India vs South Africa, 1st Test: The Jasprit Bumrah 'snorter' that removed Faf du Plessis - Watch
Jasprit Bumrah's Test debut at Newlands got better and lethal on Monday as the Indian pacer bowled an almost unplayable spell of 3/39.
Jan 08, 2018, 16:52 PM IST
Injured Dale Steyn ruled out of Test series against India
South Africa were dealt a major blow after their seniormost pacer Dale Steyn was ruled out for the remainder of three-match Test series against India after damaging a tissue on his left heel during the second day of the opening Test.
Jan 06, 2018, 22:27 PM IST
India in South Africa: Virat Kohli leaves out Ajinkya Rahane for first Test, Twitter in disbelief
In an unexpected team selection for the opening Test in South Africa, the Indian think-tank of captain Kohli and chief coach Shastri left vice-captain and middle-order batsman Rahane out of the eleven.
Jan 05, 2018, 17:28 PM IST
India vs South Africa, 1st Test, Day 1 highlights: India 28/3 in reply to South Africa's 286
India play hosts South Africa in the first Test of the three-match series at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town today, 5th January 2018. South Africa's skipper Faf du Plessis won the toss and elected to bat first.
Jan 05, 2018, 13:10 PM IST
India in South Africa, 1st Test: It's the pitch we wanted, says Faf du Plessis
After several days of hot weather, the pitch for the first Test starting Friday in Newlands looked less green than it was when the South Africans assembled on Tuesday but still with a good covering of grass.
Jan 04, 2018, 17:46 PM IST
'Rough it up' - Sachin Tendulkar's surprise advice to Indian pacers in South Africa
South Africa is not known for producing spin-friendly tracks and that's why Sachin Tendulkar wants Indian pacers to create "enough rough" on the Newlands pitch for R Ashwin, something that Zaheer Khan did for Harbhajan Singh in 2010-11.
Jan 04, 2018, 16:34 PM IST
India can make winning a habit by conquering South Africa
India's status as the world's No. 1 Test team will face a fierce examination when they come up against second-ranked South Africa in a three-Test series that starts at Newlands on Friday.
Jan 04, 2018, 12:04 PM IST
South Africa vs India: Worst drought in Newlands pitch, may lead to lack of bounce
Newlands has borehole-water supply but groundsman Evan Flint told ESPNcricinfo that things could get tricky.
Dec 31, 2017, 19:53 PM IST
India in South Africa: Virat Kohli reveals why India opted not to have a practice game
"In the nets, we have the freedom to put more water on the wicket, roll it, make it harder come tomorrow's practice session and you have the conditions you want," the India captain explained.
Dec 30, 2017, 20:58 PM IST
It's India vs South Africa, not Kohli vs De Villiers, says Virat Kohli
He has the highest regards for his Royal Challengers Bengaluru teammate, and Indian skipper Virat Kohli simply does not understand why every India-South Africa series has to be billed as a battle between him and AB de Villiers.
Dec 30, 2017, 20:40 PM IST
India in South Africa: We seek job satisfaction by performing, says Ravi Shastri
Addressing the first press conference after arriving in South Africa for the three-match Test series, Shastri said adaptability to foreign conditions will be the key to success for the visitors.
Dec 30, 2017, 20:30 PM IST
India in South Africa: We are under no illusions and ready for it, says Virat Kohli
India feel they have the right balance in their squad to break new ground and win a series in South Africa for the first time, to underline their top ranking in Test cricket, captain Virat Kohli said on Saturday.
Dec 30, 2017, 19:54 PM IST
Fit-again Faf du Plessis, Dale Steyn in South Africa's squad for India Tests
Du Plessis and Steyn could not be part of the four-day Test against Zimbabwe due to illness.
Dec 29, 2017, 18:06 PM IST
Watch: Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma check in with Team India at Cape Town hotel
The Virat Kohli-led Indian team checked into their Cape Town hotel on Thursday night, with the newly-wed Indian captain's wife - Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma - by his side.
Dec 29, 2017, 10:32 AM IST
Can Virat Kohli's India conquer a challenging 2018?
Virat Kohli's India dominated 2017 in Test cricket as they shored up top spot in the rankings, but will face far tougher challenges in South Africa and England next year.
Dec 28, 2017, 12:34 PM IST
India in South Africa: We don't fear Dale Steyn or anyone, says Mohammed Shami
"We don't fear anybody and we are ready for the counter-punch," said the Indian pace bowler.
Dec 28, 2017, 11:49 AM IST
Day not far when batsmen will score 400 in ODIs, says Kapil Dev
Former India captain Kapil Dev feels the way modern-day cricket is progressing, that day may not be far when a batsman goes on to score 400 in one-day internationals (ODI).
Dec 28, 2017, 10:40 AM IST
India in South Africa: Injured Shikhar Dhawan doubtful for first Test
Senior opener Shikhar Dhawan appears to be a doubtful starter for the first Test against South Africa, starting January 5, due to an ankle injury.
Dec 28, 2017, 09:06 AM IST
India in South Africa: Time to prove 'lambs abroad' is just a myth
The Indians, once labelled 'tigers at home and lambs abroad' in Test cricket, have a chance of breaking new ground in South Africa’s den.
Dec 26, 2017, 11:53 AM IST
We'll need aggression on South Africa tour, says Virat Kohli
The India captain was at his aggressive best in the just-concluded second Test against Sri Lanka as he smashed a strokeful 213 off 267 balls to help India amass a huge first-innings total.
Nov 27, 2017, 14:59 PM IST
