India's Eden debacle: Underprepared pitch, shoddy technique against spin and growing need for specialists

India's debacle at the Eden Gardens against the reigning World Test Champions (WTC) in the first Test has raised a plethora ...

Are South Africa finally warming up to fielding two specialist spinners?

When Kagiso Rabada was asked by the Cricket South Africa social media team post the Kolkata win, he explained one crucial ...

Sunil Gavaskar Adds Fuel To Fire As R Ashwin Questions Indian Batters' Ability To Play Spin

Sunil Gavaskar didn't mince words he blamed the Indian players' reluctance to play Ranji Trophy behind recent troubles against spin bowling.
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Tests vs SA: Why are Indian batters forgetting to play spin?

Gill, who was admitted to a Kolkata hospital on Saturday after a neck spasm while batting, was ruled out from any further ...

Simon Harmer kept it simple: In scripting South Africa’s famous win over India, and in rediscovering himself to make Test comeback

After seven-year absence from SA’s Test side, offspinner went back to basics to return to fold, picking up 40 wickets in his ...

'He Said There Weren't Demons?': South Africa Legend Counters Gautam Gambhir's Claim

South Africa fast bowling legend Dale Steyn has countered Gambhir’s claim while noting how the pitch became unpredictable as ...

India confront batting blind spot after Kolkata pitch boomerangs

India have long curated home tracks that accentuate turn, but the assumption their own batters would master such conditions ...

'Even Sachin Tendulkar Or Virat Kohli Won't Survive': India Blasted For Preparing 'Pathetic' Pitches

India suffered their first home Test defeat to South Africa in 15 years, and the pitch has again taken the centerstage.

From struggle to skill, Harmer demonstrates decade-long evolution

Having last played in India in 2015, he has returned with much more knowledge and skill, and it was on display on the second ...

Harmer spinning a different tale

KOLKATA: In 2015, when South Africa came to India for a four-match Test series, Simon Harmer was three games old into his ...

India vs South Africa LIVE Score: Aiden Markram in disbelief after getting dismissed by Ravindra Jadeja after tea

Aiden Markram was left stunned after tea as Ravindra Jadeja trapped him with a sharp delivery, leaving the South African opener visibly shocked at his dismissal. | Cricket ...