Monday, May 11
India have named KL Rahul as captain for the three-match ODI series against South Africa starting November 30. The major selection talking point is Ravindra Jadeja’s return to the ODI squad after missing the Australia series, while Axar Patel has been left out.
India faces a daunting 480-run deficit after South Africa posted 489, built on Senuran Muthusamy's maiden century and Marco Jansen's aggressive 93. The hosts ended Day 2 at 9 for 0, with openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal surviving a tough new-ball spell. This massive first-innings deficit is a challenge India has overcome only once in their history.
India have named KL Rahul as captain for the three-match ODI series against South Africa starting November 30. The major selection talking point is Ravindra Jadeja’s return to the ODI squad after missing the Australia series, while Axar Patel has been left out.
Smriti Mandhana's wedding to Palash Muchhal in Sangli has been indefinitely postponed after her father, Shrinivas Mandhana, was hospitalized. The decision was made to prioritize his health, with Mandhana emphasizing her desire for her father to be present. Pre-wedding celebrations had been underway with several teammates in attendance, as seen in viral videos on social media.
Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal's wedding, slated for this Sunday in Sangli, has been indefinitely postponed due to the cricketer's father's ill health. The family is requesting privacy during this difficult time. The couple, who made their relationship public in July 2024, had planned an intimate ceremony. Their focus is now on the father's recovery.
Smriti Mandhana's wedding to music composer Palash Muchhal, scheduled for Sunday in Sangli, has been indefinitely postponed. The decision comes as her father, Shrinivas Mandhana, was hospitalized due to health complications. Mandhana's commitment to having her father present for the ceremony is paramount. Several Indian women's cricket team members were already in Sangli for pre-wedding festivities.
Travis Head's blistering century, a 69-ball masterpiece, powered Australia to an eight-wicket victory in the first Ashes Test. His aggressive counter-attack put England's bowlers under immense pressure, securing a dominant win with three days to spare. Ashwin praised Head for his innings in Perth, saying, he "wins way too many games than anybody else in the current day and age of cricket".
