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Nov- 2025 -23 November
Bavuma and Stubbs steady South Africa at 156/2 against India on day one
Temba Bavuma and Tristan Stubbs shared a 74-run partnership as South Africa reached 156/2 at lunch on day one of the second Test against India in Guwahati. Kuldeep Yadav struck early, but the visitors remained firmly in control. Guwahati: A steady 74‑run stand between skipper Temba Bavuma and Tristan Stubbs took South Africa to 156/2 in 55 overs at lunch on day one of the second Test against India at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Kuldeep Yadav struck early after the interval to dismiss Ryan Rickelton, but Stubbs and Bavuma ensured there was no further damage with a composed unbroken stand. While Bavuma remained unbeaten on 36 from 86 deliveries, Stubbs was 32 not out off 82 balls. Bavuma and…
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23 November
Zimbabwe crushes Sri Lanka by 67 runs in T20 tri-series
Zimbabwe defeated Sri Lanka by 67 runs in the T20 tri-series at Rawalpindi, with Sikandar Raza scoring 47 and Brad Evans taking 3-9. Sri Lanka collapsed for 95, continuing a poor tour after losing the ODI series 3-0 to Pakistan Rawalpindi: Captain Sikandar Raza and fast bowler Brad Evans inspired Zimbabwe to its biggest Twenty20 win over Sri Lanka on Thursday, by 67 runs. Sri Lanka was bowled out for 95 on the final ball in its opening match of the tri-series. Evans took 3-9 and all six Zimbabwe bowlers claimed wickets. Zimbabwe posted a competitive total of 162-8 after being sent in to bat. Raza made 47 off 32 balls and opener Brian Bennett scored 49, narrowly missing a second…
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23 November
Shubman Gill to undergo fitness test but unlikely for second Test against South Africa
India captain Shubman Gill, recovering from a neck spasm sustained in the first Test against South Africa, will undergo a fitness test on Friday. His chances of playing the second Test in Guwahati remain slim, with selectors considering resting him for the ODI series Guwahati: India captain Shubman Gill, who has not trained due to a neck spasm sustained during the first Test against South Africa, will undergo a fitness test on Friday in a last-ditch attempt to be available for the second game, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has indicated. Gill developed the spasm on the second day of the opening Test in Kolkata that India lost by 30 runs and has not returned to the nets since. While his chances…
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23 November
Sai Sudharsan likely to replace Gill; Axar and Nitish in contention for second Test
India may bring in Sai Sudharsan for Shubman Gill in the second Test against South Africa at Guwahati. Rishabh Pant is set to captain, while Axar Patel and Nitish Reddy are vying for a slot depending on pitch conditions Guwahati: India skipper Shubman Gill is likely to be replaced by Sai Sudharsan in the second Test against South Africa, while spin bowling all-rounder Axar Patel and seam bowling all-rounder Nitish Reddy will fight for the other slot available in the playing eleven for the game starting here Saturday. The Indian team management has kept the media guessing but Rishabh Pant is set to become India’s 38th Test captain. This raises the question of possible changes to the Indian playing eleven on…
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22 November
Daryl Mitchell climbs to No. 1 in ICC ODI batting rankings; Bavuma, Abrar and Kuldeep record career-best gains
Daryl Mitchell has become the first New Zealand player since 1979 to top the ICC ODI batting rankings. The weekly update also features major gains for Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed, South Africa’s Temba Bavuma, and India’s Kuldeep Yadav across formats, according to ICC. Hyderabad: Daryl Mitchell has become the first player from New Zealand since Glenn Turner in 1979 to top the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings after his match-winning century against the West Indies in their series opener in Christchurch, according to an ICC media release on Wednesday. The 34-year-old’s 118-ball knock of 119 that won him the Player of the Match award, has helped him overtake Ibrahim Zadran of Afghanistan and edge past Rohit Sharma of India by just one…
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22 November
Shubman Gill continues to be under observation ahead of 2nd Test
Team India captain Shubman Gill sustained a neck injury on the second day of the Kolkata Test against South Africa. He was hospitalized, discharged after observation, and will travel to Guwahati with the team. BCCI will monitor him before confirming his 2nd Test participation. Hyderabad: Team India captain Shubman Gill suffered a neck injury on the second day of the Kolkata Test against South Africa and was taken to the hospital for examination after the end of day’s play. Gill was kept under observation and discharged the next day. Shubman has been responding well to the medical treatment provided and will travel to Guwahati with the team on 19th November, 2025. He will continue to be monitored by the BCCI medical…
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22 November
India still in labour pains before new growth emerges, says Aakash Chopra
Aakash Chopra analysed India’s Test transition struggles, saying the team is still in “labour pains before new growth emerges.” He highlighted unsettled roles, pitch debates and Gill’s absence as India prepares for the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati New Delhi: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra spoke in depth about India’s transition struggles in the red-ball format and how the Shubman Gill-led side has been trying different permutations and combinations to get a settled long-term XI. He said that while India drawing the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England earlier this year was encouraging, the team is still experiencing “labour pains before new growth emerges.” Chopra discussed India’s current transition in Test cricket on JioStar, providing an in-depth analysis as he…
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22 November
India’s batters practise single pad drill ahead of Guwahati Test
India’s Sai Sudharsan and Dhruv Jurel practised the old-school single pad drill during nets in Kolkata ahead of the Guwahati Test. With Shubman Gill doubtful due to neck spasm, Nitish Reddy has joined the squad as a possible replacement Kolkata: Staying true to batters’ quirks and routines during net sessions, India’s Sai Sudharsan and Dhruv Jurel on Monday faced spinners while wearing only one pad to counter the turning deliveries, a method that comes with an element of risk. As is the case with most unorthodox practices, there was a method to the madness during this nearly three-hour optional session at the Eden Gardens. For left-hander Sudharsan, the decision to remove his right pad was aimed at ensuring a big front-foot…
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20 November
Feelkhana FC edge BHEL 4-3 in TFA B-Division football thriller
Feelkhana FC defeated BHEL 4-3 in a thrilling TFA B-Division Shivkumarlal Football League match at Gymkhana Ground, Hyderabad. Md Maseeb scored twice, with Irfan Ali and Babar adding goals, while Mahesh Kumar, Avarungiri and Akshay Kumar struck for BHEL Hyderabad: Feelkhana FC scored a 4-3 win against BHEL in the TFA B-Division Shivkumarlal Football League Championship at Gymkhana Ground here on Monday. Md Maseeb (2), Irfan Ali and Babar scored for the winners, while G Mahesh Kumar, Avarungiri and Akshay Kumar netted for the losers.
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20 November
Himachal Pradesh beat Hyderabad by 20 runs in under-23 one-day championship
Himachal Pradesh defeated Hyderabad by 20 runs in the BCCI under-23 one-day championship at Jaipur. Despite Aman Rao’s brilliant 138 and Dheeraj Goud’s 74, Hyderabad fell short chasing 315, with Himachal’s balanced batting effort sealing the win Hyderabad: Himachal Pradesh recorded a 20-run win against Hyderabad in the BCCI under-23 Inter-state one-day cricket championship fourth round at Jaipur on Monday. Aman Rao’s century (138) went in vain for Hyderabad. The scores (at Jaipur): Himachal Pradesh 314/8 in 50 overs (Sagar Malhan 53, Atul A Jaswal 66, Arnav Jamwal 57 not out, Praval S Singh 46, A Prithvi Reddy 4/65) bt Hyderabad 294/8 in 50 overs (Aman Rao 138, Dheeraj Goud 74, Pravan S Singh 4/34).
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