Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis on Wednesday announced his retirement from Test cricket, thus ending a nine-year career that started in November 2012. He clarified he is not retiring from ODI cricket yet and focussing on T20s. du Plessis said that...

England captain Eoin Morgan said on Thursday that his team's use of information provided by an analyst during a match is "100 per cent within the spirit of the game".England's  analyst Nathan Leamon was spotted by the broadcasters placing two clipboards,...

England captain Eoin Morgan said on Thursday that his team's use of information provided by an analyst during a match is "100 per cent within the spirit of the game".England's  analyst Nathan Leamon was spotted by the broadcasters placing two clipboards,...

South Africa batsman Faf du Plessis has expressed his views on the ongoing waging debate on racism and feels the issue needed urgent attention and actions to be fixed.The 'Black Lives Matter' movement has intensified across the world following the death of...

Former South Africa batsman AB de Villiers on Tuesday celebrated his school's 100 years of existence but with the COVID-19 restrictions around, he was all masked up."Let us look after each other, show your love by masking up and abiding by the rules. I'm masking...

The Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu has welcomed the President of Botswana's decision to join International Solar Alliance. He was calling on the President of Botswana, Dr. Mokgweetsi Eric KeabetsweMasisi, in Gaborone, Botswana today. He is accompanied...

The Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that Indians living abroad can contribute to the exciting growth story unfolding in India today. He was addressing the Indian Community Reception organized by the High Commissioner of India to Botswana,...

India and China reiterated their commitment to maintain peace and tranquility along their border by enhancing communications between their militaries during a meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines...

India and South Africa signed three agreements, including in the areas of agriculture and space cooperation, following bilateral talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of the annual BRICS...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral meetings with the Presidents of Argentina and Angola on the sidelines of the 2018 BRICS Summit here, the External Affairs Ministry said on Friday."Discussed enhancing cooperation in trade and investment, agriculture...

Chinese President Xi Jinping has said BRICS countries should pursue win-win cooperation to build an open economy.Addressing a business forum on Wednesday here at the 10th BRICS summit scheduled from July 25-27, the Chinese President said different countries...

South African police said on Sunday that they are investigating a deadly shooting at a taxi which led to 11 deaths.South Africa Police Service said that on Saturday night, a taxi from Gauteng province transporting people who attended a funeral came under fire...

Barack Obama has used his first high-profile speech since stepping down as US president to take swipes at "strongman politics" and politicians' disregard for facts.Obama on Tuesday here mounted a passionate defence of democracy and warned against the politics...

Star South African batsman AB de Villiers, who recently announced his retirement from international cricket, confirmed on Tuesday that he will continue to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for a few more years.I will keep on playing IPL for a few years,...

Former South Africa skipper AB de Villiers sprang a surprise on Wednesday by announcing his retirement from all forms of international cricket with immediate effect. "I have decided to retire from all international cricket with immediate effect. After 114 Test...

Green Good Deeds, the societal movement launched by the Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Dr Harsh Vardhan, to protect environment and promote good living in the country, has found acceptance by the global community. The ongoing...

India has called for a judicious use of resources amidst concerns over resource depletion and scarcity.  Addressing the 4th BRICS Ministerial meeting in Durban, South Africa today, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Harsh Vardhan...

Former Australian cricket vice captain David Warner has apologised for his role in the ball-tampering crisis that saw him suspended from the sport for 12 months.Speaking publicly for the first time since the scandal emerged, Warner told reporters on Saturday...

The banned Australian trio of Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft on Thursday issued apologies for their involvement in a ball tampering incident with the sacked captain taking full responsibility for it while head coach Darren Lehmann, cleared...

Steven Smith stepped down as Australia captain for the remainder of the ongoing third Test against South Africa and was penalised by the ICC on Sunday in the wake of the ball-tampering controversy.Smith's deputy David Warner also stepped down as vice-captain....

Comeback man Suresh Raina feels that in T20s it is all about the first six overs and that is where every team has to cash in to win games.Raina said that he wants to continue his strong showing in the T20 International (T20I) series against South Africa in the...

Fresh after registering a historic double series win on the South African tour, India One-Day International (ODI) captain Mithali Raj said the team can be a surprise element in the World T20 in November.The Indian women's team scripted history on Saturday...

