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Complete coverage - India tour of South Africa 2021-22

Mon, Jan 24, 2022
More minuses than plusses from India's tour of SA

In the end, it turned out to be a nightmare with dark clouds hovering over...

India fined for slow over-rate in third ODI vs SA

India have been fined 40 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow...

When you play for India, you have to perform: Dravid

India head coach Rahul Dravid says players will have to deliver 'really big...

Coach Dravid on what ails India's ODI team

India's head coach Rahul Dravid had no hesitation in admitting that the ODI...

Rahul will get better as he captains, says coach Dravid

India's head coach Rahul Dravid admitted that his team didn't play "smart...

Sun, Jan 23, 2022
Captain Rahul sums up India's flop show in SA

India captain K L Rahul attributed the 0-3 drubbing from South Africa in the...

PIX: De Kock ton steers SA to ODI series sweep of India

Images from the third One-Day International between South Africa and India,...

Sat, Jan 22, 2022
3rd ODI: Can India avoid series whitewash vs SA?

The Indian team's strategy is expected to undergo paradigm shift with some...

Pant says working on how to bat according to situation

Rishabh Pant understands the value of his wicket and the reason why the team...

Fri, Jan 21, 2022
We didn't get enough wickets in middle overs: Pant

Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant said the failure of the Indian bowlers to claim...

Bavuma hails De Kock, spinners after slaying India

Openers De Kock (78) and Janneman Malan (91) excelled with the bat as South...

Captain Rahul on what went wrong for India in 2nd ODI

A fragile middle-order and lack of wickets in the middle overs are obvious...

PICS: South Africa drub India in 2nd ODI, seal series

Images from the second One-Day International between South Africa and India,...

Thu, Jan 20, 2022
What India needs to do to stay alive in SA ODI series

KL Rahul will have to show drastically improved leadership acumen when he...

Tough times made me stronger, says comeback man Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan believes that every lean patch in his career has made him...

Wed, Jan 19, 2022
Dhawan rues middle-order collapse after Paarl ODI loss

Opener Shikhar Dhawan rued the middle-order collapse after India's 31-run...

PICS: Bavuma, Dussen tons weigh India down in 1st ODI

Images from the first One-Day International between South Africa and India,...

Skipper Rahul explains what cost India the first SA ODI

Skipper K L Rahul blamed lack of wickets in the middle overs and a below-par...

How Proteas fought back twice to deny India in Paarl

India started well as opener Shikhar Dhawan scored 79 from 84 balls and...

New ODI skipper K L Rahul does a unique first

In-form batter K L Rahul, who is leading India in the ongoing first One-Day...

Tue, Jan 18, 2022
Umpire Erasmus to stand in 100th ODI in Paarl

'We are all servants of the game, but sometimes when milestone are reached,...

South Africa release Rabada on eve of India ODI series

The board said no replacement will be brought in for Rabada as there is an...

PIX: Virat Kohli 'hearts batting'

The prolific batter was seen keenly practicing in the nets on the eve of the...

1st ODI: Rahul to open with Dhawan in Paarl

A sixth bowler, preferably seam or pace option, has been India's major...

Rahul keen to build on Kohli's legacy as captain

'When it comes to leadership, Virat had this amazing ability to get the best...

Rahul backs Ashwin, Chahal to put Proteas in a spin

South Africa have had well documented troubles against spin in the past and...

SA ponder extra all-rounder for first ODI v India

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma said they are mulling over whether to...

Superhero Kohli, you'll always be my captain: Siraj

Fast-rising India pacer Mohammed Siraj considers Virat Kohli his 'superhero'...

Mon, Jan 17, 2022
'Indian attack is most challenging I have ever faced'

'It's just our personalities and character as South Africans, even though...

Jansen moves on after heated exchange with Bumrah

'I've played with Bumrah in the IPL and we're good friends. You're not going...

We respect Virat's decision: Bumrah

'I am no one to sit in judgement of his decision. It's a personal decision...

It will be an honour to captain India: Bumrah

Bumrah also that the team respects Kohli's decision to give up Test captaincy...

Rohit likely to return for West Indies series in Feb

Rohit Sharma is likely to make a comeback for the six-match limited overs...

'KL Rahul should take over as India's Test captain'

Former BCCI secretary Sanjay Jagdale believes that K L Rahul deserves to be...

