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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 …

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, …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025 is set to kick off on Wednesday, November 26, ushering in another exciting season of India’s elite domestic T20 competition. With 32 teams, 125 matches, and a high-stakes race to the final on December 18, the tournament once again promises thrilling cricket, emerging stars and high-pressure battles between seasoned domestic performers. Tournament overview The …

As India stares at the possibility of a 0-2 Test series defeat against South Africa, the spotlight has firmly shifted to head coach Gautam Gambhir. With India’s red-ball form dipping alarmingly under his tenure, debates around his future have intensified. Adding fuel to the fire, Iceland Cricket—famous for their witty social media presence—took a sharp, humorous jab at Gambhir, further …