How can India's batters cope with tricky conditions?
Saba Karim believes preparation is key for India's batters to succeed on challenging pitches
21/11 - 10:30 PM EST
2nd Test, South Africa tour of India at Guwahati, Nov 22-26 2025
21/11 - 10:30 PM EST
2nd Test, South Africa tour of India at Guwahati, Nov 22-26 2025
Karim wants India to pick both Sudharsan, Padikkal
Saba Karim discusses India's combination after it emerged that Gill is set to miss the second Test in Guwahati
Saba Karim: Pant will be unpredictable as captain
"Exciting times" - Saba Karim is looking forward to watching Rishabh Pant the Test captain
'Gambhir took the blame because he felt curators should not be blamed'
India's batting coach on the Kolkata pitch and what to expect in Guwahati
Botha: New ball should play a role with early start to the Test
South Africa bowling coach Piet Botha looks ahead to the second Test between India and South Africa
Match Coverage
All Match NewsMystery pitch adds to intrigue in Guwahati's Test debut
The best India can hope for is to finish with honours even, while world champions South Africa have a chance to make it a second series defeat for India in their last three
Rib injury rules Kagiso Rabada out of second Test too
Kagiso Rabada will remain with the team for the Guwahati Test but return home immediately after and miss the ODI series
Gill ruled out of Guwahati Test, Pant to lead India
Shubman Gill "will head to Mumbai for further assessment of his injury," BCCI says in a media statement
Gill set to miss Guwahati Test against South Africa; Pant to stand in as captain
India's Test captain has been advised more rest to avoid recurrence of neck spasms
Spin, seam, or both? Mystery pitch leaves SA guessing ahead of Guwahati Test
South Africa are juggling Rabada's fitness, an unpredictable pitch, and a stack of selection dilemmas as they chase a rare series win in India
