Indian batters’ frailties against high quality spin in challenging home conditions were exposed yet again as South Africa outplayed their fancied counterparts by 30 runs in the opening Test here on ...

South Africa’s gritty 30-run victory over India in the opening Test at Eden Gardens has triggered a significant shake-up in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings for the 2025–27 cycle, with ...

Some also criticised team selection and pitch preparation, recalling the earlier whitewash by New Zealand at home,“This is so much deserved when you don’t learn from your mistakes and play on pitches ...

Ruing India’s inability to chase down 124 against South Africa in the first Test, vice-captain Rishabh Pant on Sunday said the batters should have adapted to the challenge of playing on a tricky Eden ...

India head coach Gautam Gambhir on Sunday mounted a strong defence of the tough Eden Gardens pitch, saying it was precisely the kind of track they were looking for ahead of the first Test against ...

South Africa coach Shukri Conrad was overwhelmed to see his spinners rule the roost in the first Test against India at the Eden Gardens, signalling to him that the Rainbow Nation is no longer an ...

Ruturaj Gaikwad made an unbeaten fifty following Harshit Rana’s three-wicket burst as India A crushed South Africa A by nine wickets in the second unofficial ODI here on Sunday. The victory helped ...

Following their 30-run defeat to South Africa inside three days at the Eden Gardens, former India captain Anil Kumble felt the hosts missed an opportunity of scoring more runs in the first innings, ...

Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara said the batting unit needs to find ways to adapt better and score runs on difficult pitches after suffering a 30-run defeat to South Africa in the first Test at ...

It’s always a big game for them and for the people of Bangladesh because it’s against India,” said Sandhu, who has played three matches against the neighbours at the senior level in the past. “We need ...

Meghalaya’s two guest professionals, Rahul Dalal and Ajay Duhan, both made centuries on the first day of their Ranji Trophy 2025-26 plate group match against Manipur in Surat on Sunday. Rahul ...

FIFA World Cup-winning German legend Lothar Matthaus delivered a clear message for the future of Indian football during his visit to the city, stressing that the nation’s progress hinges on improving ...