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Uday Saharan and I never lost belief: Sachin Dhas after scripting India’s comeback win in U-19 World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sachin Dhas played a crucial role in India's thrilling victory in the U-19 World Cup semifinal against South Africa with his gritty knock of 96 in Benoni on Tuesday. Despite losing first four wickets for just 32 runs in their chase of 245, Sachin and skipper Uday Saharan maintained an unwavering belief in their abilities to hunt down the total.Sachin's aggressive 95-ball 96 coupled with Uday's composed 81 off 124 balls, orchestrated a remarkable recovery and win as India entered their ninth U-19 World Cup final. "The plan was to bat till the end. We had the belief that we could take it all the way. But it's fine (as we couldn't complete the chase), but we won that match and that's what matters. I was telling Uday that we would play till the end," Sachin said at the post-match...
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Watch: How India reached their fifth successive ICC U19 World Cup final | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India's U19 cricket team narrowly edged past South Africa to secure a spot in the U19 World Cup final after a heart-stopping semi-final clash, registering a tense two-wicket victory at Willowmoore Park.Indian captain Uday Saharan's composed 81 guided his team to the brink of victory, before being run out with the scores level, Raj Limbani's decisive boundary off the next ball sealed the win for them.Saharan and Sachin Dhas (96) were instrumental in rescuing India from a precarious 32 for four, forging a crucial 171-run partnership for the fifth wicket, after South Africa posted 244 for seven.WATCH MATCH HIGHLIGHTS HERE:Reflecting on their partnership, Saharan emphasized the importance of taking the game deep, showcasing resilience under pressure.The star left-arm fast bowler ...
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U-19 World Cup: Uday Saharan leads from the front as India reach one step away from glory

Punjab’s Ranji Trophy skipper Mandeep Singh remembers a teenager who came along to challenge his dominance at the yo-yo test. That boy, Uday Saharan, not only showed impressive fitness but also caught the eye with his leadership skills.“You can see that attitude, that ‘boss, I am not here just to attend the camp, I want to be best at everything,’” Mandeep Singh tells The Indian Express. “Also, at a young age, Uday was challenging the seniors to do well. He is talented, that’s why he is playing for India U-19, but he had that extra spark in him. He is never satisfied with himself.” All those traits were visible on Tuesday against South Africa in the U-19 World Cup semi-final in Benoni. Uday walked out with the team reeling at 8 for 2 in the chase of 245. South Africa’s pace duo Kwena Map...
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Uday Saharan: We got taste of a close game, which will be good in final: Uday Saharan | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India skipper Uday Saharan on Tuesday said securing victory in a closely contested match against South Africa in the semis will benefit his team heading into the ICC U19 World Cup title showdown on Sunday.Despite India's previous smooth progress in the tournament, Saharan and co. were involved in a tight encounter with the hosts, demanding a determined overall effort in the two-wicket win. India will now face either Pakistan or Australia in the summit clash."It is a great feeling to reach the final. We got a taste of close games, and that will be good in the final. We don't let the morale get low in the dressing room at all -- our environment and coaches are superb," Saharan, who was later adjudged man of the match, told the host broadcaster.Saharan (81) and Sachin Dhas (96) ...
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Sachin Dhas, Uday Saharan power India to fifth straight U19 World Cup final | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sachin Dhas and skipper Uday Saharan struck contrasting half-centuries in a remarkable 171-run stand as India pipped South Africa in a thriller to enter fifth straight Under 19 World Cup final in Benoni on Tuesday. Reeling at 32 for 4 after a fiery opening burst from the Proteas pacers, Dhas and Saharan put up an outstanding stand in the 245 chase as India crossed the finish line in the penultimate over. While Dhas struck a fluent 95-ball 96 (11x4, 1x6), skipper Saharan hit a 124-ball 81 (6x4) in the tricky chase.India will face either Australia or Pakistan in the summit clash to be played at this venue on Sunday, searching for their sixth trophy in the marquee event.But the beginning of India's chase resembled a debris yard, losing four wickets for just 32 runs in the 12th o...
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India vs South Africa Live Score, U19 World Cup 2024 Semi-Final: Defending champions India to take on hosts South Africa

Raj Limbani: A swing bowler from Rann of Kutch shining in U19 World Cup (LEFT) Raj Limbani's father Basant Patel at his farm in Dayapar in Kutch. (RIGHT) Raj bowls during the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup match against Bangladesh at Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (PHOTOS: Special Arrangement, ICC Media) The right-arm swing bowler Raj has picked up only five wickets in four matches, but he can take wickets with the new ball, which has given India an early burst that has eased the pressure on Indian spinners and helped them win all their matches in the tournament so far. With no infrastructure and not a single turf wicket, Raj started bowling with a tennis ball. Once he made up his mind to be a professional cricketer, the tennis ball was replaced by heavy cork balls. Vasant als...
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India vs South Africa Live Streaming, U19 World Cup 2024 Semi-FInal: When and where to watch IND vs SA U19 match?