Sun, Jan 16, 2022
Kohli's decision personal; BCCI respects it: Ganguly

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly lauded Virat Kohli for taking the team forward...

Sat, Jan 15, 2022
Alone and cornered... Kohli had no option but to quit

His relations with the BCCI having reached its lowest ebb, it can be safely...

Virat, you can go with your head held high: Shastri

Former head coach Ravi Shastri hailed Virat Kohli as India's 'most aggressive...

Virat Kohli steps down as India's Test captain

'Everything has to come to halt at some stage and for me as Test captain of...

Petersen reminds Shastri of Gundappa Viswanath

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri lavished rich praise on Keegan Petersen,...

Fri, Jan 14, 2022
Here's what Kohli said on Pujara, Rahane's future

A crestfallen India captain Virat Kohli's defence of Cheteshwar Pujara and...

How inexperienced South Africa outdid mighty India

South Africa head coach Mark Boucher has ranked the remarkable,...

Elgar glad team that 'doesn't have the names' delivered

South Africa captain Dean Elgar admits he had to show some tough love to his...

Kohli blames batting collapses for SA humiliation

Besides a batting failure, India's skipper Virat Kohli listed inconsistency,...

Kohli defends Indian team over DRS outburst

India captain Virat Kohli on Friday defended his team's verbal attack on the...

PHOTOS: South Africa thrash India, win series 2-1

Images from Day 4 of the third Test between South Africa and India, in Cape...

Gambhir slams Kohli for stump mic reaction

Gambhir that Kohli's reaction was 'exaggerated' and 'really immature'.

Thu, Jan 13, 2022
Have Pujara, Rahane played their last match for India?

After five failures in six completed knocks in South Africa, the two veteran...

Indians' reactions showed they were frustrated: Ngidi

South African pacer Lungi Ngidi on Thursday said the Indians were clearly...

'Pant's fabulous innings got us back in the game'

Extremely pleased with the way Rishabh Pant batted in the second innings,...

PHOTOS: Pant scores 100, but South Africa on course

Images from Day 3 of the third Test between South Africa and India, in Cape...

Why Team India was upset with this DRS review...

The Indian players were visibly irked after a controversial Decision Review...

Wed, Jan 12, 2022
How 'focussed' Bumrah did the job for India on Day 2

India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah says there will be varied opinions...

'Kohli, Pujara have been bit of a headache for us'

Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara have been a "bit of a headache" for South...

Should Tests also have free hit for no-ball?

Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn has suggested introducing the free hit...

PIX: Bumrah bags 5 as India gain slender edge over SA

Images from Day 2 of the third Test between South Africa and India, in Cape...

Jayant Yadav, Saini in India squad for SA ODIs

Jayant Yadav will replace off-spinner Washington Sundar, who tested positive...

Tue, Jan 11, 2022
'Game in the balance; SA batters will have to grind'

South Africa may have bowled India out for 223 in the first innings, but ace...

Rathour lauds Kohli in India's 'below par' batting

India's batting coach Vikram Rathour was all praise for skipper Virat Kohli's...

PIX: Kohli back in form but Rabada leads SA fightback

Images from Day 1 of the third Test between South Africa and India, in Cape...

Sundar tests positive for COVID; may miss SA ODIs

The 22-year-old Tamil Nadu player tested positive for the virus in Bengaluru...

Mon, Jan 10, 2022
Elgar ready for 'massive' Test against India

Elgar expects the players to be up for the fight.

Captain Kohli all praise for 'spin all-rounder' Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin can play the all-rounder's role in any condition, India...

I don't need to prove anything to anyone: Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli has batted away criticism of his recent form and...

Kohli 'absolutely fit' for third Test but Siraj out

India captain Virat Kohli on Monday said he will return to the team for the...

Will Kohli inspire India to historic triumph in SA?

Virat Kohli's talismanic presence will be the shot in the arm that India...

Sat, Jan 8, 2022
Should India pick Ishant or Umesh in decider?

In case of Umesh, he bowls a fuller length, gets that lethal outswing going...

How shift in mind-set turned things around for Proteas

'The guys were really clinical, and I think the way Dean led with the bat was...

Win in Wanderers step in right direction: Dean Elgar

The win at Wanderers against India is a move in the right direction for the...

Fri, Jan 7, 2022
Vihari and Shreyas's time will come: Dravid

The Indian cricket coach has backed senior India pros Ajinkya Rahane and...

