IND vs SA, 3rd ODI: India trying to address death overs slowdown, says ten Doeschate

IND vs SA, 3rd ODI: India trying to address death overs slowdown, says ten Doeschate

Ahead of the series decider against South Africa, India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate stated that India has been working on addressing the drop in run rate in the death overs. “The slight slowdown in both games was a combination of the wickets slowing up a little bit as the ball got older. And then,…

Alarm bells before ODI decider? India coach warns South Africa: ‘We’re desperate’ | Cricket News

Alarm bells before ODI decider? India coach warns South Africa: ‘We’re desperate’ | Cricket News

India’s Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Kuldeep Yadav (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Team India Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate admitted on Friday that they are carrying a sense of desperation into the series-deciding third ODI against South Africa after a disappointing Test tour and a mixed start to the one-day leg. India were swept 2-0 in…

Bengaluru to Host India vs Netherlands Davis Cup Tie on 7–8 February 2026

Bengaluru to Host India vs Netherlands Davis Cup Tie on 7–8 February 2026

Bengaluru, 5 December 2025: The All India Tennis Association (AITA), in collaboration with the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA), has confirmed that Bengaluru will host the India vs Netherlands Davis Cup World Group stage tie at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium on 7–8 February 2026. Key Highlights Event: Davis Cup World Group Stage –…

IND vs SA, 3rd ODI: Breetzke heaps praise on South African batting unit, expects run-fest in Vizag

IND vs SA, 3rd ODI: Breetzke heaps praise on South African batting unit, expects run-fest in Vizag

Matthew Breetzke heaped praise on South Africa’s deep, power-packed batting unit for the fight it showed in the first two ODIs against India.  “We’ve got a nice balance. A couple of guys are proper batters, and then you’ve got powerhouses like (Dewald) Brevis, (Marco) Jansen and Corbin (Bosch) who can change the game on its…

SMAT 2025-26: Paras Dogra savours new role beyond the 22 yards

SMAT 2025-26: Paras Dogra savours new role beyond the 22 yards

Unlike other cricketers, 41-year-old Paras Dogra has switched from red ball to white ball cricket differently this season. While his Jammu and Kashmir teammates have tweaked their on-field skills for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), Dogra has worked beyond the field of play during the Ranji Trophy interval. Sitting inside a tent at the…

IND vs SA, 3rd ODI: Virat Kohli on a ‘hat-trick’ as India, South Africa square off in series decider

IND vs SA, 3rd ODI: Virat Kohli on a ‘hat-trick’ as India, South Africa square off in series decider

Cricket is a religion in India, a unifying force even in the most strenuous situations. The country is currently reeling under a widespread disruption to air travel. But even fans dealing with last-minute cancellations and delays found momentary solace in predicting which way the pendulum will swing when India faces South Africa here on Saturday….

Gautam Gambhir under fire! ‘Stop confusing him’: Ex-India star blasts team management | Cricket News

Gautam Gambhir under fire! ‘Stop confusing him’: Ex-India star blasts team management | Cricket News

Rohit Sharma with head coach Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has called on head coach Gautam Gambhir to provide Washington Sundar with clear direction ahead of the third and final ODI against South Africa in Vizag. The three-match series has seen Sundar struggle to make any meaningful impact, raising fresh…