South Africa faces uncertainty over Kagiso Rabada's availability for the second Test due to a rib injury. The pace spearhead was sidelined from the series opener after experiencing discomfort during training and undergoing medical assessments.

As many as eight members from India’s Test squad for South Africa could take the field for the second multi-day contest in search of valuable match practice.

India are hosting South Africa for a two-match Test series. The first match of the IND vs SA Test series will be played at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata

Virat Kohli, then captain, had lobbied for five fixed centres for Test matches in India instead of on a rotational basis

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India last played a Test match in Kolkata in 2019.