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Former India skipper Anil Kumble has strongly criticized the instability in India’s Test batting lineup, attributing recent disappointing performances against South Africa to the retirements and absences of key batters like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Cheteshwar Pujara. Kumble emphasized that frequent changes in the top order and middle order have unsettled the team, impacting their confidence and ability to …

The 2nd Test between India and South Africa at Guwahati’s Barsapara Cricket Stadium, started on November 22, has unfolded into a gripping contest. South Africa set the tone early by posting a formidable first innings total of 489, with crucial middle-order contributions. India, in response, struggled and were bowled out for 201. As the match progressed into Day 4, South …

In the ongoing India vs South Africa 2nd Test at Guwahati, which started on November 22, 2025, the South African team piled up an imposing target on Day 4, putting immense pressure on Team India. South Africa, after securing a substantial first innings total of 489, declared their second innings at 260/5, setting India a daunting target of 549 runs …

India vs South Africa 2nd Test at Guwahati saw a thrilling contest as Ravindra Jadeja delivered a stunning bowling performance on Day 4 to break through South Africa’s stronghold. The match, which started on November 22, 2025, at Guwahati’s Barsapara Cricket Stadium, has been marked by intense moments as the Proteas have built a commanding lead, but Jadeja’s brilliance gave …

As the Indian batting line-up crumbled dramatically on Day 3 of the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati, out-of-favour batter Karun Nair posted a cryptic message on social media that immediately sent shockwaves across the cricketing fraternity. The timing of the post has been widely interpreted as a subtle but powerful expression of the 33-year-old’s frustration over his continued …

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 …