How Elgar fired up Rabada for match-winning spell

South Africa captain Dean Elgar has opened up about his behind the scene...

India should show faith in Pujara, Rahane: Gavaskar

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar feels Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane...

Pant needs to figure out right time to attack: Dravid

India coach Rahul Dravid admitted that there is a need to have a conversation...

Thu, Jan 6, 2022
Dravid expects batters to convert starts into hundreds

'I think that was the difference in the first Test where KL Rahul went on to...

Elgar salutes Rabada for game-changing spell

'Sometimes KG needs a rocket. You could then almost sense the intensity and...

'We were 60-70 runs short in first innings'

India's stand-in skipper KL Rahul also reserved praise for Shardul Thakur,...

Here's the update on Kohli, Siraj injuries

Head coach Rahul Dravid too provided an update on Kohli's fitness at the...

PHOTOS: Elgar guides SA to historic win at Wanderers

IMAGES from Day 4 of the 2nd Test played at the Wanderers on Thursday.

Wed, Jan 5, 2022
Form temporary, class permanent: Pujara slams critics

Cheteshwar Pujara strongly believes in old adage 'form is temporary but class...

'Elgar the key' to South Africa's fortunes on Day 4

South African batting consultant Justin Sammons hailed Dean Elgar's stubborn...

Captain Kohli 'will be fit very soon', says Pujara

Middle-order batter Cheteshwar Pujara threw light on the fitness of skipper...

PIX: Elgar keeps India at bay; 2nd Test evenly poised

Images from Day 3 of the second Test between South Africa and India, in...

This South Africa umpire in 2nd Test has India roots

South African umpire Allahudien Paleker is having a fine Test debut in the...

Rahul rises in Test rankings after Centurion show

India opener KL Rahul made a leap of 18 slots, after his Player-of-the-Match...

Tue, Jan 4, 2022
Anything under 200 will be realistic target: Petersen

South Africa batter Keegan Petersen says his team will look to keep India's...

'My best figures, but the best is always yet to come'

Shardul Thakur had spotted a crack in between back of length to good length...

PICS: India lose openers after Shardul show on Day 2

Images from Day 2 of the second Test between India and South Africa in...

Coach Lad reveals the secrets of Shardul's success

His childhood coach, Dinesh Lad, says he never really had to do anything...

Dussen caught behind by Pant: out or not-out?

South Africa skipper Dean Elgar and team manager Khomotso Masubelele met...

'Strict bio-bubbles for players needs to be abolished'

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen on Tuesday called for abolishing...

Mon, Jan 3, 2022
Will injured Siraj come out and bowl on Day 2?

Mohammed Siraj was in pain after bowling the penultimate delivery of his...

What Duanne Olivier's 'new debut' for SA was like...

The 29-year-old, who signed a Kolpak deal with Yorkshire in 2019 only to...

We are a bit short, but have enough runs: Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin termed India's first innings score as slightly below par...

Now, back spasm swells Captain Virat Kohli's woes

India's skipper missed out on what would have been his 99th Test on the...

Sun, Jan 2, 2022
Can India create cricketing history in South Africa?

India's formidably consistent match-winners have a date with history in the...

Boucher on de Kock's 'shock' retirement from Tests

For South Africa head coach Mark Boucher, wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de...

Coach Dravid hails 'phenomenal' Kohli

India Test captain Virat Kohli has been phenomenal despite 'all the noise...

South Africa call up seamer Jansen for India ODIs

Wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock will be available for the ODI series...

Coach Dravid on how India can better over-rate

India head coach Rahul Dravid conceded that his team needs to do better at...

Elgar wants SA to handle De Kock's Test exit adeptly

South Africa skipper Dean Elgar says he was initially "shocked" at Quinton de...

'De Kock's Test retirement has crippled SA further'

A weakened South African batting line-up has been 'crippled further' by the...

Sat, Jan 1, 2022
'Gaikwad will do wonders for the Indian team'

Chief selector Chetan Sharma heaped praise on in-form opener Ruturaj Gaikwad,...

Fri, Dec 31, 2021
'Going 1-0 is golden opportunity to win series'

'We ended up getting a result in four days is a testimony to the fact that we...

Thu, Dec 30, 2021
KL Rahul talks about his key to success

Rahul, believing in his philosophy of 'less is better', curbed his...

