: “There was a lot of talk before the game that Sanju should play, and why is he not being played, and all that. Whenever Sanju is dropped from the team, there is always a discussion, the question of whether he got…

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin praised all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who was adjudged the Player of the Match, for his brilliant innings in the first T20I of the five-match series against South Africa that helped India win the match by 101 runs. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin said: “India were five down for literally nothing, from there they were able to score freely and get 170 plus. Hardik Pandya played a brilliant knock, it did not seem like he was coming back from an injury. He looked in pristine form, but South Africa did not have enough ammunition in their…