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First India versus SA test, ‘tricky’ Kolkata pitch and the complications of an ‘imperfect’ science

November 20, 2025 2:03 pm

India’s defeat in the first Test at Kolkata against South Africa led India head coach to blame the surface. Here’s why making a spin track is a complex affair.

Jacques Kallis farewell ton hands South Africa victory chance

December 29, 2013 12:41 pm

India will effectively need to bat for most of the last day to take the match beyond their host.

Dale Steyn,the return of the native

December 28, 2013 12:54 am

After going wicket-less in first Test and on Day One,pacer picks up six to keep India to 334.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni picks Ravindra Jadeja over offie Ravichandran Ashwin

December 27, 2013 12:27 am

This is not the first time that Dhoni has opted for Jadeja over a regular spinner.

South Africa were lucky to survive on last day,says Cheteshwar Pujara

December 24, 2013 7:47 pm

Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara sought to play mind games ahead of the second Test.

Contributions of Murali Vijay and Shami worth more than the statistics

December 24, 2013 1:32 am

It could well be the turn of Vijay and Shami to don the headliners' garb.

India's Gen Next batters - especially Kohli and Pujara - shatter pre-tour predictions

December 24, 2013 1:29 am

Dhoni's young India had in many ways taken the cricket world by surprise.

Virat Kohli jumps to career-best rankings after Wanderers heroics

December 23, 2013 7:08 pm

Cheteshwar Pujara remained on seventh spot after earning 37 rating points.

Twin tons in vain as first Test ends in exciting draw at the Wanderers

December 22, 2013 1:17 pm

Hosts rode on centuries from Faf and AB to very nearly pull off a win but fell short by eight runs.

Quick singles: Butter fingers! Did Imran Tahir drop the match?

December 20, 2013 9:07 pm

In the 47th over,Tahir dropped Pujara. It was a simple caught and bowl chance.

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