In a stunning turn of events at Guwahati, India suffered its heaviest Test defeat ever, losing by 408 runs to South Africa, who clinched their first series win on Indian soil since 2000.
After a historic 2-0 whitewash at home, India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has taken full responsibility, while reminding critics of his past victories. What does this mean for his future?
In a shocking home defeat, Sai Sudharsan’s agonizing knock of 14 runs from 139 balls against South Africa has etched his name into the record books for an unwanted reason, becoming the second-slowest Test innings by an Indian batter.
Former Indian wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel has launched a scathing critique of South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad for using the racially charged term ‘grovel’ to describe his team’s strategy against India, calling the comment deeply disrespectful and loaded with historical baggage.
In a breathtaking display of fielding brilliance, South Africa’s Aiden Markram has etched his name into the cricketing history books with a world-record nine catches in a single Test match against India in Guwahati.
From nervous debutant to match-winner, Marco Jansen’s stunning 6-wicket haul and a gritty half-century powered South Africa to a historic 2-0 series whitewash in India—their first victory on Indian soil in 25 years.