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Faf Du Plessis Opts Out Of IPL 2026, Set To Play PSL
Former South African: Former South African skipper Faf du Plessis has chosen not to participate in the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and has decided not to put his name in the auction pool, with the event set to take place next month.
Du Plessis, who has represented the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) throughout his IPL career, played for the Delhi Capitals in the tournament’s previous edition and was also named Axar Patel’s deputy. However, he was among the seven players released by the franchise ahead of the auction.
The former RCB captain has now opted out of the 19th edition of the cash-rich event, announcing that he’ll ‘take on a new challenge’ and play the forthcoming edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
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KL Rahul To Captain India In ODIs Against South Africa, Pant, Jadeja, Gaikwad Return
With Jasprit Bumrah: Senior wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has been named captain of India’s ODI squad for the upcoming three-game series against South Africa, starting on November 30. The series will also see the return of Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja and Ruturaj Gaikwad into the 50-over set-up.
2nd Test: India Include Sai And Nitish, Muthusamy Replaces Bosch As SA Elect To Bat
Nitish Kumar Reddy: India have included B Sai Sudharsan and Nitish Kumar Reddy, while South Africa have brought in Senuran Muthusamy in place of Corbin Bosch as the latter elected to bat first in the second Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
गुवाहाटी टेस्ट के लिए अश्विन ने बताई टीम इंडिया की ‘परफेक्ट XI’, इन दो खिलाड़ियों को रखने की दी सलाह
भारत को कोलकाता टेस्ट में 30 रन से हार का सामना करना पड़ा था और अब टीम दूसरे टेस्ट में वापसी की तैयारी में है। इसी बीच भारत के पूर्व क्रिकेटर रविचंद्रन अश्विन ने टीम में दो बड़े बदलाव का सुझाव दिया है। उनका कहना है कि शुभमन गिल के इंजर्ड होने से साईं सुदर्शन की वापसी लगभग पक्की है, जबकि अक्षर पटेल की जगह भी टीम को बदलाव करना चाहिए।
Indian Batters Actually Aren't That Good Of Players Of Spin On A Surface Like That, Says Haddin
Kolkata Knight Riders: Former Australia wicketkeeper-batter Brad Haddin has criticised India’s reliance on playing Tests on turning pitches, stating that Kolkata Test is the second such instance of this backfiring in Gautam Gambhir’s tenure and has exposed that the batting unit doesn’t have players who can play spin bowling well on such surfaces.
1st Test: South Africa Take Second Spot In WTC Rankings, India Slip To Fourth Position
ICC World Test Championship: South Africa have climbed to second place in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings fro 2025-27 cycle after securing a famous 30-run victory over India in the first Test at Eden Gardens. It was also South Africa’s first win in Tests in India since 2010.
1st Test: 'I'm Not A Stats Man, I'm A Win Man', Says Harmer After SA’s Win Over India
South Africa: South Africa off-spinner Simon Harmer, who picked four-wicket hauls in both innings during the side’s 30-run win over India in the first Test at the Eden Gardens, said he values victories over personal milestones.
Partnerships With Bosch And Jansen Gave Us The Impetus: Bavuma
South Africa: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma credited the lower-order partnerships with Corbin Bosch and Marco Jansen for providing the crucial momentum in their 30-run victory over India in the first Test at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.
1st Test: Harmer Picks 4-21 As South Africa Bowl Out India For 93 To Win By 30 Runs
World Test Championship: Despite being dismissed for 159 on day one after choosing to bat first, World Test Championship winners South Africa staged a remarkable comeback to defeat India by 30 runs in the first Test at Eden Gardens on Sunday. Chasing a modest target of 124, South Africa bowled out India for just 93 in 35 overs on Day 3.
'It’s Not The Size Of Man In The Fight...' Jaffer Hails Bavuma's Fighting Fifty In Kolkata Test
Kolkata Test: Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer praised South Africa’s captain Temba Bavuma, who exhibited great calm and skill at Eden Gardens. While the rest of his team struggled on the third morning of the Kolkata Test, Bavuma remained steady and played a composed innings of 55 not out, marking the first half-century of the ongoing match. It was his seventh fifty-plus score in his last 11 Tests.
1st Test: India Reach 10/2 At Lunch In Pursuit Of 124 Against South Africa
But South Africa: India have lost openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul in the pursuit of 124, as they reached 10/2 in seven overs at lunch on day three of the first Test against South Africa at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.
1st Test: India Bundle Out South Africa For 153, Need 124 To Win
For South Africa: India have been set a target of 124 runs to win the first Test at Eden Gardens after bowling out South Africa for 153 in 54 overs of their second innings in the first session on Day 3. Veteran left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja was the standout bowler with figures of 4-50, while Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj combined to take the remaining three wickets and wrap up the innings.
IPL 2026: Faf Du Plessis, McGurk Released From Delhi Capitals Squad
The Delhi Capitals: The Delhi Capitals on Saturday confirmed a 17-member retained core while parting ways with several big names, including Mohit Sharma and Faf du Plessis, as the franchise announced its player list ahead of the IPL 2026 auction scheduled later this year.
1st Test: If India Can Keep South Africa’s Lead To Under 125, It Should Be Chaseable, Says Axar Patel
Though South Africa: India’s left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder Axar Patel said the Eden Gardens surface was offering contrasting behaviour from either end, and noted that India would be confident chasing anything under 125, given the challenging nature of the pitch at the end of Day Two in the first Test against South Africa.
1st Test: Jadeja Takes Four As South Africa Reduced To 93/7, Lead India By 63 Runs
Though South Africa: Ravindra Jadeja spun a web around South Africa’s batting line-up to claim four wickets while bowling from the Pavilion End as the visitors were reduced to 93/7 in 35 overs at stumps on day two of the first Test at Eden Gardens on Saturday. Though South Africa have a lead of 63 runs, Jadeja picking 4-29 meant the game is still on a knife’s edge.
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