South Africa tour of India 2015
South Africa tour India to play three Twenty20 Internationals, five One-Day Internationals and four Test from September to December.
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Hashim Amla leads South Africa resistance but India firmly on top
Hashim Amla played a determined innings negotiating 207 deliveries as South Africa offered firm resistance in the final innings against India, ending the fourth day at 72 for two needing 409 more to win the fourth Test against India in Delhi.
ICC fines Murali Vijay for showing dissent
The International Cricket Council has docked 30 percent of Murali Vijay's match fee for showing dissent at the umpire’s decision on the third day of the ongoing fourth Test match against South Africa in Delhi.
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Kohli, Rahane fifties give India massive lead on day three
Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane brought up the first century partnership in the series as they took India's lead to 403 runs with six wickets in hand at stumps on day three of the fourth Test against South Africa in Delhi.
Jadeja five-fer stumps South Africa after Rahane century
Ravindra Jadeja took a five-wicket haul as South Africa were bowled out for a paltry score of 121 to concede a 213-run first innings lead after Ajinkya Rahane's hundred helped India post 334 on the second day of the fourth Test in Delhi.
Nagpur pitch receives 'poor' rating from ICC
The International Cricket Council revealed that the pitch used for the third Test match between India and South Africa in Nagpur has been rated as “poor” following a report from the match referee.
Ashwin claims second spot in ICC rankings
Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has claimed a career-high second spot in the International Cricket Council Test player rankings on the back of his excellent performance in the ongoing series against South Africa.
Ashwin's 12-wicket haul hands South Africa rare away series defeat
Ravichandran Ashwin produced career best figures of seven for 66 in the second innings to dismiss South Africa for 185 and secure a 124-run victory for India in the third Test in Nagpur.
20 wickets tumble on day two as South Africa face daunting task
Twenty wickets fell on day two of the third Test in Nagpur leaving South Africa needing 278 more runs to beat India with eight wickets remaining.
India strike back with two wickets after folding for 215
India fought back with two wickets towards the end of the first day's play after being bowled out for just 215 runs in the first innings against South Africa in the third Test in Nagpur.
My aim is to keep improving - Murali Vijay
Indian opening batsman Murali Vijay said ahead of the third Test against South Africa in Nagpur that his goal is to keep improving as a batsman.
We knew Indian tour would be tough - JP Duminy
South African all-rounder Jean-Paul Duminy believes the ongoing Test series against India has tested the mettle of the Proteas team.
The odds of pitching a balanced game
We witnessed two Tests in the last couple of weeks that raise many questions - one in Mohali that ended within three days and another at the WACA, Perth that witnessed four centuries and two massive double centuries. Is home advantage the biggest factor in Test matches?
South Africa call up Marchant de Lange
South Africa have called up fast bowler Marchant de Lange as a cover for Dale Steyn in their depleted pace attack in the ongoing Test series against India.
Ravindra Jadeja climbs to career high Test ranking
Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has reached his career best 13th rank in the International Cricket Council Test bowler rankings after superlative performances in the first two matches against South Africa.
Gurkeerat retained, India name unchanged squad
The Indian selectors have retained all-rounder Gurkeerat Singh and have named an unchanged 17-man squad for the third and fourth Test matches against South Africa.
Second Test ends in draw after fourth consecutive washout
The rain had the final say in the second Test match between India and South Africa in Bangalore as the game ended in a drab draw after the play on the fifth day was also called off due to rain and a wet outfield.
Rain consumes third consecutive day in Bangalore
A wet outfield and more rain ensured that the fourth day of the second Test match between India and South Africa was called off without a ball being bowled.
Incessant rain washes out day two in Bangalore
Constant rain ensured that the entire second day's play of the second Test between India and South Africa in Bangalore was washed out without a ball being bowled.
Ravichandran Ashwin urges Indian batsmen to score big
Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has urged the Indian batsmen to bat for long periods of time and put a big total in their first innings of the second Test in Bengaluru.
Determined Williamson keeps Australian bowlers at bay
Buoyed by Kane Williamson's classy fifty, New Zealand kept the Australian bowlers at bay and were trailing by 419 runs with eight wickets in hand at stumps on day two of the second Test in Perth.
Injured Dale Steyn to miss second Test
South African fast bowler Dale Steyn has been ruled out of the second Test match against India in Bangalore after failing to recover from a groin strain he picked up in the first game.
Vernon Philander ruled out of Test series
South African fast bowler Vernon Philander has been ruled out of the remainder of the Test series against India after suffering an ankle injury during a practice session in Bangalore on Thursday.
