Match Day

5hKarthik Krishnaswamy

Are India mulling Kuldeep vs allrounder?

Kuldeep was the Player of the Match in India's last Test but he knows that does not guarantee anything

6hFirdose Moonda

In India, captain Bavuma pursues the final piece of his validation

As South Africa's most experienced specialist batter, his role is multi-fold in the two-Test series. It's a challenge he's up to take on

1dVishal Dikshit

Graeme Smith: 'Crucial for South Africa to start well' in India

Du Plessis agreed while Amla said batting could make the difference between both teams

1dKarthik Krishnaswamy

'He's certain to play' - Dhruv Jurel set to retain place in India's Test XI

Reddy has been released from India's squad for the first Test while Pant is back from injury, having missed the West Indies series

1dKarthik Krishnaswamy

Eden Gardens conditions could weaponise India, SA quicks

While the pitch may only start turning on day three, both captains will look to unleash their fast bowlers in the early exchanges at a venue where the new ball usually swings

1dFirdose Moonda

Colossal task awaits SA's eight newcomers in India, but can they adapt?

South Africa have picked a team best suited for the subcontinent, but conditions here expose even seasoned teams, let alone first-timers

1dNagraj Gollapudi

Reverse swing on the cards in Kolkata for India vs South Africa Test

The black-soil pitch is already devoid of any live grass four days before the first Test

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7hSidharth Monga

The World Test Champions begin their toughest test in India

South Africa have lost six of their previous seven Tests in India