India resume at 27/2 chasing an improbable 549, facing a series whitewash at home after South Africa dominated all four days. With a first Test series win in India in 25 years on the line, the Proteas are firm favourites.

When the West Indies toured England in 1976, South Africa-born Three Lions captain Tony Greig vowed to make the Caribbean team 'grovel'. Given the colonial history between England and the countries the West Indies represent, his use of the term caused huge offence.

During India's first innings, a graphic went up on TV showing the speeds of the two teams' fingerspinners. Where Harmer and Maharaj bowled at average speeds of around 83kph with their slowest balls clocking around 77kph, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar clocked average speeds of around 91kph and slowest speeds of around 83kph.

The first test between Indian Cricket Team and South Africa Cricket Team got underway on Friday, November 14, at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and opted to bat first in the clash, starting the series on a positive note.

Whether Cricket South Africa has a quiet word with their coloured coach making an objectionable reference at an opposition national team, that has its own history of facing racism, is not yet known.

As India prepare to launch their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title defence, in home conditions, skipper Suryakumar Yadav is priming himself for scripting history. Having played a pivotal role in a memorable triumph in 2024, the 35-year-old is taking inspiration from the previous edition of the tournament and India’s prized possession.

Nov 25, 1981. The stadium in Ahmedabad still had an unfinished feel. But fans queued up overnight for tickets. A venue that could seat 30,000 went hou

KBC is stepping onto the cricket field as Amitabh Bachchan welcomes India’s Women’s Cricket team, including stars like Harmanpreet Kaur and Shafali Verma, for a special episode. Fans can expect a mix of on-field stories,