Sunday, May 10
India collapsed to 201 all out on day three of the second Test, conceding a 288-run first-innings lead to South Africa. Despite a good start, the hosts lost wickets rapidly, with only Yashasvi Jaiswal and Washington Sundar offering significant resistance. A late eighth-wicket partnership between Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav provided brief respite.
Pakistan secured a place in the tri-series final by defeating Zimbabwe by 69 runs. Babar Azam's 74 and Usman Tariq's hat-trick were key to the victory. Azam also equaled Virat Kohli's record for most T20I half-centuries. Zimbabwe were bowled out for 126. Burl and Sikandar Raza added 34 runs, offering brief resistance
Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana has postponed her wedding due to her father's health emergency, highlighting a trend of delayed marriages among athletes. Several cricketers, including Rinku Singh, Rajat Patidar, and Kuldeep Yadav, have also faced postponements due to professional commitments and unexpected events, showcasing the challenges of balancing personal milestones with demanding sporting careers.
Bollywood legend Dharmendra is being remembered for his love of Indian sports. An old post dedicated to fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has resurfaced. Dharmendra praised Siraj's courage after his father's death. Siraj played for India and returned to his father's grave. This act deeply moved the veteran actor. The post highlights Dharmendra's humanity.
South Africa opted against enforcing the follow-on, leading by a substantial 288 runs. India, bowled out for 201, saw a late fightback from Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav. Marco Jansen was the standout bowler for the Proteas with six wickets, while Simon Harmer chipped in with three.
Karun Nair's cryptic social media update caused quite a stir among fans during India's tumultuous batting display against South Africa. With his impressive domestic performance fresh in everyone's minds and Ashwin joining the dialogue, debates about Nair's absence grew louder.
