India head coach Gautam Gambhir, as expected, has come under scrutiny for several selection decisions. Taking to Instagram, Karthik explained that touring teams are no longer intimidated to play India in India.

India have suffered two whitewashes at home under Gautam Gambhir, prompting discussions about a potential reset in Test cricket. Ruturaj Gaikwad is emerging as a key candidate for the number three batting position.

South Africa has won its first test series in India since 2000-01, beating the hosts by 408 runs in the second test.

Prasad also added: "Need to play specialists and players need to be picked on the basis of Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy in domestic cricket. Can pick in 50 overs based on IPL performance, but for Test cricket,

Not long ago, visitors were "scared" to travel to India. And the reason was Virat Kohli. Brick by brick, Kohli made India a juggernaut in Tests. The trend continued under Rohit Sharma until New Zealand blanked the hosts.

Here's a look at India's highest successful run-chases in Test cricket as they pursue 549 runs against South Africa in the 2nd Test at Guwahati

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has won the toss and the visitors opted to bat against India in the second cricket test.

Former cricketer Robin Uthappa believes the Indian team management was doing the right thing by backing all-rounder Nitish Reddy in Test cricket.

India’s young batters need more time to gain red-ball experience, coach Gautam Gambhir said after his team suffered their heaviest loss by runs in

Marco Jansen has taken 6-48 in a dominating display to help South Africa to a 314-run lead over India in the second cricket test.

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar has called for a “post-mortem” into India Test cricket after their aura of home invincibility was blown away by a second series whitewash in 12 months. South Africa inflicted a record 408-run defeat on India in the second Test on Wednesday to take the series 2-0.