Virat Kohli scored his 52nd ODI century in the first match against South Africa in Ranchi, and his milestone sparked a viral moment. When Kohli hit a boundary to reach the hundred, cameras caught Rohit Sharma jumping up in the dressing room and celebrating with loud, excited reactions. His raw and unfiltered joy spread quickly on social media. Earlier, Rohit and Kohli added a 136-run stand, showing strong teamwork. Kohli finished with 135 runs, while Rohit scored 57 and broke the record for most ODI sixes. Their partnership helped India post 349 for 8 in the opening ODI.

Virat Kohli smashed his 52nd ODI century in the first match against South Africa at Ranchi, scoring 135 runs with 11 fours and 7 sixes. Coming in after Yashasvi Jaiswal’s early dismissal, Kohli quickly found his rhythm and built a 136-run partnership with Rohit Sharma. His powerful innings helped India reach 349/8 in 50 overs. During celebrations, a fan ran onto the field to touch Kohli’s feet, but security escorted him away. This century is Kohli’s third at Ranchi, strengthening his strong record at the venue and inspiring fans with his stellar performance.

Rohit Sharma made history in Ranchi, hitting the most sixes in ODI cricket. He smashed three sixes in the first match against South Africa to surpass Shahid Afridi’s record of 351, reaching 352 sixes. Rohit also holds the record for most sixes in T20Is and has 88 sixes in Test cricket, taking his overall international total to 642. During the match, he scored 57 off 51 balls, marking his 60th ODI half-century. He formed a 136-run partnership with Virat Kohli, showcasing another stellar performance for India. (PC: BCCI)

Virat Kohli scored his 52nd ODI hundred in the series opener against South Africa in Ranchi, marking his third ODI century at the venue. He reached the milestone in 102 balls with seven fours and five sixes. A brief pause followed when a pitch invader entered the field, but play soon resumed. Kohli began strongly, reading the pitch well and attacking early in the powerplay. India slowed down after Rohit Sharma’s wicket, but Kohli kept the scoreboard moving with smart singles and timely boundaries. His calm finish and controlled strokes lifted the crowd and helped India post a strong total. (PC: BCCI)

Andre Russell has retired from the IPL after 14 seasons with Kolkata Knight Riders. The West Indies all-rounder said he wants to leave the league on a high and not “fade out”. Russell will now join KKR’s support staff as their new power coach for the 2026 season. He said the role suits him because of the power and energy he brought as a player. Russell thanked KKR CEO Venky Mysore and co-owner Shah Rukh Khan for their support over the years. He added that he could not imagine playing in any colour other than KKR’s purple and gold. (PC: X)

India face South Africa in the first ODI in Ranchi on Sunday, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli back in the squad. KL Rahul leads the team as India look to recover from their Test series loss. Injuries to Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer give India a chance to try new players in key roles. Yashasvi Jaiswal will open with Rohit, while Kohli bats at No. 3. India will also test their young pace attack. South Africa arrive with a strong squad and will look to build on their recent success. Dew is expected, making chasing easier in Ranchi. (PC: India Today)

The BCCI will hold an important review meeting after India’s ODI series against South Africa to discuss the future of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in 50-over cricket. According to reports, board officials, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and chief selector Ajit Agarkar will meet in Ahmedabad to plan a clear roadmap for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Rohit has been told to focus on fitness and performance and avoid reacting to speculation. The board is concerned about long breaks between ODIs and recent rusty form. Both senior players are still seen as key batters, but expectations on them remain high. (PC: Reuters)

Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Muchhal have postponed their November 23 wedding after a sudden health emergency. On the day of the ceremony, Smriti’s father fell ill and was taken to hospital. A day later, Palash was also admitted and later shifted to Mumbai. Both have now been discharged, but the families have not announced a new wedding date. Smriti removed all wedding posts from Instagram, adding to online rumours, though casual photos with Palash remain. Both recently updated their Instagram bios with a ‘nazar’ emoji. Family members say the delay is only due to health issues, and the wedding will happen soon. (PC: Instagram)

Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Muchhal, whose November 23 wedding was postponed due to separate health emergencies in both families, have drawn renewed attention after updating their Instagram bios with identical nazar (evil-eye) emojis. The symbolic update appeared shortly after news of the delay, leading fans to interpret it as a coordinated message. Both families continue to maintain that the postponement is purely due to ongoing health-related circumstances on both sides. Despite the speculation, no new wedding date has been announced, and the couple has remained private while focusing on recovery and family well-being. (NDTV)

The BCCI has advised veteran cricketer Rohit Sharma to focus squarely on his fitness and on-field performance, cautioning him against reacting to mounting speculation about his future in the team. This comes ahead of a planned closed-door review after India’s ODI series vs South Africa, where board officials, coach Gautam Gambhir, and chief selector Ajit Agarkar are expected to chart a roadmap for both Rohit and Virat Kohli with a view to the 2027 World Cup. (PC: Reuters)