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"You dream of moments like these": Ruturaj on his record-breaking partnership with Virat in Raipur ODI

Following his record-breaking partnership with batting legend Virat Kohli, Indian batter Ruturaj Gaikwad opened up on witnessing the veteran's "unbelievable batting" in nets and during matches in the past week, saying that "one dreams of moments like thes... read..

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"Batting at number four is a challenge for me": Ruturaj Gaikwad after scoring maiden ODI hundred

Indian batter Ruturaj Gaikwad slammed his maiden ODI hundred during the second ODI against South Africa. The right-handed batter played a fantastic knock of 105 runs as the Men in Blue posted a mammoth 358 on the board. However, India lost to South Africa... read..

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"Last few overs while batting cost the game": Irfan Pathan after India suffer four-wicket loss to South Africa

Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan has expressed his thoughts after the KL Rahul-led India suffered a four-wicket defeat against South Africa in Raipur on Wednesday.... read..

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Chhattisgarh: Bhupesh Baghel meets Congress high command to discuss SIR ahead of Parliament debate

Former Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel met with the party high command in Delhi, including Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, and MPs Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, as the Centre agreed to discuss the Special Int... read..

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We want to play a positive brand of cricket: Markram after winning Player of the Match in Raipur ODI

South Africa opener Aiden Markram hammered a fantastic century to help his side chase down a 359-run target against India in the second ODI of the three-match series at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium on Wednesday.... read..

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South Africa pacer Nandre Burger sustains hamstring injury while bowling during second ODI against India

South Africa left-arm speedster Nandre Burger has suffered a hamstring injury while bowling during the second ODI of the three-match series against India at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, according to ESPNcricinfo.... read..

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Virat Kohli hits 90-ball hundred in second ODI against South Africa

Virat Kohli slammed his 53rd ODI century during the second ODI of the three-match series between India and South Africa at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Wednesday.... read..

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Virat's second successive ton, Ruturaj's maiden ODI century lift India to 358/5 against South Africa in Raipur

It was once again festivities for Team India fans as Virat Kohli slammed his second successive and 53rd ODI ton, while Ruturaj Gaikwad also secured a long-overdue maiden ODI century, taking India to 358/5 in 50 overs against South Africa in the second ODI... read..

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Virat's streak of happiness: Indian batting legend continues scorching run against SA, achieves 11th instance of a remarkable feat

Indian batting legend Virat Kohli continued his fine run against South Africa and ate further into record books with his second successive century against the Proteas in the second ODI of the three-match series at Raipur on Wednesday.... read..

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India put in to bat by South Africa in Raipur; Bavuma, Maharaj return

South African skipper Temba Bavuma won the toss and opted to bowl first in the second ODI against India at Chhattisgarh's Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, on Wednesday.... read..

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"Virat Kohli ko 100 ka nasha hi alag hai": Cricket fraternity hails Indian icon for back-to-back tons against SA

The Indian cricketing fraternity was once again united in joy as star batter Virat Kohli brought up his 53rd ODI century against South Africa and his second successive ton of the series.... read..

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IND vs SA: Anushka is all hearts as Virat Kohli scores his 53rd ODI century

Actor Anushka Sharma beamed with pride as her husband, star cricketer Virat Kohli, smashed his 53rd ODI century in the ongoing match against South Africa in Raipur.... read..

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India's jersey for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 unveiled during IND-SA ODI at Raipur

India's new T20I jersey ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup was launched during the innings break of the second ODI between India and South Africa at Raipur on Wednesday.... read..

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Suryakumar Yadav to lead India in T20I series against South Africa; Hardik Pandya returns, Rinku Singh dropped

The Senior Men's Selection Committee of BCCI has announced India's squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa, starting December 9 in Cuttack.... read..

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KL registers unbeaten, aggressive fifty at Raipur ODI, continues run as one of format's strongest finishers in recent years

KL Rahul continued his fine run in ODIs with his second successive half-century against South Africa in the second ODI at Raipur on Wednesday. In process, the veteran batter also registered his name amongst the best finishers in death overs in the ODI for... read..

