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Former India pacer has launched a scathing critique on the Indian team management and selectors following India’s shocking defeat to South Africa in the first Test at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Despite holding the upper hand for much of the match, India suffered a dramatic collapse on Day 3, getting bundled out for just 93 while chasing 124. The result …

Team India‘s hopes of reaching the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 final suffered a major jolt after their shocking 30-run defeat to South Africa in the first Test at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Chasing a modest 124, the hosts crashed under pressure as Simon Harmer dismantled the middle order with his disciplined spin bowling. The unexpected collapse has not only …

South Africa’s 30-run victory over India in the opening Test at Eden Gardens has ignited a fierce debate over pitch conditions, with Dale Steyn delivering one of the strongest criticisms. While India coach Gautam Gambhir insisted the wicket had ‘no demons,’ Steyn directly contradicted him, describing the surface as unpredictable, uneven, and extremely difficult for batting. His remarks have added …

The opening Test between India and South Africa at Eden Gardens ended in dramatic fashion, but instead of the cricket itself, the pitch dominated headlines. India’s 30-run loss inside three days sparked heated reactions, none louder than Harbhajan Singh’s. The former India off-spinner delivered a blistering critique of the surface, declaring that such pitches have ‘destroyed Test cricket’ and insisting …

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 …

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant achieved an incredible milestone on Day 2 of the first Test against South Africa at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Rishabh Pant surpasses Virender Sehwag to claim explosive record Pant has officially become the Indian batter with the most sixes in the history of Test cricket, achieving the feat during the ongoing clash against South Africa at …

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 …