India tour of South Africa 2021/22

Ravi Shastri not reading much into India's twin losses: 'How can the standard go down suddenly?'

Former India head coach suggests not announcing a vice-captain beforehand, but picking someone who can 'fit into the XI' on the day
March 29, 2024

Bavuma outlines difficulties of leading South Africa amid off-field issues

While acknowledging areas of improvement still needed after the India series win, coach Boucher also said the players are "growing as cricketers and human beings"
March 29, 2024

'We didn't play smart cricket' - Dravid admits India given 'eye-opener'

"I think through the middle overs we need to probably improve our wicket-taking options"
March 29, 2024

de Kock and Phehlukwayo signal South Africa's rise back to the top

Theirs are important contributions in South Africa's 3-0 sweep over India
March 29, 2024

South Africa overcome Deepak Chahar scare to make it 3-0 clean sweep

R Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Venkatesh Iyer and Bhuvneshwar Kumar made way for Jayant Yadav, Suryakumar Yadav, Prasidh Krishna and Deepak Chahar
March 29, 2024

Outplayed India seek to salvage victory after series loss

South Africa will be eyeing a clean sweep n the ODIs - something that seemed unlikely when the tour started
March 29, 2024

Janneman Malan and Quinton de Kock help South Africa seal ODI series in formidable fashion

It's a must-win game for India, and KL Rahul hoped the pitch will get slower at the match progresses
March 29, 2024

South Africa seek to seal series, India search for middle-order solutions in must-win match

On a surface aiding spin, the South African spinners were on point in the first game - can India's pair match them this time around?
March 29, 2024

Rassie van der Dussen and Temba Bavuma tons set up comfortable win for South Africa

R Ashwin makes his ODI comeback on a Paarl pitch that is expected to take some turn
March 29, 2024

Kagiso Rabada withdrawn from South Africa ODI squad to face India to manage workload

Spin-bowling allrounder George Linde retained in the one-day unit after being part of the Test squad
March 29, 2024

Bavuma expects de Kock to return with 'point to prove'

South Africa captain hints team might go with an extra allrounder in the XI for the first ODI
March 29, 2024

Opportunity for India, South Africa to build ODI plans

There could be big runs on a ground with small boundaries, but the pitch in Paarl might also offer something to spinners
March 29, 2024

The meteoric rise of 'introvert' Marco Jansen

He has had a breakout series after stepping in for the injured Nortje, and has now been picked in South Africa's ODI squad
March 29, 2024

Bumrah: 'Don't think anyone is in a weird space' with changes in captaincy and coaching staff

"Everybody has played enough cricket to understand that this is the way the game goes and this is how you have to move forward."
March 29, 2024

The pace comparison - Where Rabada and Co bettered India's fast bowlers

India started the series as slight favourites, but South Africa's fast bowlers used the home conditions superbly after the Centurion setback
March 29, 2024

The rise of Petersen, the wisdom of Elgar and a great SA victory

India played their part too, with Rishabh Pant leading the way, as a riveting Test series came to a close
March 29, 2024

Elgar on DRS drama: 'India forgot about the game and that played into our hands'

"It was maybe a team under a bit of pressure and things weren't going their way, which they are quite used to of late"
March 29, 2024

Stats - South Africa first team to win a three-match Test series without scoring 250

Also, India's rare loss after taking a 1-0 lead, and a very dry series for spin
March 23, 2024

India's Newlands nemeses: Risky full length, SA's height and home edge, the Jadeja void

Kohli conceded India couldn't get themselves to "more comprehensive or dominating positions" with the bat
March 29, 2024

'I am lost for words' - Mark Boucher on 'tough nut' Keegan Petersen's showing against India

South Africa coach lauds his team for playing "the pressure moments pretty well"
March 29, 2024

Petersen the hero of South Africa's iconic home victory

He will be among those who lead South Africa into a new era
March 29, 2024

No formal charges filed against India for Newlands DRS bust-up

While ICC's match officials had a word with the Indian team management, there was no official code of conduct breach charge levelled against India
March 29, 2024

'Very disappointed' Kohli bemoans India's batting collapse: 'There's no running away from it'

"Having collapses every now and then is not a good thing, and that's something we need to analyse and correct."
March 25, 2024

