Tuesday, May 12
Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional bowling performance, claiming 5 wickets for 27 runs, spearheaded India's dominance on day one of the first Test against South Africa. The visitors were bundled out for 159, and India reached 37/1 at stumps, trailing by 122 runs. KL Rahul and Washington Sundar remain at the crease, poised to build on Bumrah's decisive spell.
Jasprit Bumrah's impressive bowling spell in the first Test against South Africa was overshadowed by a controversial on-field exchange. A remark allegedly made by either Bumrah or Rishabh Pant about Temba Bavuma's height during a DRS discussion went viral, sparking debate online. South Africa won the toss and opted to bat.
The stadium fell silent as Yashasvi Jaiswal stood momentarily in disbelief before trudging off for 12 off 27 balls, an innings that included three boundaries. It was the wicket Jansen had been relentlessly searching for, and it gave South Africa an early lift.
Jasprit Bumrah was unplayable on Friday, ripping through South Africa's batting lineup with a stunning 5 for 27. His fiery spell dismantled the visitors after a strong start, leading to their collapse for a mere 159.
Cricket experts weigh in on IPL 2026 team strategies. KL Rahul is seen as vital for Delhi Capitals. Royal Challengers Bengaluru faces decisions on Liam Livingstone and Rasikh Salam. Sunrisers Hyderabad needs middle-order stability and bowling improvements. Teams are preparing for player retentions and potential auction targets.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, fresh off their maiden IPL title in 2025, are gearing up for the 2026 season with a reinforced core. Their championship run showcased a shift towards collective effort over individual brilliance. The team now focuses on building upon this successful foundation, retaining key players and integrating promising young talent for another strong campaign.
As IPL 2026 approaches, Lucknow Super Giants are set for a crucial reset, as they answer questions pertaining to young speedster Mayank Yadav amid injury concerns among others. The franchise finished just outside the playoffs spot, as they ended their stop-start IPL campaign at fifth. They will look to go the extra mile this year and book a playoffs spot.
Harmanpreet Singh's penalty corner hat-trick propelled India to a thrilling 4-3 victory over China in their Asian Cup hockey opener in Rajgir. Despite China's early lead and a late comeback to level the scores, Harmanpreet's clinical drag flicks proved decisive. India secured a crucial win in Pool A, showcasing both their attacking prowess and defensive vulnerabilities.
Neeraj Chopra, despite a challenging performance at the Diamond League Finals in Zurich, secured second place with a final throw of 85.01m. Julian Weber of Germany dominated the event with a stunning 91.51m throw. Chopra acknowledged his timing and run-up were off, but remains focused on the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, aiming to defend his title.
