‘There is no competition’: Dhruv Jurel’s message ahead of first South Africa Test; set for start alongside Rishabh Pant | Cricket News

Dhruv Jurel and Rishabh Pant will take to the field together when Team India face South Africa at Eden Gardens (Images via Screengrabs/X, Getty) India’s wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel has downplayed any talk of rivalry with Rishabh Pant ahead of the opening Test against South Africa, stating that both players share the same goal, which is…

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IPL retentions: From Virat Kohli to MS Dhoni — Players who were never released by their franchises | Cricket News

Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar. Photo/Agencies In the IPL’s competitive environment, where player transfers and auctions are common, there’s a rare club of cricketers who have maintained stable relationships with their respective teams. These players have become synonymous with their teams’ identities, contributing significantly to their franchises’ success and culture.Here’s a list of such…

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FIDE World Cup: Arjun Erigaisi, R Praggnanandhaa and P Harikrishna stay in contention as trio heads for tie-breaks | Chess News

GM Rameshbabu Praggnanand split the point after 30 moves against GM Daniil Dubov Indian Grandmasters Arjun Erigaisi, R Praggnanandhaa and P Harikrishna kept their campaigns alive at the FIDE World Cup 2025 after all three were forced into tiebreaks following drawn results in their fourth-round classical games on Wednesday. Arjun, playing with white pieces, settled…

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IND vs SA: Shubman Gill, KL Rahul on verge of major milestones; Ravindra Jadeja eyes Kapil Dev’s rare Test double for India | Cricket News

Jadeja could potentially reach a rare Test double – a record only held by Kapil Dev among Indians. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) As India gear up to face South Africa in the first Test at Eden Gardens from Friday, skipper Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja will have individual milestones in sight alongside…

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IND vs SA: India coach warns of Proteas spin challenge — ‘Hopefully, we’ve learned from NZ series’ | Cricket News

South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj, who took seven wickets in the first innings, prays during the second day of the second test cricket match between Pakistan and South Africa, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (AP Photo) Ahead of the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens, India assistant…

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Hardik Pandya comeback date revealed! Star all-rounder set to play for Baroda before South Africa ODIs | Cricket News

Bengaluru: Cricketer Hardik Pandya at the sidelines of the first day of the 1st unofficial test cricket match between India A and South Africa A at BCCI Centre of Excellence, in Bengaluru, Karnataka. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak)(PTI10_30_2025_000524A) NEW DELHI: India’s premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to return to competitive cricket later this month, featuring for…

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‘Getting to WTC final next year’: India coach sends a strong message ahead of hosting reigning champions South Africa | Cricket News

India’s assistant coach has sent a stern message ahead of the first Test in Eden Gardens (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has set the tone ahead of the upcoming Test series against South Africa, describing it as a key step in India’s bid to reach next year’s World Test Championship (WTC)…

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