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The attendance was far higher than what is often witnessed for a domestic T20 match, according to officials, particularly in the vicinity of the team hotel, practice area, and ticket booths.

After Matthew Hayden's 'I'll walk nude' dare, daughter Grace celebrates Joe Root's century with cheeky note

It took Joe Root 30 innings to get to the milestone and even before fans could get his reaction to the momentous occasion, Matthew Hayden was already buzzing on social media.

'Ball feels like a bar of soap': Sunil Gavaskar explains how dew, wet outfield contributed to India's defeat in Raipur

KL Rahul too made a joke about kicking himself for losing his second consecutive toss after the defeat.

Joe Root's maiden Test century in Australia saves Matthew Hayden from 'walking nude at MCG'

It was Joe Root’s 40th Test century, coming in his 160th match, and he is already the second-highest run-scorer in the format’s history, after Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar.

Mohammed Shami picks 4 wickets in 3.2 overs, sends strong message to selectors day after South Africa T20I snub

Mohammed Shami's performance comes at a time when India failed to defend 358 against South Africa in the second ODI in Raipur.

Joe Root finally ends years of agony, slams first Test century on Australian soil

This was Joe Root's 40th Test ton overall and fifth against Australia.

'Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma future being decided by people who have not achieved much': Harbhajan Singh

Rohit Sharma has amassed two fifties and a 121 not-out in his previous four innings, while Virat Kohli has smashed consecutive hundreds at home in the ongoing South Africa series.

One top 20 player can change Indian tennis: Tony Roche

Australian legend Tony Roche is one of the best ever coaches and has trained stars like Roger Federer, Pat Rafter, Ivan Lendl and Leyton Hewitt.

Due to dew, why not start ODIs at 11 am in India!

A responsible governing body should look for a solution when it sees a problem persist, which can make the difference in high-stake games.

Tennis Premier League announces multi-year streaming partnership with JioHotstar

Through JioHotstar’s extensive reach and cutting-edge digital infrastructure, TPL aims to engage a new generation of fans and strengthen its position as India’s top sporting entertainment property.

Virat Kohli’s 2462-day streak comes to an end as India endure rare off-night in Raipur

Fans were thoroughly entertained by Virat Kohli’s century, a second consecutive triple-figure score in the ongoing series.

Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing record with majestic century in Raipur

The effort by Virat Kohli saw him notch 46 centuries batting at the No. 3 and in the process he overtook his idol Sachin Tendulkar.

'350 looks good, but...': KL Rahul after four-wicket loss to South Africa in second ODI

For South Africa, the chase was their highest successful run chase in ODIs in India, a fact that pleased captain Temba Bavuma.

Is century in Raipur enough for Ruturaj Gaikwad to seal his ODI spot?

Whether this secures his long-term spot or not, Ruturaj Gaikwad has ensured he cannot be ignored.

IND vs SA 2nd ODI: Aiden Markram hits century as South Africa beat India by 4 wickets to level series 1-1

IND vs SA 2nd ODI: Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad's hundreds go in vain as South Africa beat India by 4 wickets to level 3-match series 1-1.

The Hundred franchise Oval Invincibles renamed to MI London after Reliance-Surrey deal

IPL giants Mumbai Indians, also owned by Reliance, have now expanded their presence to leagues in the UK, UAE, South Africa and USA.

Veteran India pacer Mohit Sharma retires from all forms of cricket

Mohit, who made his India debut in 2013, took 35 wickets in 26 ODIs and six wickets in 8 T20s. He was part of India’s 2015 ODI World Cup squad and later became a dependable death-overs option for Chennai Super Kings under MS Dhoni.

‘Who needs Superman’: Sunil Gavaskar erupts in praise as Virat Kohli surpasses Sachin Tendulkar yet again

Kohli hit 102 off 93 balls before being caught at long on. In his inning, which was mostly composed of singles and twos, he hit seven fours and two sixes.

‘Gautam Gambhir puts me under pressure’: Reveals Tilak Varma; says Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli boost team confidence

As India geared up for second ODI against South Africa in Raipur on Wednesday, Varma spoke about the tough training environment Gambhir has built and how it has helped him improve as a multi-format batter.

WATCH: Rishabh Pant-Rohit Sharma share candid 'make a wish' moment in Raipur, internet salutes camaraderie

The moment quickly went viral on social media, with fans saluting the bond between the two stars of Indian cricket.

Records keep tumbling, yet Sachin Tendulkar's elusive 100 hundreds milestone stands beyond Virat Kohli

Sachin Tendulkar, the original white-ball master, made 49 centuries in 452 ODI innings, with a three-figure knock coming along every nine visits to the crease.

Anushka Sharma celebrates Virat Kohli's 53rd ODI ton with heartwarming post

Virat Kohli's wife Anushka Sharma celebrated the accomplishment by posting a heart emoticon on Instagram.

Jarmanpreet Singh and Navneet Kaur to lead SG Pipers in Hockey India League

Jarmanpreet emerged as one of SG Pipers' standout performers last season.

Sharjah Warriorz vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Live Streaming: When and where to watch the ILT20 match online?

Sharjah Warriorz vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Live Streaming: The Sharjah Warriorz vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders ILT20 match will be played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.

Rohit Sharma unveils new India jersey for T20 World Cup 2026

Rohit Sharma, who led India to the 2024 T20 World Cup victory, has also been named as the Brand Ambassador for the 2026 ICC ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌tournament.

