Harbhajan Singh slammed India's team management for sidelining Mohammed Shami after their bowling unit failed to defend 358 vs SA in the 2nd ODI. He stressed the lack of experience without Shami and Bumrah.
Mitchell Starc became the leading left-arm Test pacer (418 wickets), surpassing Wasim Akram (414). Starc's humble reaction: "Wasim is still the pinnacle." The milestone was achieved during the Ashes Pink Ball Test at the Gabba.
Ravi Ashwin praised Ruturaj Gaikwad's spin-playing ability after his maiden ODI ton (105 vs SA). Ashwin urged team management to give Gaikwad a long, uninterrupted run at the No. 4 spot ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
Former India coach Abhishek Nayar says the T20I squad for the South Africa series is the definitive blueprint for the T20 World Cup 2026. Nayar notes only fitness changes are likely for the core T20 team.
Sunil Gavaskar called Virat Kohli "Superman" after he slammed his 53rd ODI century against South Africa. The legend praised Kohli's strike rotation, noting his ability to score "fabulous" back-to-back tons.
BCCI and Adidas unveiled India's T20 World Cup 2026 jersey at the 2nd ODI. The design features deep blue and nostalgic 90s-style stripes. Former captain Rohit Sharma (Tournament Ambassador) and Tilak Varma launched the kit.
BCCI announced India's 15-man T20I squad for the SA series. Shubman Gill (VC) and Hardik Pandya return from injury. Suryakumar Yadav remains captain. Hardik Pandya is the notable omission as the squad focuses on all-round depth.
Ravi Ashwin predicted that Australian all-rounder Cameron Green will fetch "big money" in the IPL 2026 auction. He stated that the absences of Andre Russell (retired) and Glenn Maxwell (withdrawn) created a high-value void that Green is perfectly placed to fill.
Ruturaj Gaikwad revealed Head Coach Gautam Gambhir's advice ahead of his maiden ODI century against South Africa: "Enjoy the game and play my natural game." The simple message paid off after Gaikwad faced criticism for batting at No. 4.
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