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BCCI contracts: Rahane, Pujara face demotion; Rahul, Pant may get elevated

The central contract is an indicator of the player's performance during the last season and when BCCI finalises the new contract list for 2022 in the next few days

Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara have been headache for us: Petersen

India lost both their openers cheaply once again in the second innings but Pujara (9) and Kohli (14) thereafter took charge of the proceedings

Pujara, Rahane repaid faith that was shown in them, says Gavaskar

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar feels Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane repaid the trust that was shown in them

India set 240-run target to win second Test against South Africa

India set South Africa a tricky 240-run target to win the second Test after being bowled out for 266 in their second innings on the third day of the match here on Wednesday. Resuming at 85 for two, India called the shots with Cheteshwar Pujara (53) and Ajinkya Rahane (58) striking half-centuries. Once they were dismissed by Kagiso Rabada, the Indian innings seemed to have lost momentum with Rishabh Pant falling without opening his account. However, Hanuma Vihari (40 not out) and Shardul Thakur (28) defied the Proteas attack to swell India's overall lead. Pacers Rabada (3/73), Lungi Ngidi (3/43) and Marco Jansen (3/67) shared nine wickets between them. If India manage to defend the total, they will seal their maiden Test series triumph in South Africa. Brief Scores: India: 202 and 266 in 60.1 overs (A Rahane 58, C Pujara 53; K Rabada 3/73, M Jansen 3/67, L Ngidi 3/43). South Africa 1st innings: 202.

2nd Test:Pujara, Rahane score fifties as India reach 188 for 6 at lunch

Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane added a lifeline to their respective careers with crucial half-centuries but South Africa came back strongly in the second Test by reducing India to 188 for six

Rahane, Pujara flop show continues as Indian middle-order disappoints again

a lot of blame should go to India's batters as some like Pujara didn't show intent to score while others like Rahane seemed completely short of confidence

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

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

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

SA vs Ind: Cheteshwar Pujara 'getting into the groove' ahead of 1st Test

Ahead of the South African series, Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara is "getting into the groove" for the first Test which gets underway from December 26.South Africa and India will lock horns in the three-match Test series before the two sides meet in the limited-overs format. The Test series begins on December 26."Getting into the groove," Pujara shared pictures from training sessions on Koo.The Indian Test squad arrived in Johannesburg, South Africa on Thursday and began preparation for South Africa two days after their arrival.Rohit Sharma will be missing the upcoming Test series after the hamstring injury and Priyank Panchal was named as the replacement.Meanwhile, the All-India Senior selection committee on Saturday named KL Rahul as vice-captain for the upcoming 3-match Test series against South Africa.

Day 4: Another flop show by Rahane, Pujara as India in trouble at lunch

Stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane and his temporary deputy Cheteshwar Pujara's saga of failures continued as India were put on the mat by New Zealand bowlers, primarily Tim Southee

Haven't changed technique but being fearless helped me enjoy game: Pujara

It wasn't an alteration in technique but a fearless approach that has brought the joy back in batting for Cheteshwar Pujara, who won't put undue pressure of performance on himself

Ind vs Eng: ECB, BCCI to try 'finding a window to reschedule' 5th Test

The BCCI along with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) had earlier jointly decided to call off the fifth Test scheduled at Old Trafford in Manchester.

IND vs ENG 4th Test Day 1: India loses top 3 batsmen; 54-3 at Lunch

India once again struggled against the moving ball, struggling to 54 for three at lunch on day one of the fourth Test against England here on Thursday. Joe Root put India in to bat amid overcast conditions. Coming back from injury, Chris Woakes made instant impact by having Rohit Sharma (11) caught behind in his first over. In-form Ollie Robinson then trapped K L Rahul (17) with a ball that nipped backed in. Cheteshwar Pujara followed an outswinger from James Anderson only to edge it to the wicketkeeper to leave India reeling at 39 for three. Virat Kohli (18 batting) and Ravindra Jadeja (2 batting) were in the middle when lunch was taken. Jadeja came ahead of Ajinkya Rahane and Rishabh Pant. Brief scores: India 54/3 in 25 overs (Virat Kohli batting 18; James Anderson 1/28, Ollie Robinson 1/8, Chris Woakes 1/4).

IND vs ENG 4th Test playing 11: Umesh, Shardul replace Ishant, Shami

England made two changes, bringing in Ollie Pope in place of Jos Buttler, while fit-again Chris Woakes replaced Sam Curran

3rd Test: Anderson & co demolish India for 78 on Day 1; ENG 120-0 at stumps

England took complete control by stumps with a dominant batting show on the first day of the third Test

IND vs ENG 3rd Test: India elects to bat, field an unchanged playing 11

England has made two changes in its playing 11 while India is unchanged

IND vs ENG 1st Test playing 11: Shardul may find a place in India line-up

KL Rahul is likely to be included in India playing 11 for the 1st Test against England. Check IND vs ENG 1st playing 11 probables and head to head stats here

Leave Pujara alone, it's for individuals to figure drawbacks: Captain Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli wants critics of Cheteshwar Pujara's batting to leave him alone as he strongly believes that it is up to individuals to figure out the "drawbacks" in their game.

India vs England Tests full schedule, match timings, live telecast details

India vs England 1st Test will kick start on August 4. The live telecast will be available on Sony Sports Network. Check IND vs ENG TESTS full schedule, Nottingham weather and other details here