Friday, November 22
India A wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel continued his impressive form with another crucial half-century (68) in the second unofficial Test against Australia A at the MCG. His knock, along with Nitish Reddy's 38, helped India A recover from a top-order collapse and set Australia A a challenging target of 168 runs.
During the first T20I match in Durban, tensions flared between Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and South African pacer Marco Jansen. The altercation stemmed from Jansen's disapproval of Indian wicketkeeper Sanju Samson collecting a throw on the pitch. Despite the on-field friction, India secured a commanding victory, defeating South Africa by 61 runs.
Pankaj Advani won his 28th world title at the IBSF World Billiards Championship. He defeated England's Robert Hall in the final. The match took place in Doha, Qatar. Advani won the match after a close fight. This is his seventh consecutive world championship win. He dedicated his win to his country and family.
Pakistan cricket legend Rashid Latif and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi have expressed strong reactions to the reports suggesting India might not travel to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy due to security concerns. They emphasized the ICC's binding tournament commitments and highlighted the recent successful tours of other major cricketing nations to Pakistan.
Sanju Samson's stellar form continues as he smashed his second consecutive T20I century, leading India to a resounding victory against South Africa. Samson emphasized his aggressive approach and intent for boundary hitting. Captain Suryakumar Yadav also praised Samson's dedication and hard work, highlighting his commitment to the team's success.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has informed the Pakistan Cricket Board that India is unlikely to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy. The BCCI, awaiting government clearance, prefers to play its matches in Dubai. PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi denies receiving formal communication, while the ICC's decision on the tournament's schedule is pending.
Sanju Samson's record-equaling century, blasting ten sixes in a 50-ball whirlwind, powered India to a commanding 61-run victory over South Africa in the first T20I. Samson's explosive 107 propelled India to 202, a target the South African batters couldn't match, folding for 141 despite Coetzee's spirited 23. India takes a 1-0 lead in the series.
Sanju Samson etched his name in the record books, becoming the first Indian batter to score consecutive T20I centuries. His blistering 107 off 50 balls powered India to a commanding 61-run victory against South Africa in the series opener at Kingsmead, Durban. Samson's innings, studded with seven fours and ten sixes was hailed by social media.
Sanju Samson's blistering century (107 off 50 balls) propelled India to a commanding 61-run victory over South Africa in the first T20I at Kingsmead. Samson's aggressive knock, lauded by captain Suryakumar Yadav, helped India post 202/8. In the Chase, Proteas succumbed to 141 all out inside 18 overs.
Yashvardhan Dalal from Haryana created a new tournament record in the Col. CK Nayudu Trophy by smashing an unbeaten 426 runs against Mumbai. His innings, which included 58 boundaries, helped Haryana reach a commanding total of 732/8 at the end of Day 2. Despite Ranga's dismissal for 151 by Atharva Bhosale, Dalal continued his aggressive approach, contributing significantly to Haryana's imposing total of 732 for eight wickets at the close of play on Day 2.
