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R Ashwin, Sourav Ganguly, Michael Vaughan and others react to India’s Test series whitewash against South Africa

R Ashwin, Sourav Ganguly, Michael Vaughan and others react to India’s Test series whitewash against South Africa

South Africa achieved a historic 2-0 Test series whitewash over India in the ongoing tour, marking their first triumph on Indian soil in 25 years. The dominant Proteas outclassed India with comprehensive performances, including a record 408-run victory in the second Test at Guwahati, which was India’s biggest-ever home defeat by runs. This result highlighted India’s struggles in Test cricket …

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Top 5 biggest defeats of Team India in Test cricket

Top 5 biggest defeats of Team India in Test cricket

The second Test between India and South Africa at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium concluded with a devastating result for the hosts, who suffered a massive 408-run defeat. The loss not only sealed a 2-0 series sweep for the Proteas—their first Test series win on Indian soil since 2000—but also etched a grim new record into the history books. This monumental …

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IND vs SA: Aiden Markram overtakes Ajinkya Rahane to script world record in Test cricket

IND vs SA: Aiden Markram overtakes Ajinkya Rahane to script world record in Test cricket

South African star Aiden Markram etched his name into cricketing folklore during the recently concluded second Test against India at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. In a match dominated by South Africa from start to finish, Markram delivered one of the greatest fielding performances ever witnessed in Test cricket. His exceptional display not only contributed to the Proteas’ commanding …

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WTC points table 2025-27 [Updated]: India slips to fifth place after crushing defeat against South Africa in Guwahati Test

WTC points table 2025-27 [Updated]: India slips to fifth place after crushing defeat against South Africa in Guwahati Test

India’s World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 campaign suffered a severe setback after their crushing 408-run defeat to South Africa in the second Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. The loss – India’s biggest-ever home defeat by runs in Test cricket – has dealt a heavy blow to their standings in the WTC table. India, who previously occupied fourth place, …

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Gautam Gambhir opens up on his future as India’s head coach following Test series whitewash to South Africa

Gautam Gambhir opens up on his future as India’s head coach following Test series whitewash to South Africa

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. …

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“Sack Gautam Gambhir ASAP”: Angry fans target India head coach following South Africa thrashing in Test cricket

“Sack Gautam Gambhir ASAP”: Angry fans target India head coach following South Africa thrashing in Test cricket

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 …

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Fans go wild as clinical South Africa crush India in the second Test to register a historic series whitewash

Fans go wild as clinical South Africa crush India in the second Test to register a historic series whitewash

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 …

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IND vs SA: Anil Kumble and Cheteshwar Pujara respond to South Africa coach’s controversial remark

IND vs SA: Anil Kumble and Cheteshwar Pujara respond to South Africa coach’s controversial remark

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 …

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Iceland Cricket takes a brutal dig at Gautam Gambhir amid India’s below-par show in Test cricket

Iceland Cricket takes a brutal dig at Gautam Gambhir amid India’s below-par show in Test cricket

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 …

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