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Indian pacers bring team back in contest as SA go into tea at 176 for 7
Mohammed Shami bowled a magical over to get two wickets in three balls as India forced South Africa to press the panic button going into tea at 176 for 7
 "Indian pacers bring team back in contest as SA go into tea at 176 for 7")
After Sundar tests Covid positive, Jayant named replacement for SA ODIs
Team India off-spinner Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the forthcoming ODI series against South Africa after testing positive for Covid-19 during the camp in Bengaluru
 "After Sundar tests Covid positive, Jayant named replacement for SA ODIs")
It's certainly on the table, Aus pacer Mitchell Starc on returning to IPL
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc is contemplating making a comeback to the IPL after a lengthy hiatus
 "It's certainly on the table, Aus pacer Mitchell Starc on returning to IPL")
ICC Test Bowling Rankings: Ashwin holds onto second spot, Jamieson advances
New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson has advanced eight places to a career-best third position in the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings
 "ICC Test Bowling Rankings: Ashwin holds onto second spot, Jamieson advances")
PCB chief Ramiz Raja proposes 4-nation T20 series involving India, Pakistan
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja says he will propose to the ICC, an annual four-nation T20 International series involving his country, India, Australia and England
 "PCB chief Ramiz Raja proposes 4-nation T20 series involving India, Pakistan")
3rd Test, Day 1: Bowlers put S Africa on top despite Kohli's gritty knock
A brilliant bowling performance by Kagiso Rabada (4/73) and Marco Jansen (3/55) put South Africa on top against India on a fast-moving Day 1 of the third and final Test of the three-match series
 "3rd Test, Day 1: Bowlers put S Africa on top despite Kohli's gritty knock")
BCCI stitches deal with Tatas for Indian Premier League title sponsorship
Conglomerate comes on board for next two editions as Vivo exits as title sponsor for second time
 "BCCI stitches deal with Tatas for Indian Premier League title sponsorship")
India vs South Africa 3rd Test: Defiant Kohli leads India to 141/4 at tea
Virat Kohli negotiated a phase of high quality fast bowling to take his side to 141 for four at tea on day one of the third and final Test against South Africa
IPL: Lucknow, Ahmedabad franchise get formal clearance, auction on Feb 12
The formal clearance was given after a meeting of IPL Governing Council and both Ahmedabad and Lucknow have also been given a time frame for player signing
 "IPL: Lucknow, Ahmedabad franchise get formal clearance, auction on Feb 12")
Tata Group to replace Vivo as IPL title sponsor from this year
As per reliable sources, the Tatas will be paying Rs 670 cr for two years of title sponsorship while Vivo will pay Rs 454 cr for termination of contract, which makes it a win-win situation for BCCI
 "Tata Group to replace Vivo as IPL title sponsor from this year")
Along with Tata, will look to take Indian cricket to greater heights: Shah
Jay Shah on Tuesday said along with the Tata group, the board will look to take Indian cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL) to greater heights
 "Along with Tata, will look to take Indian cricket to greater heights: Shah")
India 75/2 at lunch on day one of 3rd Test against South Africa
India lost openers KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal before reaching 75 for two in their first innings at lunch on the opening day of the series-deciding third Test against against South Africa
South African all-rounder Chris Morris retires from all forms of cricket
South Africa all-rounder Chris Morris on Tuesday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket and is set to take up a coaching role with domestic side Titans.
 "South African all-rounder Chris Morris retires from all forms of cricket")
New Zealand beats Bangladesh by an innings and 117 runs to tie series
New Zealand broke through on Tuesday to win the second cricket Test by an innings and 117 runs to tie the two-match series.
 "New Zealand beats Bangladesh by an innings and 117 runs to tie series")
West Indies, Ireland agree to postpone second ODI due to Covid outbreak
West Indies and Ireland have agreed to postpone the second ODI, scheduled for Tuesday after two further positive COVID-19 cases were reported in the Ireland camp
 "West Indies, Ireland agree to postpone second ODI due to Covid outbreak")
IPL: Hardik set to lead Ahmedabad franchise, BCCI gives LoI to franchise
The CVC-owned Ahmedabad franchise will be appointing Hardik Pandya as captain for its maiden season in the Indian Premier League, for which it has got the all-clear from the BCCI
 "IPL: Hardik set to lead Ahmedabad franchise, BCCI gives LoI to franchise")
NZ in firm control against Ban after Latham's double ton, Boult fifer
New Zealand ended the second day of the Christchurch Test firmly in control after taking a 395-run lead over Bangladesh, on Monday
 "NZ in firm control against Ban after Latham's double ton, Boult fifer")
SA v IND: We have discussed it with Pant, he knows his mistake, says Kohli
India Test captain Virat Kohli said that they have had conversations with Rishabh Pant in the practice sessions ahead of the third Test starting at the Newlands Cricket Ground from Tuesday
 "SA v IND: We have discussed it with Pant, he knows his mistake, says Kohli")
South Africa, India itching to go all-out in a winner takes it all decider
The series is poised at 1-1 and with the decider Test starting from Tuesday at Newlands in Cape Town and one is in store for a cracking winner takes it all affair
 "South Africa, India itching to go all-out in a winner takes it all decider")
I am absolutely fit, says Kohli ahead of 3rd Test but rules out Siraj
India captain Virat Kohli said he will return to the team for the series-deciding third Test against South Africa as he is "absolutely fit" but ruled out the participation of pacer Mohammed Siraj