India quelled a late charge by the South African batsmen to clinch a nail biting seven-run victory in the third and final Twenty20 International (T20I) here on Saturday.Chasing a target of 173 runs, the Proteas could only manage 165/6 in their 20 overs. India...

After a six wicket loss to South Africa in the second Twenty20 International match, India skipper Virat Kohli praised the hosts, saying they took calculated risks which helped them.South Africa rode on some powerful batting by Heinrich Klaasen and Jean-Paul...

After playing a crucial knock in the second Twenty20 International match which helped his team beat India by six wickets, South Africa skipper Jean-Paul Duminy (64 not out) said the team kept its composure while batting.Chasing a formidable target of 189 runs...

South Africa rode on some powerful batting by Heinrich Klaasen and Jean-Paul Duminy to defeat India by six wickets in the second Twenty20 International (T20I) at the SuperSport Park here on Wednesday.Chasing a formidable target of 189 runs, the hosts romped...

South Africa skipper Jean-Paul Duminy on Sunday blamed the lack of partnerships for a 28-run loss to India in the first first Twenty-20 International (T20I) at the New Wanderers Stadium here.Apart from Reeza Hendricks (70 runs in 50 balls), all other batsmen...

After beating South Africa by 28 runs in the first Twenty-20 International match on Sunday, India skipper Virat Kohli termed the performance as one of their most balanced ones.A brilliant all-round show helped India beat South Africa at the New Wanderers Stadium.Put...

A brilliant all-round show helped India beat South Africa by 28 runs in the first Twenty-20 International (T20I) at the New Wanderers Stadium here on Sunday.Put in to bat, Shikhar Dhawan (72) hammered the South African bowlers all around the park and helped...

Disciplined bowling and unbeaten century by skipper Virat Kohli helped India outplay South Africa by eight wickets in the sixth and final One-day International (ODI) at the Supersport Park here on Friday.After a disciplined performance by the bowlers which helped...

Cyril Ramaphosa, the leader of South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC), was elected the nation's new President on Thursday in a parliamentary vote following the resignation of scandal-plagued Jacob Zuma.Ramaphosa was the only candidate nominated...

Cyril Ramaphosa, the leader of South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC), was elected the nation's new President on Thursday in a parliamentary vote following the resignation of scandal-plagued Jacob Zuma.The new President was the only candidate...

India opener Rohit Sharma revealed the reason for his quiet celebration despite having slammed a century in the fifth One Day International match against South Africa here.Rohit, who was involved in two run outs, that of skipper Virat Kohli and middle-order...

India skipper Virat Kohli termed the fifth One Day International (ODI) win against South Africa as a "collective effort"India clinched their maiden ODI series win on South African soil, taking an unbeatable 4-1 lead after outclassing the hosts by 73 runs in...

India clinched their maiden ODI series win on South African soil, taking an unbeatable 4-1 lead after outclassing the hosts by 73 runs in the fifth One-Day International (ODI) at the St. George's Park here on Tuesday.Opener Rohit Sharma led the tourists striking...

Canada grabbed its first gold medal at PyeongChang Winter Olympics in the figure skating team event on Monday with strong and balanced performances.Canada took the lead in the team standings since the opening day on Friday and scored 73 points -- seven more...

India batsman Shikhar Dhawan felt that "lucky" David Miller and rain spoilt their chance of defending the revised target of 208 in 28 overs in the fourth One-Day International, which the visitors lost by five wickets here.Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal twice...

South Africa survived a nail-biting finish to edge out India by five wickets in a rain-curtailed fourth One-Day International (ODI) here on Saturday.India, who had won the first three ODIs, now have a 3-1 lead in the six-match series.Electing to bat first,...

Despite skipper Virat Kohli stating that the wrist spin duo of leggie Yuzvendra Chahal and chinaman Kuldeep Yadav could be a massive X-factor in the 2019 World Cup, India's bowling coach Bharat Arun on Friday countered by saying that Ravichandran Ashwin and...

Virat Kohli has openly expressed his fondness for wrist spinners on numerous occasions, and after gaining an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the six-match ODI series against South Africa, the India skipper feels the duo of Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav will prove...

India dominated with both bat and ball to thrash South Africa by 124 runs in the third One-Day International (ODI) here on Wednesday.The Indians rode on skipper Virat Kohli's unbeaten 160 to post a total of 303/6 in their allotted 50 overs.Left-arm spinners...

