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A look at South Africa's biggest Test wins (by runs)
In a historic feat, South Africa beat India by a mammoth 408 runs in the 2nd Test in Guwahati.
Sunil Gavaskar cites poor preparation, tough scheduling for India's failures
Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has highlighted poor preparation and tough scheduling as major factors affecting India's performance in Test cricket.
Ashes: Perth pitch rated 'very good' despite two-day Test
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has given a 'very good' rating to the pitch used for the 1st Test in The Ashes in Perth. Ranjan Madugalle, the match referee, gave the rating.
Team India's last three Test series defeats on home soil
Team India suffered a mammoth 408-run defeat against South Africa in the 2nd Test of the two-match series in Guwahati.
'Storm forges steady hands': Shubman Gill's message after India's defeat
Shubman Gill, the captain of the Indian men's Test cricket team, has called for patience and unity after India suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of South Africa.
India slump to historic low in Test cricket: Unwanted records
In a historic event, South Africa routed India 2-0 in the two-match Test series after winning in Guwahati.
Simon Harmer: Presenting the spinner's Test stats in India
South Africa cricket team spinner, Simon Harmer, won the Player of the Series award for a whopping 17 wickets against India in the just concluded two-match Test series.
South African bowlers with best figures on Indian soil (Tests)
South Africa saw Marco Jansen and Simon Harmer record five-wicket hauls in the 2nd Test match against India in Guwahati.
Biggest defeat margins for Team India in Tests (by runs)
The Indian cricket team suffered a mammoth 408-run defeat against South Africa in the 2nd Test of the 2025 two-match series in Guwahati.
Decoding clean sweeps suffered by India at home in Tests
Team India suffered a mammoth 408-run defeat against South Africa in the 2nd Test of the two-match series in Guwahati.
Ravindra Jadeja slams his sixth Test fifty of 2025: Stats
India suffered their biggest-ever Test defeat after South Africa thrashed them by 408 runs in Guwahati.
Will BCCI sack Gautam Gambhir? Head coach answers
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has responded to speculation about his future in the wake of a crushing defeat to South Africa in the 2nd Test.
'Incredible achievement': Temba Bavuma on SA's series win in India
South African captain Temba Bavuma hailed his team's "incredible achievement" of winning a Test series in India after 25 long years.
'Can't take cricket for granted': Rishabh Pant on series defeat
Rishabh Pant, who led India in the 2nd Test against South Africa in Guwahati, has acknowledged the need for improvement.
WTC standings: India slip to fifth after Guwahati Test defeat
India have slipped to the fifth position in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 points table after a crushing defeat against South Africa.
Guwahati Test: Simon Harmer shatters records with six-fer against India
South Africa bowler Simon Harmer once again spun his web, this time in their massive 408-run win over India in the 2nd Test in Guwahati.
Aiden Markram scripts history with nine catches in a Test
South African cricketer Aiden Markram has set a new world record by taking nine catches in a Test match.
SA win first Test series in India since 2000: Stats
In a historic feat, South Africa routed India 2-0 in the two-match Test series after winning in Guwahati.
'Wanted India to grovel': South Africa coach on delayed declaration
South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad has revealed the intention behind batting deep in the ongoing 2nd Test against India in Guwahati.
'Win-win situation' if we bat out Day 5: Ravindra Jadeja
Star Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has said that a draw in the ongoing 2nd Test against South Africa would be a win for his team.
Has any team scored 400-plus on a Test's final day?
South Africa battered India by extending their second-innings lead in the 2nd Test at Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium.
'Coach can only...': Suresh Raina defends Gautam Gambhir amid struggles
Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina has come out in defense of head coach Gautam Gambhir, as the national team's red-ball form continues to be in a downward spiral.
Decoding Yashasvi Jaiswal's misery against SA left-arm pacers in Tests
India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed cheaply in the second innings of the ongoing Test match against South Africa in Guwahati.
Guwahati Test: SA hand India 549-run target, eye another win
South Africa delayed their second-innings declaration against India in the 2nd Test at Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium.
India handed 549-run target: Why it's rare in home Tests
South Africa battered India by extending their second-innings lead in the 2nd Test at Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium.
What is India's highest successful run chase in a Test?
