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South Africa v India 2018

India’s Virat Kohli celebrates his century

Kohli takes sledging to another level against South Africa

Virat Kohli is known for his aggressive style in the cricketing circles. He is never short of a barb or two at the opposition.

 
 
South Africa v India ODI Series Preview LIVE from Kingsmead Stadium

South Africa v India ODI Series Preview LIVE from Kingsmead Stadium

Chetan Narula joins Cricket World TV for his South Africa v India ODI Series Preview LIVE from Kingsmead Stadium in Durban, South Africa.

Kagiso Rabada is the number one bowler in Test cricket

Kagiso Rabada claims top position in ICC Test Rankings

South Africa speedster Kagiso Rabada has taken the top position in the International Cricket Council Rankings for bowlers following his stellar performance in the first Test against India in Cape Town.

Hardik Pandya has been India's preferred all-rounder in all the three formats

3 fast bowling all-rounders who can replace Hardik Pandya in the future

Saksham Mishra discusses the probable options, who can replace all-rounder Hardik Pandya in future.

India's Virat Kohli celebrates his century in the Cape Town ODI

Kohli, Spinners take India to 3-0 lead over South Africa

Virat Kohli continued his rich vein of form with another unbeaten 160-run knock as India went on decimate South Africa by 124 runs in the third One-Day International in Cape Town to take a 3-0 unassailable lead in the series.

Ajinkya Rahane is expected to make it to the XI for the third Test in Johannesburg

Expected changes in the Indian playing XI for the 3rd Test

As the third Test between India and South Africa kick-off on Wednesday, Saksham Mishra gives us an insight on the changes expected from Virat Kohli's side.

 
 
South Africa v India Series &1st Test Preview | Cricket World TV Live from Cape Town

South Africa v India Series &1st Test Preview | Cricket World TV Live from Cape Town

Watch our latest Cricket World TV video Live from South Africa as our correspondent Chetan Narula previews the First Test and the Series between South Africa and India from Cape Town before the First Test.

 
 
India v South Africa 3rd Test Preview | LIVE From Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

India v South Africa 3rd Test Preview | LIVE From Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg

Chetan Narula is live from Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, with his preview of the 3rd Test between India v South Africa for Cricket World TV.

Dinesh Karthik has been recalled into the Test squad

5 qualities of Dinesh Karthik that justify his selection in the Test team

A couple of weeks back Dinesh Karthik was playing Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy and preparing himself for India's ODI tour of South Africa. Even in the wildest stretch of the imagination, he would not have dreamt of getting a call-up for the Test side. What transpired would have certainly made him a believer in destiny.

The pink jersey had a change of fortune for South Africa in Johannesburg

Klaasen, Phehlukwayo keep South Africa alive with five-wicket win in Johannesburg

Heinrich Klaasen and Andile Phehlukwayo played blistering knocks at the end to help South Africa chase down the revised target of 202 runs from 28 overs with five wickets and 15 deliveries in hand in the fourth One-Day International against India in Johannesburg to keep their chances alive in the series which is poised 3-1 in favour of the visitors.

 
 
South Africa v India ODI Review LIVE from St George's Park

South Africa v India ODI Review LIVE from St George's Park

Chetan Narula joins Cricket World TV with his South Africa v India 3rd ODI Review LIVE from St George's Park.

India will welcome the experience of MS Dhoni

India's probable playing XI for the 1st ODI against South Africa

In the home season, the Indian team looked impregnable. Even the top teams like England, Australia and New Zealand found it hard to get the better of the Men in Blue on home soil.

Duanne Olivier has played five Tests for South Africa

South Africa add Duanne Olivier, Lungi Ngidi to squad for second Test

South Africa have added pace bowlers Duanne Olivier and Lungi Ngidi to the squad for the second Test against India to be played at SuperSport Park in Centurion.

Virat Kohli celebrating his century at Kingsmead

Kohli, Rahane guide India to 1-0 lead against South Africa

Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane scored a record 189 run stand as India chased down 270 runs against South Africa in the first One-Day International in Durban with six wickets in hand to claim a 1-0 lead in the series.

Rohit Sharma scored his maiden century in South Africa

India create history with series win over South Africa

Rohit Sharma slammed his maiden century in South Africa while Kuldeep Yadav followed it with a four-wicket haul as India went on to defeat Proteas by 73 runs in the fourth One-Day International in Port Elizabeth to register a 4-1 series victory.

Suresh Raina has made a comeback into the T20I squad

India recall Suresh Raina for T20I series against South Africa

India have recalled senior middle-order batsman Suresh Raina for the upcoming Twenty20 International series against South Africa.

