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India head coach Gautam Gambhir firmly dismissed criticism surrounding the Eden Gardens pitch after the hosts crashed to a 30-run defeat against South Africa in the opening Test. Despite India being bundled out for a dismal 93 in the fourth innings, Gambhir clarified that the surface behaved exactly as the team had requested and insisted that the defeat stemmed from …

In one of the most dramatic Test match turnarounds in recent years, South Africa stunned India by clinching a 30-run victory in the opening Test at Eden Gardens, ending a 15-year wait for a Test win on Indian soil. The contest had swung wildly over three days, but it was the Proteas who held their nerve when it mattered most, …

Day 2 of the India–South Africa first Test at Eden Gardens turned into yet another chapter dominated by bowlers, with Ravindra Jadeja spearheading India’s charge. The left-arm all-rounder produced a brilliant bowling performance to leave South Africa effectively tottering at 63 for 7 in their second innings. With bad light forcing early stumps, the visitors face an uphill battle to …

Day 2 of the first India vs South Africa Test at Eden Gardens turned into a landmark session for India as Ravindra Jadeja delivered a spell that shifted the momentum firmly towards the hosts. South Africa, already reeling after early blows, were pushed deeper into trouble when Jadeja found turn, bounce, and precision on the surface beginning to grip. The …

India‘s first innings concluded on Day 2 of the Kolkata Test as they were eventually bowled out for a disappointing total of 189 runs. In reply to South Africa’s modest score of 159, the hosts managed to secure a slender lead of just 30 runs, far below expectations for a formidable batting lineup. IND vs SA: India’s middle order meltdown …

A lighthearted exchange involving Shubman Gill’s father, Lakhwinder Singh, has gone viral after a fan questioned him about the star batter’s marriage plans – specifically asking whether Gill would be marrying Sara Tendulkar, daughter of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. “Shadi kab karwa rahe ho?”: Kolkata fans ask Shubman Gill’s father  The incident took place during the first Test between India …

Day 1 of the 1st Test between India and South Africa at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, saw India take control with a sensational bowling performance, particularly from Jasprit Bumrah. After winning the toss, South Africa elected to bat, but the decision quickly backfired as the Proteas were bowled out for just 159 runs in 55 overs. Bumrah led the charge with …

On Day 1 of the 1st Test between India and South Africa at Eden Gardens, the hosts took control after South Africa won the toss and elected to bat. With the conditions favoring the bowlers, India made inroads into the South African lineup, with Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav earlier picking up key wickets. The South African innings was under …

The first Test between India and South Africa at Eden Gardens in Kolkata saw a brilliant display of cricket intelligence from Indian vice-captain and wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant, whose specific instructions to spinner Kuldeep Yadav led directly to the dismissal of South African captain Temba Bavuma next ball. Pant’s insightful handling of the situation, clearly recorded on the stump mic, contributed …

On Day 1 of the 1st Test between India and South Africa at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Jasprit Bumrah continued his excellent form with the ball, sending Aiden Markram back to the pavilion. Markram had been steady up until that point, contributing 31 runs off 48 balls, but Bumrah had other plans. Jasprit Bumrah’s unplayable delivery and Rishabh Pant’s incredible reflexes …