Sunday, May 10
India faces a daunting task after South Africa posted a formidable 489 in their first innings on a flat pitch. Despite a late survival spell from openers Rahul and Jaiswal, the damage was done by Senuran Muthusamy's century and Marco Jansen's explosive 93, leaving India needing a miracle to avoid another home series loss.
India secured the Women's Kabaddi World Cup 2025. They defeated Chinese Taipei in the final. This marks India's second consecutive title. The team showed discipline and aggression throughout the tournament. Five players from Himachal Pradesh played key roles. Captain Ritu Negi and vice-captain Pushpa Rana led the squad. India's victory reinforces its dominance in women's kabaddi.
Ravichandran Ashwin humorously suggested it would be easy to 'Mankad' South Africa's Marco Jansen, while praising his talent. Jansen's impressive performance with both bat and ball in the ongoing Test match has put South Africa in a strong position to win the series. South Africa are closing on a first series win in India since Hansie Cronje's team triumphed in 2000.
Former Pakistani cricket captain Rashid Latif mourned the passing of legendary Indian actor Dharmendra, calling him a hero whose film 'Sholay' is an all-time classic. Dharmendra, 89, who passed away on Monday after a brief hospitalization, leaves a remarkable legacy and was immensely popular in Pakistan. His six-decade career saw him excel in various genres, cementing his stardom.
Cristiano Ronaldo, at 40, scored a spectacular bicycle kick to seal Al-Nassr's 4-1 victory. The goal, reminiscent of his Real Madrid stunner, capped off a dominant performance. Al-Nassr maintains their perfect start to the Saudi Pro League season with nine wins from nine matches.
Mohammed Siraj's lighthearted moment with the Spidercam offered a brief respite for Indian fans amidst a tough day 3 in Guwahati. South Africa dominated, with Marco Jansen's exceptional all-round performance, including 6/48, crippling India's first innings and bundling them out for 201. The Proteas did not enforce the follow-on and opted to bat again.
Marco Jansen achieved a historic all-round performance in Guwahati, becoming the first South African to score a half-century and take a six-wicket haul in the same Test on Indian soil. His stellar display, including a fluent 93 and figures of 6/48, propelled South Africa into a commanding position, leaving India with a significant deficit.
Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana has removed all wedding-related posts from her Instagram. This comes as her father, Shrinivas Mandhana, was hospitalised. The wedding ceremony, scheduled for November 23, has been indefinitely postponed. Her manager confirmed the postponement due to Mr Mandhana's health. The couple and families request privacy during this time.
