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SA vs Ind: Surprised myself with how calm I have been, says KL Rahul

India opening batter KL Rahul said that he has surprised himself with how calm he was on Day 1 of the ongoing first Test against South Africa here at the SuperSport Park, Centurion.

Himachal stun Tamil Nadu in Vijay Hazare Trophy final for maiden title

The hill state of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday reached its zenith in cricket, with a stunning 11-run victory over mighty Tamil Nadu in the final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy

Internal conversation about captaincy is not for media: Rahul Dravid

It has been a convention that Indian captain addresses the media ahead of the opening Test match of a series but it was Dravid, who took the questions ahead of the 'Boxing Day' Test

Supporting Kohli is something I am looking forward to, says Dravid

The 48-year-old, who took over from Ravi Shastri in November this year, has described his time at the helm as 'hectic and exciting'

Team combination on captain Kohli's mind as India take on South Africa

The choice between an untested rookie like Shreyas Iyer and a proven but out-of-form Ajinkya Rahane for the number five slot, is not an enviable one.

Playing in our backyard gives us upper hand against India: Elgar

India have never won a Test series on South African soil and Kohli's men will go all out to be the first team to achieve the feat

SA v IND: India out to crack the South Africa code as tour begins

After the Omicron variant of COVID-19 virus threatened to cancel the tour, the fixtures were revised with the Tests and ODIs retaining their places and changes in dates

SA vs India: Clash of two potent bowling attacks, eyes on Rahane, Pujara

The wait is over as the first Test of the three-match series between India and South Africa gets underway on Sunday at the SuperSport Park, Centurion

1st ODI match between US, Ireland called off after Umpire Covid positive

USA Cricket says the first one-day cricket international between the Americans and Ireland scheduled for Sunday has been cancelled due a positive COVID-19 case among the umpiring team.

Harbhajan's zeal to perform always stood out: BCCI secretary Jay Shah

Board of Control for Cricket in India's secretary Jay Shah congratulated ace spinner Harbhajan Singh on a wonderful career, saying his zeal to perform under pressure situations always stood out

Ind vs SA: Rahul admits it will be 'tough call' between Rahane and Iyer

Rahul fully backed the five-bowler strategy which has given India success in recent overseas tours

Cricket fraternity lauds Harbhajan Singh's contribution to the game

Harbhajan, who last played for India in March 2016 in a T20 against UAE, had been contemplating bringing down the curtains on a highly successful international career for quite some time now

SA v IND: We are slightly better prepared than last time, says KL Rahul

India will begin their tour of South Africa with the first Test at SuperSport Park in Centurion from Sunday

Veteran spinner Harbhajan Singh retires from all forms of cricket

The 41-year-old from Punjab took 417 wickets in 103 Tests, 269 wickets in 236 ODIs and 25 scalps in 28 T20Is in his illustrious career

As England hit a new low, McGrath says IPL, BBL denting competitive spirit

The pace bowler said England, who are down 0-2 after losing the Gabba and Adelaide Tests, need to really do some introspection as they are representing their country

Bio-bubble in South Africa best I have been part of, says Pujara

India and South Africa will lock horns in three Tests and three ODIs. The first Test will begin on December 26 at the SuperSport Park, Centurion

Virat an 'impeccable leader, but SA remains unconquered: Ravi Shastri

India and South Africa will lock horns in three Tests and three ODIs. The first Test will begin on December 26 at the SuperSport Park, Centurion

Indian batting line-up good enough to tackle South African pacers: Pujara

Pujara said the recent overseas success has made India a confident unit and that will reflect in the three-Test series, beginning Sunday

IPL 2022: Brian Lara, Dale Steyn among SRH's new coaching staff

Former West Indies skipper Brian Lara and fast bowler Dale Steyn will be SRH's batting and pace bowling coach respectively

10-wicket hero Ajaz Patel fails to secure place in New Zealand test squad

Ajaz Patel's historic feat of taking 10 wickets in a Test innings was not enough to secure his place in New Zealand's squad for a home series against Bangladesh.