Hashim Amla scored two half centuries on a tough pitch in Johannesburg

Cricket World Player of the Week - Hashim Amla

For scoring twin half-centuries on a difficult Johannesburg pitch during the third Test against India, South Africa's Hashim Amla wins the Cricket World Player of the Week.

Virat Kohli scored at strike-rate of 134.38

Kohli, bowlers steer India to 5-1 series victory in ODI series

Virat Kohli slammed an unbeaten 129-run knock off 96 deliveries after a four-wicket haul from Shardul Thakur as India chased down 205 runs against South Africa with ease in 32.1 overs with eight wickets in hand in the sixth and final One-Day International in Centurion to complete a 5-1 series victory.

Ajinkya Rahane played a vital knock in the first ODI

Batting for Rahane at No. 4 until the 2019 World Cup

The No. 4 spot is one of the most crucial positions in the batting order. For starters, it requires someone who can anchor the innings if a couple of wickets go down early. Secondly, if the openers get off to a good start, explosive abilities are needed to capitalize on the foundation that has been laid.

India's Virat Kohli (right) plays a shot in day two of the Centurion Test

Kohli keeps India alive on another tough batting day

Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 85 as India knocked down 183 runs off the deficit with five wickets down after bowling out South Africa for 335 in the second Test in Centurion.

 
 
India ODI Win Over South Africa LIVE From SuperSport Park

India ODI Win Over South Africa LIVE From SuperSport Park

India ODI Win Over South Africa LIVE From SuperSport Park | Cricket World TV.

Parthiv Patel will have to compete with Wridhimaan Saha for a spot in the XI

5 qualities of Parthiv Patel about whom no one is talking

Parthiv Patel belongs to a generation of Indian wicket-keepers including Dinesh Karthik and Wriddhiman Saha who were eclipsed by the legend of MS Dhoni. When Parthiv made his test debut at Trent Bridge against England in 2002, he was just 17 years old.

Kagiso Rabada (right) has five demerit points against his name now

Kagiso Rabada sanctioned by ICC for misconduct

The International Cricket Council has handed a 15 percent of match fee fine to South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada following a misconduct in the recently concluded fifth One-Day International against India in Port Elizabeth.

India registered their maiden ODI series win in South Africa

India dethrone South Africa from pole position in ICC ODI rankings

India have gone on to claim the top spot in the International Cricket Council One-Day International Rankings following their win in Port Elizabeth.

Hardik Pandya

5 reasons why Kohli's penchant for Hardik Pandya is disturbing India's balance

There has been a perpetual theory in cricket according to which an all-rounder is ranked. 'He must be able to make the team as a specialist batsman or bowler, the other facet is an added advantage'.

AB de Villiers suffered a finger injury

AB de Villiers to miss first three ODIs against India

South Africa will miss the services of ace batsman AB de Villiers in the first three One-Day Internationals against India following a finger injury.

Chris Morris has made recovery from groin injury

Chris Morris returns to South Africa squad for Test series against India

South Africa have recalled all-rounder Chris Morris in the 15-man squad that will face India in a three-match Test series.

Parthiv Patel will be tested in the South African conditions

Why Wriddhiman Saha's injury can be a blessing in disguise for Parthiv Patel and India

India lost one of their best gloveman Wriddhiman Saha due to injury ahead of the second Test against South Africa in Centurion allowing Parthiv Patel another chance at the international level.

Lungi Ngidi celebrating the wicket of Hardik Pandya on day five

Ngidi picks six as South Africa wrap up series win against India

Lungisani Ngidi impressed with a six-wicket haul as South Africa bowled out India for 151 runs in the final innings to complete a 135-run victory in the second Test in Centurion on the final day, thereby completing a 2-0 series victory.

 
 
South Africa v India 2nd Test Preview | Cricket World TV Live From SuperSport Park

South Africa v India 2nd Test Preview | Cricket World TV Live From SuperSport Park

Chetan Narula is live from South Africa for Cricket World TV – he previews the 2nd Test match South Africa v India, after India’s disastrous first test drubbing by South Africa, can they bounce back in the second Test?

Dinesh Karthik last played a Test match in 2010

Dinesh Karthik replaces injured Wriddhiman Saha in India's Test squad

India have recalled wicket-keeper batsman Dinesh Karthik for the third and final Test against South Africa to be played between in Johannesburg later this month.

South Africa celebrating the wicket of Murali Vijay in Johannesburg

India suffer another batting collapse in testing Johannesburg pitch

A collective effort from the South African pacers once again troubled the Indian batsmen as they were bowled out for 187 runs in the first innings of the third and final Test in Johannesburg.

