India vs South Africa: Virat Kohli's Centurion hundred beats Steve Smith in this statistic
Virat Kohli and Steve Smith continue to churn out runs by the hundreds, and it was the turn of India captain on Saturday as he notched up his 21st century in the longest format on day three of the ongoing third Test against South Africa at Centurion. Incidentally, it helped him go past his Australian counterpart in terms of most away Test hundreds in last seven years.
Jan 15, 2018, 14:56 PM IST
After Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli first India captain to score a Test century in South Africa
After the low of first Test, Virat Kohli's batting came into its own in the first innings of the second Test against South Africa at Centurion as he scored his 21st Test Century on the third day, becoming only the second India captain after Sachin Tendulkar to achieve the landmark in the rainbow nation.
Jan 15, 2018, 14:32 PM IST
India vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 3: As it happened
India were bowled out for 307 in their first innings to concede a 28-run lead to South Africa.
Jan 15, 2018, 13:11 PM IST
India vs South Africa: 'Dogged' Ashwin 'relaxed' after Day 1 at Centurion
Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was delighted after his three wickets helped India reduce South Africa to 269/6 in their first innings on the first day of the second Test match here on Saturday.
Jan 14, 2018, 13:58 PM IST
India vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 2: As it happened
India ended Day 2 at 183/5, still trailing South Africa by 152 runs in the first innings.
Jan 14, 2018, 13:05 PM IST
India vs South Africa: Virat Kohli should drop himself if he fails, says angry Virender Sehwag
Former swashbuckling opener Virender Sehwag on Saturday stated that Virat Kohli "should drop himself" if he fails in the second Test against South Africa, launching a scathing attack on the India skipper for his team selection.
Jan 13, 2018, 21:05 PM IST
India vs South Africa: Allan Donald, VVS Laxman slam India for Bhuvneshwar's omission
Former greats Allan Donald and VVS Laxman on Saturday slammed India's team selection for the second Test against South Africa, saying the move to play Ishant Sharma at the expense of Bhuvneshwar Kumar was baffling.
Jan 13, 2018, 20:01 PM IST
India in South Africa: Virat Kohli's Bhuvneshwar theory reeks of bias
If Rohit gets a Test nod ahead of vice-captain Rahane based on current form, then why was that criterion overlooked when Kohli and Shastri decided to replace Bhuvneshwar with Ishant in the eleven for the second Test against SA?
Jan 13, 2018, 17:30 PM IST
India vs South Africa, 2nd Test, Day 1: As it happened
Markram (94) and Amla (82) starred for South Africa on Day 1 as they scored 269/6 while Ashwin stood out among Indian bowlers with figures of 3/90.
Jan 13, 2018, 12:44 PM IST
India in South Africa: In bow to veterans, No. 1 Kagiso Rabada waits for his chance to open bowling in Tests
Since the start of 2016, Rabada has taken 108 Test wickets at an average of 21.34 and has a career strike-rate of 39.2 that is better than veterans Steyn, Philander and Morkel.
Jan 10, 2018, 21:11 PM IST
Virender Sehwag gives India just 30% chance of comeback in South Africa
Former opener Virender Sehwag reckons that India now only have around "30 per cent chance" of making a comeback in the three-Test series against South Africa after losing the opening encounter by 72 runs.
Jan 10, 2018, 20:43 PM IST
Mithali Raj to lead India in South Africa
Mithali Raj was named captain of the Indian women cricket team that will travel to South Africa for a three-match away ODI series next month.
Jan 10, 2018, 17:25 PM IST
India in South Africa: Hardik Pandya can develop into a fantastic asset, says Lance Klusener
"His knock in India's first innings was fantastic. His batting was excellent in the way he reversed pressure and put it back on South Africa. He's going to be fantastic for India," the former SA allrounder said.
Jan 10, 2018, 16:20 PM IST
India in South Africa: Ignored Ajinkya Rahane, KL Rahul train at Newlands as South Africa coach fires pace warning
The ignored trio of KL Rahul, Ajinkya Rahane and Ishant Sharma were part of an optional practice session at Newlands, even as South Africa coach Ottis Gibson warned they would continue to torment India with pace.
Jan 09, 2018, 19:30 PM IST
Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara slip in ICC Test rankings
In a list headed by Australia captain Steve Smith, followed by England skipper Joe Root, Kohli slipped to No. 3 and Pujara to No. 5.
Jan 09, 2018, 19:14 PM IST
India in South Africa: Hosts add seamers Duanne Olivier, Lungi Ngidi to squad for 2nd Test
Olivier, 25, has played in five Test matches with moderate success, while Ngidi, 21, is regarded as one of South Africa's most promising young bowlers.
Jan 09, 2018, 15:19 PM IST
South Africa's 'Keep Virat Kohli Quiet' plan worked to perfection
"Virat is a quality player, and the key thing is to keep him quiet and make sure that we set him up with the other one. I always knew I had the one coming back," said 'Man of the Match' Vernon Philander
Jan 09, 2018, 13:49 PM IST
Rohit Sharma's 'home' form preferred over Ajinkya Rahane's 'overseas' record, confirms Virat Kohli
India captain Virat Kohli has defended the selection of Rohit Sharma in the first Test against South Africa, saying he was picked ahead of Ajinkya Rahane on current form.
Jan 09, 2018, 13:10 PM IST
India in South Africa: Need to take the attack to South African bowlers, says Virat Kohli
India's batsmen must show a more positive mindset to combat the South Africa bowling attack, their captain Virat Kohli said after losing the first Test on Monday.
Jan 08, 2018, 22:27 PM IST
India vs South Africa: We don't think of what-ifs, Virat Kohli takes Newlands defeat on the chin
After the visitors lost the opening Test by 72 runs to South Africa at Newlands at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town on Monday, India skipper Virat Kohli underlined the importance of having big partnerships.
Jan 08, 2018, 21:34 PM IST
