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November 27, 2025 5:03 PM

India’s young batters need more time, Gambhir says after record test loss

India's young batters need more time to gain red-ball experience, coach Gautam Gambhir said after his team suffered their heaviest loss by runs in test cricket as South Africa earned a 408-run win in Guwahati on Wednesday to sweep the series 2-0. Ga...

November 21, 2025 10:08 AM

India vs South Africa: Shubman Gill doubtful for second test due to neck injury

India captain Shubman Gill could miss the second test against South Africa if there is any concern about a recurring neck spasm, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said on Thursday. Gill, who retired hurt in the first innings of the Kolkata test which Ind...

November 16, 2025 5:28 PM

1st Test: Gambhir defends Kolkata pitch, Bavuma savours special knock

India coach Gautam Gambhir said there was no "demons in the pitch" despite his team's spectacular meltdown in the low-scoring opening test against South Africa on Sunday. Chasing 124 for victory, India folded for 93 on a minefield of a pitch where S...

November 16, 2025 2:56 PM

1st Test: Harmer spins South Africa to thrilling win against India

Off-spinner Simon Harmer led South Africa's lion-hearted bowling effort as the Proteas registered a thrilling 30-run victory against India inside three days of the low-scoring opening test on Sunday. Harmer claimed 4-21 as India, chasing 124 for vic...

November 16, 2025 11:19 AM

India vs South Africa: Shubman Gill out of Kolkata test with neck injury

India captain Shubman Gill will not take any further part in the ongoing opening test against South Africa after he was forced to retire hurt with a neck injury in the first innings, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) said on Sunday. Gill hit a four be...

November 12, 2025 12:16 PM

Team India banks on old recipe of spin and first-innings heft against South Africa

India will look to reprise their home template of big first-innings totals and sustained spin in the short two-test series against South Africa beginning in Kolkata on Friday. Shubman Gill's side sit third in the World Test Championship rankings aft...

December 11, 2023 11:27 AM

India’s tour of South Africa: First T20I washed out without toss

The opening T20I clash between hosts South Africa and Team India in Durban was abandoned due to persistent rain on Sunday. The first T20I of the three-match series was scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m IST, but the toss was delayed indefinitely and the...

November 10, 2023 7:24 PM

This day, that year: South Africa returns to international cricket after a 21-year hiatus

Nestled in the heart of Kolkata, the historic Eden Gardens Stadium stands as a silent witness to a myriad of cricketing milestones. Among these, the enduring connection between Eden Gardens and South African cricket is eternally preserved, as it was ...