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With India's stronghold in Tests at home going away, a lot of fans have blamed head coach Gautam Gambhir for abandoning the two stalwarts too quickly.

India vs South Africa: The Ro-Ko show is not over, it has just begun

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma announced in no uncertain terms in the first ODI against South Africa that they are not giving in.

WATCH: Fan invades pitch to touch Virat Kohli's feet after talisman slams 52nd ODI century in Ranchi

A fan taking advantage of the frenzied atmosphere, breached security and ran towards Virat Kohli to touch his feet, which he successfully did before being removed by security.

IND vs SA: List of records Virat Kohli broke with 52nd ODI century in Ranchi

IND vs SA: Virat Kohli scored his sixth ODI ton against South Africa surpassing great Sachin Tendulkar and David Warner who both have 5 against the Proteas.

WATCH: Virat Kohli fails to believe as Ruturaj Gaikwad falls victim to Dewald Brevis stunner in Ranchi

Dewald Brevis, standing few yards inside the circle, plunged to his right to pull off a stunning one-handed catch at backward point.

IND vs SA: Rohit Sharma breaks Shahid Afridi’s world record, stands alone as ODI sixes king

IND vs SA: Rohit Sharma already owns the record of having most sixes in T20Is (205 from 151 innings). He also has 88 sixes in Test cricket from 116 innings which takes his overall six tally to 642.

BAN vs IRE 2nd T20I: Towel controversy saves Litton Das as Bangladesh steal last-over victory against Ireland

Chasing 171 runs against Ireland, Das went on a rampage scoring 57 off 37 balls with the help of three fours and three sixes to lead his side to a four-wicket victory with only two balls to spare.

WWE Survivor Series 2025 Top Highlights: John Cena falls into Liv Morgan's trap; who is the mysterious masked man?

WWE Survivor Series 2025 Top Highlights: Paul Heyman - the architect of The Vision stable - denied any knowledge on who the masked man was but he is speculated to be Austin Theory.

Andre Russell announces IPL retirement, will be seen in new role for Kolkata Knight Riders

Andre Russell will be seen in a new role for KKR in the forthcoming season.

Highlights | IND vs SA 1st ODI cricket scorecard: India beat South Africa by 17 runs in last-over thriller

Highlights | IND vs SA 1st ODI cricket scorecard: India beat South Africa by 17 runs in Ranchi to take 1-0 lead in the 3-match series.

Abhishek Sharma slams 148 in 52 balls, Mohammed Shami-Akash Deep face India opener's wrath

Despite taking just 32 balls to complete his hundred, this notably isn't the fastest century by an Indian in T20s.

WATCH: Livid Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Afridi mock umpire after catch controversy in PAK vs SL Tri-Series final

As 'Not-Out' flashed on the giant screen, the entire Pakistan team appeared stunned with the decision, leading to intense argument between players and the on-field umpire.

Mohammed Shami to Hardik Pandya: How Ajit Agarkar’s selection committee has been unfair on many players

The selection committee under Ajit Agarkar that has made wrong selections and seemingly marginalised some talented players across formats.

Faf du Plessis set to skip IPL after 14 years, will play in Pakistan Super League 2026

Du Plessis made his IPL debut in 2012 for Chennai Super Kings

Cricket comes full circle for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in MS Dhoni's hometown Ranchi

Fans left demoralised by the Test decline will hope that the two biggest names can still set the field afire at a venue that stores so many good memories for both.

Temba Bavuma on facing Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma: ‘We treat them like any other player’

Everyone's attention will be on how the Kohli and Rohit perform in Ranchi, Raipur, and Visakhapatnam against the Bavuma-led Proteas.

India vs South Africa 1st ODI Live Streaming: When and where to watch IND vs SA cricket match online

India vs South Africa 1st ODI Live Streaming: The India vs South Africa 1st ODI match will be played at JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi.

‘We can speak to someone like Gavaskar sir’: KL Rahul concedes India still searching for answers against spin

KL Rahul, the stand-in ODI skipper, didn't have many answers during his press conference when asked why India has experienced this kind of decline against spin.

Under fire over sports app remark, Ajit Agarkar makes on-ground visit to SMAT match

There have also been concerns raised about Agarkar's absence from domestic games. His most recent significant Ranji Trophy game was the Chennai match between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka in 2024.

Yuzvendra Chahal turns ‘Shaadi Guru’ post-divorce: Shayari for Dhawan, advice for Arshdeep

Months have passed since Chahal's split with influencer and choreographer Dhanashree Verma, which received extensive media coverage.

WPL 2026 schedule announced: Smriti Mandhana's RCB to face Harmanpreet Kaur's MI in season opener

The five teams—Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, UP Warriorz, Gujarat Giants, and Delhi Capitals—play each other twice in a double round-robin format.

'He is ageing in reverse': Rohit Sharma’s weight-loss transformation photo breaks the internet

This version of Rohit is much closer to the player who once scored three ODI double-centuries, and there seems to be a desire to return to that particular vintage of one of India's greatest openers.

Smriti Mandhana and Palash’s Instagram bios spark fresh buzz after wedding postponed

Smriti and Palash updated their Instagram bios with the 'nazar' emoji, causing a stir on social media.

Bangladesh vs Ireland Live Streaming: When and where to watch BAN vs IRE 2nd T20I match

Bangladesh vs Ireland Live Streaming: The 2nd T20I between Bangladesh and Ireland will be played at the Bir Shrestha Shahid Flight Lieutenant Motiur Rahman Cricket Stadium.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka final of T20I Tri-series Live streaming: When and where to watch PAK vs SL match?

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka final of T20I Tri-series Live streaming: The final of T20I tri-series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

‘Mere against jaa nahi to domestic khelta reh jaega’: Chahal’s IPL advice to Ravi Bishnoi goes viral - WATCH

Fans began analyzing the potential ramifications of Chahal's remarks as soon as this comment went viral.

