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Shubman Gill missed the second Test and will miss the ongoing ODI series against South Africa. (PTI Photo) India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill is all set to commence his rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence from December 1. As TimesofIndia.com had reported on November 23, Gill was scheduled to reach Bengaluru on…

Yuzvendra Chahal posted several messages celebrating and congratulating Virat Kohli’s ton vs South Africa in Ranchi. (Agencies) Yuzvendra Chahal did not hold back on Sunday. The leg-spinner, long known for his close bond with Virat Kohli, was at his expressive best on social media after Kohli sealed a record-breaking 52nd ODI century during India’s commanding…

Lankan cricket team’s tour of Pakistan faced uncertainty following a bomb blast in Islamabad The Sri Lankan cricket team’s tour of Pakistan faced uncertainty following a bomb blast in Islamabad. Several players expressed concerns about their safety and considered returning home due to security risks.The situation was resolved with the involvement of Pakistan’s military forces….

Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: With Gautam Gambhir facing heavy criticism after India’s 2-0 Test series loss to South Africa at home, the Team India coach has received strong backing from 1983 World Cup winner and former chief selector Sandeep Patil. India, under Gambhir, have endured two successive home whitewashes in Tests — 3-0 to…

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli did what Virat Kohli does best. He batted through, soaked in pressure and finished with a smile you could spot from the top tier of the stadium. India might have lost Rohit Sharma after a fluent half-century, but Kohli stayed put and brought up his 52nd ODI hundred in the first…

Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar Former Indian legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar praised Virat Kohli after he scored his 52nd ODI century, breaking Sachin Tendulkar‘s record. The milestone was achieved during the first ODI between India and South Africa at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. Look who is back! Virat Kohli arrives for the…

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli’s 52nd ODI century, Kuldeep Yadav’s four wickets and Harshit Rana’s three-wicket burst secured India a 17-run win over South Africa in the first ODI on Sunday.India took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The second game will be played in Raipur on Wednesday. Why Indian cricket needs Rohit Sharma, Virat…

India’s Virat Kohli (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli secured his 52nd ODI century with a score of 135 off 120 balls, leading India to a 17-run victory against South Africa in the first ODI at JSCA Stadium. His performance, marking his 83rd international century, helped establish India’s control through a 136-run partnership with…

Virat Kohli of India (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has addressed recent media speculation regarding Virat Kohli‘s potential return to Test cricket. The rumours suggested that the cricket board was planning to approach Kohli about reversing his Test retirement decision. These speculations gained momentum following India’s recent struggles in Test cricket….

Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Star batter Virat Kohli produced another innings of authority and patience on Sunday while also stepping into territory that has belonged to only one man for two decades. With his 52nd One Day International hundred in the first ODI against South Africa, Kohli went past Sachin…