The Freedom Series
A quick look at the significance of the Freedom Series between South Africa and India.
‘The cricket will take care of itself’
Virat Kohli is confident that India are on the right track to beat the Proteas in South Africa for the first time.
De Kock, Dhawan doubtful for Newlands
Shikhar Dhawan and Quinton de Kock could miss the first Test between India and South Africa at Newlands.
‘We’re feeling confident’
Virat Kohli is confident that India can record their first Test series win in South Africa.
Kohli returns for SA ODIs
Virat Kohli, who rested while India demolished Sri Lanka in their ODI series, returns to lead his side in six ODIs against South Africa in February.
Rohit matches Miller record
India’s Rohit Sharma, warming up for his tour of South Africa next month, has matched David Miller’s record for the fastest Twenty20 international century.
Sharma slams third double century
Rohit Sharma’s 208 not out guided India to 392-4 in the second ODI against Sri Lanka in Mohali.
Close encounter with India expected – Morkel
Morne Morkel believes that the Test series against India will be ‘evenly contested’.
India cancel two-day warm-up game
Cricket South Africa on Monday confirmed that India have cancelled their two-day warm-up match at Boland Park.
Dhoni saves India from lowest total
Former India captain, MS Dhoni, scored a half-century which saved his side from posting their lowest ever score in ODIs.
Lakmal slices through India
Suranga Lakmal took four scalps in Sri Lanka’s demolition of India’s batting lineup, which saw them stunned at 29-7 after 17 overs.
India opt for pace in SA
India’s concern over fast, seaming pitches in South Africa has prompted a call-up for rookie Jasprit Bumrah, who has not played first-class cricket for almost a year.
Kohli’s record-breaking 243
Virat Kohli became the first Test captain to score six double-centuries with his 243 against Sri Lanka in the third Test at Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi.
Pollution spoils Kohli glory
Thick pollution stopped play in the India-Sri Lanka Test shortly after Virat Kohli reached 245, his highest Test score.
Ashwin races to 300 wickets
Ravichandran Ashwin became the fastest bowler to 300 Test wickets as India warmed up for their South Africa tour by crushing Sri Lanka.
