Suryakumar strengthens top position in ICC T20 batter rankings
The situation in fact is not that worrying for Thursday and IMD regional director Ganesh Das said the rain is expected to be "light and moderate".
Markram and Shamsi's middle-over spells became turning point, feels Tilak Varma
Skipper Graeme Smith thinks South Africa's Test series win in Australia four years ago was a key step on their rise to the number one ranking and another good showing over the next month could be just as important.
South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad slammed the Newlands pitch as 'not great'.
South Africa's power-packed batting unit suffered a light-out against Australia, but they found enough support from the packed Eden Gardens crowd during the second semifinal of the World Cup in Kolkata on Thursday.
De Zorzi ton guides South Africa to eight-wicket win over India
Bangladesh collapsed to 34 for five as the home seamers got exaggerated bounce out of the surface and caught the edge with regularity.
Images from the ICC World Cup match between India and South Africa at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, on Sunday.
Images from the 3rd ODI between India and South Africa at the Boland Park Stadium in Paarl on Thursday.
IMAGES from the first ODI between South Africa and India played at The Wanderers, in Johannesburg, on Sunday.
IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings in Kolkata on Friday.
Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane were part of India's Test team till earlier this year, but were left out of the tour to South Africa, the selectors pinning hopes on youngsters Shubman Gill and Yashawi Jaiswal to produce the goods in challenging conditions.
Tahir felt left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep was able to grab the opportunities that came along his way.
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson fractured his thumb during a match against Bangladesh.
'There is not much we can do as players, but there is that disparity in the number of games. We have to find a way mentally to meet the challenge.'
'His experience is immense. In our batting chat today (Friday), we basically listened to him. He gave the batting chat as to what the conditions are like, what to expect.'
South Africa's pace duo Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala have been ruled out of the World Cup because of injuries, Cricket South Africa confirmed on Thursday.
Vernon Philander took five wickets as South Africa closed in on victory having reduced West Indies to 76 for two in their follow-on innings at the close of play on day three of the opening Test on Friday.
'We didn't bat well in both innings, that's why we stand here.'
How India's players rated in the South Africa Test series.
The three-Test South Africa series is the first of a gruelling 2018-19 season that includes tours to England and Australia.
'It's a nice feeling to hear 'Ram Siya Ram' in the background'
India started well as opener Shikhar Dhawan scored 79 from 84 balls and former captain Virat Kohli 51 from 63, but when they were dismissed the touring side struggled to keep up with the required run-rate and finished on 265 for eight.
South Africa were in early trouble, after a brief rain delay at the start of play, when Aiden Markham went without scoring in the second over of the day.
Indian team will certainly feel a sense of deja vu when it takes on a red-hot South Africa on Sunday in what will be a battle of equals
The South Africa series in that context is the last big international T20 series that India play followed by one against Afghanistan in mid-January.
South Africa's bowlers chipped away at the wickets to stay on course for a huge victory against New Zealand.
Sri Lanka will arrive in South Africa on Saturday, with the first Test in Pretoria starting on Boxing Day. The second will be in Johannesburg from January 3.
'As long as the guys understand the way that we want to try play as a team and can keep that close to them when playing in different leagues and tournaments. Then hopefully by the time we meet up for the World Cup, the guys are used to that brand and how we want to operate as a team.'
Australian team will be aiming to put up a much better batting performance with a rejigged playing eleven against an upbeat South Africa
In the current scenario, form in the IPL will carry a lot of weight for selection in the Indian team bound for USA and Caribbean.
South Africa continued their rampaging form in World Cup 2023 as they thrashed Bangladesh by 149 runs to jump to second place.
Disillusioned with the 'politics' in South African cricket administration, Brian McMillan decided to stay away from the game.
England have been largely rusty and inconsistent despite having a dangerous squad on paper.
Images from Day 3 in the first Test between South Africa and India, at SuperSports Park, Centurion, on Thursday.
India's 2-0 series sweep over Bangladesh in Mirpur on Sunday consolidated their position at the No 2 spot behind leaders Australia in the ICC World Test Championship standings.
With nothing to lose on the eve of his final international outing, Dean Elgar didn't hold back while expressing his disgust about Cricket South Africa sending a third-string squad to New Zealand under an uncapped captain just because the series is coinciding with the cash-rich SA20.
Images from the ICC World Cup match between Afghanistan vs South Africa, in Ahmedabad, on Friday.
West Indies tour of South Africa hit a new low on Wednesday when they were bundled out for 122 in under 34 overs to lose the third one-day international by nine wickets at Buffalo Park.
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