India Fined for Slow Over-Rate in 2nd ODI vs South Africa: Kohli’s Hundred Goes in Vain as Proteas Chase Down 359

India fined slow over rate South Africa

Raipur, 8 December 2025 – In a dramatic twist in their current home ODI series against South Africa, the Men in Blue have been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during the second match at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium. The International Cricket Council (ICC) made known the punishment on Monday, exactly five days after India’s agonising 4-wicket loss on December 3. Stand-in captain KL Rahul pleaded guilty and accepted the sanction of a 10 per cent fine under Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct. Virat Kohli’s superb 102…

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Smriti Mandhana Puts Country First, Resumes Batting After Wedding Heartbreak

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Just a day after confirming that her wedding had been called off, Indian women’s cricket star Smriti Mandhana was back on the pitch — resuming batting practice with full focus. The plans for her wedding with music composer Palash Muchhal had been widely discussed, but Mandhana addressed the speculation with a clear statement and chose to redirect her energy towards cricket. Wedding called off — privacy requested In a heartfelt Instagram post, Smriti Mandhana confirmed the cancellation of the wedding. “I need to clarify that the wedding is called off.…

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Sachin Tendulkar: Full Profile — Records, Stats, Family, Legacy As Of 2025 — Master Blaster

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MUMBAI: Sachin Tendulkar the name that resonates throughout all the cricket grounds of the world, remains the eternal cricket god of India even a decade after quitting the game. The ‘Little Master’, who was was born in Mumbai on 24 April 1973, isn’t just a player; he’s a phenomenon who transformed the way cricket was played with 100 international centuries and 34,357 runs across formats, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire generations of cricketers. With 2025 being the 10th year since Tendulkar’s magical Test farewell, this legend continues to be the subject…

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MS Dhoni: Full profile, stats, records & life story of the greatest captain in Indian cricket history 2025 READ ALSO

MS Dhoni

Ranchi, Dec 4, 2025 – No name in the history of world cricket has created the same amount of emotions, respect and nostalgia as Mahendra Singh Dhoni. From working as a ticket collector at a Kharagpur railway station to becoming the only captain in cricketing history to achieve the unique distinction of winning all three ICC trophies – 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup, 2013 Champions Trophy, Dhoni redefined leadership, finishing and even cool headedness under pressure. And, despite being 44, it is still Thala ruling IPL 2025 with Chennai Super…

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Net Worth of Rohit Sharma 2025: Journey from the Streets of Mumbai to the World, Hitman Biography, Family, IPL Salary, Sponsorship, and Legacy

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Mumbai, 2 December 2025 – Rohit Gurunath Sharma, the 38-year-old “Hitman” of Indian cricket, remains the most elegant destroyer in white-ball history. Captain of the Mumbai Indians dynasty (5 IPL titles), leader of India’s 2024 T20 World Cup triumph, and the only man with three ODI double-centuries, Rohit has redefined opening batting. From a middle-class Mumbaikar who once travelled 90 minutes by local train to practice, he now commands a staggering Rohit Sharma net worth 2025 of ₹214 crore (approx. $26 million) – combining BCCI central contract (₹7 crore), IPL…

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IND vs SA 1st ODI 2025: Kohli’s 52nd Century & Rohit’s Record Sixes Power India to 17-Run Win – Ranchi Thriller Highlights, Player Ratings & Series Takeaways

IND vs SA 1st ODI 2025

Ranchi, 1 December 2025 –IND vs SA 1st ODI 2025, JSCA International Stadium, South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl; India : VIRAT KOHLI 135 from 120 balls (12 fours, 7 sixes), his 52nd ODI ton and 83rd international century; Rohit Sharma 57 not out off 51 balls (7 fours, 3 sixes) – he now has 18 Career sixes in ODI cricket since going past Graeme Smith with 17 in the 26th over during India v SA on December 28 Headlines Today; February India 349/8 : Rohit Sharma’s…

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MS Dhoni Virat Kohli Rishabh Pant: Indian Cricket’s Amar Akbar Anthony — The Three Captains Who Took Indian Eves From Ranchi Dinner To Test Centuries

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Ranchi, November 28, 2025. A simple dinner invitation among the state capital of Jharkhand, which is now a cricket crazy capital but has been a politically volatile capital since its inception, has reverberated across the country, bringing back memories of a time when Gyanendra Pandey was the cricket-loving, relatively unknown chief minister, who was not necessarily a big wicket for the two senior state batsmen. MS Dhoni the calm finisher and now three-time ICC trophy-captain hosting the beast of run-scoring himself Virat Kohli, the aggressive former Test captain having a casual…

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WBBL 2025 Match 25 Prediction: Melbourne Renegades Women vs Perth Scorchers Women – Who Will Win Today at Junction Oval?

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Melbourne, 27 November 2025 – The Women’s Big Bash League reaches a crucial stage with Match 25 as table-topping Melbourne Renegades Women host Perth Scorchers Women at the iconic Junction Oval. With the Renegades riding high on five wins from seven games and Scorchers looking to cement a top-four spot, this evening’s clash promises fireworks. Perth won the toss and elected to bowl first on a typical Junction Oval belter where chasing sides have won 58% of completed games this season. Can Beth Mooney and Sophie Devine inspire an upset,…

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India Captain Suryakumar Yadav Reacts Confidently as T20 World Cup 2026 Draw Brings India–Pakistan Clash

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Full Schedule Revealed for T20 World Cup 2026 The full schedule for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 was officially released on November 25, 2025. The tournament, jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, is set to run from February 7 to March 8, 2026. In the group draw, India and Pakistan once again find themselves in the same bracket — raising excitement around their menacing rivalry. India are placed in Group A, alongside the United States, Namibia, the Netherlands and Pakistan.Their eagerly anticipated clash with Pakistan is…

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India Chase Monumental 549 as South Africa Declare in Guwahati Test

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Huge Target Set for Team India On Day 4 of the second Test between India national cricket team and South Africa national cricket team at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. South Africa declared their second innings at 260/5. That declaration set India a daunting target of 549 runs to win. the match and keep alive hopes of salvaging the series. Early Wickets Test India’s Resolve Early on Day 5, India’s chase got off to a shaky start. The visitors struck first when KL Rahul departed for 6, caught off…

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