R Ashwin spots early imprint of Gautam Gambhir’s coaching: ‘IPL shows his stamp already’

In a recent YouTube discussion with AB de Villiers, R Ashwin chose to highlight that aspect of "GG," transforming a query about Gambhir into a more general support of India's new T20 format.

'The truth will find its way': Nandika Dwivedi breaks silence after allegations of ruining Smriti–Palash’s marriage

Dance choreographer Nandika Dwivedi breaks silence on breaking Smriti Mandhana-Palash Muchhal wedding.

'2027 ODI World Cup still a long way away': India coach turns head with bold statement about Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma

The legendary pair of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be taking part in the upcoming ODI series against South Africa.

‘Why won’t they let me play?: Umran Malik ready for comeback, sends message to Gautam Gambhir and Co.

Umran Malik sends message to chief selector Ajit Agarkar and head coach Gautam Gambhir.

Harmanpreet Kaur honoured with prestigious Champion Of The World award at CNN-News18 Indian Of The Year 2025

India marked a new chapter in women's cricket under Harmanpreet Kaur's leadership by winning the maiden World Cup title.

CNN-News18 Indian of the Year Awards 2025: ICC chairman Jay Shah receives Outstanding Achievement Award For Contributions To Indian Cricket

Talking about his favourite decisions while at BCCI's helms, Jay Shah said, "Pay parity for women cricketers, and launching of the WPL — and the results of which are here for all to see."

Lionel Messi confirms Hyderabad visit during his 'GOAT Tour of India' next month

Messi will start his tour in Kolkata on December 13, followed by Hyderabad the same evening, before travelling to Mumbai on December 14 and concluding in New Delhi on December 15.

Injury update on Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer: India bowling coach Morne Morkel informs duo recovering well

Gill's return date is unknown, but it is anticipated that the batter will be back for the T20I series against the Proteas, which starts on December 9. The team for the five-match series has not yet been announced by the BCCI.

WATCH: Virat Kohli can’t stop laughing as Sunil Grover channels Kapil Dev at Mumbai event

It's important to note that Sunil Grover's portrayal of 1983 World Cup captain Kapil Dev caused the entire audience to laugh uncontrollably.

Prithvi Shaw puts on a show ahead of IPL auction; launches captaincy stint in style with 9 fours, 3 sixes

Shaw has also had a great start to the Ranji Trophy season with Maharashtra. In five games, he has scored three runs in the 70s and a massive 222 against Chandigarh.

RR join RCB on the auction block; franchise considers move away from Jaipur

Earlier this week it was reported that the Royals may not play their matches at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur in the upcoming edition of the cash-rich T20 competition.

'Get back as many players from our winning team': Nita Ambani on Mumbai Indians' WPL 2026 auction strategy

India's World Cup winning captain Harmanpreet was also present at the auction, adding her expertise to the discussions and tactics.

India U19 squad for Asia Cup, full schedule, venues: Fresh challenge for Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre to lead

India U19 squad for Asia Cup, full schedule, venues: India are pooled in the same group as Pakistan, besides Qualifier 1 and Qualifier 3.

South Africa legend calls for shake-up after India’s whitewash: ‘Trim IPL, prioritise Test cricket’

India's 12-year home Test series winning streak ended in November of last year when New Zealand pulled off a remarkable 3-0 clean sweep. 12 months later, India is in a similar predicament after losing 0-2 to the South African team lead by Temba Bavuma.

‘Coach cannot pick up the bat and go out to play’: R Ashwin backs Gautam Gambhir as criticism grows

Ashwin stated that while he recognizes the need to assign blame in light of India's impressive home record in the past, it is unjust to single out the coach without also questioning the players.

Suniel Shetty salutes Jemimah Rodrigues' act amid Smriti Mandhana wedding controversy: 'This is what real teammates do'

The recent few days have been the hardest for Smriti Mandhana, India's ace batter.

Sunil Gavaskar slams critics, says Virat Kohli–Rohit Sharma absence not the reason for India’s slide

The Black Caps defeated India 3-0 last year, their first home Test series loss in 12 years, despite the presence of the two mainstays and R Ashwin. India only won one game in Australia, losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in almost ten years.

Alyssa Healy to Heather Knight: World Cup stars who went unsold at WPL 2026 mega auction

These unsold names underline a hard truth of franchise cricket: reputation alone cannot guarantee a contract; timing, form, versatility, and auction dynamics matter just as much.

‘Emotional coaches rarely work and he’s always been one’: AB de Villiers on Gautam Gambhir

This was only the third time that India lost a home series in consecutive years. This was also the first time that India lost 5 Tests in a two-season stretch.

DC Team WPL Players List 2026: Delhi Capitals complete players list after WPL 2026 Auction

DC Team WPL Players List 2026: Delhi Capitals entered the auction with the smallest purse of Rs 5.70 crore and had 13 slots to fill.

Who could BCCI turn to if Gautam Gambhir is relieved of Test duty

The BCCI must have taken note of India’s decline in red-ball cricket. It needs to be seen if there's a performance review meeting in the coming days.

UPW Team WPL Players List 2026: UP Warriorz complete players list after WPL 2026 Auction

UPW Team WPL Players List 2026: India all-rounder Deepti Sharma at the top of their list.

MS Dhoni personally drops Virat Kohli after reunion at Ranchi residence with Rishabh Pant, Ruturaj Gaikwad

The moment speaks about the bond Virat Kohli shares with MS Dhoni.

Cristiano Ronaldo enters MMA business with WOW FC, forms landmark alliance with UFC champion Ilia Topuria

Cristiano Ronaldo is a shareholder of the company, joining current UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria.