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South Africa vs India, 2nd Test: Team news, predicted playing XIs and pitch conditions

Should Ajinkya Rahane be brought back into the team? Should KL Rahul replace Shikhar Dhawan? These are some the questions Virat Kohli would be asking himself as India gear up for the second Test against South Africa in Centurion.

Jan 12, 2018

South Africa vs India: How's the pitch for 2nd Test? Curator answers

South Africa and India face off in the second Test in Centurion from tomorrow (January 13).

Jan 12, 2018

Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun shines at Bradman Oval, names his role models

Left-arm seamer Arjun Tendulkar is currently playing in Australia in a Twenty20 tournament.

Jan 11, 2018

South Africa will be happy to see Ajinkya Rahane carrying drinks in 2nd Test, says Allan Donald

Donald also said that India should persist with world-class Shikhar Dhawan for the second Test, starting January 13 in Centurion.

Jan 11, 2018

When Sachin Tendulkar was 'fuming' at Rahul Dravid

Rahul Dravid today (January 11) celebrated his 45th birthday. He is currently in New Zealand as coach of India Under-19 team at World Cup.

Jan 11, 2018

Sourav Ganguly wants India to drop this player for 2nd Test; will Virat Kohli do it?

South Africa lead the three-match series 1-0. The second Test starts in Centurion on Saturday (January 13).

Jan 11, 2018

India to tour Ireland in June for 2 T20Is; BCCI confirms schedule

The BCCI has confirmed that India will travel to Ireland before heading to England.

Jan 10, 2018

Sourav Ganguly disagrees with Virat Kohli's comments after 1st Test loss

India lost the opening Test to South Africa by 72 runs in Cape Town. The next Test begins Saturday (January 13) in Centurion.

Jan 10, 2018

This is not good news for Virat Kohli and co. ahead of 2nd Test in Centurion

South Africa-India 2nd Test commences in Centurion on Saturday (January 13). The hosts lead 1-0 in the three-match series.

Jan 10, 2018

Is all-rounder Yusuf Pathan facing a 4-year ban as per WADA Code?

As per WADA Code, Yusuf Pathan could be out of action for more time due to a doping violation.

Jan 10, 2018

Why did Virat Kohli-led Indian team management 'decline' BCCI's offer?

Virat Kohli had spoken about lack of preparation time for the South Africa tour. But now, it has emerged that he and the team management did not agree with BCCI.

Jan 10, 2018

After 1st Test loss, Virat Kohli reveals plan to counter South African 'relentless pressure'

Virat Kohli-led India head to Centurion in a must-win situation to keep the Test series alive.

Jan 10, 2018

Hardik Pandya's 'harder and stronger' message to fans after 1st Test loss

Hardik Pandya was India's batting star in otherwise dismal show in Cape Town, against South Africa.

Jan 9, 2018

Virat Kohli explains why India picked Shikhar Dhawan over KL Rahul for 1st Test

Shikhar Dhawan was preferred over KL Rahul and captain Virat Kohli has revealed the logic behind that move.

Jan 9, 2018

Full text: Suspended all-rounder Yusuf Pathan issues statement

Yusuf Pathan has thanked the BCCI and is looking forward to play cricket again.

Jan 9, 2018

Ahead of IPL 2018 auction, all-rounder Yusuf Pathan is banned for 5 months

The BCCI said it has a zero-tolerance approach towards doping in cricket.

Jan 9, 2018

Five reasons for Virat Kohli-led India's defeat to South Africa in 1st Test

India face an uphill task to bounce back from the opening Test defeat to South Africa in Cape Town.

Jan 9, 2018

Kapil Dev impressed by Hardik Pandya's Cape Town knock, has important advice for Indian cricket fraternity

The legendary all-rounder said he was impressed with the way Pandya handled pressure in the first Test against South Africa in Cape Town.

Jan 9, 2018

Why Ajinkya Rahane was dropped for Cape Town Test: Virat Kohli answers after defeat

Rahane, who averages 53.44 with the bat in overseas conditions, did not find a place in the playing XI for the first Test in Cape Town, which India lost by 72 runs on Monday, January 9.

Jan 9, 2018

Indian batsmen fail as South Africa go 1-0 up after 18-wicket day in Cape Town

Vernon Philander picked up six wickets to help South Africa clinch a 72-run win in the first Test on Monday, January 8.

Jan 8, 2018