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IND vs SA , 3rd T20I , Cricket Tips :Team India were left stunned in Mullanpur as South Africa bulldozed through them and recorded a 51-run win to level the series. It was a clinical win for the Proteas, as India didn't have any answer to the tourists. That raised many questions of form and selection of the Indian team. Team India and South Africa will now be up against each other in the third T20I on Sunday. This game will be held at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association in Dharamsala at 7

The Sevens Stadium: Sethmika Seneviratnes five-wicket haul set up Sri Lankas emphatic eight-wicket win over Nepal in their Group B clash of the Mens Under-19 Asia Cup at The Sevens Stadium on Saturday. Asked to bat first by Sri Lanka captain Vimath Dinsara, Nepal were steady at 30 without loss before a run out of Niraj Kumar Yadav for 10 in the eighth over resulted in the innings unravelling quickly. Seneviratne struck in successive spells, removing Sahil Patel (12), Vansh Chhetri (0), and Dilsa

Indian Premier League: Ex-opener Aakash Chopra spoke about Yash Dhull's potential of getting an Indian Premier League (IPL) team when the mini-auction happens in Abu Dhabi on December 16, saying that the right-handed batter being among the top run-scorers in this years Delhi Premier League (DPL) will certainly help his case. Dhull, who captained India to the U19 World Cup win in 2022, amassed 435 runs in eight games for Central Delhi Kings in this years DPL, where they finished as the runners-up

Tamil Nadu Premier League: Former India wicketkeeper-batter and selector Saba Karim said the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises are likely to consider Salman Nizar for adding firepower in the number five or six role when the much-anticipated auction happens in Abu Dhabi on December 16. The left-handed Nizar grabbed everyones attention by smashing 11 sixes off his last 13 deliveries during a Kerala Cricket League (KCL) match for Calicut Globsters. Salman Nizar's credentials are clear from how

Wales Cricket Board: Englands troubled Ashes campaign has drawn further attention following an incident involving a member of the teams security staff and a Channel Seven cameraman at Brisbane airport. The altercation occurred on Saturday as the England squad was preparing to travel to Adelaide ahead of the third Test, scheduled to begin on Wednesday. Footage shared by Australias Channel 7 shows a member of the England and Wales Cricket Boards (ECB) security team confronting a cameraman during t

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super: Indias seam-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who took a hat-trick for Andhra in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League stage, said one must look to give their best in every situation, adding that he always feels happy putting in good performances on the field. At the DY Patil Academy Ground in Ambi, Reddy took a hat-trick for Andhra against Madhya Pradesh, though his team ended on the losing side. His triple strike led to him finishing with figures of 3-17

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Indias vice captain Smriti Mandhana congratulated her teammate and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur after the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) unveiled a stand in her honour at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Two new stands were inaugurated at the venue on Thursday, with the other one being named after former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh. The inauguration ceremony was led by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann an

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: With a commanding 234-run victory over UAE in their opening game of the Mens U19 Asia Cup, India have set the tone for their final build-up to next years World Cup in Zimbabwe and Namibia. The last time India played in the U19 Mens World Cup, they finished runners-up to Australia in 2024. This time, the Ayush Mhatre-led side will be keen to go one step further and get the side an unprecedented sixth title. Former India opener Wasim Jaffer, who recently worked with the cu

The Adelaide Test: Australia opener Usman Khawaja remains confident of playing for his side amid a debate intensifying over his exclusion in the third Test against England at Adelaide Oval. Although Khawaja has stated that he is 100 percent fit and prepared to participate in the third Ashes Test in Adelaide the following week, he remains uncertain about his selection. After Australia won the first two Test with the opening tandem of Travis Head and Jake Weatherald, Khawaja, who will turn 39 on d

Big Bash League: Former Australia opener David Warner has urged rising star Sam Konstas to stay grounded as he navigates the growing attention following an impressive run of form. The two will turn out for the Sydney Thunder in the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season, which begins on December 14. Warner expressed confidence that Konstas, who has recently found himself under the spotlight, will be well supported by senior players in the Thunder setup. He believes that a strong support system is