India vs South Africa Semi-Final Live Streaming, U19 World Cup 2024: India will take on South Africa in the first semifinal of the ICC U-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 in Benoni. Follow India vs South Africa Live India have been a force throughout the tournament so far, not only winning each of their five matches, but also dominating their opponents with three of their wins coming by a margin of over 200 runs. South Africa have only stumbled once in the tournament – against England in the group stages. But the hosts have momentum on their side with dominant victories thereafter – among their highlights has been their explosive chase of 273 runs for victory in 27 overs against Scotland to secure top spot in the group stages. Here’s everything you need to know about catching the match li...
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South Africa’s Dean Elgar claims Virat Kohli once ‘spat’ on him during Test series

Former South Africa captain Dean Elgar has claimed that former India captain Virat Kohli once ‘spat’ on him during a Test series. Elgar said that the incident happened during the first Test at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali during South Africa’s tour of India in 2015. The four-match Test series was part of a lengthy series that also contained five ODIs and three T20Is. After winning the first Test by 108 runs, India had gone on to sweep the series 3-0 with one match being drawn. “Those wickets were jokes. Like playing on that… that surface there. And I came into bat and I was actually like holding my own against (Ravichandran) Ashwin and what’s his name Jeja (Ravindra Jadeja) (smiles) and Kohli, he like spat at me,” Elgar said on “Banter, with The Boys” podcast. “I said to him if you...
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‘Virat Kohli spat at me’: Dean Elgar reveals shocking incident | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former South Africa skipper Dean Elgar has alleged that Virat Kohli, the star Indian batter, "spat at him" during a Test match. Kohli reportedly apologised two years later after being confronted by his Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate AB de Villiers.Elgar retired from international cricket after leading South Africa in the two-Test series against India at home in December while standing-in for regular skipper Temba Bavuma.He revealed on a podcast that he had confrontations with Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin. The specific series in question is believed to be South Africa's tour of India in 2015."All the time," Elgar said on 'Banter with The Boys' podcast sitting alongside former South African all-rounder Chris Morris and rugby player Jean de Villiers.Elgar then said, "In I...
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Modern day batters aren’t patient anymore: Kallis

Former South African cricketer Jacques Kallis. File Patience isn't a virtue that Jacques Kallis finds in modern day batters who, he said, would mostly try to hit out of trouble on pitches which aren't easy to bat.Kallis, a modern day legend with 45 Test hundreds, only second to Sachin Tendulkar, said that jury is still our on whether offensive batting on decisive track is the way to go.India's Test match against South Africa in Cape Town ended inside two days in just over 106 overs.Has the philosophy of Test match changed with batters becoming tad too aggressive? "I think it has changed. The guys aren't as patient anymore if there's a bit of movement," Kallis said, referring to Newlands track, in an exclusive interview with PTI."Earlier, guys use to ride it out to get through that peri...
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After rain, India share top honours with South Africa in U-19 Tri-Nation tourney

The Uday Saharan-led Indian colts shared the top honours with their South African counterparts in the Tri-Nation Under-19 Tournament after the title clash was called off due to rain here on Wednesday.The match officials waited for the designated cut-off time to allow the minimum 20 overs for a result to be achieved.But because of the wet playing conditions, the final at the Old Edwardians Cricket Ground Club was abandoned without a ball being bowled.With no reserve day, the prize was shared between both the teams.Five-time champions India will now shift their focus on the U-19 World Cup beginning on January 19.The Indian side will face Australia in their U-19 World Cup warm-up fixture at Pretoria on Saturday. They have a second warm-up fixture against Sri Lanka on January 17.In the tour...
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‘It was a poor pitch but…’: Mark Nicholas on Newlands pitch for India-South Africa 2nd Test | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Renowned commentator and former England cricketer Mark Nicholas shared his perspective on the Newlands pitch, prepared for India and South Africa's second Test, which concluded in just two days with India securing an eight-wicket victory. Despite the International Cricket Council (ICC) deeming the pitch "unsatisfactory," Nicholas offered a nuanced view, acknowledging its poor quality but highlighting the unexpected and captivating aspect it brought to the game."Well, it didn't last two days; it lasted 107 overs, which is one day and 17 overs; it lasted just more than one day. I think it was a poor pitch but not a pitch I would condemn. I think it was an interesting pitch," Nicholas told ANI. He cautioned against adhering strictly to the notion that Test matches must last five...
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Shortest-ever completed Test: ICC rates Newlands pitch as… | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday deemed the Newlands pitch for the second Test between India and South Africa as "unsatisfactory" as it concluded within five sessions.India emerged victorious, defeating the hosts by seven wickets in the shortest-ever Test match in history. This win enabled India to level the two-match series at 1-1.The ICC's assessment was conducted through the Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process, with only 642 balls being bowled in the entire match."The pitch in Newlands was very difficult to bat on. The ball bounced quickly and sometimes alarmingly throughout the match, making it difficult to play shots," said Chris Broad, the match referee for the Test, in his report submitted to the ICC."Several batters were hit on the gloves and many ...
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ICC rates Newlands pitch as ‘unsatisfactory’ after shortest-ever Test match between India and South Africa

