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South Africa Tour of India 2025: The two-Test series between India and SA is set to kick off tomorrow, 1st Test will be November 14, 2025, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Let’s find out: India playing 11 and its details. The Indian team, led by Shubman Gill, will face the South African champions led by Temba Bavuma. India recently completed a 2-0 clean sweep of the West Indies at home, while SA drew the series 1-1 against Pakistan. The biggest headline is that Rishabh Pant has returned to the team after recovering from injury and has also been appointed vice-captain.…
India’s new Test captain, Shubman Gill, has spoken openly about excluding Mohammed Shami from the team for the upcoming Test series against South Africa. The decision wasn’t easy, but the team management has given the young fast bowler a chance. Gill heaped praise on Shami at the press conference before the first Test at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Trust in young bowlers in Shami’s absence Shami recently bowled brilliantly for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy, but the selectors ignored him for the two-Test series. This has sparked considerable debate among fans and former cricketers. Gill said that it is difficult…
The IPL retention deadline is just two days away, and Mumbai Indians (MI) is preparing to make a big splash at the last minute. Five-time champions MI have begun negotiations with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to trade leg-spinner Mayank Markande. It is reported that these talks have now reached the final stage. If all goes well, the 28-year-old bowler will return to his debut franchise MI after seven years. Mayank Returns to MI Mayank Markande made his debut for MI in 2018, and that season was phenomenal. He took 15 wickets in 14 matches, and within less than a year,…
A suicide bombing in Islamabad shook everyone. The first ODI between Pakistan and Sri Lanka was scheduled to be held at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, but the blast occurred just 17 kilometers from the stadium. The match still took place, and Pakistan won by 6 runs. However, 16 Sri Lankan players subsequently decided to abandon the tour and return home. This is a major embarrassment for PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi, who is also Pakistan’s Interior Minister. Security fears resurface According to Pakistani media, “PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi personally met the Sri Lankan players and team management after the first ODI…
IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) fans are a little disappointed. The team finished eighth in IPL 2025, winning just five matches. They were crowned champions in 2024, but this time everything has gone awry. Shreyas Iyer was released, then over 23 crore rupees were spent on Venkatesh Iyer, but the team’s balance remained unbalanced. Weaknesses were visible in both batting and bowling. Now, KKR wants a fresh start before the IPL 2026 mini auction. They will retain core players, but will release some big names to save money. The retention list will be finalized by November 15th. IPL 2026,…
The first Test match against South Africa is just two days away. The BCCI shared an amazing video this morning. This video shows Team India’s intense preparations at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. Watching the video, it feels like they’re standing there in person. The ground staff is preparing the field. The players are perfecting every skill. The video really has it all, from fielding drills to net practice. IND vs SA Test at Eden Gardens Captain Shubman Gill and coach Gautam Gambhir arrived in Kolkata. No days off. Gill spent over 90 minutes in the nets. Worked on timing and balance.…
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) superstar Ravindra Jadeja could move to Rajasthan Royals (RR) before IPL 2026. Ravindra Jadeja Which Team In IPL 2026 This isn’t a simple trade; instead, there’s a plan to bring Sanju Samson to CSK in exchange for Jadeja and Sam Curran. Jadeja spent 12 years with CSK, where he was not just a player but the heart of the team. If this trade happens now, CSK will not only lose an all-rounder but also a symbol of loyalty. Jadeja is 36 years old, and it’s a time of transition in the IPL. CSK needs a new…
The Indian cricket team has begun preparations for the upcoming Test series against South Africa. The first practice session took place on Tuesday at Eden Gardens in Kolkata for the first Test match, scheduled to run from November 14 to 18. The session was optional, but players like Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudarshan, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, and Nitish Kumar Reddy participated. Team coach Gautam Gambhir was accompanied by assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak. IND vs SA Test: Batsmen practice intensely Shubman Gill spent about 90 minutes in the nets as he adjusted to red-ball cricket after recent white-ball matches.…
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have made a major announcement ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction. The team is set to completely drop their captain Ajinkya Rahane and vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer. IPL 2026: Rahane and Venkatesh Out, Rinku In KKR won the IPL in 2024 under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, but finished eighth in 2025. Shreyas, Mitchell Starc, and Phil Salt were not retained, which dealt a blow to the team. Rahane has now been appointed captain and Venkatesh vice-captain, who was bought for ₹23.75 crore (23.75 crore). But now the team will retain Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana,…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has decided to expand the World Test Championship (WTC) to 12 teams from the next cycle. This decision was made following meetings in Dubai, where a working group led by Roger Twose pushed for it. Previously, only nine full members played, but now teams like Afghanistan, Ireland, and Zimbabwe will also be included. This change is intended to strengthen Test cricket and provide opportunities to more countries. According to a report, “It guarantees that everyone is playing Test cricket. Those that really want to play the format now have opportunities, and there is an incentive…