India wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant achieved an elusive feat in the ongoing second Test against South Africa at The Wanderers in Johannesburg on Tuesday (January 04).

Rishabh Pant joins MS Dhoni in elite list with elusive feat in Johannesburg Test against South Africa

South Africa batter Rassie van der Dussen was dismissed controversially on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test against India at The Wanderers in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

Out or not out? Rassie van der Dussen's dismissal in 2nd Test against India sparks controversy - WATCH

BCCI, on December 31 (Friday), named a strong 18-man squad for India's upcoming three-match ODI series versus Temba Bavuma-led South Africa, starting on January 19.

Ex-India keeper surprised with Jasprit Bumrah named vice-captain for SA ODIs, feels Pant had 'more chances'

The year 2021 is coming to an end. The calendar year saw plenty of action on the 22-yard cricket strip, especially in the purest format of the gentlemen's game. The year saw New Zealand become the first-ever World Test champions whereas many other riveting series was played out in the longest format of the game.

No Kohli or Bumrah! Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant among 4 Indians in Cricket Australia's Test XI of 2021

Rishabh Pant created history on Day 3 of the first Test between India and South Africa at the SuperSport Park, Centurion on Tuesday (December 28). The 24-year-old youngster became the quickest Indian keeper to 100 Test dismissals, breaking his mentor and former Indian captain MS Dhoni's record (who achieved the feat during his 36th Test appearance).

Ind vs SA, 1st Test: Rishabh Pant goes past MS Dhoni to become quickest Indian keeper to 100 dismissals

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has named a couple of players who he feels are string contenders to lead the Indian cricket team in the future. Rohit Sharma recently took over from Virat Kohli as ODI and T20I captain of the Indian team after the T20 World Cup debacle where the Men in Blue had failed to qualify for the semi-finals.

Not Rishabh Pant! Former head coach Ravi Shastri names 2 players who can captain Team India in future

Rishabh Pant has made a name for himself ever since he broke into the scene in IPL 2016. He entered the highest level with a T20I debut in early 2017. However, he made his Test debut in mid-2018 and has become a regular across formats following his memorable comeback in the 2020/21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

India vs SA, 1st Test: Pant aims to break mentor Dhoni's unique record in series opener in Centurion

Danish Kaneria, the former Pakistan spinner, recently revealed his T20 XI of the year. With the calendar year coming to an end, there was plenty of cricketing action across formats.

No Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma! Kaneria's T20 XI of 2021 features Bumrah, Rishabh Pant & 2 more Indians

Team India are set to leave for South Africa. The national side will play three Tests and equal number of ODIs in the African nation as the tour will kick off on December 26 with the first Test in Centurion.

Not Pujara or Bumrah! India's experienced campaigner frontrunner to be vice-captain for SA Tests: Report

Rohit Sharma had been recently appointed as the vice-captain of the Indian Test team, replacing senior batter Ajinkya Rahane ahead of the upcoming tour of South Africa.

Three players who can replace Rohit Sharma as India's Test vice-captain for South Africa series

The year 2021 was filled with plenty of cricketing action. The calendar year saw the inaugural ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final being held, where Kane Williamson-led New Zealand won the title.

Former Indian opener names Rohit Sharma-starrer Test XI of 2021, no room for Virat Kohli

Ravi Shastri's tenure as Team India's head coach ended with the national side's exit from the T20 World Cup, in the UAE. Under Shastri, India achieved wholesome success across formats but couldn't end their eight-year-long ICC-title drought.

The captain is also sitting in meeting: Former selector reacts to Shastri's remark on India's CWC'19 squad

Australia thrashed England by 9 wickets in the series-opener of Ashes 2021-22 at The Gabba on Saturday (December 11) to take a 1-0 lead in the high-profile series between the two arch-rivals.

Ashes: Alex Carey breaks Rishabh Pant's record, scripts elusive feat on Test debut against England

Rohit Sharma has replaced Virat Kohli as Team India's white-ball captain ahead of the team's tour of South Africa later this month. It will be the beginning of a new era for the Indian team under Rohit's leadership with a T20 World Cup and an ODI World Cup lined up in the next two years.

3 players who can become India's vice-captain after Rohit Sharma replaces Virat Kohli as ODI skipper

Team India is going through rapid changes post the T20 World Cup. Well, it was a given following how disappointing the campaign turned out to be for the one-time winners.

Who will be Rohit Sharma's deputy in ODIs? KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant in contention: Report

Over the years, the Delhi Capitals (DC) have become one of the most consistent sides in IPL history. While the IPL 2020 runners-up would've been eager to retain their core players, the Delhi franchise has gone ahead with four retained players.

Delhi Capitals retention list: DC retain Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel, Anrich Nortje and Prithvi Shaw

Ahead of the mega auction, reports have revealed which players will be retained by the Delhi Capitals (DC) franchise ahead of the Indian Premier League 2022 season.

IPL 2022 auction: Delhi Capitals to release Shreyas Iyer as list of players to be retained released - Report

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 edition is still far away. However, the excitement of ardent cricket fans knows no boundaries as the upcoming IPL season will see two new teams -- in the form of Ahmedabad and Lucknow.

Shreyas Iyer and I am not there: R Ashwin makes bold claim, says Delhi Capitals won't retain duo

India and New Zealand locked horns with each other in the third and final T20I at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Sunday evening (November 21). After taking an unassailable lead in the three T20Is, the Rohit Sharma-led Men in Blue gave opportunities to more players and tested themselves by batting first as the hosts do not have a great record when it comes to defending totals.

He hasn't batted the way he can: Aakash Chopra names Indian star who disappointed him in NZ T20Is

'Absolutely, you need a break," said Jasprit Bumrah in the aftermath of India's loss against New Zealand in the recently-concluded T20 World Cup 2021, when asked if the team would have preferred a bigger break between the second leg of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 and the start of the World Cup in the UAE.

Too much cricket for Team India? Who got how much rest before T20 World Cup 2021

Since 2013, Team India have entered the knockouts in every ICC event. They won the Champions Trophy in 2013, ended as runners-up in 2014 T20 World Cup, 2017 Champions Trophy and inaugural World Test Championship.

How India under-performed in T20 WC? A quick look at the recipe that left a bad taste in our mouth

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday (November 12) announced India's squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against New Zealand. Captain Virat Kohli will miss the first Test and return to lead the team in the second Test.

No Rohit, Pant as India announce squad for New Zealand Test series; Shreyas Iyer makes the cut

Coach Tarak Sinha, a mentor to dozens of first-class and international cricketers, passed away on Saturday and was grieved by the cricketing community, with his brightest ward Rishabh Pant admitting the loss has left him devastated.

Pant, Sehwag and others pay tribute as cricket coach Tarak Sinha passes away at 71

Prior to the T20 World Cup, Virat Kohli had dropped a bomb in mid-September when he announced that he will lead India for the last time in the shortest format in the marquee event in the UAE.

Rohit, KL Rahul or Pant? Sehwag suggests who should be India's next T20I captain after Virat Kohli

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