India vs South Africa 2nd Test: Ajinkya Rahane still confident that 240-run target will test hosts
Determined batting by captain Dean Elgar took South Africa to 118/2 at stumps on the third day, needing 122 to win with eight wickets in hand.
Jan 06, 2022, 06:30 AM IST'Not finished': Twitterverse in awe of Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara after they slam fifties in 2nd IND vs SA Test
Under-fire senior batters Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane added a lifeline to their respective careers with crucial half-centuries on the third day in Johannesburg.
Jan 05, 2022, 16:12 PM ISTIND vs SA 2nd Test, Day 2 Stumps: Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane help India take 58-run lead after Shardul Thakur show
At Stumps on Day Two, India's scorecard reads 85/2 with Pujara (35*) and Rahane (11*) on the crease. Just like Day One, 11 wickets fell on the second day as Shardul Thakur dominated the proceedings on Tuesday.
Jan 04, 2022, 22:10 PM ISTIND vs SA 2nd Test: Sunil Gavaskar makes BIG statement on Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane after another flop show
Pujara and Rahane got out off consecutive deliveries from South Africa's pacer Duanne Olivier on Day 1 of the second Test in Johannesburg on Monday.
Should Virat Kohli quit playing cover drive to stop getting out? Here's what batting coach has to SAY
Virat Kohli shouldn't give up on expansive drives which has got him loads of runs but he does need to be judicious while choosing the right delivery for the perfect execution, feels Indian team batting coach Vikram Rathour.
Dec 30, 2021, 10:49 AM ISTIndia vs South Africa Day 3 Highlights: IND 16/1 at stumps after bowling out SA for 197
Check highlights from Day 3 of 1st IND vs SA Test being played at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Tuesday (December 28).
Dec 28, 2021, 12:56 PM ISTIND vs SA 1st Test: Sanjay Bangar explains how Ajinkya Rahane has benefitted from being removed as vice-captain
Rahane got off to a brilliant start on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test, as he remained unbeaten on 40, smashing eight boundaries and also made a crucial 73-run partnership with centurion KL Rahul in the final session.
Dec 27, 2021, 16:57 PM ISTIND vs SA 1st Test Day 2 Highlights: Play called off due to rain
Check highlights from Day 2 of 1st IND vs SA Test being played at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Monday (December 27).
Dec 27, 2021, 13:05 PM ISTIndia vs South Africa 1st Test: KL Rahul savours ‘truly special’ hundred on Boxing Day
KL Rahul (122 batting) and Ajinkya Rahane (40 batting) are unbeaten at the crease and India would be hoping for a strong show from the batters on Day 2.
Dec 27, 2021, 11:10 AM ISTIndia vs SA 1st Test, Day 2: Rain and thunderstorm threaten play at Centurion
The weather department predicts at least four hours of rain on Day 2 which include a couple of showers and a thunderstorm as well.
Dec 27, 2021, 09:19 AM ISTAjinkya Rahane will be under tremendous pressure if he plays 1st IND vs SA Test, says Mohammad Kaif
In terms of quality of play and intensity, the India vs South Africa Test at Centurion is far ahead than the England vs Australia game at MCG. This just proves that India is easily the most entertaining team in the world at present.
Dec 26, 2021, 10:23 AM ISTAjinkya Rahane or Hanuma Vihari? KL Rahul speaks on who will play at No 5 in 1st IND vs SA Test
Indian Test vice-captain KL Rahul, on Friday (December 24), said that the team has not yet had a discussion over who is going to bat for India at No 5 in the first Test that starts in Centurion on January 26.
Dec 24, 2021, 15:21 PM ISTIndia vs South Africa 1st Test: Toss up between Shardul Thakur and Hanuma Vihari or Ajinkya Rahane
The Indian team, for the past three days, has been practising at the Supersport Park in Centurion and Cricket South Africa has provided the visitors an opportunity to practice on the centre wicket in the main stadium.
Dec 20, 2021, 16:25 PM ISTIndia vs South Africa 2021-22: Anushka Sharma gives glimpse of team’s resort on arrival in Johannesburg
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma will be celebrating their daughter Vamika’s first birthday, which is on January 11 in South Africa.
Dec 17, 2021, 07:10 AM ISTIndia tour of SA could be Ishant Sharma's last series, says report
India pacer Ishant Sharma is 33 and for a pacer this period is a tricky one. One, he has to ensure his fitness levels are met with international standards and two, he is always in a tussle with the young blood that is coming in.
Dec 11, 2021, 17:20 PM ISTIND vs SA: Five Indian players who could lose their place after Test series
These players will need to have extra-ordinary tour of South Africa for mere survival in the India squad.
Dec 09, 2021, 21:30 PM ISTIndia vs South Africa 2021: Virat Kohli’s ODI captaincy future to be decided this week
India are supposed to play three ODIs in South Africa and the biggest question now is whether the country needs two white ball captains which can potentially lead to clash of ideas. Rohit Sharma is already the T20 captain.
Dec 06, 2021, 06:21 AM ISTRohit Sharma to be Test vice-captain? Selectors to take call in meeting later this week
Virat Kohli's position as India's ODI captain, his Test deputy Ajinkya Rahane's future as vice-captain in the longest format along with 100-Test man Ishant Sharma's place will be up for discussion when the national selectors pick the jumbo squad for the tour of South Africa later this week.
Dec 05, 2021, 20:23 PM ISTIshant Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja and Ajinkya Rahane out of 2nd Test with injuries, Kane Williamson also out
Big blow to Team India as Ishant Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja and Ajinkya Rahane ruled out of 2nd Test against New Zealand with injuries.
Dec 03, 2021, 09:46 AM ISTVirat Kohli, Rahul Dravid and team train together ahead of second IND vs NZ Test - IN PICS
Kohli returns to the Test side after taking a break from international cricket and will be looking to score the elusive 71st international ton.
Dec 02, 2021, 21:35 PM IST