AB de Villiers back on top of Test rankings
South African batsman AB de Villiers has returned to the top of the ICC Test batting rankings but with just 44 points separating the top seven, he has his work cut out to stay there.
Morkel, Duminy set to return, Steyn doubtful for second Test
South African cricketers, Morne Morkel and JP Duminy are set to make a return after recovering from their injuries while fast bowler Dale Steyn is doubtful for the second Test against India in Bangalore.
Indian spinners seal emphatic 108-run win over South Africa
Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin shared eight wickets between them as India made full use of a dry Mohali pitch to dismiss South Africa for 109 in their final innings and secure a 108-run victory in the first Test.
Dale Steyn doubtful with groin strain
South African pace spearhead Dale Steyn is doubtful of bowling in the rest of the first Test in Mohali after suffering a groin strain while fielding on the first day.
Spinners, Pujara put India on top
Cheteshwar Pujara scored a crucial half-century to take the Indian lead to 142 with eight wickets in hand after the spinners led by Ravichandran Ashwin tormented South African batting line-up in day two of the first Test in Mohali.
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Spinners keep South Africa in check after India bundled out for 201
12 wickets fell on a dramatic first day of the first Test in Mohali where India fought back with two South African wickets after Dean Elgar's four-wicket haul skittled Virat Kohli's men out for just 201 runs earlier in the day.
AB de Villiers absolutely ahead of his time - Sachin Tendulkar
Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar lauded South African One-Day International captain AB de Villiers as a player who is way ahead of his time.
Cricket World Player of the Week - AB de Villiers
For his back-to-back centuries in the One-Day International series against India, thereby securing South Africa's first bilateral series victory in India, AB de Villiers is our Cricket World Player of the Week.
South Africa trounce India to seal maiden series victory in India
An overwhelmingly powerful all-round performance from South Africa trounced India by 214 runs in the fifth One-Day International in Mumbai, handing them their maiden bilateral series victory against the hosts in India.
Kohli, spinners outclass South Africa by 35 runs
Indian spinners spun a web around the South African batsmen after a magnificent century by Virat Kohli to win the fourth One-Day International series by 35 runs in Chennai, thereby levelling the series.
Ravindra Jadeja confident after domestic stint
Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja expressed that the success he gained in domestic cricket after being dropped from the national team helped him gain confidence to make a comeback.
ICC withdraws umpire Aleem Dar from India-South Africa series
The International Cricket Council has withdrawn Pakistan umpire Aleem Dar from South Africa's ongoing tour of India due to security concerns.
Dean Elgar to replace injured JP Duminy
The South African selectors have named Dean Elgar to replace the injured JP Duminy for the fourth and fifth One-Day Internationals of the ongoing series against India.
Ravindra Jadeja makes Test comeback
Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been named in the 16-man Test squad for the first two games of the upcoming four-match series against South Africa.
De Kock, Morkel flatten India as South Africa seize lead
Riding on the back of a composed century from Quinton de Kock and a four-wicket haul from Morne Morkel, South Africa defeated India in the third One-Day International in Rajkot to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
Victory in second ODI has boosted our confidence - Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Indian fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar expressed the series levelling win against South Africa in the second One-Day International in Indore has boosted the morale of the team.
MS Dhoni, bowlers inspire India to 22-run victory against South Africa
MS Dhoni played a superlative knock of a 92 not out as India managed to defend 247 against South Africa in the second One-Day International in Indore, thereby levelling the series 1-1.
India to file complaint against umpire Vineet Kulkarni
The Indian team management is set to lodge an official complaint against the onfield umpire Vineet Kulkarni who officiated in the first One-Day International between India and South Africa in Kanpur.
AB de Villiers fined for slow over-rate
South African captain AB de Villiers has been docked 40 per cent of his match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate in the first One-Day International against India in Kanpur on Sunday.
Mr Predictor - Will Pakistan spin England to defeat again?
We look ahead to the Pakistan-England series in the United Arab Emirates as well as three other series either starting this week or already underway in our latest Mr Predictor show.
Harbhajan Singh called up as cover for injured Ashwin
Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has been added to the One-Day International squad against South Africa as cover for Ravichandran Ashwin, who picked up a side strain in the first game in Kanpur.
India, South Africa put ODI rankings at stake
India and South Africa will put their One-Day International rankings on the line when they face each other in the upcoming five-match series which begins on Sunday.
Third T20I washed out as South Africa win series 2-0
South Africa won the three-match Twenty20 International series against India 2-0 after a wet outfield at the Eden Gardens caused the third game to be abandoned without a ball being bowled.