Elgar: 'We were thrown under the sword and the guys responded brilliantly'

"Ultimately, if you want to operate at a high performance level, you need to have tough chats," Elgar said of pumping up his players
March 29, 2024

South Africa seal come-from-behind series win as India fall apart

Petersen sets up 212 chase with a classy 82 before van der Dussen and Bavuma finish the job
March 29, 2024

Control and clarity stand out in Rishabh Pant's personality-defining Newlands century

Much maligned for his dismissal in the second Test, he was fully in control in Cape Town, showing excellent judgment of line and length
March 29, 2024

Lungi Ngidi: We are a team of 'good cricketers without superstars'

"If we were to have a 60-run partnership upfront tomorrow morning, that puts us in a good position"
March 29, 2024

Stats - Rishabh Pant's lone rescue act, Marco Jansen's dream debut series

India become the first side to lose 20 wickets in a Test match as a result of catches
March 22, 2024

Petersen leads South Africa response after Pant's stunning century

Peterson remained unbeaten on 48 after South Africa bowled India out for 198
March 29, 2024

'Whole country against 11 guys' - Rahul, Kohli and others direct anger at broadcaster after DRS saves Elgar

Indian players appeared to suggest SuperSport, the South Africa broadcasters of the series, manipulated the pictures
March 29, 2024

Time for South Africa's golden boy Aiden Markram to find his form in domestic cricket?

To get the best out of him for the many years that he is expected to play for South Africa, perhaps it's time for him to hit the reset button
March 29, 2024

Bumrah five-for steals Petersen's thunder before South Africa strike vital blows

Kohli and Pujara strung an unbeaten third-wicket stand as India's lead swelled to 70 by stumps on day two
March 29, 2024

India and Bumrah's faith in the process finally pays off

They have always stuck to their plans on this tour, but while it didn't result in a win in Johannesburg, Cape Town has been a completely different story
March 29, 2024

Jayant Yadav replaces Washington Sundar for South Africa ODI series

Navdeep Saini named a cover for Mohammed Siraj, who is yet to recover from a hamstring injury
March 29, 2024

As it happened - South Africa vs India, 3rd men's Test, Cape Town, 2nd day

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March 29, 2024

Mastery is mastery: Kohli shows unwavering discipline in challenging circumstances

The wait for the hundred continues, but his average of 28.11 since 2020 is less a reflection of his batting than the testing attacks and conditions he has faced
March 29, 2024

Marco Jansen puts his versatility on display

His display on day one in Cape Town showed why South Africa are keen to stick with him
March 29, 2024

Rabada four-for makes it South Africa's day as India fold for 223 despite Kohli 79

Jansen complemented Rabada with a three-wicket haul; Pujara the only other Indian batter to cross 40
March 29, 2024

Washington Sundar a doubt for South Africa ODIs after testing positive for Covid-19

The allrounder is on the verge of completing his mandatory isolation but may or may not be able to fly out with the rest of the ODI squad members
March 29, 2024

Stats - Is Cape Town more pace friendly than Centurion and Johannesburg?

In the last five Tests in Cape Town, fast bowlers have averaged 22.95 runs per wicket, the best among South African venues
March 29, 2024

Dean Elgar: Cape Town Test 'the biggest match we've had in years'

South Africa captain explains why victory in the third Test against India would be particularly special to him
March 29, 2024

Virat Kohli: 'I don't need to prove anything to anyone'

India Test captain backs Rahane and Pujara to 'always step up with impact performances in tough conditions'
March 29, 2024

Virat Kohli returns as India resume hunt for history in South Africa

For the hosts, the Wanderers should be a turning point if their cricket is to move beyond the foundation phase of their rebuild
March 29, 2024

Falling short: Has Bumrah's bouncer lost its bite?

Since his comeback from a stress fracture in early 2020, his shorter deliveries have not brought as much reward
March 29, 2024

Ishant or Umesh - who should replace Siraj in Cape Town?

