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Rain, Amla frustrate India in second Test

Rain and Hashim Amla frustrated India’s bid for a series-levelling victory in the second and final Test against South Africa on Wednesday.

India power ahead in Kolkata

India declare with mammoth lead at Eden Gardens

VVS Laxman and Mahendra Singh Dhoni hit centuries to put India in sight of a series-levelling victory over South Africa in Kolkata on Tuesday.

Wisden commemorates golden English summer

India in the runs in Kolkata

Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar hit centuries in the final Test as India fought to level the series against South Africa in Kolkata on Monday.

India seize control after South Africa collapse

Indian spearhead Zaheer Khan triggered a sensational SA collapse after in-form Hashim Amla and debutant Alviro Petersen hit centuries.

Amla, Petersen centuries put SA on top

In-form Hashim Amla and debutant Alviro Petersen hit centuries to help SA take early control of the second and final Test against India on Sunday.

SA look to Steyn to replicate magical spell

Dale Steyn produced one of the best spells by a bowler to help SA win the opening Test and Graeme Smith is hoping he can replicate his performance.

Proteas chase rare series win in India

South Africa aim to carry their good form into the final Test against top-ranked India starting on Sunday after taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

Smith hails Proteas’ team spirit

Smith hails Proteas’ team spirit

Proteas captain Graeme Smith hailed the maturity shown by his team in adverse circumstances after they won the opening Test against India on Tuesday.

Steyn blows India away as SA close in on victory

Steyn blows India away as SA close in on victory

Dale Steyn bowled with fierce pace to return a career best 7-51 and take SA close to victory over India on the third day of the first Test on Monday.

Amla delighted by record-breaking knock

Amla delighted by record-breaking knock

Hashim Amla was thrilled that his double century had put South Africa in a strong position in the first Test against India on Sunday.

Amla floors India with a double century

Hashim Amla posted his first Test double century on Sunday to flatten India’s insipid attack on the second day of the opening Test.

Amla bats on to put SA on top in India Test

Hashim Amla remained unbeaten on 170 as South Africa took a firm grip on the first Test against India on Sunday.

Magnificent Kallis puts SA in control

Jacques Kallis struck his third hundred in five Tests and shared a double century stand with Hashim Alma to put South Africa in control.

Zaheer strikes to give India early advantage

Zaheer Khan struck two quick blows to give India an early advantage over South Africa on the opening day of the first Test on Saturday.

Indian cricket captain replaced

Virender Sehwag will step in to captain India in two one-day internationals against Sri Lanka after Mahendra Singh Dhoni was hit with a two-match ban.

India top Test rankings after 2-0 series win

India secured top spot in the Test rankings for the first time after handing Sri Lanka a second successive innings defeat.

India eye top spot in final Sri Lanka Test

India will reach the top of the ICC test rankings for the first time if they win the third and final Test against Sri Lanka starting on Wednesday.

Harbhajan: India can beat anyone, anywhere

Fresh from a rare Test series victory in New Zealand, off-spinner Harbhajan Singh believes India have what it takes to beat the best in the world.

Inspired England take control of India Test

Inspired England took control of the opening Test against India on Friday after debutant off-spinner Graeme Swann grabbed two wickets.

England focus on tough Test against India

England meet in-form India in the first Test starting on Thursday with one eye still on security following last month’s attacks in Mumbai.