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Winning series in India would come close to WTC triumph: Temba Bavuma

Bavuma believes the current squad, unbeaten in a full-strength Test series since coach Conrad took charge in 2023, has the maturity and belief to challenge India and script a rare away series win.

Shubman Gill: Choosing between extra seamer and spinner remains tricky call

While Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj are certain starters, Akash Deep remains the third pace option in the squad.

Hopefully we have learned from the New Zealand series: coach Ten Doeschate

India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate is hoping that his batters have learnt lessons from the rare series-defeat at home against New Zealand last year as the hosts get ready to take on spin-heavy Proteas in the two-Test rubber, starting Friday. Armed with a potent spin attack, taking on South Africa seems like competing against a "subcontinent team", Ten Doeschate said, admitting that they need to get better at negotiating the challenge posed by tweakers. South Africa's recent Test series in Pakistan saw their spin quartet of Keshav Maharaj, Simon Harmer, Senuran Muthusamy and Prenelan Subrayen take 35 wickets to draw the two-match series 1-1. "They have got four (three specialist) spinners at their disposal. Most likely they will play three and it is a little bit like playing against a subcontinent team," Ten Doeschate said during a media interaction ahead of the opening Test. The Proteas arrive with a balanced attack in both pace and spin. If Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen

Hungry to beat India in India: Maharaj targets historic Test win vs IND

South Africa, despite being among the most consistent Test sides globally, have struggled in India, losing their last two series in 2015 and 2019 without a single win.

In-form Dhruv Jurel to replace Nitish Reddy for India's 1st Test vs SA

The 24-year-old has been in exceptional touch, scoring four centuries in his last five first-class matches, including twin tons against South Africa 'A' in Bengaluru last week.

Mohd Siraj backs India's form ahead of crucial South Africa Test series

Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj highlighted the importance of consistency and rhythm in what he called a crucial series for India's WTC campaign.

IND vs SA 1st Test: Dhruv Jurel likely to replace Reddy in Playing 11

Since the start of the home season, Jurel has scored 140, 1 and 56, 125, 44 and 6, and 132 and 127 not out, a run that includes three hundreds and a fifty in his last eight first-class innings

Dhruv Jurel makes his case for IND vs SA Tests with twin centuries vs SA-A

Jurel's twin centuries have put India A in a commanding position vs SA-A in the second Test in Bengaluru

Pacers put India A in control of 2nd unofficial Test vs South Africa A

The pace trio of Prasidh Krishna (3/35), Mohammad Siraj (2/61) and Akash Deep (2/28) showcased exemplary control and use of bounce on a lively surface at the BCCI Centre of Excellence ground

IND vs SA Tests: Full schedule, squad, match timings (IST), live streaming

The live streaming of the India vs South Africa Test series will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India

Ashes 2025-26: Full schedule, squads, match timings (IST), live streaming

The live telecast of the Ashes 2025-26 will be available on Star Sports Network for Indian fans

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

The live streaming of the 2nd Test between India A and South Africa A will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India

Pant returns as BCCI announces India's squad for South Africa Tests

Some notable names missing from India's squad are Prasidh Krishna, who was part of the last two Test series, while Mumbai batter Sarfaraz once again fails to find a spot in the 15-member squad

India squad for South Africa Tests: Pant set to return after injury layoff

Pant missed India's recent Test series against the West Indies while recovering from the injury he sustained during the fourth Test against England in Manchester.

Labuschagne returns to Australia's Ashes squad after missing WI series

Marnus Labuschagne is back in Australia's squad to start the Ashes series, with selectors including the veteran batter Wednesday in a 15-man group for the first cricket test against England. Labuschagne missed Australia's three-test series win over the West Indies in the Caribbean in July after a lean run of form but has regained confidence with some impressive innings in first-class cricket. Opening batter Jake Weatherald could make his debut in the Nov. 21-25 match in Perth after being selected ahead of Matt Renshaw and Sam Konstas, although that depends on who is chosen to open with Usman Khawaja. The 31-year-old Weatherald was the leading scorer in the Sheffield Shield tournament last summer with 906 runs at an average of 50.33. He scored a century for Australia A against Sri Lanka A in a mid-year series. Steve Smith will lead the Australian lineup in the series-opener in the absence of regular skipper Pat Cummins, who is still recovering from a lower back problem. Scott Bola

Rishabh Pant struggles as India A falter against South Africa A on Day 2

Opener Sai Sudharsan (38 off 94) struggled to find fluency and was eventually caught behind off Tshepo Moreki.

IND A vs SA A 1st Test live streaming: Where to watch Day 2 action today?

On Day 2, India A will aim to capitalize on their momentum. The spinners, having found consistent turn and bounce on a responsive pitch, will look to wrap up the tail early and keep SA under pressure.

IND vs SA: Here's why Guwahati Test to have Tea break before Lunch

To maximize playtime and ensure that the day's 90 overs can be completed before natural light fades, the BCCI and Cricket South Africa have mutually agreed to revise the session timings.

Pakistan vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 3: SA in control; PAK 94/4 at stumps

Shan Masood had won the toss and opted to bat first on Day 1, with the team eager to take a 2-0 series lead at home.

India A vs South Africa A Test series schedule, squad, venue and streaming

Rishabh Pant is set to return to professional cricket. His absence from key tournaments like the Asia Cup and the Test series against the West Indies was felt deeply by Team India.