'Wohoo Brisbane, Oval, Lord's and now Centurion...'

The cricket fraternity hailed India's maiden Test win at Centurion on...

Captain, coach should have a say in selection: Shastri

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes that the coach and the captain...

PHOTOS: Seamers secure big win for India at Centurion

Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami took three wickets each as the tourists...

'2021 one of the greatest years in Indian cricket'

From a near impossible win at the Gabba with a second-string side to...

Captain Kohli praises 'motivated' India after win

India seamers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami took three wickets each as...

India backing Kohli to get out of his rut

'It is always your strength that turns out to be your weakness as well.'

Wed, Dec 29, 2021
Rabada says South Africa can still win first Test

South Africa still need 211 runs on Thursday, the last day of the match, to...

How Kohli can 'drive' his way back to form...

Virat Kohli shouldn't give up on the drives through the off-side which has...

PICS: India scent victory after Bumrah strikes late

IMAGES from Day 4 of the opening Test between South Africa and India, in...

Bavuma rues lack of game time after Proteas falter

'There is not much we can do as players, but there is that disparity in the...

Tue, Dec 28, 2021
My father has made me what I am today: Shami

Mohammed Shami claimed his 200th Test wicket and completed figures of 5-44 as...

Pant breaks Dhoni's Test wicketkeeping record!

Rishabh Pant broke Mahendra Singh Dhoni's record to become the fastest Indian...

Shami third fastest Indian pacer to 200 Test wickets

Overall, he is the fifth Indian pace bowler reach the landmark of 200 Test...

PIX: Shami shines as India turn the screw on S Africa

IMAGES from Day 3 of the opening Test, played between South Africa and India...

How bad is Jasprit Bumrah's injury?

Bumrah left field after sustaining ankle sprain

Mon, Dec 27, 2021
SA vs Ind: Rain washes out play on Day 2 at Centurion

Better weather is forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, but India will have to...

Sun, Dec 26, 2021
PIX: Rahul's unbeaten ton gives India good start in SA

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 1st Test played between South Africa and India at...

Why India was able to dominate Day 1 in first Test

Mayank Agarwal believes discipline and application were the key elements to...

Teams honour anti-apartheid icon, Tutu

Tutu, South Africa's Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist for racial justice...

Why India start as favourites to win in South Africa

South Africa remains one of the very few places where India have not won a...

Sat, Dec 25, 2021
Never easy to leave out players: Dravid on selection

Dravid said that he doesn't want to reveal his side to the opposition before...

Dravid breaks silence on Kohli's captaincy row

Rahul Dravid refused to divulge details of any internal conversation

Fri, Dec 24, 2021
'Our friendship will help win more matches for India'

India opener Mayank Agarwal says his time away from the national team was...

Thu, Dec 23, 2021
Olivier hoping to make up for lost time with SA

Duanne Olivier exploded on to the Test scene four years ago and took 48...

SA welcome back paceman Olivier with open arms

South Africa have often relied on fast bowlers on spicy home wickets to get...

We have stranglehold over India at home: Ntini

'We have the likes of (captain) Dean Elgar and Temba Bavuma, who have the...

Shastri backs 'talented' India to win in SA

'South Africa remains an unconquered bastion. Remember, the Proteas are no...

Wed, Dec 22, 2021
Positive Covid cases won't stop India-SA series: CSA

The BCCI and Cricket South Africa have mutually agreed that the upcoming Test...

Tue, Dec 21, 2021
Proteas focused on beating India despite outside woes

Elgar appeared to give his backing to Boucher after former Test spinner Paul...

South Africa pacer Nortje ruled out of India Tests

South Africa pacer Anrich Nortje was on Tuesday ruled out of the upcoming...

When Shastri's remark left Ashwin 'absolutely crushed'

India's premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has revealed that he felt...

Ashwin on why he contemplated retirement in 2018

Senior spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revealed he had given serious thought...

Mon, Dec 20, 2021
South Africa-India series to be held without fans

The South African board said in a statement that the decision to play behind...

Will India play an all-rounder at Centurion?

Centurion is situated 1300 metres above sea level, which means a higher...

Smith, Boucher face probe over racism allegations

Cricket South Africa said on Monday that it would formally investigate...

Sun, Dec 19, 2021
I like Kohli's attitude but he fights a lot: Ganguly

Kohli, who was replaced as ODI captain by Rohit Sharma last week, spoke on...

