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South Africa stamped their authority on Day 3 of the second Test in Guwahati, closing the day in a dominant position after Marco Jansen’s sensational six-wicket haul dismantled India’s first-innings resistance. Early stumps due to poor light brought an end to a day completely controlled by the visitors, who finished at 26/0 in their second innings, stretching their overall lead …

India’s batting collapse on Day 3 of the Guwahati Test has dragged back an old and uncomfortable ghost, the follow-on taboo on home soil. For a team that once treated home Tests as fortresses, the sight of India scrambling merely to avoid batting twice is jarring. South Africa’s dominating 489 and India’s freefall from 95/1 to 105/5 exposed a gulf …

In a moment that lit up Day 3 of the second Test between India and South Africa in Guwahati, Aiden Markram pulled off one of the finest catches of the series to send debutant Nitish Reddy back to the pavilion. The dismissal, which came during a fiery spell from Marco Jansen, further pushed India into dire straits as their innings …

India vs South Africa’s second Test in Guwahati produced a gripping second day’s play, headlined by a searing Jasprit Bumrah dismissal and a mammoth South African first-innings total of 489. After resuming on 247/6, the visitors rode on Senuran Muthusamy’s century and Marco Jansen’s belligerent 93 to put India under serious scoreboard pressure in the Freedom Trophy clash.​ Jasprit Bumrah …

India vs South Africa, 2nd Test at Guwahati produced its first truly viral moment on Day 2 when Ravindra Jadeja outfoxed Kyle Verreynne with a classic piece of left-arm spin and sharp glovework from skipper Rishabh Pant. Even so, South Africa marched to a strong 360/7 at Drinks in the second session, tightening their grip on the contest after choosing …

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a fresh-looking 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against South Africa, beginning November 30. With regular captain Shubman Gill and vice-captain Shreyas Iyer sidelined due to injuries, senior wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has been entrusted with leadership duties. The series marks an important phase in India’s preparation cycle …

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the world can make progress on a range of issues without the US, and that consensus reached at a Group of 20 leaders’ meeting in Johannesburg this weekend carries weight despite a boycott by President Donald Trump’s administration. South Africa, the G20 host this year, defied the US by releasing a declaration from the …

South Africa seized complete control of the second Test in Guwahati as Senuran Muthusamy’s maiden hundred and Marco Jansen’s explosive 93 powered the visitors to a formidable 489 on Day 2. India, forced into damage-control mode for most of the day, managed to survive a short passage of play before stumps, ending at 9/0. With the Proteas dictating terms across …

A UN wildlife trade body decided on Sunday not to restrict India from importing endangered animals after many countries supported reversing an earlier stringent recommendation that had embroiled the private zoo run by Asia’s richest family. Vantara, a 3,500-acre zoo in Gujarat run by the philanthropic arm of the Reliance conglomerate led by Mukesh Ambani and his family, faced allegations …

India and South Africa resumed their fierce rivalry in the 2nd Test of the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, on November 22, 2025. With both sides keen on securing crucial points, South Africa strengthened their grip as their lower middle order frustrated the Indian bowling attack, pushing the visitors towards a formidable first-innings score. …