Abhishek Sharma's explosive form continues for Punjab in the 2025 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy as he becomes the first Indian to hit 100 T20 sixes in a calendar year, surpassing names like Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli. The 20-year-old also holds the record for being the fastest to 1000 runs in T20Is and has a career strike rate of 189. His unprecedented strike rate of 275 in the ongoing SMAT 2025 season makes him a player to watch out for.
Shukri Conrad, the coach of the South African cricket team, has expressed regret over his choice of words when he said that they intended to “grovel” before the Indian team. After facing backlash and criticism from the cricketing world, Conrad clarified that his intention was never to cause any malice or disrespect towards the Indian team. Despite his explanation, the comments have sparked a heated debate and brought attention to the history of the word “grovel” in cricket.
Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah made history by becoming the only Indian bowler to take 100 wickets in all three formats of the game during the first T20I match between India and South Africa. However, his 100th wicket of Dewald Brevis was shrouded in controversy as Bumrah seemed to have overstepped but the third umpire ruled in his favor. Social media was abuzz with fans and commentators divided over the decision.
After a 74-day hiatus due to injury, all-rounder Hardik Pandya returned to the Indian team and made an immediate impact, scoring an unbeaten fifty and claiming the wicket of David Miller in a commanding victory over South Africa. India holds a 1-0 lead in the series with the Proteas' lowest-ever T20I total of 74. Pandya's fearless hitting and accuracy from Indian bowlers proved to be the winning formula in the match.
After a nine-month absence due to injury, senior pro David Miller is back in the South African T20 team and eager to make an impact in the upcoming T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. With his experience playing in India for various IPL teams and his strong desire to continue representing his country, Miller is a valuable asset in the Proteas lineup. He believes that the key to success in a World Cup is a collective team effort and is hoping to secure his spot in the squad for future events as well.
In his first international match after recovering from an injury, Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya stole the show with a powerful display of hitting in the 1st T20I against South Africa in Cuttack. Coming in at a crucial stage, Pandya smashed an unbeaten 59 runs off just 28 balls, helping India post a competitive score of 175/6. He dominated the Proteas bowlers, hitting 4 sixes and 6 fours, and was instrumental in India's victory.
India versus South Africa in the 1st T20I sees a strong performance by Hardik Pandya, as they attempt to post a challenging total against the Proteas. The story of the match shifts as Pandya's explosive batting puts India back in the driving seat. Can he keep up the momentum and help India defend a decent total? Stay tuned for live updates as the match progresses. Spoiler alert - it's going to be an exciting ride!
India has made big changes in their strategy for the upcoming 2026 T20 World Cup, as they drop Kuldeep Yadav and Sanju Samson in the first T20I against South Africa. The decision reflects India's focus on tactical skills rather than batting abilities, as they opt for one specialist spinner and three pace bowlers in the squad. Captain Suryakumar Yadav confirms that both players are still in the team's plans and can offer multiple roles in the future.
England's Mark Wood will miss the remainder of the Ashes series due to a recurrence of his knee injury. This comes as a major blow for the team as Wood had just recently returned to the Test arena after a long layoff. With England already trailing 0-2 in the series, they will have to make significant changes in both their bowling and batting line-ups for the upcoming Adelaide Test. Meanwhile, Wood expressed his disappointment and determination to make a proper comeback for his national side.
The Indian Premier League 2026 auction is quickly approaching and franchises are eager to secure top players for their teams. With Australian all-rounder Cameron Green entering the mix, it is expected that a bidding war will ensue between the Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings. However, due to the new maximum fee rule for overseas players, his bid cannot exceed INR 18 crore, leading to speculation on his potential performance in the upcoming tournament. This rule was implemented by the BCCI to ensure fair player distribution and allocation of funds for player welfare.