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A Defeat Too Loud To Ignore: Indian Test Cricket Faces Its Moment Of Reckoning
Coach Gautam Gambhir: By the end of a bruising Test series, it wasn’t just the scoreboard that told the story; it was the silence of disbelief echoing across Indian cricket.
"Time is the only healer" may sound comforting, but for the current Indian Test side, time feels more like a ticking clock. A back-to-back series loss, capped by a humiliating defeat at home, has left nowhere to hide. The wounds are fresh, the questions louder, and the scrutiny unforgiving.
South Africa's 2–0 sweep was not just historic; it was ruthless. The visitors etched their names into the record books with a 408-run demolition in the second Test, India’s heaviest defeat in the format. It marked only the Proteas’ second-ever Test series win on Indian soil, and their first since 2000, making the result all the more damning for the hosts.
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Former South Africa: Former South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn praised the team's historic 2-0 Test series victory in India, calling it a landmark achievement that highlighted their collective efforts.
Defeat To SA, 3-0 Loss To NZ Reflect Broader Issues Beyond Just Outcomes, Says Kumble
Barsapara Cricket Stadium: Former India captain and coach Anil Kumble said the team’s recent setbacks - a 2-0 series defeat to South Africa coming just a year after the 3-0 loss to New Zealand - point to deeper concerns within the Test team and that improvements are the need of the hour.
2nd Test: To Beat A Very Good Indian Team Is A Hell Of An Effort, Says Harmer
Barsapara Cricket Stadium: South Africa off-spinner Simon Harmer hailed the team’s emphatic 2-0 series sweep over India, calling it as ‘a hell of an effort’. On day five’s play at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Harmer picked a match-winning six-for to ensure South Africa thrashed India by 408 runs.
India Slip To Fifth In WTC Standings After Series Loss Against South Africa
ICC World Test Championship: India suffered a big plunge in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 standings following a 2-0 series loss against South Africa at home after losing the second Test by 408-run here at Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
The Way We Performed Here Will Grow Our Confidence Even More: Bavuma
Barsapara Cricket Ground: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma praised his team’s collective effort after they secured a historic 2-0 Test series victory in India, emphasising that their performances will boost their confidence further as a team.
We Did Not Capitalise As A Team, Which Cost Us The Series: Pant
Rishabh Pant: India stand-in captain Rishabh Pant admitted his side had been thoroughly outplayed by South Africa after crashing to a 408-run loss and a 2-0 series loss, saying the side did not "capitalise as a team", which "cost us the series".
Venkatesh Prasad 'disappointed By How India Is Going About In Tests,' Ashwin Hails SA For Historic Win
Barsapara Cricket Stadium: Former cricketer Venkatesh Prasad did not hold back his criticism after India suffered a crushing 408-run defeat in the second Test against South Africa here at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Calling it a "disappointing display of tactics and skills", he expressed deep concern as India endured their biggest-ever loss at home.
2nd Test: South Africa Hand India Biggest Defeat To Clinch Historic Series Win (ld)
Barsapara Cricket Stadium: Off-spinner Simon Harmer picked an exceptional 6-37 as South Africa completed a commanding 408-run victory over India at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium to secure an emphatic 2-0 series sweep on Wednesday.
2nd Test: Harmer's 6-37 Helps SA Crush India By 408-run To Seal Series Whitewash
Barsapara Cricket Stadium: Off-spinner Simon Harmer picked an exceptional 6-37 as South Africa completed a commanding 408-run victory over India at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium to secure an emphatic 2-0 series sweep on Wednesday.
2nd Test: Harmer Picks Three As SA Reduce India To 90/5 At Tea
Barsapara Cricket Stadium: South Africa strengthened their grip to win the second Test as off-spinner Simon Harmer struck thrice, leaving India reeling at 90/5 in 47 overs at tea on day five’s play at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
India Going To Take Blueprint From Manchester Draw For Saving The Game, Says Ten Doeschate
South Africa: India will look to draw inspiration from their resilient draw against England at Manchester this year in their aim to save the ongoing second Test against South Africa, said assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate ahead of day five’s play.
I Am Always Available For Advice, Rohit Sharma Tells Indian Team Ahead Of T20 World Cup 2026
ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta: He may have retired from the shortest format of international cricket, but the only player to figure in all nine editions of the T20 World Cup wants to contribute to the Indian team's preparations by imparting the wisdom he has gleaned in a career spanning 15 years.
Would Love To Win T20 World Cup By Beating Australia In Final In Ahmedabad: Suryakumar Yadav
T20 World Cup: Till a few years back, every Indian cricketer and fans would love to see the country win an ICC tournament by beating Pakistan in the final. The scenario has changed now and India T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav on Tuesday said in an ideal situation, he would love to lift aloft the Men's T20 World Cup 2026 by beating Australia in the summit clash.
2026 T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma Named Tournament Ambassador
T20 World Cup: Former India captain Rohit Sharma — the man who lifted the Men’s T20 World Cup trophy in 2024 — has been named the tournament ambassador for the 2026 edition, to be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
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