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India slip to sixth in WTC after NZ outclass West Indies in key Test

India on Friday slipped a rung to sixth position on the World Test Championship standings after New Zealand's comprehensive nine-wicket victory against the West Indies in Wellington propelled them to the third place. Runners-up in the first two WTC cycles, India were placed fifth after they were blanked 2-0 by South Africa at home last month with New Zealand occupying the sixth position. However, the table saw a major turnaround after the Kiwis' big win in the second Test at Basin Reverse on Friday. Former champions Australia continue to hold the top position with 100 percentage points (win-loss percentage) with South Africa in second place with 75 percentage points. Sri Lanka (66.67) and Pakistan (50) occupy the fourth and fifth position respectively. New Zealand have so far accumulated 66.67 percentage points, while India have a win-loss percentage of 48.15. India can drop further down to seventh if England stage a comeback against Australia in the Ashes. The Aussies lead the se

India vs UAE live streaming: Where to watch U19 Asia Cup match today?

Sony LIV app and website will live-stream the India vs UAE match in the U19 Asia Cup 2025 in India

Surya admits he needed to bat deeper, says reliance on Abhishek not ideal

Abhishek Sharma can't win every game for India, said Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav while accepting that he and deputy Shubman Gill should have taken the onus of batting deeper during team's 51-run defeat to South Africa in the second T20I here on Thursday. Abhishek (17 off 8 balls) started well but Gill (0) and skipper Suryakumar (5) were dismissed within the powerplay as India folded for 162 in pursuit of a challenging target of 214 on a good batting track. "I think myself, Shubman, we could have given a good start because we can't rely on Abhishek all the time. The way he's been batting, he might have an off-day. Me, Shubman and few other batters should have taken it," Suryakumar said at the post-match presentation ceremony. "I think it would have been a smart chase. But then it's okay, Shubman got out on the first ball. But I should have taken that responsibility, batted a little deeper. But as I said we learn, we try and do better in the next game to come," Suryakumar didn't

Ten Doeschate urges Gill to forget pressure, play freely like in IPL

Shubman Gill has been a "bit too tight" since his T20 comeback as he has been trying to "justify" his place in the side but the Indian team management wants him to free up and play like he does in the IPL, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has said. Gill was brought back into the T20 setup with the Asia Cup in September after he led India to two famous Test wins in the drawn five-match series in England. He replaced Sanju Samson at the top but runs have not flown from his bat, raising questions ahead of the T20 World Cup at home in February-March. After the loss in the second T20I against South Africa here on Thursday, ten Doeschate said Gill needed to loosen up a bit in the shortest format. "Taking on the captaincy the way he did in England and how well he led and how much pride he took in that performance, I think an element of that carried over into what he wanted to do in the T20 side," said the assistant coach in response to a PTI query after the 51-run loss that left the ...

U19 Asia Cup 2026: Vaibhav Suryavanshi scores 3rd fastest Youth ODI ton

Vaibhav Suryavanshi has now scored a century in both the Asia Cup Rising Star and the U19 Asia Cup this year

India vs South Africa HIGHLIGHTS 2nd T20I: SA beat hosts IND by 51 runs; level series to 1-1

India's top order failed to make a mark yet again as a clincial South African bowling display helped their side to level the series in Chandigarh on the night.

IND vs SA 2nd T20I live streaming: Where to watch today's cricket match?

The match kicks off at 7 pm IST at New Chandigarh, hosting its first men's T20I, with stands named after Yuvraj Singh and Harmanpreet Kaur.

ACC Under-19 Asia Cup 2025: Full schedule, teams, format, live streaming

The live telecast of ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2025 matches will be available on Sony Sports Network in India

India vs South Africa 2nd T20 playing 11, match timings, live streaming

India vs South Africa 2nd T20 playing 11 prediction: Both India and South Africa are expected to field an unchanged 11 for the match

IND vs SA: Which team leads the head-to-head stats in T20Is over the years

The Indian camp appears confident and settled in terms of team balance, though the inconsistent form of captain Suryakumar Yadav and vice-captain Shubman Gill continues to be an area of concern.

India vs South Africa 2nd T20: Mullanpur pitch report, key stadium stats

The India vs South Africa 2nd T20 match on Thursday will be the first-ever men's T20 International to take place at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur

Team India register 3rd largest win (by margin) against SA in T20Is

India's biggest win in T20Is came back in 2023 when they defeated New Zealand by a mammoth 168-run margin in Ahmedabad.

India vs South Africa HIGHLIGHTS 1st T20I: Dominant IND thump SA by 101 runs; take 1-0 lead

India's 175/6 proved to be too many runs for The Proteas who were bundled out by India on just 74 runs courtesy of some brilliant bowling performances in Cuttack.

IND vs SA 1st T20I live streaming: Where to watch today's cricket match?

Cricket fans can watch the live streaming of the India vs South Africa 1st T20I match on the JioHotstar app and website in India.

India vs South Africa 1st T20I Playing 11, match timings, live streaming

After a disappointing 0-2 loss in the Tests, India bounced back strongly to claim the ODI series 2-1.

India vs South Africa head-to-head stats in T20I cricket over the years

With high-pressure selection battles, World Cup auditions, and IPL opportunities on the line, the India-South Africa T20I series promises to be far more than just another bilateral contest.

Key wicket for us: Aiden Markram on Abhishek Sharma before T20I opener

Aiden Markram also emphasized that the current crop of players combines entertainment with opportunities to play T20 leagues globally, pushing the game in an exciting direction.

Shubman Gill feeling 'much better' after his neck injury rehab at CoE

Having recovered from a nasty neck injury, Shubman Gill is feeling good ahead of his comeback in the T20 International series against South Africa after undergoing extensive rehabilitation at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. The CoE cleared Gill to play in the five-match series against beginning here on Tuesday. India's Test and ODI captain had injured his neck while playing a sweep shot in the first Test against South Africa last month, forcing him to miss the second Test in GUwahati and the subsequent ODI series. The T20 vice-captain would be looking for some strong performances against the Proteas. "I'm feeling much better. I think the day that I came here, from that day till today, I've had quite a bit of skill sessions and some training sessions. So, I feel much, much better," Gill told 'bcci.tv'. The BCCI also shared visuals of Gill's training and rehabilitation under the supervision of strength and conditioning coach S Rajnikanth. Gill was also seen shadow practising

Virat Kohli, Washington Sundar visit Simhachalam Temple in Vizag to pray

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, his family members, all-rounder Washington Sundar, and others offered prayers at the Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple here on Sunday, an official of the temple body said. Team India defeated South Africa by nine wickets, sealing the series 2-1 with a dominant win in the final match at the Andhra Cricket Association-Visakhapatnam District Cricket Association (ACAVDCA) Stadium in Visakhapatnam on December 6. Temple officials received Kohli and his family and escorted them for darshan. They first took part in the traditional Kappasthambham Alinganam (embracing the sacred pillar) ritual before proceeding to the deity's darshan. Kohli visited the temple along with his family members and Team India representatives, the official told PTI, adding that scholars later chanted Veda Ashirvachanam to the sound of Nadaswaram after the darshan. Later, priests honoured the visitors with the temple's Shesha Vasthram (sacred cloth) and presented them with the .

Gambhir defends India's Test loss, slams critics in fiery press conference

In a heated press conference on Saturday, Gambhir didn't hold back, addressing the widespread media speculation about his coaching abilities following the Test series loss.