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Rassie van der Dussen and Temba Bavuma (Vice Captain) of South Africa celebrates winning the match and test series during day 4 of the 3rd Betway WTC Test match between South Africa and India at Six Gun Grill Newlands on January 14, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images/Getty Images)
INDIA TEST CRICKET

Proteas’ hungry young lions drive SA to Test victory over India

But black players have to battle the opposition as much as racist sections of South African media and fans — whose expectations demand they fail

  • Niren Tolsi
6 min read
South Africa’s Temba Bavuma (R) hugs South Africa’s Dean Elgar (L) after South Africa won the second Test cricket match between South Africa and India at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on January 6, 2022. (Phill Magakoe/AFP)
INDIA TEST CRICKET

Defiant Elgar leads Proteas to Test victory over India

Captain anchors crucial partnerships to snatch historic win in breathtaking yo-yo of a match

  • Niren Tolsi
8 min read
India power ahead in Kolkata
EDEN GARDENS

India power ahead in Kolkata

VVS Laxman and Mahendra Singh Dhoni put on 164 for the seventh wicket to consolidate India’s in the final Test against South Africa on Tuesday.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
India power ahead in Kolkata
ICC RANKINGS

Laxman fit for final Test against South Africa

India’s seasoned batsman Venkatsai Laxman will return for the final Test against South Africa after recovering from a finger injury.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read