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Rib injury sidelines Rabada from first Test against India
Corbin Bosch replaced Kagiso Rabada in the South Africa XI, completing the seam trio alongside Marco Jansen and Wiaan Mulder
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India
Cricket
India enter bold new era with four-spinner strategy for home Tests
The question was whether India would pick Kuldeep Yadav or a spin-bowling allrounder. They found a way to accommodate both
South Africa
Cricket
South Africa batters had 'impressive' shot selection
Their approach to spin on a friendlier subcontinental pitch than they are used to got the crew talking
4:54
India
Cricket
How is Bumrah still unplayable on a dry surface?
The crew discusses what made him so lethal in the first session of play
3:22
Ireland tour of Bangladesh 2025/26
Murad, Mahumudul and Shanto lead Bangladesh to innings victory
McBrine resisted with fifty but it wasn't enough as Ireland folded for 254 in the second innings
South Africa tour of India 2025/26
Axar and Pant come in for India; Rabada misses out as South Africa opt to bat
This was the first toss South Africa won in their last eight attempts in India, while Shubman Gill's rotten luck with the coin continued
South Africa
Cricket
Philander on Muthusamy's omission: 'Made a strong case for himself in the Pakistan series'
"His lower-order contributions can be a make or break for SA," says Vernon Philander
1:54
India
Cricket
Bangar on India playing four spinners: 'The team selection continues to surprise me'
"Disappointed to see Sai Sudharsan not part of the XI," says Sanjay Bangar
5:09
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Will Australia's pitches be juicy for the Ashes?
More grass on the surfaces, and changes to the Kookaburra ball, have made Test batting in the country difficult over the past half-decade
Australia
Cricket
Jhye Richardson's return steps up with Cricket Australia XI outing
The fast bowler will face England Lions in a four-day game with runs currently to the first Test
Nottinghamshire
Cricket
Nottinghamshire re-sign Fergus O'Neill for 2026 and 2027 Championship
Change to visa rules mean Australian seamer will be available for first half of red-ball season
Graeme Smith
SA20
Graeme Smith: 'Would love to have more Indian players' in SA20
At the same time, he is mindful of the "balance between attracting retired Indian players and keeping the league competitive"
Tamil Nadu
Cricket
Varun Chakravarthy named Tamil Nadu captain for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
This will be his first captaincy stint at any level
South Africa
Cricket
Bavuma wants to 'uphold world champion' status
SA captain talks about Kuldeep, conditions in Kolkata, and more
5:37
England
Cricket
New report says English cricket has made 'genuine progress' on equity and inclusion
Further work required, particularly at senior leadership levels, according to Sport Structures report
Indian Premier League
IPL 2026: Full list of player trades
Find out which player has moved to what team
India
Cricket
Gill: Not easy switching between formats, time zones
The India Test captain summarises how India adapt and adjust defines a "team's greatness"
3:12
India
Cricket
IPL auction set to take place on December 16 in Abu Dhabi
This will be the third successive year when the IPL auction is being held overseas
Pakistan
Cricket
Pakistan fined 20 per cent of match fee for slow over-rate in first ODI
They were deemed to have overshot the time limit by four overs and Afridi, Pakistan's captain, accepted the sanction without contest
Lancashire
Cricket
James Anderson extends Lancashire career into 26th year
Veteran fast bowler will continue playing county cricket at the age of 44, after successful summer
Indian Premier League
MI bring in Thakur, Rutherford in trade window ; Arjun Tendulkar to head to LSG
The MI-LSG deal will be the third trade that Thakur has been involved in over the years
Cricket
Mahmudul 'disappointed' after missing out on maiden double-hundred
The batter says the Bangladesh Tigers programme helped him regain his form
India
Cricket
Are India mulling Kuldeep vs allrounder?
Kuldeep was the Player of the Match in India's last Test but he knows that does not guarantee anything
Ireland tour of Bangladesh 2025/26
Shanto, Mahmudul centuries and spinners put Bangladesh in command
Ireland lost five wickets in their second dig after Bangladesh took a massive first-innings lead
South Africa
Cricket
In India, captain Bavuma pursues the final piece of his validation
As South Africa's most experienced specialist batter, his role is multi-fold in the two-Test series. It's a challenge he's up to take on