Tall swing bowler who can bowl dry when needed, or a skiddy swing bowler who might test both edges but could go for runs?
March 29, 2024

Stats - South Africa end losing streak in Tests against India with record chase

All the statistical highlights from South Africa's successful 240 chase in Johannesburg
March 29, 2024

Elgar: 'When KG's got his tail up, there's no better bowler than him'

South Africa captain takes credit for sparking flame that lit up Rabada's performance in the Wanderers Test
March 29, 2024

Virat Kohli expected to return for final Test in Cape Town

Question marks remain over Siraj's availability for the decider after picking up a hamstring niggle at the Wanderers
March 29, 2024

Dravid says management will have a chat with Pant over shot selection

Stand-in captain says Virat Kohli's "been in the nets the last couple of days" and should be good to go for Cape Town
March 29, 2024

'Immensely proud' Dean Elgar lauds South Africa's character in 'tough conditions'

"It's something I think we lacked in the previous game, and I think we ticked those boxes pretty well towards the end of today."
March 29, 2024

Elgar's unbeaten 96 seals Johannesburg Test for South Africa on rain-hit fourth day

Series moves to Cape Town for the decider, with the contest tied 1-1
March 29, 2024

Pujara believes talks of his and Rahane's lack of runs were 'outside noise'

The duo played a vital role in reversing the momentum of the second Test during India's second innings, putting on 111 at a run rate of 4.75
March 29, 2024

Why did Rishabh Pant play that shot?

His moment of step-out-and-hope was perhaps born less of sky-high self-confidence than a lack of it
March 29, 2024

Rabada rocks up and lets it rip like old times

Despite injuries and form issues, South Africa's bowling leader can still land knockout blows
March 29, 2024

Gutsy Dean Elgar has South Africa's nose in front on testing Wanderers pitch

Wicketless first hour was followed by a scoreline of 37 for 4 in the second, as South Africa hit back
March 29, 2024

KL Rahul, Lungi Ngidi rise in ICC rankings after Centurion face-off

Shami, Bavuma, Bumrah, Agarwal and Elgar also move up in the latest update
March 29, 2024

Stats - Shardul Thakur scripts history with best Test haul by an Indian against South Africa

All the statistical highlights from the quick's record bowling performance in the second Test in Johannesburg
March 29, 2024

Shardul 'Beefy' Thakur's day out at the Wanderers

He isn't quite Botham, but he's a perfectly good fourth seamer who produced a Bothamesque spell to live up to his dressing-room nickname
March 29, 2024

Elgar meets match officials to discuss van der Dussen dismissal

The batter was given out caught behind, but replays suggested that the ball may or may not have carried to the wicketkeeper
March 29, 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara counters for India after Shardul Thakur's 7 for 61 limits South Africa lead

South Africa slide from 88 for 1 to 102 for 4 to go to lunch on the second day 100 runs behind
March 29, 2024

How Ashwin stopped worrying about technique and started loving his old game again

He seems to have gone back to trusting his hands and eye, and allowing his innate attacking game to flourish
March 29, 2024

New-look Olivier carries same old threat for South Africa

Duane Olivier may be slower, fuller and blonder than he was three years ago, but he remains just as effective to South Africa
March 29, 2024

India's rope-a-hope with Pujara and Rahane is wearing thin

There probably isn't a lot of time left for the pair to turn things around, nor is there an easy way out of their ruts
March 29, 2024

Elgar, Petersen survive fighting last hour after quicks wrap up India for 202

This is the first time that Rahul will be leading India, with Kohli out due to back spasm
March 29, 2024

Elgar on de Kock retirement: 'I was pretty shocked'

He wants his team to get over the news as soon as possible as they look to bounce back against India
March 29, 2024

Marco Jansen handed maiden call-up to the South African ODI squad

Anrich Nortje still in rehab with hip injury
March 29, 2024

Dravid 'disappointed' with losing points for slow over-rate

India coach understands the need to quicken things up, but hopes for a reasonable amount of leeway as well
March 29, 2024

Dravid: 'Virat has been phenomenal in spite of all the noise around him'

"I really feel there's going to be a big run of really good scores coming in from someone like him"
March 29, 2024

Red-hot India look to wrap up series at favourable Wanderers

India have never lost a Test at this ground, but can expect South Africa to put up more of a fight than they did in Centurion
March 29, 2024

India docked one WTC point for over-rate offence in Centurion Test

Team also fined 20% of match fee for the offence
March 29, 2024

Chetan Sharma: Everyone asked Virat Kohli 'to reconsider' stepping down as T20I captain

"We feel we should have one white-ball captain, this is what we told Virat, and he agreed"
March 29, 2024

Rohit misses out with injury, Rahul takes charge as captain for South Africa ODIs

Most of the regulars who missed the Sri Lanka tour in July are back in the mix
March 29, 2024

Quinton de Kock announces sudden retirement from Tests

He wants to spend more time with his growing family as he and his wife expect their first child in the coming days
March 24, 2024

Could missing the rest of the series be a good thing for de Kock?

