South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad has landed in hot water after saying he wanted to make India “grovel” following the Proteas’ dominant display in the Guwahati Test. The remark — made at the end of Day 4 — immediately sparked a fierce backlash from former players, pundits and fans, and has now overshadowed what […]

South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad has sparked a massive controversy during the second Test in Guwahati after openly stating that he wanted to make India “grovel” on Day 4 (Tuesday, November 25). The remark, which instantly reminded fans and experts of one of cricket’s most provocative historical moments, drew strong criticism from several former […]

Former England captain Michael Vaughan sparked a fresh round of banter on Monday as he took a cheeky dig at Wasim Jaffer following India’s dramatic batting collapse in the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati. With India tumbling to just 201 in response to South Africa’s massive 489, Vaughan couldn’t resist poking fun at […]

South Africa’s off-spinner Simon Harmer delivered a crucial breakthrough on Day 3 of the second Test in Guwahati, dismissing India’s all-rounder Washington Sundar at a stage when the hosts were quietly rebuilding. The wicket not only ended a gritty partnership but also left head coach Gautam Gambhir visibly stunned, a reaction that quickly caught the […]

India’s star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is set to lead the Indian men’s cricket team in the second Test against South Africa at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, starting Saturday. The decision comes after Shubman Gill was released from the squad on Friday. Gill, who had taken over captaincy duties in Kolkata, suffered a sudden […]

Rishabh Pant is officially back in the Indian Test side, and in no time, he has slipped into his trademark chaos-and-control mode behind the stumps. From sharp DRS calls to animated encouragement for bowlers and his signature stump-mic banter, Pant’s return has instantly injected energy, humour, and tactical sharpness into India’s campaign against South Africa […]

In a rare and intriguing move, the upcoming India vs South Africa Test match at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati (November 22–26) will feature a unique schedule — the Tea break will come before Lunch. Traditionally, Test cricket follows a fixed rhythm: a 40-minute Lunch break after the first session, followed by a 20-minute Tea […]