Unruly crowd deface South Africa's thumping win
A thoroughly overpowering six-wicket victory over India in the second Twenty20 International in Cuttack gave South Africa an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series after the game was marred by some unruly crowd behaviour.
From Delhi to Dharamshala and the Dalai Lama...and back again
My feet and mind still quiver at the roller coaster ride that I have had, both as an avid cricket watcher and a backpacker tourist, writes Prithvijit Roy following his trip to Dharamshala to take in the first T20I between and India and South Africa.
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We will bounce back strongly - Rohit Sharma
Indian batsman Rohit Sharma was confident that the loss in the first Twenty20 International against South Africa in Dharamsala will only motivate the team to come back strongly in the ongoing series.
Duminy blitz hands South Africa victory despite Rohit's ton
Rohit Sharma's swashbuckling century went in vain as JP Duminy and AB de Villiers smashed flamboyant fifties to secure a seven-wicket victory for South Africa against India in the first Twenty20 International in Dharmasala.
MS Dhoni happy with preparations for South Africa series
Indian limited overs captain MS Dhoni is confident that his team is well prepared for the upcoming campaign against South Africa which gets underway on 2nd October.
Faf du Plessis backs spinners for success against India
South African Twenty20 International captain, Faf du Plessis has imposed faith in his spinners to play a pivotal role in winning matches against India when the two teams meet each other in a 72-day tour.
JP Duminy not concerned after defeat against India A
South African batsman JP Duminy is not reading too much into his side's defeat against India A in the Twenty20 Tour match in Delhi on Tuesday.
Split captaincy is working great for us - Faf du Plessis
South African Twenty20 International captain Faf du Plessis believes that the split captaincy theory implemented by his team is working perfectly for them.
Injured David Wiese replaced by Albie Morkel for India tour
South African all-rounder David Wiese has been ruled out of the upcoming Twenty20 International series against India while Albie Morkel has been named as his replacement.
India will have to play Imran Tahir well - Sachin Tendulkar
Legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar warned the Indian team of the threat from South African leg-spinner Imran Tahir when the two teams take on each other in a 72-day tour.
I enjoy bowling alongside Ashwin - Amit Mishra
Indian leg-spinner, Amit Mishra, who made a successful comeback in the recently concluded Test series against Sri Lanka, is looking forward to bowl in tandem with Ravichandran Ashwin, in the upcoming series against South Africa.
Need to start well against South Africa - Stuart Binny
Indian all-rounder Stuart Binny stressed on the importance to begin well when his team takes on South Africa in October.
India recall Harbhajan Singh for T20Is against South Africa
The Indian selectors have recalled veteran off-spinner Harbhajan Singh for the upcoming Twenty20 International series against South Africa.
South Africa will not have it easy against India - Sourav Ganguly
Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly believes that it will not be easy for South Africa to beat India in their upcoming four-match Test series which will get underway in Mohali on 5th November.
A rare break in the cricket calendar - The lull before the storm
A rare possibility surfaced – no international cricket for a fortnight, anywhere in the world. That hasn’t happened in a long while, definitely not this year. But, what follows the empty fortnight is a barrage of matches, with half a dozen teams playing each other quite a bit.
Indian conditions will test us - Chris Morris
South African fast-bowler Chris Morris feels that the Indian conditions will test the Proteas players when the two teams clash in the upcoming tour which begins on 2nd October.
My best is yet to come - Murali Vijay
Indian opening batsman, Murali Vijay, who is recovering from a hamstring injury he aggravated in the tour of Sri Lanka last month, affirmed that his best days as a batsman are ahead of him.
Consistency key against South Africa - Ravi Shastri
Indian team director Ravi Shastri opined that consistency will be the key to succeed against South Africa when the two teams clash in the upcoming campaign which begins on 2nd October.
Graeme Smith predicts tough contest for South Africa against India
Former South African captain Graeme Smith believes that the Proteas' upcoming tour of India, which includes a four-match Test series, will be a tough challenge for the visitors.
India announce 30-man squad for preparatory camp
The Indian selectors have announced a list of 30 players who will take part in a preparatory camp in Bangalore from 21st to 27th of September ahead of the upcoming series against South Africa.
South Africa announce squads for India tour
The South African selectors have announced the Twenty20 International, One-Day International and Test squads which will take part in the upcoming two-month long tour of India.
South Africa to tour India in September
South Africa are all set to tour India for a full fledged series, which begins on September, according to the joint release issued by Cricket South Africa and The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Monday.
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