Virat Kohli (left) is looking forward to lead India in South Africa

India keen on conquering South African challenge - Virat Kohli

India skipper Virat Kohli believes mental preparation will be the key when they head to South Africa for a full-fledged tour that involves three Tests, six One-Day Internationals and three Twenty20 Internationals next month.

South Africa’s Andile Phehlukwayo appeals unsuccessfully for the wicket of Virat Kohli

ICC hands South Africa fine for slow over-rate

The International Cricket Council has announced a 10 percent fine of match fees for the South African players following their poor over-rate in the recently concluded fourth One-Day International against India in Johannesburg.

Aiden Markram has played just two ODIs for South Africa

Markram named South Africa captain for remainder of ODI series against India

South Africa opening batsman Aiden Markram has been named the captain of the Proteas side for the remainder of the One-Day International series against India.

South Africa’s Andile Phehlukwayo avoids a bouncer from Mohammed Shami

ICC gives 'poor' rating to Wanderers pitch

The International Cricket Council has handed a 'poor' rating to the pitch at New Wanderers in Johannesburg that recently hosted the third Test between India and South Africa.

Jasprit Bumrah picked his maiden five-wicket haul

India hold edge after Bumrah five-fer trouble South Africa

Jasprit Bumrah picked his maiden five-wicket haul as India made a strong comeback on the second day as they dismissed South Africa for 194 and later stretched their lead to 42 runs with nine wickets in hand at stumps on day two of the Johannesburg Test.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar (centre) had a fantastic series for India

Neck and neck: comparing the 5 prong pace attack of India & South Africa

Given that both India and South Africa have five pacers each, it would be interesting to compare and contrast them one-on-one.

 
 
South Africa v India Test Series Review LIVE from Johannesburg

South Africa v India Test Series Review LIVE from Johannesburg

Chetan Narula joins us live from Johannesburg to give his South Africa v India Test Series review.

Virat Kohli (left) celebrating his century in the third day's play in Centurion

Kohli slams 153 but South Africa's progress stopped by rain-hit final session

After Virat Kohli slammed 153 runs to help India narrow down India's first innings deficit over South Africa, a fluent half-century from AB de Villiers ensured the Proteas stretched their lead to 118 runs with eight wickets in hand before rain brought a premature end to the third day of the second Test in Centurion.

JP Duminy led from the front for South Africa

Klaasen, Duminy help South Africa chase 189 and level series

Heinrich Klaasen scored a blistering 69 run knock while JP Duminy led from the front with an unbeaten 64 as South Africa went on to chase 189 against India in 18.4 overs with six wickets in hand in the second Twenty20 International in Centurion to level the series 1-1.

Virat Kohli was handed a demerit point as well

ICC sanctions Virat Kohli for on-field behaviour

The International Cricket Council has fined Indian skipper Virat Kohli for his on-field behaviour during the ongoing Test against South Africa in Centurion.

 
 
India Beaten by South Africa - 1st Test Review | Cricket World TV Live from Newlands Stadium

India Beaten by South Africa - 1st Test Review | Cricket World TV Live from Newlands Stadium

Watch our latest Cricket World TV video Live from South Africa as our correspondent Chetan Narula reviews the First Test and the Series between South Africa and India from Cape Town on Day Five.

Cheteshwar Pujara was run out in both the innings

5 reasons why India lost the 2nd Test against South Africa

When India lost by 72 runs in the 1st Test at Cape Town after coming so close to victory, it looked as though they had missed a golden chance. The captain and the team looked determined that the next time they were faced with such an opportunity, they would grab it with both hands.

Virat Kohli, India Cricket

5 understated reasons why India lost the 4th ODI against South Africa

South Africa continued their unbeaten streak in the Pink ODIs as they denied India a whitewash in the 6-match ODI series at Johannesburg. This makes the scoreline 3-1 and hence keeps the series alive.

Mohammad Shami (centre) was India's hero in the final innings

Shami's five-fer lead India to a consolatory win in Johannesburg

Mohammad Shami picked a five-wicket haul as India managed to overcome an unbeaten 86 from Dean Elgar to register a 63-run victory in the final Test in Johannesburg.

Quinton de Kock (right) to miss the ODI and T20I series against India

South Africa suffer Quinton de Kock blow

South Africa's ongoing campaign against India have suffered another major blow with wicket-keeper batsman Quinton de Kock adding to the injury list.

 
 
India v South Africa Test Review | Cricket World TV Live from Johannesburg

India v South Africa Test Review | Cricket World TV Live from Johannesburg

South Africa take a 2-0 Test series win over India, as Chetan Narula reviews the 2nd test, then previews the 3rd and final test live from Johannesburg for Cricket World TV.

