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"Selections without clarity": Former cricketers unite in criticism as India collapse in 124-run chase

Nov 16, 2025

Former cricketers expressed sharp criticism and concern after India's humiliating 30-run defeat to South Africa at Eden Gardens, where the hosts failed to chase down a target of 124. The loss has triggered questions about team selection, planning, and India's diminishing ability on turning tracks.

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Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir. (Photo/ANI)

"Must learn to handle pressure in test cricket": Gautam Gambhir after India's collapse against South Africa

Nov 16, 2025

India's first home Test against South Africa ended in a disappointing 30-run defeat in just three days in Kolkata. The match, played at Eden Gardens, saw South Africa's spinner Simon Harmer claim an eight-wicket haul, and Temba Bavuma score a gritty half-century, leading the Proteas to a 1-0 series lead.
Rishabh Pant (Photo: ANI)

"We'll keep backing him, I'm sure he will deliver in future": Gambhir backs Pant after India's 30-run defeat against Proteas in 1st Test

Nov 16, 2025
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"We win together, we lose together": Gambhir stresses collective responsibility after Eden loss

Nov 16, 2025

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"He's being assessed, we'll take a call tomorrow": Gautam Gambhir opens up on Shubman Gill's availability for 2nd Test against Proteas

Nov 16, 2025

Shubman Gill did not take part in the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens after suffering...
Rishabh Pant (Photo: ANI)

"Pressure kept on building, we didn't capitalise enough": Pant after India's defeat to South Africa in Kolkata Test

Nov 16, 2025

South Africa beat India by 30 runs in the first Test at Kolkata. Chasing 124, India collapsed, managing...
Temba Bavuma. (Photo: ANI)

"These are the moments you want to be a part of...": SA skipper Bavuma after landmark Test win at Kolkata against India

Nov 16, 2025

Bavuma's resilient half-century, spinner Simon Harmer's eight-for and the absence of skipper Shubman Gill due to injury led...
Simon Harmer and Temba Bavuma. (Photo: @ProteasMenCSA X)

Bavuma, Harmer shine as India sink in another Test against quality spin; lose first Test in Kolkata since 2012

Nov 16, 2025
Telangana was dominant in the competition. (Photo: PIB)

4th National EMRS Sports Meet 2025 concludes in Rourkela

Nov 16, 2025
Sherfane Rutherford. (Photo: ANI)

"Rise of Washington Sundar is why we let go Sherfane...": GT assistant coach on trading WI batter to MI

Nov 16, 2025
Team India batter KL Rahul (Photo: ANI)

India need record chase to beat South Africa in Kolkata Test

Nov 16, 2025
Yashasvi Jaiswal (Photo: ANI)

Yashasvi Jaiswal's woes vs South Africa continue, falls for duck in second innings at Eden Gardens

Nov 16, 2025
Cameron Green playing for RCB. (Photo: ANI)

"Green could be upgraded version of Russell for KKR": Aakash Chopra

Nov 16, 2025
Brendan Doggett. (Photo: Reuters)

"He has got a good motor....": Gillespie backs Doggett for Test debut at Perth Ashes opener

Nov 16, 2025
India lost KL and Jaiswal early in the run-chase. (Photo: ANI)

IND vs SA, 1st Test: India set 124 to chase, lose two early wickets (Day 3, Lunch)

Nov 16, 2025
Ravindra Jadeja. (Photo: ANI)

"Why does someone take a pay cut?": Aakash on Jadeja's trade to RR from CSK

Nov 16, 2025
Team India. (Photo: ANI)

"Not even about ability anymore, even Tendulkar and Virat wouldn't....": Harbhajan slams Kolkata pitch during IND-SA Test

Nov 16, 2025
Shubman Gill. (Photo:@BCCI X)

Skipper Gill to take no further part in Kolkata Test, under observation in hospital for neck injury

Nov 16, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz. (Photo: Reuters)

ATP Finals: Alcaraz sets yet another title clash with Sinner in Italy

Nov 16, 2025