Marco Jansen achieved a historic all-round performance in Guwahati, becoming the first South African to score a half-century and take a six-wicket haul in the same Test on Indian soil. His stellar display, including a fluent 93 and figures of 6/48, propelled South Africa into a commanding position, leaving India with a significant deficit.
Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana has postponed her wedding due to her father’s health emergency, highlighting a trend of delayed marriages among athletes. Several cricketers, including Rinku Singh, Rajat Patidar, and Kuldeep Yadav, have also faced postponements due to professional commitments and unexpected events, showcasing the challenges of balancing personal milestones with demanding sporting careers.
Bollywood legend Dharmendra is being remembered for his love of Indian sports. An old post dedicated to fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has resurfaced. Dharmendra praised Siraj’s courage after his father’s death. Siraj played for India and returned to his father’s grave. This act deeply moved the veteran actor. The post highlights Dharmendra’s humanity.
South Africa opted against enforcing the follow-on, leading by a substantial 288 runs. India, bowled out for 201, saw a late fightback from Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav. Marco Jansen was the standout bowler for the Proteas with six wickets, while Simon Harmer chipped in with three.
Karun Nair’s cryptic social media update caused quite a stir among fans during India’s tumultuous batting display against South Africa. With his impressive domestic performance fresh in everyone’s minds and Ashwin joining the dialogue, debates about Nair’s absence grew louder.
The two-day Ashes Test in Perth reignited the long-running debate on pitch standards after 32 wickets fell in 141 overs. Indian players and experts questioned the double standards in global criticism of turning tracks. But unlike the underprepared Eden Gardens surface, the Perth pitch improved with time, offered consistent bounce, and allowed Travis Head’s match-defining…
Pakistan secured a place in the tri-series final by defeating Zimbabwe by 69 runs. Babar Azam’s 74 and Usman Tariq’s hat-trick were key to the victory. Azam also equaled Virat Kohli’s record for most T20I half-centuries. Zimbabwe were bowled out for 126. Burl and Sikandar Raza added 34 runs, offering brief resistance
Indian batter Smriti Mandhana has postponed her wedding to music composer Palash Muchhal due to her father’s sudden health complication. Her father, Shriniwas Mandhana, experienced chest pain and was hospitalized, leading Mandhana to prioritize his recovery before proceeding with the ceremony. Tuhin Mishra, Mandhana’s manager, said the issue began while he was having breakfast.
Travis Head delivered a career-defining innings in the Ashes opener at Perth, smashing a century off just 69 balls. His aggressive 123 off 83 guided Australia to a remarkable victory, leaving England captain Ben Stokes shellshocked. This performance reignited memories of his match-winning efforts against India in major finals.
