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Cummins, Hazlewood miss out as Aus announce playing XI for 2nd Ashes Test

Although ruled out, Cummins will accompany the squad to Brisbane to continue his rehabilitation

First time in 66 years! India lose five home Tests in span of seven games

India last endured back-to-back home Test series defeats in successive years more than 40 years ago, against the West Indies in 1983 and England in the 1984/85 season

Coach Gambhir points to past successes but leaves coaching fate to BCCI

Gambhir said in indirect terms that he would not single out any player, noting that collapses such as slipping from 95/1 to 122/7 were unacceptable at the highest level

India vs South Africa HIGHLIGHTS 2nd Test Day 5: SA complete the whitewash; beat IND by 408 runs

Gautam Gambhir addressed the media after the loss and talked about the bating collapses and how the current crop of players are part of a transition.

WTC 2025-27 points table: India slips below Pakistan after series defeat

Australia continue to dominate the leaderboard, maintaining the No. 1 spot after winning all four of their matches in the 2025-27 cycle.

IND vs SA 2nd Test live streaming: Where to watch final day action today?

Any hopes of chasing the total have long faded; the pitch has worn considerably, offering sharp turn and uneven bounce, making even basic shot-making a risky endeavour.

Why is SA coach Shukran Conrad facing backlash over comments on Team India?

It remains unclear whether coach Conrad's choice of words was deliberate or simply an unfortunate slip during the press conference.

India lose early wickets chasing 549 as SA dominate Day 4 in Guwahati

India lost their first 2 wickets before stumps and now face a daunting task of batting for 3 full sessions in order to salvage a draw on the final day.

SA declare 260/5, set India a mammoth 549-run target in Guwahati Test

The declaration has handed India a daunting 549-run target to chase, a total that seems nearly impossible to chase down on a deteriorating pitch.

What is the highest successful run chase for Team India in Test cricket?

India have basically 3 and a half session to try and hold on their wickets and fight for a draw as going for a such a mammoth total on a deteriorating wicket is almost impossible.

SA stretch lead to 395 as pitch wears down; India stare at tough chase

Openers Ryan Rickelton (35 off 64) and Aiden Markram (29 off 84) continued their good form, stitching together another fifty-run stand. However, Jadeja broke through with two key wickets.

IND vs SA 2nd Test live streaming: Where to watch Day 3 in Guwahati today?

Indian batting order experienced a collapse that saw go down from 95/1 to 119/6 on the day.

When was the last time Team India lost a Test by an innings at home?

The last instance where India lost a Test by an innings at home occurred over 15 years ago, during the 1st Test in Nagpur from February 6-9, 2010, when South Africa toured India.

IND vs SA: South Africa grind India down as Muthusamy, Jansen star on Day 2

Despite Jansen's disappointment, South Africa can be immensely proud of their effort. They forced India to grind through 151.1 overs, completely reversing the momentum on Day 2.

India vs South Africa HIGHLIGHTS 2nd Test Day 1: Three for Kuldeep as disciplined India edge the day

At stumps, Senuran Muthusamy was unbeaten on 25 with new batter Kyle Verreynne at the other end as Mohammed Siraj had Tony de Zorzi (28) caught behind.

India vs South Africa 2nd Test Playing 11, live timings, live streaming

Rishabh Pant to lead India in Guwahati Test as Shubman Gill ruled out due to neck spasm. The live toss for IND vs SA 2nd Test will take place at 8:30 AM IST

IND vs SA 2nd Test Playing 11: Who will replace Gill if he remains unfit?

Two specialist batters, B Sai Sudharsan and Devdutt Padikkal, are available, along with seam-bowling allrounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, who rejoins the squad after being rested for the first Test.

ICC World Test Championship points table after IND vs SA 1st Test

The loss adds pressure on India, who have now suffered three defeats in the current WTC cycle, including two earlier in England.

India vs South Africa 1st Test highlights: South Africa beat India in low-scoring thriller

The second Test will be played in Guwahati from November 22-26. It was SA's first Test win in India in 15 years.