Renegades General Manager James Rosengarten: Melbourne Renegades on Saturday announced the signing of experienced campaigner Andrew Tye to bolster their bowling attack ahead of the season's opener. On the eve of the Renegades' season-opening match against the Brisbane Heat on Monday night at GMHBA Stadium, Tye joins the team to replace bowler Tom Rogers, who has been ruled out. Possessing one of Big Bash's most outstanding records, Tye has played 105 BBL matches and taken over 150 wickets, makin

Follow The Blues: Former India batter Robin Uthappa provided a detailed assessment of the recently concluded second T20I at Mullanpur, praising South Africas all-round excellence whilst questioning Indias lack of clarity in batting roles during a big chase. Indias experiment with batting flexibility came under scrutiny after they fell short in a challenging run chase against the Proteas, allowing the visitors to level the five-match series 1-1. Reflecting on South Africas response after losing t

T20 World Cup: Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood has no intention to back off from any format of cricket and will continue to play all forms despite missing the ongoing Ashes due to injury. Hazlewood, who sustained a hamstring strain while bowling in the Sheffield Shield last month and then suffered a setback when he hurt his Achilles last week, would not feature against England this summer. Hazlewood stated that he was committed to continuing to represent his nation with both red ball and white, e

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Airport: The much awaited GOAT Tour India 2025 kicked off as Lionel Messi's arrived at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Airport, Kolkata on Saturday. Along with Messi, his Inter Miami teammates Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul, who joined the Argentine legend to wow Indian supporters. It is only fitting to recognize the contributions his two colleagues do to football amid Messi's mania in the city. In addition to being MLS stars for Miami, Suarez and De Paul are world-renow

Twenty20 World Cup: Spin all-rounder Shadab Khan hopes a good season with the Sydney Thunder will help him regain his place in the Pakistan squad for the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup 2026, ruing a missed chance to play alongside Indian great Ravichandran Ashwin, says a report on Friday. The 27-year-old leg-spinner has not played for Pakistan since a home T20I series against Bangladesh in June this year, as he had to undergo shoulder surgery before a long rehab. He will play his fourth season in t

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium: Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will attend football legend Lionel Messis GOAT India tour event at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on December 13. LoP Rahul Gandhi will witness a friendly match between the teams led by Messi and Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. The Chief Minister, during his visit to Delhi on Thursday, had invited Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi to attend the event. Meanwhile,

The Assam Cricket Association: The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) has suspended four players, who have represented Assam at various stages, with immediate effect after allegations emerged that they were involved in corrupt practices and attempting to influence and instigate some of the current Assam team players. The four playersAmit Sinha, Ishan Ahmed, Aman Tripathi and Abhishek Thakuri are accused of trying to influence players who took part in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 held in Luckno

The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) and JioStar have reaffirmed their long-term partnership and refuted any rumours that the media partner is considering ending the four-year deal. The International Cricket Council (ICC) and JioStar have noted recent media reports concerning the status of the ICCs media rights agreement in India. These reports do not reflect the position of either organisation. The existing agreement between the ICC and JioStar remains full

The Leinster CC: Ireland all-rounder Sophie MacMahon on Friday announced her retirement from international cricket after making 45 appearances for the national team. After making her debut against England Women in a one-day fixture in Abu Dhabi in 2017, MacMahon, 28, went on to make 45 appearances for Ireland Women. The Leinster CC all-rounder, who is renowned for being a hard-hitting batter and medium-paced bowler who regularly gave a nagging length, had her highest score of 42 for Ireland in a

U19 Asia Cup: Vaibhav Sooryavanshis blistering 171 off 95 balls powered India U19 to a commanding 234run victory over UAE U19 in their Asia Cup opener at the ICC Academy on Friday. Apart from Suryavanshis spectacular knock, Aaron George (69) and Vihaan Malhotra (69) contributed with crucial half-centuries. Vedant Trivedi (38), Abhigyan Kundu (32) and Kanishk Chouhan (28) provided the finishing touches to India U19 posting a massive 433/6, the highest score in tournaments history. Its also Indias