It's the second high-profile series in which he looks a little out of sorts and the break could help him regain his touch
March 25, 2024

Joy of defensive game key to KL Rahul's Centurion success

Since being dropped from the Indian Test side after a poor run, the opener has stormed back to form
March 27, 2024

Two kinds of Jasprit Bumrah magic

One was an intended bit of magic, while the other was a reward from the cricketing gods
March 28, 2024

Stats - A rare defeat for South Africa in Centurion

India registered their eighth Test win in 2021, their joint second-most in a calendar year
March 25, 2024

Elgar rues lack of runs in first innings for Test loss

South Africa captain says lack of match awareness and match fitness also played a role coming into the series
March 22, 2024

Kohli: Shami among 'best three seamers in world at the moment'

India Test captain lauds the quick after his eight-wicket match haul
March 25, 2024

Relentless Shami, Bumrah help India go 1-0 up with first win in Centurion

India's convincing win came despite a whole day's play lost to rain and more showers expected on the final day
March 22, 2024

The yin and yang of Kohli's cover drive

Batting coach Vikram Rathour says Kohli "needs to pick maybe better balls, at times"
March 23, 2024

The promise of Jansen and Petersen to help South Africa rebuild

They have a tall and young left-arm seamer, and a batter reaching his prime to fill key roles for the future
March 24, 2024

Bumrah's late strikes tilt game India's way

South Africa are under the pump on a pitch offering plenty of help
March 22, 2024

Shami: 'If I'm here today, the credit goes to my brother and father'

Fast bowler says India's Test success is the "result of the work we've put in over the last 6-7 years"
March 25, 2024

Classical Shami completes his evolution into champion bowler

On Tuesday, he showed the range of skills to keep getting wickets even as uncertain bounce became less of an issue
March 28, 2024

South Africa's batting rebuild will take time

They did collapse against India but that's because most of the players in the top six are still getting used to Test cricket
March 28, 2024

India secure big lead on day of 18 wickets

Mohammed Shami's five-for negates India collapse to Lungi Ngidi on full day of cricket
March 28, 2024

Persistent rain washes out day two at Centurion

Clearer weather is expected on days three and four, but there is more rain forecast for day five
March 28, 2024

Covid-19 after-effects, hamstring niggle forced Duanne Olivier to sit out Centurion Test

Anrich Nortje, who has been ruled out of the series because of a hip injury, has undergone a bone scan
March 28, 2024

Did South Africa get their selections and strategies right?

Their attack, promising on paper, proved to have neither much bark nor bite against the Indian top five
March 28, 2024

Leave it to KL: How Rahul constructed a classic Test innings

Impeccable judgment outside the off stump leaves South Africa short of answers
March 28, 2024

Stats - KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal scale rare heights for India openers in SA

All the key stats and numbers from the opening day's play in Centurion
March 28, 2024

Rahul hits hundred as India punish wayward South Africa

Agarwal chips in with half-century as well as visitors take control of the Boxing Day Test
March 28, 2024

Stats: Cheteshwar Pujara's front-foot defending woes

His collapsed back leg while defending on the front foot has often helped him, but it has also caused his downfall often in recent times
March 28, 2024

If Dravid the coach is anything like Dravid the captain, be ready for unpopular calls

There's no doubt he will have had more than one difficult conversation by the time Boxing Day dawns
March 28, 2024

India look to breach another fortress as they take on transitioning South Africa

Both teams possess potent bowling line-ups, but it's difficult to judge their batting units before the series begins
March 28, 2024

Elgar: 'Playing in our backyard gives us the upper hand'

"Their strength at the moment lies in their bowling. We are extremely aware of that as well"
March 28, 2024

KL Rahul hints India may stick to five-bowler strategy for Boxing Day Test

"I think the workload also becomes slightly easier to manage with five bowlers, and when you have that kind of quality, you might as well use it"
March 28, 2024

