Shubman Gill has been out of action since suffering a neck injury during the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata last month. (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: India have appointed Shubman Gill as deputy to Suryakumar Yadav for the upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa, beginning December 9, with his inclusion subject to final…
Virat Kohli, left, and Ruturaj Gaikwad (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad set a new record for India’s highest partnership against South Africa in ODIs during the second ODI at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Wednesday.The pair put together an impressive 195-run partnership for the third…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli continued his incredible run of form, bringing up his 53rd ODI century in the second match against South Africa in Raipur on Wednesday. The milestone came off 90 balls and marked his second straight hundred of the series, following his superb 135 in the opening ODI in Ranchi. Go Beyond The…
Ruturaj Gaikwad (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) NEW DELHI: India’s second ODI against South Africa in Raipur turned into a memorable afternoon for Ruturaj Gaikwad, who finally converted his promise into a commanding maiden international century. Walking in after India lost both openers early, Gaikwad anchored the innings with remarkable poise, crafting a superb 105 off 83…
NEW DELHI: India pacer Harshit Rana has been officially reprimanded by the ICC for a breach of the Code of Conduct during India’s 17-run win over South Africa in the first ODI in Ranchi — an incident that has now placed the spotlight firmly on the 23-year-old quick. The sanction stems from Rana’s overzealous send-off…
File Pic: Harendra Singh with the team. CHENNAI: The reasons surrounding the abrupt resignation of the senior women’s team coach Harendra Singh in the middle of a training camp in Bengaluru do not seem to add up. Ostensibly having resigned for “personal reasons,” and his silence thereafter, many within the women’s hockey set-up allude to…
Temba Bavuma and KL Rahul at the toss. (Video grab) NEW DELHI: India’s extraordinary and increasingly mystifying run of losing ODI tosses stretched to 20 consecutive matches on Wednesday, as returning South Africa captain Temba Bavuma called correctly and opted to bowl first in the second ODI in Raipur. For KL Rahul’s side — already…
File pic: India coach Santiago Nieva NEW DELHI: Boxing coach Santiago Nieva returns to Indian women’s boxing with what he calls “tremendous energy”, and a clear mission. In an interview with TOI, Nieva outlined his philosophy for the road to 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Excerpts…Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!You were…
Sarvagya Singh Kushwaha (Pic credit: X/Rakesh Kulkarni) NEW DELHI: In a remarkable milestone for Indian chess, three-year-old Sarvagya Singh Kushwaha from Madhya Pradesh’s Sagar district has created history by becoming the youngest player ever to earn an official FIDE rating. At 3 years, 7 months and 20 days, Sarvagya has shattered the previous record held…
India vs South Africa 2nd ODI Live Score: India step into the second ODI at Raipur aiming to wrap up the series, but the spotlight remains firmly on the dynamic between Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir. Off-field chatter of a volatile dressing room has dominated headlines, yet on the field both…