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super: Haryana opened their Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League campaign with a commanding sevenwicket win over Rajasthan, while Kumar Kushagra slammed an unbeaten 86 to help Jharkhand chase down a massive 236 against a formidable Punjab. At the MCA Stadium, fast bowlers Anshul Kamboj and Ishant Bhardwaj set the tone by sharing four wickets between themselves to restrict Rajasthan to 132/8. In reply, captain Ankit Kumars fluent 41ball 60 sealed the chase with 22 balls to

James Anderson: Lancashire Cricket on Friday appointed former England cricketer James Anderson as full-time County Championship captain ahead of the 2026 season. After agreeing to a new one-year deal with the Red Rose in November, Andersonwho held the position temporarily during the 2025 seasonwill now assume the red-ball leadership permanently. The 43-year-old, England's all-time top wicket taker, retired from international cricket last year after making his Lancashire debut in 2002 and playing

In Michael Neser: Australia duo Michael Neser and Jake Lehmann will join Hampshire for the 2026 County Championship season. Neser, fresh from taking a five-wicket haul in the recent Ashes win in Brisbane, is set to feature in the first six Championship matches before the T20 Blast. Neser, 35, took 13 wickets for Hampshire in 2024 across eight matches in the county championship and T20 blast. In Michael Neser and Jake Lehmann, we have two players who have the ability to make a significant impact.

T20 World Cup Asia: Bahrain pacer Ali Dawood etched his name into the record books by picking 7-19, the secondbest figures in mens T20I history, against Bhutan. The 33yearold seamer became only the second bowler after Malaysias Syazrul Idrus to take seven wickets in a T20I. His efforts dismantled Bhutans chase in Gelephu and sealed a 35run win for Bahrain in the third match of their fivegame series. Introduced in the third over, Dawood struck twice to leave the hosts tottering at 11/3, before re

Lucknow Super Giants: Lucknow Super Giants head coach Justin Langer is expected to focus on acquiring Australian talent at the upcoming IPL auction, according to former India selector Saba Karim. LSG will enter the upcoming IPL 2026 auction, to be held in Abu Dhabi on December 16, with a purse of Rs 22.95 crore and have to fill six slots, four of which are for overseas players. I think Justin Langer and LSG will target the Australian players in the auction. They need to be strong at the auction

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: India recorded the highest-ever score in Men's U19 Asia Cup history, posting 433/6 in its tournament opener against UAE here at ICC Academy Ground on Friday. Teenage star Vaibhav Suryavanshi made a spectacular 171, while Aaron George (69) and Vihaan Malhotra (69) contributed with crucial half-centuries. Vedant Trivedi (38), Abhigyan Kundu (32) and Kanishk Chouhan (28) provided the finishing touch to the record total. India moved past its own highest total in U19 ODIs 42

Former New Zealand: Former New Zealand captain Amy Satterthwaite, along with Anna Peterson and Sarah Tsukigawa, has been appointed female pathway lead for Auckland, Canterbury and Otago, respectively, in a move aimed at strengthening regional development structures. The group of pathway managers will be overseen by former New Zealand womens wicketkeeperbatter Sara McGlashan, who has been named lead for the nationwide programme. From strengthening relationships with clubs and schools to driving h

Durban Super Giants: South Africas left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj has been named as captain of Pretoria Capitals for the upcoming SA20 season four, the franchise said on Friday. Maharaj, who led Durban Super Giants in the previous edition of the competition, will take over from Rilee Rossouw at the Capitals. One of South Africas most experienced and respected leaders, Maharaj brings a wealth of international pedigree across formats, along with a proven track record of guiding teams with composu

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super: Seam bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddys hattrick gave Andhra a glimmer of hope, but Madhya Pradesh recovered from 14/3 to chase down 113 and win by four wickets in their first game of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League stage at the DY Patil Academy on Friday. Reddy, who joined the Andhra team after being in Indias squads for Tests and ODIs against South Africa, struck in the third over to dismiss Harsh Gawli, Harpreet Bhatia and Rajat Patidar in quick su

Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Delhi is in the grip of full-blown football frenzy as Lionel Messi 'La Pulga' the little magician with the giant footprint prepares to land in the national capital on December 15. What began as buzz has escalated into electricity, with fans counting down the moments until the Argentine legend walks into the Arun Jaitley Stadium. One thing is certain: Delhi isnt just welcoming a star; its getting ready to be utterly 'Messi-merised'. Across the city, football has sp

New Delhi: Former Australia batter David Warner has backed his ex-opening partner Usman Khawaja to return to the top of the order for the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, suggesting that sliding Travis Head at No. 5 can pose more threat for England. In the series opener in Perth, Khawaja was unable to open in Australias first innings after spending extended time off the field with a back complaint during Englands batting. Marnus Labuschagne stepped in initially, but on day two Travis Head capitalis

Sending Axar Patel: Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar said promoting Axar Patel to bat at No. 3 in their 51-run defeat in the second T20I to South Africa was not the ideal move, adding that him taking time to find his rhythm also meant that the hosts' top order didnt click in a desired way. In the second T20I, India made a surprising move by promoting Axar, usually a floater in the middle order, to number three. It backfired as Axar struggled to get going and made a run-a-ball 21 before f

The Karnataka State Cricket Academy: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday announced that cricket matches will be allowed at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium with safety measures. Speaking to the media at the Circuit House in Belagavi, Shivakumar, who is also Bengaluru Development Minister, said: We've allowed cricket matches to be held at the stadium, taking necessary precautions to ensure safety and maintain Bengaluru's reputation. Home Minister G Parameshwara has been taske

T20 World Cup: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan said the lean form of captain Suryakumar Yadav and vice-captain Shubman Gill, especially after another poor show in the 51-run loss in the second T20I, is a real cause of concern ahead of next years T20 World Cup. In the second T20I, Gill was dismissed on his first ball during India's 51-run loss to South Africa in New Chandigarh on Thursday as the Proteas levelled the five-match T20I series at 1-1, while Suryakumar didn't fare much better as

T20 World Cup: India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said he wants Shubman Gill to bring his IPL batting template into the T20I set-up, adding that he believes the right-handed opener and skipper Suryakumar Yadav will come good closer to next years T20 World Cup. In the second T20I, Gill bagged a golden duck, while Suryakumar made just five as India lost to South Africa by 51 runs. The last time Gill and Suryakumar hit fifties in T20Is, it was more than 12 months ago. I think taking on the ca

ICC World Test Championship Final: New Zealand have boosted their prospects of a second appearance in the ICC World Test Championship Final with a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second Test in Wellington on Friday. The win earned New Zealand 12 World Test Championship points and allowed the 2021 champions to leapfrog Pakistan and India to join Sri Lanka in third place on the standings. New Zealand now have a win-loss percentage of 66.67, with leaders Australia (100

World Test Championship: Jacob Duffy claimed his second five-wicket haul of the series as New Zealand beat West Indies by nine wickets in the second Test, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series with one game remaining. West Indies were bowled out for just 128 in their second innings, setting a meagre target of 56 for the hosts. Chasing the small total, opener Devon Conway held firm with an unbeaten 28 off 22 balls, while Kane Williamson (16 off 12) wrapped up the win. It was New Zealand's f

A well-drilled Australia are on the cusp of retaining the Ashes after just six days of cricket -- not bad for a team lambasted by England great Stuart Broad before the series began as its weakest since 2010. The hosts take a 2-0 lead into the third Test at Adelaide on December 17 needing only a draw to keep the famous urn and pile more humiliation on Ben Stokes's tourists. Australia have put themselves on the brink despite missing injured pace spearheads Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, with the

Jacob Duffy took five wickets as New Zealand cruised to a nine-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second Test in Wellington on Friday for a 1-0 series lead. Seamer Duffy took 5-38 from 17.2 overs, his second five-wicket haul in Tests, as the West Indies were rolled for 128 after lunch on day three, the hosts needing just 56 for victory. Devon Conway (28) and Kane Williamson (16) guided New Zealand to the emphatic win just before tea at the Basin Reserve. Debutant Michael Rae took 3-45 wh

