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Ahmedabad: Jharkhand wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan once again knocked on the doors of Team India selectors with a scintillating performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT 2025). Playing at Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad, Kishan unleashed a fiery innings of 93 runs off just 50 balls, smashing the Saurashtra bowling attack with dominance. Despite his aggressive display, the Mumbai Indians star narrowly missed a century by 7 runs. Opening the batting for Jharkhand on Ground B of the Narendra Modi International Stadium, Kishan attacked from the very first ball. He struck 11 fours and 3 sixes, maintaining a strike rate of 186 before being caught by Ruchir Ahir off Saurashtra pacer Jaydev Unadkat. His innings was marked by clean, powerful strokes that left the opposition bowlers strugg...

New Delhi: With a magnificent century in the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi, Virat Kohli has once again reignited the debate that has dominated Indian cricket for over a decade—Kohli vs Sachin. Even legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar has now declared Kohli the GOAT of ODI cricket, acknowledging the Delhi star’s unmatched dominance in the format. During his breathtaking knock of 135 runs, Kohli shattered multiple records, many of which once seemed unbreakable when held by the cricketing “God” Sachin Tendulkar. Yet, there remain some milestones that—even with his extraordinary consistency—Kohli may never be able to touch. Where Kohli Has Surpassed Sachin ● King of Centuries in ODIs Sachin’s once-insurmountable 49 ODI centuries were long regarded as a towering landmark. Koh...

New Delhi: A light-hearted moment from the first ODI between India and South Africa in Ranchi has taken social media by storm. A viral video shows former India captain Virat Kohli playfully teasing young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal by mimicking a famous dance step of Bollywood star Salman Khan. Kohli Steals the Show On and Off the Field While Kohli dominated the match with the bat—smashing his 52nd ODI century with a magnificent 135 off 120 balls, including 11 fours and 7 sixes—he also grabbed attention for his fun off-field antics. The batting icon was later awarded the Player of the Match. The viral clip, circulating widely on X, shows the Indian team standing near the boundary line when Kohli notices Jaiswal’s hairstyle. Jaiswal is currently sporting a middle-partition look, famous...

New Delhi: Even as India began the ODI series against South Africa with a hard-fought 17-run win in Ranchi, troubling reports from inside the dressing room have overshadowed the on-field success. A viral video and an explosive media report suggest that all is not well within the Indian camp, especially between senior players Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and head coach Gautam Gambhir. According to the report, both Rohit and Kohli were seen maintaining distance from Gambhir in Ranchi. The video shows Kohli clearly ignoring the head coach, while Rohit appeared to be engaged in a heated exchange with him. The BCCI, reportedly concerned about the deteriorating environment in the ODI squad, is now considering a major meeting in Raipur or Visakhapatnam during the remaining matches of the series....

Mumbai: Music composer Palash Muchhal was spotted at the Mumbai airport for the first time since his wedding with Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana was postponed. The couple had earlier planned to tie the knot on 23 November in Sangli, but the ceremony was put on hold following a sudden deterioration in Smriti’s father’s health. Palash appeared at the airport with his mother and a few family members. While he did not interact much with the media, he did not avoid the paparazzi either. In a now-viral video, Palash is seen dressed in black, holding a book in his hand as he exits the airport. He simply nodded at photographers, maintaining a low profile and keeping the moment personal. Background: Why the Wedding Was Postponed The highly anticipated wedding was deferred after Smriti Ma...

The first ODI of the three-match series between India and South Africa will be played on 30th November at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. India’s former captain and star batsman Rohit Sharma is set to feature in the series, and fans are eagerly watching to see if he can improve his past performances at this venue. Rohit’s Record at RanchiRohit Sharma has played a total of 4 ODIs at the Ranchi stadium. Surprisingly, he has struggled to make an impact here, scoring only 43 runs at an average of less than 15. In contrast, his teammate Virat Kohli boasts a stellar record at the same ground, having scored 384 runs in just 5 ODIs. With the South Africa series commencing, Rohit will be aiming to reverse this trend and leave a mark on the pitch. In Top FormDespite his under...

India and South Africa are set to clash in a three-match ODI series starting 30th November in Ranchi. Ahead of the series, we highlight five Indian batting legends who hold the highest individual scores against the Proteas in ODI cricket. 1. Sachin TendulkarThe Master Blaster tops the list with an unbeaten 200 runs against South Africa. Over 57 ODIs against them, Tendulkar accumulated 2,001 runs, showcasing his dominance and consistency against the South African bowling attack. 2. Virat KohliVirat Kohli has played 31 ODIs against South Africa, scoring a total of 1,504 runs. His highest individual score in this head-to-head is an unbeaten 160 runs, underlining his status as one of India’s most prolific batsmen. 3. Rohit SharmaRohit Sharma has featured in 26 ODIs against South Afric...

India’s cricket legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are now exclusively playing One Day Internationals (ODIs) after retiring from Test and T20 cricket. Following India’s T20 World Cup victory in 2024, both players retired from T20s, and they announced their Test retirements during IPL 2025. Currently, both veterans remain active only in the ODI format. India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel recently addressed questions about whether these former captains will feature in the 2027 ODI World Cup. Morkel on Virat and RohitAt a press conference ahead of India’s three-match ODI series against South Africa, Morkel said:“They are phenomenal players. All they need is to maintain their hard work and fitness. Experience counts a lot, and it’s something you cannot replace. They have won trophies an...

Cricket matches between India and Pakistan are always high-voltage affairs, capturing the imagination of fans across the subcontinent. While India has dominated in recent years, there was a moment when Pakistan gained the upper hand—most memorably during the 2021 T20 World Cup. In that tournament, Pakistan achieved their first-ever World Cup win against India, defeating them by 10 wickets in Dubai. Pakistan chased down India’s target of 152 runs without losing a wicket, finishing the match with 13 balls to spare. Captain Babar Azam scored an unbeaten 68 runs, while Mohammad Rizwan contributed a brilliant 79-run innings. India, meanwhile, was eliminated in the group stage, whereas Pakistan advanced to the semifinals. A Victory to RememberBabar Azam recently made his return to the T20 ...

India’s Rohit Sharma has a golden opportunity to surpass Shahid Afridi as the king of sixes in One Day Internationals (ODIs) during the upcoming series against South Africa. The three-match ODI series begins on 30th November at JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi, with India’s lineup featuring veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Rohit was in phenomenal form during India’s tour of Australia, scoring a century and a fifty, earning him the Player of the Series award. On the Verge of ODI Sixes RecordRohit Sharma is currently second on the list of most sixes in ODIs. In 268 innings, he has smashed 349 sixes. Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi tops the list with 351 sixes in 369 innings. This means that hitting just three sixes in the series would propel Rohit to the top spot, making him the new k...