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Markram, Breetzke, Brevis help SA chase down 359, set exciting series decider against India

Aiden Markram's 98-ball 110 and brilliant fifties from Matthew Breetzke and Dewald Brevis powered South Africa to a four-wicket victory over India in the second ODI at Raipur on Wednesday.... read..

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South Africa chase 359-run target in Raipur ODI, joint-highest record against India

South Africa opener Aiden Markram's century, followed by Matthew Breetzke and Dewald Brevis' crucial half-centuries, helped the visitors chase a daunting target of 359 runs against India in the second ODI of the ongoing three-match series on Thursday.... read..

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"Kicking myself for losing toss": Indian skipper KL after SA chases down 359 at Raipur

Following his side's loss to South Africa in the second ODI, Indian skipper KL Rahul said that the dew and consequent difficulty while bowling in the second innings and losing the toss contributed to the loss.... read..

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"We can take a lot of confidence with this win": Temba Bavuma after South Africa secure memorable win in Raipur

South Africa registered a memorable four-wicket win against India in the second ODI at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium on Wednesday. The Proteas chase down the 359-run target in 49.2 overs, registering the joint-highest target chased ... read..

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Was gutted last game, thankfully it came out well today: Gaikwad on maiden ODI century

Ruturaj Gaikwad smashed his first ODI century in the second India vs South Africa match on Wednesday, reaching the landmark in just 77 deliveries.... read..

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Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad record highest partnership for India against South Africa in ODIs

Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad scripted history as they recorded the highest partnership for India against South Africa in ODIs for any wicket.... read..

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Rohit Sharma is 41 short of 20,000 international runs, will be fourth Indian to reach milestone

Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma is poised to become only the fourth Indian batter to hit the 20,000-run milestone in international cricket. Rohit will hit the field against South Africa in the second ODI in Raipur on Wednesday. He is only 41 runs away ... read..

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Quinton de Kock in line to become seventh batter to enter Proteas' 13,000 international runs club

The South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock will be aiming to become the seventh member of Proteas' 13,000 international runs club when SA takes on India in the second ODI at Raipur on Wednesday.... read..

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Tilak Varma credits Rohit, Virat for boosting his confidence ahead of second ODI against Proteas

Following an emphatic win in Ranchi against South Africa, India batter Tilak Varma spoke about playing in ODIs and Tests. He credited Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Gautam Gambhir for shaping his growth and mindset.... read..

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"Focused" Harshit Rana pays no heed to trolls, enjoys "happy environment" of dressing room with Rohit-Virat around

Ahead of the second ODI against South Africa at Raipur, Indian pacer Harshit Rana opened up on dealing with social media trolling regarding his spot in the team and how the presence of stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma is a "big deal" for youngsters ... read..

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"This is very helpful for us": Harshit Rana reflects on new ODI ball rule

India's speedstar Harshit Rana believes the new ball rule is a game-changer for seamers, with bowlers not getting much help in today's cricket, this rule gives them an edge.... read..

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"I'm easy whichever way is the best....": SA skipper Bavuma on batting spot as he returns for 2nd India ODI

Ahead of the second ODI between India and South Africa, Proteas batter Temba Bavuma, who will be returning to lead the side at Raipur after missing first match due to illness, is not too concerned about his batting position, saying he is "easy whichever w... read..

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"It is the fortune of Chhattisgarh...": CM Vishnu Deo Sai on hosting 2nd India-South Africa ODI

After India's clinical win in the first ODI in Ranchi, the focus now shifts to the second match of the series in Raipur. Ahead of the game, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said the state is fortunate to host an international fixture.... read..

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"PM Modi connects with entire country like a guardian in Mann Ki Baat program": Chhattisgarh CM Sai

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi connects with the entire country like a guardian in his Mann Ki Baat program, adding that it ist the state's great fortune that PM Modi is currently here while the... read..

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Chhattisgarh: Union Home Minister Amit Shah attends all-India conference of DGPs, IGs in Raipur

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday attended the 60th edition of the All India Conference of Director Generals of Police (DGPs) and Inspectors General of Police (IGPs) in Raipur.... read..

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India will be completely free from menace of Naxalism before next DGsP/IGsP conference: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday asserted to end Naxalism before the next all-India Director Generals of Police (DGsP)-Inspector Generals of Police (IGsP) conference.... read..

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