The win also marked South Africa’s eighth consecutive Test victory and erased years of disappointment in knockout matches of major international tournaments.
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Rahul Bose backs Rugby Premier League to make sport financially viable in India
Bose, 57, a reputed actor who has featured in critically acclaimed films like ‘English August’, Mr and Mrs Iyer, and Chameli, has represented the country in 17 international games and has been the face of the sport in India for more than two decades.
Indian cricket icon MS Dhoni inducted into ICC’s Hall of Fame
Dhoni played 90 Tests, 350 ODIs and 98 T20Is for India and remains one of the greatest captains to have led the country. In 60 Tests that Dhoni captained the side, India won 27 games, lost 15 and drew 18.
Virat Kohli’s RCB finally break the jinx, lift first IPL trophy after 18 years
The final turned out to be a battle of nerves and RCB certainly channelled their years of disappointment and pain to come back roaring in the contest and seal a commanding victory.
D Gukesh stuns Magnus Carlsen, scores maiden classical win over world number one
Days after Carlsen, the five-time world champion, inflicted a huge blow to Gukesh’s chances in the opening round of the tournament, the world champion, who turned 19 only a few days back, struck back, catching the Norwegian by surprise just when it seemed he was on the verge of losing the game.
Indian wrestlers’ protest: Bajrang Punia offers unconditional apology to coach Naresh Dahiya “for sullying his name”
Olympic medalist Bajrang Punia has tendered an unconditional apology to wrestling coach Naresh Dahiya
BCCI to pay tribute to Indian Armed Forces at IPL closing ceremony
The Board of Control for Cricket in India will pay a special tribute to the Indian armed forces during the closing ceremony of IPL
Kush Maini becomes first Indian to win Formula 2 race at Monaco
The win marked Maini’s maiden F2 triumph of the 2025 season and his first podium finish of the year. Starting from pole position due to the reverse grid rule — having qualified tenth for Sunday’s Feature Race — the BWT Alpine F1 reserve driver made a strong start and maintained his lead through all 30 laps of the challenging race.
Sting Energy joins Formula 1 as official energy drink partner
The collaboration has already made waves in the world of motorsport, not through a traditional sponsorship rollout, but through a viral and sound-driven moment that captured global attention even before the official reveal.
Shubman Gill to lead India in England Tests; Rishabh Pant appointed VC
At 25 years of age, Gill will be India’s fifth youngest Test captain after Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi (21), Sachin Tendulkar (23), Kapil Dev (24) and Ravi Shastri (25).
