IND vs SA: ‘Can’t call ourselves top Test side’ – Ex-cricketers hit out after India’s defeat in Kolkata | Cricket News

Ravindra Jadeja walks off after his dismissal during the third day of the first Test cricket match of series between India and South Africa, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. (PTI Photo) Former India cricketers reacted strongly after the team’s 30-run loss to South Africa at Eden Gardens, a match in which India could not chase…

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‘This is what we wanted’: Head coach Gautam Gambhir lashes out at pitch critics after India slump to 30-run defeat | Cricket News

India’s Ravindra Jadeja with head coach Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) South Africa stunned India by 30 runs in the opening Test at Eden Gardens on Sunday, securing their first win on Indian soil in 15 years and reigniting uncomfortable questions about the hosts’ batting against quality spin on home tracks. Chasing 124, India folded…

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Kolkata Knight Riders Retained and Released Players: KKR IPL 2026 Retention List | Cricket News

As the countdown to the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) begins, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) arrive at the new season carrying one of the league’s most colourful and fluctuating histories, marked by iconic title wins, bold leadership calls, dramatic rebuilds and, most recently, a return to dominance. Since the league’s inception, KKR have embodied…

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Poor form fails to faze Sarfaraz Khan: ‘People enjoy 1000-run seasons once in four years, (but) I’ve scored plenty… ’ | Cricket News

Sarfaraz Khan has sent out a bold statement on his form ahead of the Ranji Trophy match against Pondicherry (Image via X/Screengrab) Mumbai: This is turning out to be an indifferent season for Sarfaraz Khan. For a man who has scored 16 hundreds in first-class cricket and boasts of an average of 63.10 and a…

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IPL 2026 Retention: Retained and released players with purse remaining for all IPL teams | Cricket News

Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings will headline the bidding wars at the IPL 2026 mini-auction on December 16 in Abu Dhabi, with the biggest purses in hand. (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings are set to headline the bidding battles at next month’s IPL mini-auction in Abu…

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IND vs SA: Didn’t expect the wicket to deteriorate so quickly, says Morne Morkel | Cricket News

Morne Morkel admitted the team did not anticipate such rapid wear and tear. (Getty Imges) NEW DELHI: India bowling coach Morne Morkel acknowledged that the team was “surprised” by how quickly the Eden Gardens pitch “deteriorated” after a dramatic second day that saw 15 wickets fall and the opening Test tilt strongly in India’s favour.Resuming…

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‘2 ball idhar se, please’: Rishabh Pant’s quick suggestion turns into instant success for Kuldeep Yadav – watch | Cricket News

Rishabh Pant stepped in as skipper after Shubman Gill did not feature in South Africa’s second innings (Images via AP) Rishabh Pant found himself in a new role with added responsibility on Day 2 of the first Test at Eden Gardens, taking charge of the field after regular captain Shubman Gill retired hurt early in…

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi once again serves reminder to India selectors in 42-ball 144: ‘Ekdum dhaga khol diya’ | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ACC) New Delhi: “Nitish ji garda uda diye aur mera bhai ekdum dhaaga khol diya [Nitish (Kumar) smashed it, and my brother totally destroyed the opposition],” chirped Ujjwal Sooryavanshi, a first-time voter, who celebrated both Nitish Kumar’s win in the Bihar election and his younger brother’s scintillating 144 off 42 balls against the…

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‘Toughest call we’ve ever taken’: CSK explains why they traded Ravindra Jadeja for Sanju Samson | Cricket News

Ravindra Jadeja (Photo by Prakash Singh/Getty Images) Chennai Super Kings Managing Director Kasi Viswanathan announced that the franchise has traded their key all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran to Rajasthan Royals in exchange for Sanju Samson ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, describing it as one of the most challenging decisions for the team management.The…

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IPL: Deal done! Sanju Samson joins Chennai Super Kings – all you need to know about this mega trade | Cricket News

RR’s Sanju Samson vs CSK (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist Lav) Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals have finalised a major trade deal involving their star players, according to a report from Cricbuzz. The trade sees Ravindra Jadeja moving to Rajasthan Royals while Sanju Samson heads to Chennai Super Kings.The trade details reveal that CSK have included…

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