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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 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 …

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 …