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Dale Steyn lauded Hardik Pandya’s exceptional mental strength and commanding presence, likening him to a superhero. He also critiqued South Africa’s cautious batting against Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakaravarthy, emphasizing the need for aggression against elite bowlers when chasing large totals. Chakaravarthy’s mystery spin proved particularly challenging for the Proteas middle order. Source link

The DDCA has, however, not included Rishabh Pant, Virat Kohli, and Harshit Rana in the official 16-member squad, as they will only be available for limited matches — likely two to three — before India’s ODI series against New Zealand, starting January 11, 2026. The exact fixtures in which Kohli and Pant will play are […]

South Africa coach Shukri Conrad deemed the India tour successful despite a T20I series loss, expressing hope for a rematch in the next T20 World Cup final. Conrad, who faced criticism during the second and final Test in Guwahati for using the word ‘grovel’, also reflected on the learning experience of touring India. Source link

India’s squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup and the New Zealand series is set to be announced on Saturday. The leadership duo of captain Suryakumar Yadav and vice-captain Shubman Gill is expected to retain their spots despite a challenging year. Suryakumar has managed 213 runs in 18 innings at an average of 14.20 with […]

With a 50-day countdown to the 2026 T20 World Cup, India’s think-tank has made workload management its top priority, ring-fencing Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya. Bumrah will skip the New Zealand ODIs, while Pandya’s domestic appearances will be carefully rationed, as the management prioritises peak fitness and continuity in T20Is over all other formats. Source […]

Hardik Pandya’s explosive 63 off 25 balls powered India to a 30-run victory and a 3-1 series win against South Africa. His rapid half-century and a crucial partnership with Tilak Varma set a massive target. Pandya’s sportsmanship, checking on a cameraman hit by his six, also drew praise. Varun Chakravarthy’s four wickets sealed the win. […]

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Hardik Pandya electrified the fifth T20I with a blistering 16-ball fifty, India’s second-fastest ever. He celebrated with flying kisses to girlfriend Mahieka Sharma in the stands. Pandya’s powerful hitting, including a six that struck a cameraman, helped India post a formidable 231. This personal milestone marks a new chapter for the all-rounder. Source link

India won the fifth and final T20I against South Africa by 30 runs to seal the five-match series 3-1 after the last game was abandoned due to fog. After posting 231/5, India turned the game with Jasprit Bumrah’s key spell and Varun Chakaravarthy’s four wickets, restricting South Africa to 201/8 despite a strong start. Source […]