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ICC Rankings: Ashwin holds on to 2nd spot as Anderson climbs three places despite Ashes debacle
In the Test All-rounders' Rankings, Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, who missed India's away three-Test series against South Africa due to an injury, continue to hold the second and third spots respectively behind West Indies' Jason Holder. India's new white-ball captain Rohit Sharma, currently out of the South Africa Test series, is ranked fifth in the batters' ranking, while Test skipper Virat Kohli is holding on to his seventh position in the category.
SA vs Ind: Virat Kohli's drought continues, ends 2021 without century
The 33-year old Kohli, who departed for 35 in the first innings, could only score 18 runs in the second innings, getting out to youngster Marco Jansen. He went after a wide delivery from Jansen in the very first ball after Lunch on Day 4 of the ongoing Test. The delivery was bowled well outside the off-stump but Kohli, who pressed forward, was not able to curb his instinct and produced a thick edge, which was safely pouched by wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock.
SA v IND, 1st Test: Shami takes out Markram as South Africa try to chase a stiff 305
After Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen took figures of 4/42 and 4/55 respectively to bowl out India for 174 in the second innings, the hosts now need 283 runs to win on a pitch which has shown high variable bounce for the pacers. Chasing 305, Shami, the hero of the first innings with 5/44, made the early breakthrough as he set-up Markram with two away-swinging deliveries and finally completed the set-up.
SA v IND, 1st Test: India bowled out for 174, set 305-run target for South Africa
India have now set a target of 305 for South Africa with 51 overs left in the day. The pitch is still quick and high levels of variable bounce looming as a large factor. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant's quick knock of 34 was the top score of India's innings while Rabada and Jansen took figures of 4/42 and 4/55 respectively.
Ashes: Boycott calls for Root to step down as captain
England were bowled out for 68 to lose the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) by an innings and 14 runs. The result meant Australia retained the Ashes with Root now under more pressure than ever to continue as captain. "Nobody would want to give up the captaincy, but it is not about Joe -- it is about getting guys to perform better. At the end of this series the question should be asked: would England benefit from a change of captain? That's not me trying to be hurtful to Joe or just being controversial. We all love Joe," wrote Boycott in his column for The Telegraph.
Salah misses penalty as Liverpool slip to defeat away to Leciester
The team coached by former Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers rode their luck on Tuesday night when Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah fired a penalty against the woodwork, before hitting the rebound wide and Ademola Lookman's 59th-minute strike decided the game.
PKL 8: Patna Pirates beat Puneri Paltan 38-26
The lack of a quality raider despite promising performances from youngsters will be a cause of concern for the Puneri Paltan who succumbed to their second loss in three matches. All eyes were once again on Pune's Rahul Chaudhari but the showman, despite starting the match, was substituted for young Mohit Goyat by coach Anup Kumar in the first half.
Premier League: Tottenham held to draw by 10-man Southampton
The hosts enjoyed the better of the first period, playing a high-pressing game which was causing Tottenham problems and it wasn't a surprise that they took the lead in the 25th minute -- James Ward-Prowse slamming home a right-foot shot from 15 yards out. But Spurs managed to work our way back into the game from the penalty spot four minutes before the break, Salisu upending Heung-Min Son inside the area, and Kane was as clinical as ever from 12 yards.
Shami becomes 5th Indian fast bowler to claim 200 Test wickets
Mohammed Shami achieved the milestone of 200 Test wickets after removing Kagiso Rabada on Day 3 of the first Test against South Africa at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Tuesday. . The 31-year-old pacer is third-fastest among Indian pacers to reach the landmark, achieving it in his 55th Test match.
1st Test, Day 3: India 16/1 at stumps, lead South Africa by 146 runs
After bowling out South Africa for 197 in their first innings, India -- who scored 327 in their first innings -- lost the wicket of Mayank Agarwal (4) in the sixth over of their second innings. However, KL Rahul (5 not out) and nightwatchman Shardul Thakur (4 not out) denied Proteas any other wicket at the end of play on Day 3.
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