Tag: Africa
Rohit Sharma Begins Preparation For South Africa Tour
Ahead of the South Africa tour, India's newly-appointed white-ball captain Rohit Sharma on Friday began his preparations with a training session in Mumbai on Friday. The 34-year old Sharma took to social media to share a video clip in which he can be seen working with throw-down specialists on a pitch full of pace and bounce. ....
Shikhar Dhawan's Inclusion In ODI Team Makes No Sense, Says Saba Karim
Former India wicketkeeper Saba Karim is of the opinion that including Shikhar Dhawan in the ODI squad for the South Africa series will make little sense as the opening slot is already a crowded place. ....
India Tour Of South Africa 2021-22: Virat Kohli-led India Leave For Johannesburg After Quarantine In Mumbai
The Indian Test cricket team, led by Virat Kohli, departed for South Africa early on Thursday morning to take part in a three-match series starting with a Boxing Day Test from December 26 in Centurion. The three Tests in Centurion, Johannesburg (January 3-7), and Cape Town (January 11-15) will be part of the ICC World Test Championship cycle from 2021 to 2023.....
Injured Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja Working In NCA To Regain Fitness
India's white-ball captain Rohit Sharma and star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who have been ruled out of the upcoming three-match Test series against South Africa due to injuries, are working at National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru to regain their full fitness. ....
South African Pace Bowler Anrich Nortje Ruled Out Of India Test Series
South African pace bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the three-match Test series against India beginning with the Boxing Day game at SuperSport Park on December 26. ....
South Africa Are No Pushovers, But India Have Got Firepower To Match Them, Says Ravi Shastri
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri thinks South Africa are not pushovers at home but believes India have got the firepower and arsenal to match the hosts in the three-match Test series starting from December 26 at SuperSport Park in Centurion. ....
'Not Surprised At All': BCCI President Sourav Ganguly Lauds India's Centurion Test Victory
BCCI president Sourav Ganguly lauded India cricket team on their victory over South Africa in the first Test at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday, saying that he is not surprised by the result at all. ....
KL Rahul Named Captain For South Africa ODIs, Rohit Sharma Ruled Out; Ashwin Returns
The BCCI on Friday announced the India squad for three-match ODI series against South Africa, naming KL Rahul as the skipper of the 18-member side, with newly-appointed skipper Rohit Sharma still unavailable due to injury. ....
IND Vs SA 2nd Test, Day 2: Shardul Thakur Bags 3 Wickets, Reduces South Africa To 102-4 At Lunch
A sensational bowling performance by Shardul Thakur (3/8) helped India reduce South Africa 102/4 at lunch on Day 2 of the second Test at The Wanderers Stadium, here on Tuesday. ....
Injured Virat Kohli Receives Throwdowns From Rahul Dravid
India's Test captain Virat Kohli, who missed the second Test in Johannesburg due to an upper back spasm, took some time out to train with the team ahead of the third day's play on Wednesday. ....