PICS: Kohli, Rahul hit top gear at training

Catch glimpses of Kohli and his boys in action at the nets on Sunday.

Pujara has faith in pacers to deliver in South Africa

'I am sure there is enough time for us to prepare and guys are looking...

Sat, Dec 18, 2021
Rahul appointed vice-captain for South Africa Tests

Opener KL Rahul is all set to be named Indian team's vice captain for the...

India players warm up with a game of footvolley

The Indian cricket team is gradually increasing its training intensity as it...

Will Brands Warm Up To Captain Rohit?

The studies that put Virat Kohli as the top brand now do not have Rohit...

Fri, Dec 17, 2021
Team India touches down in South Africa

The Indian team landed in South Africa for the Test series, starting on...

Thu, Dec 16, 2021
BCCI unlikely to counter Kohli's claims before SA series

BCCI is unhappy at what transpired on Wednesday but also understand that a...

BCCI will deal with it: Ganguly on Kohli's comments

Kohli said that he was never asked to stay on as T20 skipper when...

Not right to stoke controversy before a tour: Kapil

'I would say Board president is Board president but yes the Indian cricket...

Team India Buckles Up To Take On Proteas

BCCI tweets "All buckled up South Africa bound".

'Opportunity for Mayank, Rahul to step up sans Rohit'

Talking about Ravindra Jadeja's absence due to a forearm injury, Kohli said...

Wed, Dec 15, 2021
Mishra reckons players deserve clarity from Board

'It happened before also and I feel that a player who has performed so much...

Kohli vs Ganguly: The Plot Thickens

India Captain Virat Kohli opened a can of worms as he took BCCI President and...

What BCCI told Virat Kohli about ODI captaincy

India Test skipper Virat Kohli on Wednesday said his removal from ODI...

Who should be India's vice-captain?

A look at the possible vice-captain candidates for the Test series in South...

No rift between me and Rohit, says Kohli

India's Test captain Virat Kohli clarified regarding his relationship with...

I am available for ODI series in South Africa: Kohli

India's Test captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday asserted that he will play in...

'I am confident Rahane will bounce back'

'Ajinkya has 12 centuries and more than 4,000 runs in Test cricket. So he...

Tue, Dec 14, 2021
Rohit-Virat averse to playing under each other?

'Two of your best players are not available for either of your series is...

Kohli hasn't asked for a break during SA ODIs: BCCI

India's Test captain Virat Kohli has not put in any formal request for a...

Honoured to be donning the India jersey: Panchal

Gujarat batter Priyank Panchal, who replaced the injured Rohit Sharma for the...

Kohli to miss ODI series in South Africa?

Virat Kohli is likely to miss the ODI series in South Africa as he is taking...

Who is Priyank Panchal?

Panchal, who has played 100 first class matches, made his Ranji Trophy debut...

Mon, Dec 13, 2021
Big blow for India as Rohit ruled out of SA Tests

Panchal got a call-up on the back of a 96 in an A Test match against South...

De Kock to miss part of India Test series?

De Kock last played for South Africa at the Twenty20 World Cup, where he...

Why India Test series is important for SA cricket...

Fast bowler Lungi Ngidi reckons the upcoming home series against India can...

Kohli led from the front; enjoyed under him: Rohit

Virat Kohli led the team from the front for five years and he enjoyed "each...

Thu, Dec 9, 2021
Ganguly on why Rohit replaced Kohli as ODI captain

Rohit Sharma on Wednesday was named India's full-time white-ball captain.

Wed, Dec 8, 2021
Is Kohli's 'captaincy regime' coming to an end?

It was waiting to happen after India's unceremonious World Cup exit and on...

Mon, Dec 6, 2021
India to commence SA tour with Boxing Day Test

South Africa confirm updated India itinerary.

SA tour selection 'good headache' for coach Dravid

India coach Rahul Dravid has indicated that the team management may take some...

Sun, Dec 5, 2021
SA Tour: Why Kohli may lose ODI captaincy

Virat Kohli's position as India's ODI captain, his Test deputy Ajinkya...

Thu, Dec 2, 2021
What Kohli said about SA tour

Kohli was addressing the media on the eve of the second and final Test...

Wed, Dec 1, 2021
We've time to decide, SA tour on schedule: Ganguly

The former India captain also backed out-of-favour all-rounder Hardik Pandya...