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FUTILE ATTEMPT: Ground staff clear the water from atop the covers to ready the ground for play but another bout of shower forces the umpires to abandon the first ODI between India and South Africa at Dharamsala on Thursday. AFP Photo

First India-South Africa ODI in Dharamsala washed out

Second and third games likely to be played behind closed doors

12 Mar 2020 6:02 PM

Indian cricket team during a practice session ahead of the first ODI against South Africa in Dharamshala on Wednesday. PTI Photo

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BCCI's medical team held a briefing for the Indian side ahead of the first ODI in Dharamsala

11 Mar 2020 8:03 PM

Ground staff cover the pitch following a sudden downpour following the team practice on Wednesday. AFP Photo

Dharamsala ODI: Coronavirus, rain affect ticket sales

Heavy downpour after the teams' practice sent the ground staff scurrying to cover the pitch and the playing area

11 Mar 2020 4:55 PM

DOWN TO BUSINESS: South African's captain Quinton de Kock returns a ball to the bowler during a practice session on Wednesday, the eve of the first one day international at Dharamsala on Thursday. AFP Photo

Faf's return will hold us in good stead: Quinton de Dock

Proteas skipper feels Faf du Plessis, David Miller and himself should guide youngsters in the side

11 Mar 2020 4:26 PM

Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar during a practice session in Dharamsala. DC Photo

COVID19: Usage of saliva for shining the ball may be stopped, says Bhuvneshwar Kumar

A final decision on this will be taken by the team doctor during a meeting later on Wednesday

11 Mar 2020 1:42 PM

Himachal Pradesh Governor Bandaru Dattatreya and Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur were also present at the event along with the Prime Minister. (Photo: ANI)

PM Narendra Modi attends Global Investors Meet in Dharamshala

The two-day investment meet, starting Thursday is being held to showcase investment opportunities in the state.

07 Nov 2019 1:29 PM

India head coach Ravi Shastri has made it clear that Rishabh Pant will be "rapped on the knuckles" if he keeps on playing rash shots like the one he did against the West Indies recently. (Photo: AFP)

Ravi Shastri issues warning to Rishabh Pant

Shastri did not mince words as he pointed out that Rishabh Pant has let the team down during India's recent tour of the West Indies.

15 Sep 2019 9:47 PM

India captain Virat Kohli has made it amply clear that the youngsters will have to prove themselves in the "four or five" opportunities they get. (Photo: AFP)

'I never expected to get more than 4-5 opportunities, same for youngsters': Kohli

Giving his own example, Kohli, who made his India debut in 2008, said he never expected to get a bagful of opportunities in his early days.

15 Sep 2019 8:00 PM

Around 30 per cent uncovered part of the ground has lots of water and water puddles were all over the outfield. (Photo: AFP)

IND vs SA 1st T20: Toss delayed after heavy downpour

Play unlikely in the first T20 International between India and South Africa after heavy rain lashed Dharamsala on Sunday.

15 Sep 2019 7:25 PM

The first T20I will take place in Dharamshala on September 15. (Photo: AFP)

'Biggest challenge playing in India is dealing with conditions': Lance Klusener

South Africa will take on India in a three-match T20I series and three-match Test series.

14 Sep 2019 5:45 PM

The first T20I will be played tomorrow at Dharamshala. (Photo: AFP)

'Dhoni always thinks about Indian cricket', says Virat Kohli

India defeated Windies 3-0 in the T20Is whereas they outclassed the team from the Caribbean 2-0 in ODI series.

14 Sep 2019 3:55 PM

On Thursday, Kohli had tweeted a picture of him sitting on his hunches after beating Australia in a league game of the 2016 World T20 in Mohali. (Photo: PTI)

Virat Kohli finally opens up on Dhoni's retirement rumours

Social media can be a different beast for celebrities and Kohli once again got a bitter taste of it.

14 Sep 2019 3:44 PM

There are many questions that the team management will have to answer in the next 13 months during which IPL will also be held. (Photo: AP)

Captain Kohli and a few youngsters begin World T20 preparation

The 3-0 series win against the Windies could be called a pre-cursor as it was just after enduring a disappointing end to their WC campaign.

14 Sep 2019 2:15 PM

Wicket-keeper batsman Quinton de Kock will be leading the side and Miller praised his skipper as he labelled him as a thinking cricketer. (Photo: AP)

'We have come here in India to win', says David Miller

South Africa will take on India in a three-match T20I series and three-match Test series.

14 Sep 2019 1:45 PM

An average of 22.90 in ODIs and 21.57 in T20s doesn't do justice to the kind of talent, flamboyant left-hander Rishabh Pant possesses and his impetuous shot selection is an indication that he is getting ahead of himself, feels 48-year-old Lance Klusener. (Photo:AFP)

Rishabh Pant is phenomenal talent but 'gets too ahead of himself': Lance Klusener

Klusener has seen a bit of Pant when he was roped in as Delhi senior team's white ball consultant last year.

13 Sep 2019 2:10 PM

Vice-captain Rassie van der Dussen on Wednesday said that a new look South African team will be relying a lot on IPL regulars Quinton de Kock and David Miller to put up a competitive performance against formidable India in the T20 series beginning here on Sunday. (Photo:AFP)

Players picking brains of IPL regulars de Kock, Miller ahead of first T20I: Dussen

Quinton De Kock will captain the team in the absence of Faf du Plessis, who will be in India for the Test series.

12 Sep 2019 10:42 AM

While 35-year-old Du Plessis is still the captain of the Test side, Nkwe gave enough indications that South Africa wants to infuse fresh blood going into next year's World T20 in Australia. (Photo: AFP)

'Du Plessis has done great things but we need to look at future': SA Team Director

De Kock's experience of having played in India multiple times will be of great help, feels Nkwe.

10 Sep 2019 7:09 PM

The first T20I between India and South Africa will take place on September 15 in Dharamsala. (Photo: AFP)

South Africa arrive in Dharamshala for 1st T20I game against India

South Africa will play their first match after their dismal performance in the ICC Men's World Cup which concluded on July 14.

09 Sep 2019 8:12 PM

A few protestors came out wearing bandages on their eyes as an expression of solidarity with the Hong Kong woman who recently sustained an injury on her eye from a projectile fired by the police. (Photo: ANI)

Tibetans hold protest in Dharamshala in solidarity with Hong Kong

Demonstrators carried posters and placards that read 'Hong Kong, we are with you'.

01 Sep 2019 9:52 AM

Led by the monks of Namgyal Monastery, the prayer ceremony was attended by around 3000 Tibetans including nuns, schools students, monks, and foreign nationals. (Photo: ANI)

Dalai Lama attends long life prayer ceremony in Dharamshala

The life long prayer ceremony is organised by all retired CTA officers who have been working since 1959.

06 Jul 2019 9:15 AM

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