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday revealed that it had rated the Newlands pitch for the second Test match between India and South Africa which had ended in two days as ‘unsatisfactory’. The Cape Town Test had wrapped up in 642 balls overall, thereby earning the game the title of the shortest completed Test match ever. India claimed victory by seven wickets. In the first innings, Mohammed Siraj’s 6/15 skittled South Africa for 55, while India managed to take a 98-run lead on the back of their 153 all out. Aiden Markram battled hard for the hosts in the second innings with a century, but India just needed a total of 79 runs to win. The decision was made under the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process. ICC Match Referee Chris Broad submitted his report, which expresse...
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‘I am a devotee of Lord Hanuman and Lord Ram’: Keshav Maharaj on ‘Ram Siya Ram’ song | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj finds the 'Ram Siya Ram' song played during his entrance quite apt for the occasion. Recently, during the second Test match between India and South Africa in Cape Town, the devotional tune filled the air as Maharaj came out to bat on the opening day.India's batting star Virat Kohli added a touch of reverence as the song echoed around the ground. When Maharaj came to the crease accompanied by the tune of 'Ram Siya Ram', Virat, who was fielding at slips, welcomed him with a gesture of folded hands along with bow and arrow movements. This delightful interaction between the Indian maestro and Maharaj resonated widely across social media, capturing a charming moment on the field.Speaking about the 'Ram Siya Ram; song being played during his entr...
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AB de Villiers lambasts T20 cricket for shorter Test series: ‘Board and players will turn towards more money’

Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has criticized Test series being shortened, such as the recently concluded two Tests between India and South Africa. Speaking on his YouTube channel, de Villiers, who donned the Proteas cap across 114 Tests, pressed that for the longest format to thrive ‘something has to change’. “I am not happy that there is not a third Test. You have to blame the T20 cricket going around the world for that,” he said. “I do not know whom to blame, but I sense something is wrong. If you want to see all the teams compete and see who is the best Test team in the world, something has to change.” Cricket South Africa have been under the scanner since they announced a second string squad for the three Test series in New Zealand in February, with majority of their pl...
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‘Something is wrong’: AB de Villiers not happy after India-South Africa Test series | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Legendary batter AB de Villiers expressed his dissatisfaction with the recently concluded Test series between India and South Africa, lamenting the absence of a third match. He attributed the scarcity of Test matches to the growing influence of T20 leagues.South Africa secured victory in the opening Test in Centurion by an innings and 32 runs within three days.Subsequently, India triumphed in the second Test at Cape Town by seven wickets, concluding in just four and a half sessions, marking it as the shortest match played in the format."I am not happy that there is not a third Test. You have to blame the T20 cricket going around the world for that. I do not know whom to blame, but I sense something is wrong. If you want to see all the teams compete and see who is the best Tes...
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De Villiers blames T20 cricket for short India-South Africa series

Legendary former South African cricketer AB de Villiers. Legendary South African AB de Villiers is annoyed that India and South Africa played only a couple of Test matches in the just concluded series and blamed proliferation of T20 leagues across the world for the situation. De Villiers said "something has to change" if the best team in the world is to be identified, advocating longer series. South Africa and India shared the honours with the hosts winning the opening Test in Centurion and the visitors emerging victorious in Cape Town. "I am not happy that there is not a third Test. You have to blame the T20 cricket going around the world for that," he said on his YouTube channel. "I do not know whom to blame, but I sense something is wrong. If you want to see all the teams compete an...
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‘Haven’t won ICC trophies…Test team has been one of best traveling teams: R Ashwin reacts to Vaughan’s ‘underachieving cricket team’ comments

After getting thrashed in the first Test in Centurion, India made a resounding comeback in the second Test in Cape Town. The performance has again been a testament to the side’s improvement in overseas conditions in the last decade and unshakable belief that the group can return from adverse situations. However, the side has been constantly criticized for not being able to win an ICC trophy since 2013. Since the Champions Trophy wins in England, India has struggled to add another trophy to the cabinet. Though they have reached the knockout stages of these ICC competitions, they could not go that extra step to add silverware. Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan recently said India was the “most underachieving cricket team.” Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, reacting to it o...
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Watch: R Ashwin bursts into laughter after Makhaya Ntini sings ‘kabhi kabhi mere dil mein’ for CSK fans | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: After India's historic victory over South Africa in the second and final Test at Newlands, a video is doing the rounds on social media in which Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and former Proteas pacer Makhaya Ntini were seen exchanging light-hearted moments.Ashwin requested Ntini to share a few words for CSK fans and the former South African pacer delighted everyone by entertainingly singing the popular Bollywood song 'Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein.'Ntini's rendition of a song had Ashwin bursting into laughter that showed the excellent camaraderie between the two players.Earlier, India clinched their first ever Test victory in Cape Town to draw level the two-match series 1-1 after suffering an innings defeat in the first match. The match also established a new record for t...