South Africa achieved a historic 2-0 Test series sweep in India, securing their biggest ever victory by 408 runs in Guwahati. This marks their first series win on Indian soil in 25 years. Simon Harmer’s exceptional spin bowling and Aiden Markram’s record-breaking catches were instrumental in India’s heaviest Test defeat.
India suffered their largest-ever Test defeat, losing by 408 runs to South Africa in Guwahati, resulting in a 2-0 series whitewash for the visitors. Chasing 549, India collapsed for 140, with Simon Harmer taking 6/37. Stand-in skipper Rishabh Pant acknowledged the team’s need to learn quickly from tactical and batting failures.
South Africa achieved a historic 2-0 Test series victory over India in Guwahati, capping off a remarkable year. This triumph follows their World Test Championship win, marking a new era for the nation’s cricket under captain Temba Bavuma. The team’s resilience and historic achievements have brought long-awaited glory and hope to South African cricket.
WTC champions South Africa secured a historic 408-run victory over India in Guwahati, marking their first Test series win on Indian soil in 25 years. Simon Harmer’s six-wicket haul in the second innings propelled South Africa to a commanding 2-0 series sweep, handing India their largest-ever Test defeat by runs.
South African star Aiden Markram has achieved a historic feat in Test cricket, becoming the first outfielder to take nine catches in a single match. His exceptional performance in Guwahati surpassed Ajinkya Rahane’s previous record of eight. Markram’s incredible display, spread across both innings, has rewritten the record books for fielding excellence.
Cricket legend Dale Steyn has publicly disassociated himself from head coach Shukri Conrad’s use of the word “grovel.” Steyn expressed strong disapproval, calling the term loaded and unnecessary, especially given its racist connotations in cricket history. Former players Anil Kumble and Cheteshwar Pujara also voiced concerns, highlighting the coach’s controversial choice of words.
FIFA’s 2026 World Cup draw, set for December 5, introduces a 48-team format. Top four nations are strategically placed to avoid each other until the semi-finals. The expanded tournament features 12 groups, with 18 teams still vying for spots in the March playoffs, including Italy.
Former Indian wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel strongly condemned South Africa coach Shukri Conrad’s use of the word “grovel” to describe their strategy against India. Patel believes Conrad intentionally used the loaded term, which has historical significance in cricket, and called for an apology, stating such disrespectful comments have no place on the field.
Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana’s father, Shrinivas, has been discharged from the hospital and is stable after experiencing chest pain, initially suspected to be a heart attack. This led to the indefinite postponement of Smriti’s wedding to Palash Muchhal. Doctors confirmed Shrinivas was diagnosed with angina, not a heart attack, and an angiography revealed no blockages,…
South Africa coach Shukri Conrad’s use of the word “grovel” to describe his team’s strategy against India has sparked controversy. Former Indian cricketers Anil Kumble and Cheteshwar Pujara expressed shock, highlighting the word’s offensive historical context and advising humility when on top. Pujara suggested the remark might instead motivate the Indian team.
