Guwahati, November 24, 2025. What led to a fierce debate in cricketing circles recently, the reckless manner in which India’s stand-in skipper Rishabh Pant got out on Day 3 of the second Test against South Africa, has come under fire from two all time greats – former India spinner Anil Kumble and pace legend Dale Steyn of South Africa. Pant wasted no time though, charging down the track to take up his favourite spot but presenting a feather of an edge off Marco Jansen to Kyle Verreynne; India 122/7 in pursuit of…
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Health Scare at Smriti Mandhana’s Wedding Venue: Fiancé Palash Muchhal Also Hospitalised
A major health scare shook the wedding celebrations of Smriti Mandhana, the star of Indian women’s cricket, as both her father and fiancé Palash Muchhal were hospitalised on her wedding day. The emergency forced Team India’s batter to postpone her marriage indefinitely, prioritising her family’s well-being. Father’s Health in Focus Smriti Mandhana’s father, Srinivas Mandhana, reportedly experienced left-sided chest pain, prompting an immediate ambulance transfer to a hospital in Sangli, Maharashtra. According to doctors, his cardiac enzymes were elevated, leading to his admission for observation and possible angiography. Dr. Naman…
Read MoreIrfan Pathan Backs Tilak Varma: “His Stock Should Have Gone Up” for SA ODIs
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has strongly backed Tilak Varma following his selection in the 15-member Team India squad for the upcoming India vs South Africa ODI series. The three-match series begins on November 30, and Pathan believes selecting Varma offers crucial balance and firepower to India’s middle order. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) named the squad with KL Rahul as captain, while regular skipper Shubman Gill misses out due to a neck injury. The squad also marks the return of Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja,…
Read MoreIndia Reels Under Pressure on Day 3 of 2nd Test Against South Africa in Guwahati
India’s second innings in the India vs South Africa second Test in Guwahati reached 174/7 at lunch on Day 3, as Team India trails the Proteas by a massive 315 runs. The hosts were under serious pressure, but Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav stood firm, stitching together a gritty 50-run partnership to keep India alive. Morning Session: Early Blow for India India started the third day with openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul showing promise. Jaiswal, in particular, played with intent, punishing loose deliveries and reaching his fifty with a…
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