Sunday, May 10
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez are reportedly set to tie the knot in Madeira, choosing Funchal Cathedral, a historically significant site close to Ronaldo's birthplace. This deeply personal choice reflects the football star's enduring connection to his roots. The intimate ceremony is expected to draw guests from across his global career.
Rishabh Pant earlier held the unique distinction of being India's second fastest T20 centurion following his 32-ball ton against Himachal Pradesh in January 2018, but has now been pushed to the third spot following Urvil's onslaught. The wicket-keeper batter has further recorded the highest individual score by a Gujarat batter in T20s.
India's recent Test series defeat to South Africa has sparked widespread criticism from former cricketers like Anil Kumble and Venkatesh Prasad. They are calling for an urgent overhaul of the team's strategy, citing issues like excessive all-rounder selection and constant team changes. This marks a significant decline in India's home Test performance.
Head coach Gautam Gambhir accepted blame for India's Test series defeat, acknowledging the team's collapse against South Africa. While admitting collective failure, he highlighted past successes and stated his future rests with the BCCI. Gambhir defended his selection strategy, emphasising tough characters over flair for Test cricket.
South Africa achieved a historic 2-0 Test series sweep in India, securing their biggest ever victory by 408 runs in Guwahati. This marks their first series win on Indian soil in 25 years. Simon Harmer's exceptional spin bowling and Aiden Markram's record-breaking catches were instrumental in India's heaviest Test defeat.
South Africa achieved a historic 2-0 Test series victory over India, their first on Indian soil in 25 years, with a commanding 408-run win in Guwahati. Spinner Simon Harmer's exceptional bowling, taking 6/37 on the final day, was instrumental in India's collapse. Captain Temba Bavuma highlighted the team's renewed belief and collective effort as key to overcoming past struggles.
Marco Jansen's stellar all-round performance, including a six-wicket haul and a crucial half-century, powered South Africa to a dominant 408-run victory over India in Guwahati. This win secured a historic 2-0 series sweep for the Proteas, their first Test series triumph in India since 2000, marking a significant milestone for the team.
Simon Harmer delivered a masterful 6-wicket haul as South Africa secured a dominant 408-run victory over India, clinching a historic 2-0 series sweep. This marked South Africa's first Test series win in India since 2000, with Harmer calling it the most meaningful chapter of his career.
India suffered their largest-ever Test defeat, losing by 408 runs to South Africa in Guwahati, resulting in a 2-0 series whitewash for the visitors. Chasing 549, India collapsed for 140, with Simon Harmer taking 6/37. Stand-in skipper Rishabh Pant acknowledged the team's need to learn quickly from tactical and batting failures.
