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Ranchi Test: India thrash South Africa by innings and 202 runs to complete 3-0 clean sweep
The 3-0 scoreline was not only an indicator of India's absolute dominance but also the decline in standard of South African cricket as they couldn't handle the might of India's batting and the fiery India pace attack lead by Mohammed Shami (13 wickets in the series)
SportsOct 21, 2019, 8:54 PM IST
Sportstop: Rohit Sharma’s records to Bengal Warriors winning Pro Kabaddi title
Rohit Sharma continued to break records as a Test opener. He struck his maiden Test double ton in the third Test against South Africa in Ranchi. Bengal Warriors won their maiden Pro Kabaddi title. All this and more in MyNation’s Sportstop weekly review show (October 14 to 20)
CricketOct 21, 2019, 5:39 PM IST
Ranchi Test: Virat Kohli-led India close in on 3-0 clean sweep over South Africa
After enforcing the follow-on on the third day of the third Test, the Virat Kohli-led side reduced South Africa to 132/8 in 46 overs in the second innings on Monday (October 21). The Proteas still trail by 203 runs
CricketOct 21, 2019, 4:08 PM IST
Shoaib Akhtar: ‘Great batsman’ Rohit Sharma can break Steve Smith’s record
'If he (Rohit Sharma) continues playing in the form he is playing, he can easily break Steve Smith’s record and score thousand runs in a Test series. Finally, Rohit has arrived in Test cricket and will now become a brand,' Shoaib Akhtar said
CricketOct 20, 2019, 5:25 PM IST
3rd Test: India on top after Rohit Sharma’s record 212, Ajinkya Rahane ton in Ranchi
Before bad light stopped play on the second day, South Africa were reduced to 9/2 in five overs. Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav removed Dean Elgar (0) and Quinton de Kock (4) respectively in their single over bursts, creating all sorts of discomfort. Earlier Rohit Sharma hit a record double century in Ranchi
CricketOct 20, 2019, 3:02 PM IST
Ranchi Test: Umesh Yadav smashes 5 sixes, sets new record against South Africa
The 31-year-old Umesh Yadav matched Sachin Tendulkar’s feat in Test history. Umesh is only the second Indian after Tendulkar to hit two sixes off his first two balls in a Test. Playing in his 43rd Test match, Umesh also registered his highest score (31) in the format
CricketOct 20, 2019, 12:41 PM IST
Ranchi Test: Rohit Sharma joins 4-man elite company with 212-run knock against South Africa
Rohit Sharma, the right-handed opening batsman reached to the milestone with a six off Lungi Ngidi in the 88th over of the Indian innings. He was soon dismissed for a superb 212 off 255 balls with 28 fours and six sixes. Kagiso Rabada took the wicket
CricketOct 18, 2019, 3:30 PM IST
T20 World Cup 2020: It would be an honour to lift trophy in Australia, says Virat Kohli
To mark the one year-to-go until the T20 World Cup 2020, Virat Kohli and other captains spoke about the event. In the 2016 edition of the tournament, India lost to West Indies in the semi-final in Mumbai. India, under Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s captaincy, won the inaugural World T20 in South Africa
CricketOct 18, 2019, 12:13 PM IST
India vs South Africa, 3rd Test, Preview: Virat Kohli and Co eye whitewash in Ranchi
India are favourites to complete a 3-0 whitewash against South Africa as the third and final Test of the Freedom Series will be played in Ranchi from Saturday (October 19). The Virat Kohli-led side won the previous two Tests convincingly
CricketOct 18, 2019, 11:16 AM IST
Brian Lara: Indian cricket ‘at a very high point’; Virat Kohli-led team ‘exceptional’
'The Indian outfit (led by Virat Kohli) — batting, bowling and fielding — is exceptional. I thought their fast bowlers were sometimes unplayable (versus the West Indies). So starting with that you've got to give India credit with where their cricket is, they're at a very high point,' said Brian Lara at the launch of the Road Safety World Series
TrendingOct 15, 2019, 2:56 PM IST
Twitterati post theories on reason behind Rohit Sharma's fall
Rohit Sharma's fall during India vs South Africa test match in Pune caught the attention of Twitterati who gave their theory on the cause of the funny event that was.
CricketOct 15, 2019, 12:13 PM IST
India vs South Africa: ‘Fearless’ Virat Kohli best captain in world, says Shoaib Akhtar
'I had earlier said that Virat Kohli will become a good captain after the World Cup because he is learning from his mistakes. He is learning well. He has learnt how to sort out India's batting order and team composition,' Shoaib Akhtar said
CricketOct 15, 2019, 11:22 AM IST
Shane Watson: Depth in Indian cricket 'incredibly strong'; Virat Kohli’s team can dominate like Australia
'He (Virat Kohli) has done a great job with the Indian team. He has been playing so well in all formats. Whatever he is doing right now is certainly working and the team is responding to his leadership,' Shane Watson said
SportsOct 14, 2019, 5:30 PM IST
Sportstop: From India's win against South Africa to Mary Kom's victory at World Women's Boxing Championship
In this week’s Sportstop (October 7 to 13), there is good news from Indian cricket. The Virat Kohli-led side created a world record when they thrashed South Africa by an innings and 137 runs in the second Test in Pune. Also, Mary Kom won a historic eighth boxing world championship medal in Russia
CricketOct 14, 2019, 3:45 PM IST
ICC Test rankings: Virat Kohli needs 1 point to reclaim top spot from Steve Smith
Virat Kohli, who had dropped below 900 points after the first Test for the first time since January 2018, has reached 936 points in the ICC Test Rankings, which is only one below his career-best rating points achieved in August 2018. The No. 1 ODI batsman thus has a chance to regain the top spot after the final Test in Ranchi