India squad for South Africa T20Is announced: Shubman Gill's fitness in focus, Hardik Pandya returns

India squad for South Africa T20Is announced: The series gets underway from December 9 in Cuttack and will conclude on December 19 in Ahmedabad.

Virat Kohli gets closer to Sachin Tendulkar's world record: Can the modern day legend set new benchmark?

The knock by Virat Kohli also comes at a time when questions have been raised about his future in international cricket.

IND vs SA: Ruturaj Gaikwad makes most of rare chance, smashes maiden ODI hundred in Raipur

Ruturaj Gaikwad made the most of a rare opportunity in the ODI team because of injuries to designated captain Shubman Gill and vice-captain Shreyas Iyer, who were ruled out of the series.

Ruturaj Gaikwad rewards team management’s faith, shines in new no. 4 role in Raipur with sensational ton

The best part about Gaikwad's knock was the acceleration. His 50 came of 51 balls but thereafter the next 55 came of just 30 or so balls.

Ranchi to Raipur: Virat Kohli continues imperious form, takes ODI century tally to 53

Virat Kohli joined action after Rohit Sharma fell early for 14(8) and opened his account with a maximum.

Virat Kohli zooms past Shubman Gill in ODI rankings after Ranchi ton; Rohit Sharma’s no. 1 spot within reach

With the match-winning ton in Ranchi, Virat Kohli took over Shubman Gill's position in the ICC ODI batters rankings list.

IND vs SA: Fit-again Shubman Gill to play T20I series against South Africa

IND vs SA: Shubman Gill got injured during the first Test against Temba Bavuma-led South Africa in Kolkata. He was ruled out of the second Test and the ODI series that followed.

Athletics coach Sandeep suspended by NADA for drug trafficking

His name featured in the list of latest suspensions available on the NADA website and mentioned him guilty of supplying drugs to track and field athletes.

Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar told to provide clarity on Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli: 'You want dressing room to be...'

Reports suggest that relations between Kohli and Gambhir have not been the best, with minimal communication between the two.

Virat Kohli obliges to BCCI's directive, makes himself available for Vijay Hazare Trophy

Given that the next ODI World Cup is in 2027, there has been conjecture regarding the future of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

Highlights | IND vs SA cricket scorecard, 2nd ODI: South Africa beat India by 4 wickets to level series 1-1

Highlights | IND vs SA cricket scorecard, 2nd ODI: South Africa level series 1-1 with a win in Raipur.

'Rohit Sharma aur Virat Kohli ko mat roko': Sreesanth pleas Gautam Gambhir amid World Cup uncertainty

The team management and selectors are still skeptical of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's long-term commitment despite their recent performances.

Erling Haaland breaks Alan Shearer's Premier League record for fastest to 100 goals

Erling Haaland's 100th goal came in his 111th Premier League game.

Released KKR star hails Gautam Gambhir as 'best coach, human being', says backlash makes 'no sense'

Gautam Gambhir has faced the wrath of one and all after India’s 0-2 Test home whitewash against South Africa that came a year after the unprecedented 0-3 home series defeat to New Zealand.

Some of them like ‘shisha’: CSK legend opens lid on MS Dhoni's 'lounge room', says 'it is available 24 hours'

He is not the only overseas player to have spoken about this side of MS Dhoni.

Why Faf du Plessis and Moeen Ali joining PSL instead of IPL can become a trend

The demand for overseas pros in PSL will never decrease and it won’t be a surprise to see more players choosing to play in Pakistan.

Former England batter Robin Smith dies at 62

Nicknamed "The Judge" for having curly hair like a judge's wig, Robin Smith scored 175 against West Indies in Antigua in 1994, the same test in which Brian Lara made a record-breaking 375 runs.

Shubman Gill pushes for comeback ahead of South Africa T20Is amid race for spots

With the T20 world cup just two months away, Surya and Gautam will have the two series against South Africa and New Zealand to finalise plans.

India vs South Africa 2nd ODI Live Streaming: When and where to watch IND vs SA cricket match online

India vs South Africa 2nd ODI Live Streaming: The India vs South Africa 2nd ODI match will be played at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur.

Pitch invasions by fans to click selfies with Hardik Pandya mar SMAT match between Baroda and Punjab – Watch

Towards the end of the clip, Pandya was seen making some gestures towards the security officers as the fan was being hauled away to treat the fans lightly.

'Don’t mess with Rohit and Kohli’s minds; we never asked Dhoni to play domestic': Ex-IND selector warns team management

Prasad cautioned against upsetting players who constantly perform and asked the management to treat great players like Kohli and Rohit with caution.

Not even 15, yet a third T20 hundred: Vaibhav Suryavanshi stars against Maharashtra in SMAT

Vaibhav meticulously targeted the bowlers he would face, playing elite spinners Vicky Ostwal and Jalaj Saxena with great respect.

WATCH: Not just Gautam Gambhir, SA coach Conrad also gets cold shoulder from Virat Kohli

At​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ the end of Day 4 of the second Test in Guwahati, Conrad made a statement that didn't sit well with many.

Delhi HC dismisses petitions filed by Bajrang, Vinesh challenging WFI elections

With continuous non-appearance from the petitioners, the court dismissed the petitions in default and for non-prosecution, bringing an end to the legal challenge against the WFI polls.

'Hopefully see you soon': Glenn Maxwell explains decision of pulling out of IPL 2026 auction

The Australian all-rounder had a terrible 2024 season, scoring just 52 runs in nine innings. He was subsequently released by RCB at the end of the season.