Duanne Olivier on South Africa comeback: 'I think my nerves will be shot through the roof'

Kolpak-returnee quick opens up on his time away from the national team and the thrill of potentially making the XI against India
March 28, 2024

Elgar: 'Not nice to see our coaches get lambasted for things'

"I think sometimes they put in so much work, it gets unnoticed, and it gets watered down by media."
March 28, 2024

Injured Anrich Nortje out of Test series against India

Pacer has not bowled since the T20 World Cup due to a hip issue; no replacement called up
March 29, 2024

India-South Africa series to be played behind closed doors

CSA and BCCI took a joint decision, prioritising the safety of players and integrity of bio-bubble
March 28, 2024

Pujara backs fast bowlers to give India maiden Test series win in South Africa

The BCCI, meanwhile, has named KL Rahul vice-captain for the Test series
March 29, 2024

Ganguly on Kohli's captaincy comments: 'Leave it to BCCI'

BCCI president Ganguly had said the board asked Virat Kohli to reconsider stepping down as T20I captain, before Kohli said it was not so
March 28, 2024

Kohli expects India to 'do something special' in 'most challenging' South African conditions

No warm-up games to acclimatise - India captain says centre-wicket practice and match simulation should do the trick for visitors
March 28, 2024

Kohli: 'No problem at all between me and Rohit'

Acknowledges that India's failure to win a global event under him could have led to his removal as short-format captain
March 28, 2024

Kohli: Was told I wouldn't be ODI captain hour-and-a-half before SA Test squad was announced

Says he is available for the ODI series in South Africa, and reports to the contrary are "lies"
March 28, 2024

CSA revises bio-bubble norms for India tour

Positive cases inside bubble can isolate within hotel room; close contacts can continue to train
March 28, 2024

Hamstring injury rules Rohit Sharma out of South Africa Tests

ESPNcricinfo has learned that Priyank Panchal will be added to the squad if Rohit is ruled out
March 28, 2024

Quinton de Kock set to miss part of India Test series on paternity leave

His wife is expected to give birth in early January, which could potentially rule him out of the second and third Tests
March 29, 2024

Sourav Ganguly: 'Had requested Virat not to step down as T20I captain'

"The selectors felt that they cannot have two white-ball captains in two white-ball formats - that's too much of leadership"
March 28, 2024

Rohit replaces Kohli as ODI captain, takes over from Rahane as Test vice-captain

Hanuma Vihari back in senior squad, Wriddhiman Saha named as second wicketkeeper
March 28, 2024

Selectors ponder options with Jadeja, Gill and Axar likely to miss South Africa tour

All three cricketers picked up injuries during the recent home series against New Zealand and could be out of action for a while
March 28, 2024

Duanne Olivier returns as South Africa name 21-member squad for India Tests

Glenton Stuurman and Prenelan Subrayen are back in the mix too, while Sisanda Magala and Ryan Rickelton have earned maiden call-ups
March 28, 2024

Paarl, Cape Town to host ODI leg of India tour

The four T20Is that were part of the original schedule will be "rescheduled for a more opportune time," a CSA release said
March 28, 2024

India to tour SA for three Tests, three ODIs in rejigged tour; T20Is postponed

"The remaining four T20Is will be played at a later date," BCCI secretary says
March 28, 2024

Virat Kohli: 'Absolute clarity' on South Africa tour 'within a day or two or pretty soon'

As of now, India are scheduled to start their Test series in South Africa on December 17
March 28, 2024

India tour of SA: BCCI awaits government go-ahead amid fears of new Covid-19 variant

As things stand, India A will remain in South Africa with both teams committed to continue their red-ball series
March 28, 2024

New Covid-19 variant threatens Netherlands tour of South Africa, decision by Sunday

Netherlands, who are already in the country, will play their first ODI today, but the fate of the next two games is unknown
March 28, 2024

Pieter Malan named captain of South Africa A squad to face India A

Lutho Sipamla, George Linde, Beuran Hendricks, Marco Jansen among those in the squad of 14
March 28, 2024

Cape Town to host New Year's Test between India and South Africa

The match was originally set to be held in Johannesburg but was moved out due to strict biobubble rules in the city
March 29, 2024