MI Emirates returned to winning ways after securing a seven-wicket win over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Thursday. The win took the side to third on the points table with four points to their name, having won two of their four matches in the DP World ILT20 Season 4. It was a comprehensive performance with both bat and ball by the MI Emirates, who rode of Fazalhaq Farooqis 4 for 14 and Kamindu Mendis three wickets in the first innings to bowl them out for 122. Chasing a

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock, who made a match-winning 90 in South Africas 51-run win over India in the second T20I at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, said he always looks to make it count whenever he finds rhythm. De Kock set the tone for South Africa, posting 213/4 with clean hitting at the top and dazzling shots hit square of the wicket through the leg-side. His 46-ball 90 was laced with five fours and seven

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: India captain Suryakumar Yadav admitted his side fell short in execution with both bat and ball in their 51-run defeat to South Africa in the second T20I, adding that its a part of their learning process and that they would move forward with lessons from here to the third game. At the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, India didnt have the greatest times with the ball and bat conceding 213/4, including 15 wides. In reply, ba

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Riding on Quinton de Kocks blazing 90 and a 4-24 by Ottniel Baartman, South Africa levelled the five-game series with a resounding 51run win over India in the second T20I at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Thursday. De Kock set the tone for South Africa, posting 213/4 with clean hitting at the top and dazzling shots hit square of the wicket through the leg-side, as his 46-ball 90 was laced with five

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Riding on Quinton de Kocks blazing 90 and Ottniel Baartmans figures of 4-24, South Africa levelled the five-game series with a resounding 51run win over India in the second T20I at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Thursday. De Kock set the tone for South Africa, posting 213 with clean hitting at the top, as his 46-ball 90 was laced with five fours and seven sixes. In reply, Indias chase faltered earl

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: India womens captain Harmanpreet Kaur described the naming of a stand in her honour ahead of the second T20I at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium as a special moment, adding that all her hard work and struggle paid off to see this day. On Thursday, before the start of the match, Harmanpreet and former India mens all-rounder Yuvraj Singh were honoured with stands named after them. The ceremony saw both players being joined

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Powered by opener Quinton de Kocks blistering 90 off 46 balls, South Africa posted a competitive 213/4 in their 20 overs in the second T20I match against India at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Thursday. The left-handed opener set the tone with some clean hitting and dazzling shots square of the wicket through the leg-side to strike five fours and seven sixes, apart from sharing a partnership of 83 with Aiden M

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Ahead of the second T20I against South Africa, India spinner Varun Chakaravarthy said he would describe himself as a leg-spinner rather than being called an off-spinner or mystery spinner due to him bowling more leg-breaks of late. I would call myself a leg spinner, but because I'm bowling, I've started bowling more leggies nowadays, so leg spinner. But I'm more of a carrom ball bowler and off spinner as well, said Chakaravarthy in a pre-game chat

Children Repression Prevention Act: Police have filed a chargesheet against Bangladesh A teams pace-bowling all-rounder Tofael Ahmed Raihan, accusing him of repeatedly sexually assaulting a young woman after allegedly promising to marry her. The chargesheet has been filed under Section 9(1) of the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act, sub-inspector Md Samiul Islam of Gulshan Police Station confirmed to Cricbuzz on Thursday. According to investigators, the allegations appear to be support

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: An unchanged India have won the toss and elected to bowl first against South Africa in the second T20I at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Thursday. The stadium is hosting its first mens international cricket match and becomes the 55th venue in India to join this bandwagon. India are currently leading the five-game series 1-0, and a win on Thursday will help them make it 2-0. This has always been a w

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Stands named after India womens captain Harmanpreet Kaur and former mens all-rounder Yuvraj Singh were inaugurated ahead of the second mens T20I against South Africa at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Siddhant Sharma, the officiating Secretary of Punjab Cricket Association (PCA), had previously told IANS about honouring Harmanpreet and Yuvraj by naming stands after them, with the duo to be in attendance at