Team India is facing a daunting task in the ongoing second Test against South Africa at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
Guwahati Test: Ravindra Jadeja shatters records with second-innings four-fer
South Africa frustrated India by extending their second-innings lead in the 2nd Test at Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium.
Yashasvi Jaiswal completes 2,500 runs in Test cricket: Stats
Dashing Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has added another feather to his cap.
Tristan Stubbs misses his third Test hundred: Key stats
Star South African batter Tristan Stubbs narrowly missed out on his third Test century.
'Heartbroken': Ashwin disappointed with India's body language in 2nd Test
Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has expressed his disappointment over the team's performance in the ongoing second Test match against South Africa.
Scott Boland averages under 14 in Tests Down Under: Stats
Star pacer Scott Boland recently set a new record by becoming the fastest player to take 50 Test wickets in Australia, in terms of balls bowled.
Markram, Rickelton script this Test partnership record vs India
South African opening batters Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton have made history by becoming the first South African pair in 17 years to register 50-plus partnerships in both innings of a Test match in India.
Ravindra Jadeja traps Aiden Markram for third time in Tests
Star Indian left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja produced an unplayable delivery to dismiss opener Aiden Markram in the ongoing second and final Test match against South Africa.
Ravindra Jadeja completes 50 Test wickets against South Africa: Stats
Star Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has added another feather to his hat by completing 50 Test wickets against South Africa.
Sheffield Shield 2025-26: Sam Konstas's batting woes continue
Young Australian opener Sam Konstas's struggles with the bat continued in the ongoing Sheffield Shield tournament.
'Get him off strike': Broad's strategy to tame Travis Head
England fast-bowling great Stuart Broad has shared a strategy to silence Australia's Travis Head in the ongoing Ashes series.
Australia's Ashes squad bolstered as Josh Hazlewood returns to training
In a major boost for Australia, fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has returned to training as he recovers from a hamstring injury, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Highest first-innings leads without enforcing a follow-on in India (Tests)
After acing the series opener, South Africa dominated India in the 2nd Test at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.
Aiden Markram shines with five catches in a Test innings
South African cricketer Aiden Markram has made history by taking five catches in an innings of Test cricket.
Visiting players with this double in India since 2000 (Tests)
After scoring an attacking 93, pacer Marco Jansen bolstered South Africa with the ball against India in the 2nd Test in Guwahati.
Left-arm pacers with best innings figures in India (Tests)
Left-arm pacer Marco Jansen bolstered South Africa with a historic spell against India in the 2nd Test in Guwahati.
South Africa pacers with best innings figures in India (Tests)
Left-arm pacer Marco Jansen bolstered South Africa with a historic spell against India in the 2nd Test in Guwahati.
Kuldeep Yadav sets records with 134-ball knock in Guwahati: Stats
In the ongoing 2nd Test against South Africa, Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav has set a new record for the most balls faced by an Indian batsman in the series.
Guwahati Test: South Africa claim massive 314-run lead against India
South Africa have further tightened their grip on the 2nd and final Test against India at Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium.
After scoring 93, Marco Jansen records six-fer against India: Stats
After racking up a mammoth 489, South Africa bowled India out for 201 in the first innings of the 2nd Test in Guwahati.
'Silence of not being...': Karun Nair writes cryptic message
Karun Nair, the Indian batter who recently returned to Test cricket before being dropped, continues his bid for another comeback.
Decoding Team England's Ashes woes in Perth
England recently suffered their most humiliating Test defeat in Australia in years, losing the first Ashes Test at Perth's Optus Stadium by eight wickets.
SA wicket-keeper Kyle Verreynne completes 100 Test dismissals: Details
On Day 3 of the second Test match between India and South Africa in Guwahati, wicket-keeper Kyle Verreynne achieved a major milestone by completing his 100th dismissal in Tests.
From 95/1 to 122/7: India's stunning collapse against South Africa
India's promising start on the third day of the second Test against South Africa quickly turned into a nightmare.
Stuart Broad reacts to his viral reaction during England's collapse
Former England pacer Stuart Broad has reacted to his viral moment during the first Ashes Test against Australia in Perth.
Yashasvi Jaiswal scores his maiden Test fifty against South Africa
Dashing Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored his first-ever half-century against South Africa in Test cricket.