Lungi Ngidi impressed during the Test series against India

South Africa call-up Lungi Ngidi for first three ODIs against India

South Africa have called-up pace bowler Lungi Ngidi and middle-order batsman Khaya Zondo for the first three One-Day Internationals against India.

India and South Africa will lock horns with each other in the third Test in Johannesburg

What's in store for the 3rd India-South Africa Test

Emotions were on a high as India received a crushing defeat at the hands of South Africa by 135 runs in the 2nd Test. Winning and losing is part and parcel of the game but the manner in which India lost, left the fans dejected. Even the Indian team would concede that they could have fared much better in Centurion.

India currently have a 1-0 lead in the series

Why India will vanquish South Africa 4-2 in the ODI series

As the Indian team shed off their white flannels and put on the blues, they look a completely different side.

South Africa's Hashim Amla is run out during the second Test match against India

Late wickets give India advantage on day one

After Aiden Markram and Hashim Amla scored 94 and 82 runs respectively, India made a strong comeback with four wickets in the final session to restrict South Africa to 269 for six at stumps on day one of the second Test in Centurion.

Yuzvendra Chahal was India's hero with the ball

India decimate South Africa after Chahal's five-fer

Yuzvendra Chahal picked his maiden five-wicket haul as India wrapped up South Africa for 118 runs and later chased down the target in 20.3 overs with nine wickets in hand in the second One-Day International in Centurion to take a 2-0 lead in the series.

4 Strange Calls Taken by Virat Kohli That Defy Cricketing Logic

4 Strange Calls Taken by Virat Kohli That Defy Cricketing Logic

Captaincy is one vocation which involves high risks and high rewards. As a Captain, one follows his instincts. If they come off, the captain is given a pat on the back.

AB de Villiers scored a blistering 65 run knock

South Africa bounce back with three quick wickets after troubled by Bhuvneshwar

South Africa made a strong comeback restricting India to 28 for three at stumps on day one after they were bowled out for 286 in the first innings of the Cape Town Test.

Umesh Yadav has been one of the standout performer in India's home season

Why Umesh Yadav and Ishant Sharma should be preferred over Jasprit Bumrah on South Africa tour

It is a human tendency to appreciate the rising sun. Something new and maverick readily catches the human eye. A bowler from Gujarat with a bowling action that nobody had seen before almost immediately caught the public eye.

 
 
South Africa v India 3rd ODI Preview LIVE from Cape Town

South Africa v India 3rd ODI Preview LIVE from Cape Town

Chetan Narula joins Cricket World TV live from cape town for an ODI series review of the first two tests, and preview of the 3rd of the series between South Africa v India.

Yuzvendra Chahal impressed in the first game in South Africa

5 reasons why playing both Kuldeep and Chahal will turn out to be a master stroke

Saksham Mishra highlights the importance of Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav in India's bowling setup.

Lungi Ngidi celebrates the wicket of Virat Kohli

Ngidi double strike leaves India with uphill task to save series

Lungi Ngidi struck twice before stumps on day four as South Africa left India reeling at 35 for three while defending a total of 286 in the final innings of the second Test in Centurion.

India will head into the Test series against South Africa without a practice game

India opt for practice sessions over warm-up game in South Africa

Cricket South Africa has confirmed that India have opted out of the two-day warm-up game ahead of their Test series against Proteas that begins on 5th January.

Shikhar Dhawan

Satire: How India conspired to lose the 4th ODI to keep the series alive

On the eve of the 4th ODI, the coaches and captains of both teams met. Pleasantries were exchanged and hands shaken. Kohli assured his RCB teammate that his team would pay a tribute to de Villiers in his comeback match. A bond was signed to keep the series alive.

AB de Villiers (right) will be a player to watch out for South Africa

Can India replicate their home success in South Africa? Test Series Preview

A terrific home record and a season full of success with the bat - Virat Kohli can hardly keep a foot wrong after a fabulous 2017 but can he help India shed away their tag of poor travellers in the series of away tours lined up beginning with the trip to the rainbow nation?

Jasprit Bumrah has played 58 limited overs games for India

Jasprit Bumrah called-up to Indian Test squad for series against South Africa

India have called-up pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah to the 17-member squad for the three-match Test series against South Africa.

India's Hardik Pandya in action on day two of the Cape Town Test

South Africa on top despite Pandya brilliance

Hardik Pandya scored 93 runs and picked two wickets as well but it is South Africa, who are on top in the first Test in Cape Town after managing a 142-run lead with eight wickets in hand by stumps on day two.

