The second Test between India and South Africa at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium concluded with a devastating result for the hosts, who suffered a massive 408-run defeat. The loss not only sealed a 2-0 series sweep for the Proteas—their first Test series win on Indian soil since 2000—but also etched a grim new record into the history books. This monumental …
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Simon Harmer surpasses Dale Steyn: Most wickets by a South African in a Test series in India
South Africa created history in Guwahati by securing their first Test series victory in India in 25 years, completing a commanding 2-0 whitewash over the hosts. Months after lifting the World Test Championship (WTC) title, the Proteas Men delivered another monumental achievement – and at the heart of it was the brilliance of Simon Harmer, who has now etched his …
Read More »IND vs SA: Aiden Markram overtakes Ajinkya Rahane to script world record in Test cricket
South African star Aiden Markram etched his name into cricketing folklore during the recently concluded second Test against India at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. In a match dominated by South Africa from start to finish, Markram delivered one of the greatest fielding performances ever witnessed in Test cricket. His exceptional display not only contributed to the Proteas’ commanding …
Read More »WTC points table 2025-27 [Updated]: India slips to fifth place after crushing defeat against South Africa in Guwahati Test
India’s World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 campaign suffered a severe setback after their crushing 408-run defeat to South Africa in the second Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. The loss – India’s biggest-ever home defeat by runs in Test cricket – has dealt a heavy blow to their standings in the WTC table. India, who previously occupied fourth place, …
Read More »Gautam Gambhir opens up on his future as India’s head coach following Test series whitewash to South Africa
Gautam Gambhir has found himself in the middle of rising scrutiny after India slipped to a 2-0 Test series defeat against South Africa — their first home whitewash to the Proteas in 25 years. With India’s red-ball fortunes dipping sharply under his tenure, Gambhir was compelled to address tough questions about his future during the post-match press conference in Guwahati. …
Read More »“Sack Gautam Gambhir ASAP”: Angry fans target India head coach following South Africa thrashing in Test cricket
Calls to “Sack Gautam Gambhir ASAP” flooded social media after India were comprehensively outplayed by South Africa in the two-match Test series at home. The visitors dominated the second Test in Guwahati after setting a 549-run target and then skittling India for just 140 in their second innings. India lost the match by a huge margin of 408 runs and …
Read More »Fans go wild as clinical South Africa crush India in the second Test to register a historic series whitewash
South Africa produced a performance of immense discipline and authority to thrash India by 408 runs in the second Test in Guwahati, completing a historic 2-0 series whitewash. The visitors outplayed the hosts in all departments across five days, securing their first Test series win on Indian soil since the 1999/00 season. India, chasing an improbable 549, folded for just …
Read More »IND vs SA: Anil Kumble and Cheteshwar Pujara respond to South Africa coach’s controversial remark
South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad triggered a major controversy on Saturday after using the term “grovel” while describing his team’s intent against India during the second Test in Guwahati. The remark, made after South Africa seized full control on Day 4, left several journalists stunned and quickly drew criticism from Indian cricketing greats. Although the word itself is not …
Read More »Yashasvi Jaiswal or Ruturaj Gaikwad? Aakash Chopra picks opening partner of Rohit Sharma for ODI series against South Africa
As India continue their Test battle against South Africa in Guwahati, discussions around the upcoming ODI series have begun generating buzz, especially after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) unveiled the squad for the three-match contest starting November 30 in Ranchi. With Shubman Gill unavailable due to injury and senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returning …
Read More »WPL 2026: 3 franchises that can target Deepti Sharma in the mega auction
Deepti Sharma is set to be one of the headline attractions in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 mega auction after her extraordinary performance in the recently concluded ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. The star Indian all-rounder not only helped India clinch their maiden World Cup title but also set historic records, becoming the first cricketer—male or female—to score over …
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