Listing openers with Ashes centuries in fourth innings (21st century)
Travis Head recently shattered a ton of records by scoring the fastest-ever fourth-innings century in Test history.
Listing England openers with twin ducks in an Ashes Test
Opener Zak Crawley recently became the fourth England batter to score a pair of ducks in an Ashes Test.
'Keep faith': McCullum urges fans to trust England's 'Bazball' approach
After suffering a massive defeat in the Ashes opener in Perth, England head coach Brendon McCullum has urged fans to keep faith in his team's aggressive tactics.
Is Hazlewood out of Ashes? Andrew McDonald reacts to reports
Australian cricket team head coach Andrew McDonald has provided an update on the fitness of fast bowlers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood.
Will Usman Khawaja be available for 2nd Ashes Test?
Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed that the team's medical staff will be looking into Usman Khawaja's back spasm.
Kane Williamson returns to NZ squad for WI Tests: Details
New Zealand have announced their squad for the upcoming two-Test series against the West Indies, starting December 2.
Guwahati Test: Kuldeep Yadav shines with four-fer against South Africa
South Africa dominated India on Day 2 of the 2nd Test at Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium.
Ashes: Michael Vaughan slams England's decision to skip warm-up game
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has criticized his country's decision not to involve the main Test squad in the upcoming Prime Minister's XI match.
Guwahati Test: South Africa dent India with 489 runs
South Africa have tightened their grip on the 2nd Test against India with a massive first-innings score.
Bangladesh's Hasan Murad claims 12 wickets in debut Test series
Bangladesh recorded a comprehensive 217-run victory against Ireland in the second and final Test match in Dhaka.
Marco Jansen misses his maiden Test century: Key stats
South Africa speedster Marco Jansen fell short of his maiden Test century.
Curtis Campher hammers his second 50-plus score in Tests: Stats
Bangladesh secured a resounding 217-run victory over Ireland in the second Test in Dhaka.
'Wasn't the greatest': Jake Weatherald reflects on his Test debut
Jake Weatherald, Australia's new opening batsman, has vowed to play his natural game in the upcoming matches.
Bangladesh beat Ireland to seal Test series 2-0: Key stats
Bangladesh won the second and final Test match against Ireland by a massive margin of 217 runs at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.
South African centurion Senuran Muthusamy attains feats against India
South Africa spinner Senuran Muthusamy has brought up his maiden Test century.
SA's Senuran Muthusamy slams his maiden Test hundred: Key stats
South African all-rounder Senuran Muthusamy has raced to his maiden hundred in Test cricket.
Injured Josh Hazlewood to miss entire Ashes series: Report
Australia's star fast bowler, Josh Hazlewood, is likely to miss the remainder of the Ashes series owing to a hamstring injury.
Fewest balls faced by England in a Test match
Team England has set an unwanted record in the recently concluded Ashes opener at Perth's Optus Stadium, by facing just 405 balls across both innings.
Dissecting the shortest Ashes Tests by balls bowled
The 2025-26 Ashes opener Test between Australia and England in Perth ended in less than two days, marking a historic moment.
Travis Head completes 1,000 Ashes runs with record-breaking ton: Stats
Travis Head's explosive innings led Australia to a stunning victory in the first Ashes Test against England at Perth's Optus Stadium.
Taijul Islam becomes first Bangladesh bowler with 250 Test wickets
Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam has become the first bowler from Bangladesh to complete 250 wickets in Test cricket.
Cricket Australia stare at massive loss after record-breaking Ashes Test
Cricket Australia (CA) is staring at a potential revenue loss of over AUD 3 million, around ₹18 crore, following the early conclusion of the first Ashes Test between England and Australia, as per AAP.
Steve Smith remains non-committal on Travis Head's Test opening slot
Australia's senior player and stand-in skipper in the 1st Ashes Test, Steve Smith, has remained non-committal on whether Travis Head will continue to open the batting in Test matches.
Ireland's Harry Tector slams his 5th half-century in Tests: Stats
The Irish men's cricket team managed to push the second Test against Bangladesh into a fifth day.
Taijul Islam vs Shakib Al Hasan: Decoding their Test stats
Bangladeshi spinner Taijul Islam has become the highest wicket-taker for his country in Test cricket.