IND vs SA 1st Test 2025: Why Washington Sundar Replaces Sai Sudharsan at No. 3
India’s strategic spin-heavy lineup sees Washington Sundar promoted to No. 3 ahead of Sai Sudharsan in the IND vs SA 1st Test 2025 at Eden Gardens, boosting batting depth and bowling variety.
Nov 14, 2025, 12:07 PM IST
Shubman Gill’s Toss Woes Continue As South Africa Elects To Bat First In IND vs SA 1st Test
South Africa wins toss and opts to bat first against India in the IND vs SA 1st Test at Eden Gardens, with Shubman Gill’s toss woes continuing.
Nov 14, 2025, 09:29 AM IST
Eden Gardens Pitch To Have Bounce and Turn: Will It Be A Rank Turner? Here's What Kolkata's Pitch Curator Said Ahead Of IND vs SA 1st Test
Eden Gardens curator Sujan Mukherjee revealed that the pitch for the India-South Africa Test will be a balanced surface with bounce and turn. He confirmed Gautam Gambhir’s team requested slight turn, while the management inspected the pitch closely, ensuring a fair contest between bat and ball.
Nov 12, 2025, 09:01 AM IST
Ajinkya Rahane's Cryptic Post After Team India's Huge Defeat Against South Africa In 1st Test Goes Viral - Check
India's dreams of clinching a Test series victory in South Africa for the first time were shattered in just three days at SuperSport Park in Centurion.
Dec 31, 2023, 09:13 AM IST
Team India Penalized For Slow Over-Rate; Two WTC Points Deducted After Centurion Test Debacle
The penalty aligns with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct, where teams face a five percent match fee fine for every over they fail to bowl within the allotted time.
Dec 29, 2023, 12:25 PM IST
IND vs SA 1st Test: 'Shubman Gill Is A Big Question Mark', Dinesh Karthik's Brutal Assessment On Opener Is A Must-Read
Shubman Gill scored just 2 and 26 in the two inning of the Centurion Test match against South Africa and looks completely out of touch.
Dec 29, 2023, 12:00 PM IST
IND vs SA 1st Test: Virat Kohli Achieves Rare Batting Record Never Ever Made By Any Batter In 146 Years Of Cricket History
Despite India's loss to South Africa in 1st of the two Tests, Virat Kohli was able to enter history books as he recorded one of his best years in international cricket.
Dec 29, 2023, 09:51 AM IST
After India's Big Loss In 1st Test Vs SA, Meme Game Begins As Fans Light Up Their Mood With Jokes
The fans posted hilarious memes after India's innings defeat to South Africa in 1st Test at Centurion as some remembered Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane with the help of jokes.
Dec 29, 2023, 08:39 AM IST
IND Vs SA 1st Test: Blame Game Begins In India Camp After Loss In Centurion As Rohit Sharma Says, 'Guys Have Come...'
After the disappointing loss vs South Africa in 1st Test, India captain Rohit Sharma made a brutal assessment of the team and blamed experienced players for not stepping up in Centurion.
Dec 29, 2023, 07:28 AM IST
'Ghutne Tek Diye': Sachin Tendulkar, Irfan Pathan's Scathing Words Out After India's Embarrassing Loss In 1st Test Vs South Africa
Losing the match by a huge margin, the Indian team appeared lost and jaded in the Test match vs South Africa as they are getting brutally criticised by the fans and experts.
Dec 29, 2023, 06:43 AM IST
How Does WTC Points Table Read After Team India's Defeat?
The defeat against South Africa has affected India's standing, dropping them to the fifth position.
Dec 28, 2023, 21:18 PM IST
R Ashwin Issues Mankading Warning To Marco Jansen During IND vs SA 1st Test, Pic Goes Viral
Ashwin's Mankad warning to Jansen is not the first instance of the off-spinner being involved in such incidents.
Dec 28, 2023, 18:14 PM IST
Highlights | IND VS SA Day 3, 1st Test Cricket Score and Updates: SA Beat IND By An Innings And 32 Runs
India Vs South Africa Day 3, 1st Test Highlights Cricket Scorecard and Updates: Dean Elgar was named man of the match for his match-winnings century.
Dec 28, 2023, 13:32 PM IST
IND vs SA 1st Test Highlights Day 1, Day 2 Centurion Weather Update: SA Finished Day 2 On Top
India Vs South Africa Day 3, 1st Test LIVE Cricket Scorecard and Updates: Rohit Sharma will want Jasprit Bumrah and M Siraj to wrap up South Africa's innings in 1st session.
Dec 27, 2023, 21:56 PM IST
Virat Kohli's Ingenious Move: Bails Switch And Wicket Falls In IND vs SA 1st Test, Video Goes Viral -Watch
Jasprit Bumrah emerged as the game-changer, securing the crucial wickets of de Zorzi and Keegan Petersen in quick succession.
Dec 27, 2023, 20:12 PM IST
Athiya, Suniel Shetty's Reactions To KL Rahul's Century In IND vs SA 1st Test Win Hearts
In celebration of his remarkable feat, his wife Athiya Shetty and father-in-law Suniel Shetty took to social media.
Dec 27, 2023, 19:39 PM IST
Irfan Pathan Calls KL Rahul Team India's 'Sankatmochan'; Fans React As India Wicket-Keeper Hits Record-Breaking Century Vs South Africa In 1st Test
The Boxing Day Test seems to have a special place in KL Rahul's heart. Making his Test debut at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, he had a modest start.
Dec 27, 2023, 16:01 PM IST
IND vs SA 1st Test Analysis: How KL Rahul's Fortunes Changed After Shifting To Middle-Order
KL Rahul scored 70 on Day 1 of the first Test vs South Africa, his first half-century while batting in the middle order.
Dec 27, 2023, 11:20 AM IST
IND vs SA 1st Test: KL Rahul And Athiya Shetty's LOVE STORY; How Did The Couple Meet Each Other, Know Here
KL Rahul batted brilliantly in the first innings of the first Test vs South Africa in Centurion. He remained unbeaten after Day 1 on 70 and looks all set to hit a Test hundred on South Africa soil. Rahul has had a good 2023 on the pitch, scoring tons of runs for India while also becoming India's wicketkeeper across formats. Off the pitch, he had a big development taking place in his life as he married long-time actress girlfriend Athiya Shetty. Know more about their love story in this photo gallery.
Dec 27, 2023, 06:49 AM IST
KL Rahul: A Look At His Best Knocks In Test Cricket - In Pics
KL Rahul's reputation has grown significantly after he made his Indian debut because of his outstanding performances, particularly at periods when India was in need of a player who could handle pressure. His consistent performance in Test cricket has demonstrated that he is an all-around player capable of taking his nation to new heights.
Dec 26, 2023, 21:52 PM IST