Skipper Virat Kohli slammed his 34th One-day International ton to help India post a competitive 303/6 against South Africa, even as the visitors' untested middle order failed to click in the third of the six-match ODI series, at Newlands here on Wednesday.Continuing...

Rohit Sharma's form is the only shortcoming in India's victories in the first two ODIs against injury-hit South Africa, but his opening partner Shikhar Dhawan is confident that the Mumbaikar is just a knock away from finding his groove in the six-match ODI...

South Africa captain Aiden Markram on Sunday said his side has only two days to prepare for the third One-Day International (ODI) against India and it will not be ideal after going 0-2 down in the six-match series.South Africa, after being asked to bat first...

India skipper Virat Kohli heaped praise on his spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav after the duo helped the visitors bowl out South Africa for a low total on Sunday.Both Chahal (5/22) and Yadav (3/20) returned their career best One-Day International...

India produced a dominant performance to thrash South Africa by nine wickets in the second One-Day International (ODI) at the SuperSport Park here on Sunday.Opting to field first, the Indians rode on career best figures from wrist spinners Yuzvendra Chahal...

Left-arm wrist (chinaman) spinner Kuldeep Yadav has hailed the roles played by veteran wicket-keeper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and captain Virat Kohli in guiding youngsters like him."When you have two legends, Virat bhai and Mahi bhai-- one is leading the team and...

A century from skipper Virat Kohli and steady batting by Ajinkya Rahane propelled India to a six-wicket victory in the first One-Day International against South Africa here on Thursday.Chasing a target of 270 runs, the Indians crossed the line in 45.3...

With around 15 months to go for the 2019 cricket World Cup, India skipper Virat Kohli on Wednesday asserted that barring the No. 4 spot, the core of the squad is more or less sorted out for the quadrennial tournament in England.Kohli also maintained that...

Ahead of the opener of the six-match ODI series against South Africa, starting here Thursday, India vice captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday said the team will have the ICC ODI World Cup 2019 at the back of their minds when they take the field from here on.With...

India skipper Virat Kohli praised his bowlers after the victory over South Africa in the third and final cricket Test here on Saturday.Needing to score 241 runs in their second innings, South Africa were bowled out for 177 as India won by 63 runs. South Africa...

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis applauded India for their victory in the third and final Test here on Saturday saying that the visitors were by far the better team.South Africa lost the third Test by 63 runs at the New Wanderers Stadium here. The hosts,...

India bowled out South Africa for 177 runs in their second innings on fourth and penultimate day to claim a consolatory 63-run win in the third and final cricket Test here on Saturday.Chasing 241 on a difficult pitch to bat, the hosts were going strong after...

South Africa reached 17/1 after play was called off with the condition of the pitch being discussed on the third day on Friday here after India set-up a target of 241 for the hosts to win the third and final Test.Due to the odd and uneven bounce, play was...

India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane on Friday said no one blamed the pitch when South African batsman Hashim Amla scored 60-odd runs during the first essay.The third day of the third Test between South Africa and India was called-off early after a long discussion...

India posted 49/1 in their second innings at the end of the second day of the third and final cricket Test against South Africa here on Thursday.Opener Murali Vijay and Lokesh Rahul were at the crease at stumps with the Indians leading by 42 runs.Rahul was...

India skipper Virat Kohli on Tuesday said he was happy with the preparations for the South Africa tour and it was their own mistakes that cost them the Test series.India were outplayed in the first two Tests and have already conceded an insurmountable 0-2...

India captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday lost his cool while answering a journalist's question during the media interaction after India's 0-2 Test series loss in South Africa.India were thrashed by 135 runs on the final morning of the second Test at the SuperSport...

South Africa rode on debutant paceman Lungi Ngidi's maiden five-wicket haul to thrash an underwhelming India by 135 runs on the final morning of the second cricket Test at the SuperSport Park here on Wednesday.With the win, South Africa have taken an unassailable...

South Africa reached 90/2 in their second innings after bowling out India's first outing for 307 runs on the third day of the second cricket Test at the SuperSport Park here on Monday.AB de Villiers (50) and Dean Elgar (36) were at the crease for South Africa,...