Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith, drawing upon his vast experience playing in the subcontinent, has issued clear strategic advice to the Proteas ahead of their highly anticipated two-Test series against India, which begins in Kolkata this Friday. Smith emphasized the critical importance of gaining early momentum and identified two specific bowlers he believes can pose a genuine threat to …
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From T20 GOAT to toughest bowler: Dewald Brevis reveals his picks ahead of IND vs SA Test series
As the South African Test squad gears up for their challenging two-match series against India, commencing this Friday, November 14, in Kolkata, a new generation of Proteas are preparing for their first taste of red-ball cricket in the subcontinent. While the spotlight is on the Test team, one young star frequently in the mix, Dewald Brevis, recently participated in a …
Read More »Mohammed Siraj vs Aiden Markram: Head to Head record in Test cricket ahead of the IND vs SA Test series
Mohammed Siraj, the high-energy Indian fast bowler known for his relentless effort and seam movement, and Aiden Markram, the attacking South African opening batter, have faced off in several crucial Test encounters. Their contest is a classic Test match duel, pitting the bowler’s ability to extract movement and target the stumps against the batter’s flair and willingness to take on …
Read More »Subramaniam Badrinath names 3 ‘X factors’ in the IND vs SA 2025 Test series
The stage is set for yet another gripping chapter in the India–South Africa rivalry, as the two sides prepare to clash in the first Test starting November 14 at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. With the series featuring a mix of seasoned stars and exciting fresh talent, fans are eagerly awaiting a high-quality contest between two highly competitive red-ball …
Read More »IND vs SA: Cheteshwar Pujara picks the batting position of Dhruv Jurel for the first Test
The highly anticipated India vs South Africa Test series is set to begin on November 14 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. With both teams eager to start strong in the two-match contest, India find themselves with an interesting selection puzzle at the wicketkeeper-batter position. Dhruv Jurel, who is fresh from twin centuries in the second unofficial Test against South …
Read More »Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Najmul Hossain Shanto’s twin centuries propel Bangladesh to a mammoth score on Day 3 of the first Test against Ireland
The first Test between Bangladesh and Ireland, held at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, witnessed a spectacular batting display on Day 3 as Bangladesh posted a mammoth total largely powered by twin centuries from Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Najmul Hossain Shanto. After Ireland set a competitive first innings score of 286, Bangladesh’s batters took command of the match, setting the …
Read More »IND vs SA, 1st Test: Eden Gardens Stats and Records | South Africa tour of India 2025
The two-match Test series between India and South Africa is set to commence this Friday (November 14) at the historic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The fixture marks the return of the Proteas to India for a Test series, a venue where they last toured in 2019 and were clean-swept 3-0 by the dominant hosts. South Africa aims to end decade-long …
Read More »Hashim Amla explains how South Africa can upset India in the 2025 Test series
The cricketing world is gearing up for an exciting showdown as India and South Africa prepare to lock horns in a two-match Test series starting November 14 at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. With both teams known for their rich history in red-ball cricket, the series promises gripping battles, decisive sessions, and potential twists that could shape the narrative …
Read More »IND vs SA: Abhishek Nayar picks Team India’s playing XI for the first Test against South Africa
The much-anticipated India vs South Africa Test series is just around the corner, and ahead of the first Test at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has revealed his predicted playing XI for Team India. Under the leadership of Shubman Gill, the Men in Blue will take on Temba Bavuma’s South Africa, the reigning …
Read More »IND vs SA: Dhruv Jurel or Nitish Kumar Reddy? Ryan ten Doeschate reveals who will play the Kolkata Test against South Africa
The Indian cricket team’s assistant coach, Ryan ten Doeschate, has decisively addressed the intense selection debate ahead of the first Test against South Africa in Kolkata between Dhruv Jurel and Nitish Kumar Reddy. Dhruv Jurel or Nitish Kumar Reddy? Ryan ten Doeschate Reveals Who Will Feature in Kolkata Test Against South Africa Ten Doeschate confirmed that Jurel’s exceptional form has …
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