India were left facing the ignominy of another Test series whitewash at home in the span of a year after conceding a massive 288-run first innings lead to South Africa in Guwahati, courtesy Marco Jansen’s stellar all-round performance.

Team India all-rounder Washington Sundar backed Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel over poor strokes that led to their dismissals on Day 3 of the Guwahati Test against South Africa.

India collapsed to 201 all out on day three of the second Test, conceding a 288-run first-innings lead to South Africa. Despite a good start, the host

Rishabh Pant is facing strong criticism from former India captain Anil Kumble after a rash shot led to his dismissal in the Guwahati Test against South Africa when India needed someone to bat for long.

Former India captain Anil Kumble was critical of the hosts' batting display in the ongoing second Test against South Africa, terming it as ‘quite poor’ and lacking the necessary

Team India have been one of the most intimidating places for opposition sides to tour for a long time due to the stark difference in conditions and their prowess in terms of spinners and spin-playing

Cheteshwar Pujara was the last Indian player to have a long career at no.3 and since his decline, India has found it difficult to get that spot sorted. Current Test captain Shubman Gill is the only other player to have a decent run at no.3 and his average of 37 is also the best for an Indian batter at no.3 since January 2020.

Wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul will lead the Indian cricket team in the three-match One-Day International (ODI) series starting next Sunday, as regular captain Shubman Gill remains sidelined with a neck injury.