
Kohli: India seeking clarity on SA tour
India captain Virat Kohli expects his team to get “absolute clarity” around the South Africa tour in “a day or two or pretty soon”.
India captain Virat Kohli expects his team to get “absolute clarity” around the South Africa tour in “a day or two or pretty soon”.
Virat Kohli is back to lead India in the second Test against top-ranked New Zealand on Friday, posing a welcome selection dilemma for the hosts.
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation says it will do all it can to ensure India’s tour of South Africa takes place.
Rachin Ravindra and Ajaz Patel stood unbeaten as New Zealand ended day five of the first Test against India in Kanpur on 165-9 while chasing 284.
India set New Zealand a target of 284 to win the first Test in Kanpur after a lower-order fightback and then picked up a late wicket.
Cricket SA says India’s upcoming tour of South Africa remains on despite the identification of a new Covid-19 variant in the country.
India finished day three of the first Test against New Zealand in a commanding position.
India finished the second day of the first Test on the defensive with New Zealand’s openers unbeaten on 129 after Tim Southee’s five-for restricted the hosts to 345.
Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 75 on debut steadied India after an afternoon wobble to end the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand on 258-4.
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson says his team will not start as favourites despite facing an India side missing several key players.
India will look to avenge their defeat in the World Test Championship final when they host a weary New Zealand in the first Test in Kanpur from Thursday.
Rohit Sharma and Axar Patel starred as India beat New Zealand by 73 runs in Kolkata on Sunday to win the T20I series 3-0.
India cruised to a second straight victory over New Zealand on Friday, giving new coach Rahul Dravid and new T20 captain Rohit Sharma their first series win.
India secured a five-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first T20I despite a late wobble in Jaipur on Wednesday.
India T20 captain Rohit Sharma says his players needed rest ahead of an imminent encounter with New Zealand on home turf just days after the World Cup.