AB de Villiers missed the first three games of the series

South Africa receive AB de Villiers boost

South Africa's chances of saving the One-Day International series against India has received a boost with ace batsman AB de Villiers returning to the squad for the final three games.

South Africa's Dean Elgar plays a shot off the bowling of India’s Jasprit Bumrah.

Threats that India can face after losing the toss in the second Test

Indian captain Virat Kohli lost yet another toss during the second Test against South Africa in Centurion but what could be the impact of it?

India's fielding has come under scrutiny

Game-changing catches put down by India on day 1 of the second Test

Saksham Mishra gives his opinion on the Indian fielding which has been a big let-down in their ongoing series in South Africa.

Jasprit Bumrah (left) picked the wicket of AB de Villiers on his debut

Four arguments in favour of Jasprit Bumrah's inclusion in Tests against South Africa

Live action from the long-awaited South Africa tour has finally begun. There is an air of excitement surrounding the series after a long time. Finally, the Indian team will be subject to an opposition that will slow down, if not halt, their winning run.

AB de Villiers missed the first three ODIs against India as well

AB de Villiers sidelined for T20Is against India

South Africa ace batsman AB de Villiers will miss the ongoing Twenty20 International series against India following a knee injury.

Vernon Philander claimed the man of the match for his six-wicket haul

Philander picks six as South Africa go 1-0 up in series

Vernon Philander picked a six-wicket haul as South Africa wrapped up India for 135 runs in the final innings to complete a 72-run victory in the first Test in Cape Town and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

India's record series-winning streak ended in South Africa

5 signs that Virat's team is plagued by overconfidence

There is a fine line between being assured and being cocksure. The current Indian team led by the restless Virat Kohli is skewed towards the latter. The expectation that the tour of South Africa would be game-changing and the beginning of India's dominance in overseas Tests has gone south.

India's Cheteshwar Pujara reacts after being dismissed

Befuddled why the umpire took so long in ruling Pujara out, here's why

Cheteshwar Pujara's run out dismissals in both the innings proved costly for India in Centurion.

5 Key Run-outs in the India v South Africa Second Test

5 Key Run-outs in the India v South Africa Second Test

Run outs are usually not the order of the day when it comes to Test cricket. Yet there are occasions when even players with a calm head on their shoulders fall prey to an error in judgement.

Lungi Ngidi was the hero for South Africa in the second Test in South Africa

5 times Indian batting crumbled against debutant pacers

Before the start of the 2nd Test between India and South Africa, there were speculations that Chris Morris would replace the injured Dale Steyn in the South African playing XI. However, citing India's shortcoming against debutant pacers, the Proteas team management decided to field the young Lungi Ngidi in place of Morris.

South Africa have already won the series

South Africa fined for slow over-rate

The International Cricket Council has fined South African players following their poor over-rate in the recently concluded second Test against India in Centurion.

What is in store for India in the 2nd Test against South Africa?

What is in store for India in the 2nd Test against South Africa?

The opening Test at Newlands proved to be a damper for the spirited Indian cricket fans. When the Indian bowlers bundled up South Africa’s second innings before Lunch on Day 4, the team was in with a real chance.

Kedar Jadhav missed the series against Sri Lanka due to injury

Kedar Jadhav returns to India squad for ODI series against South Africa

Delhi batsman Kedar Jadhav has been recalled in the 17-member Indian squad for the upcoming One-Day International series against South Africa.

India's Ajinkya Rahane takes evasive action

Inconsistent bounce leaves Johannesburg game in uncertainty

Uneven bounce at New Wanderers Stadium has created an uncertainty on the result of the third Test match between India and South Africa in Johannesburg despite the game being evenly poised heading into the fourth day.

Ajinkya Rahane was dropped for the first Test against South Africa in Cape Town

Vice Captain Rahane's exclusion from the Test side unprecedented, not unexpected

Ajinkya Rahane being dropped in the first Test against South Africa is a hard pill to swallow for the die-hard Test fan, given his overseas record.

Virat Kohli (left) is confident of his team's chances in South Africa

Kohli feels India have the bowling to win in South Africa

India skipper Virat Kohli believes his team has the right combination as they bid to win a Test series in South Africa for the first time.

South Africa v India 2nd Test  - Changes expected for India?

South Africa v India 2nd Test - Changes expected for India?

Following India’s defeat in the 1st Test against South Africa, the debate is more about team selection than it is about the shortcomings of the players.

Ground staff workers are seen as they try to sweep water on the pitch after play was delayed due to rain.

Rain washes out day three of Cape Town Test

Heavy and continuous rain led to the abandonment of the third day's play in the first Test between India and South Africa in Cape Town without a ball being bowled.