2nd Test: South Africa swell lead to 314 after Jansen's six-for bowls out India for 201 (ld)

IANS | November 24, 2025 5:30 PM

Guwahati, Nov 24 (IANS) The chatter ahead of the third day’s play in the second Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium was whether India could make runs quickly to claw back in the game they need to win to level the series. But by the time bad light brought an early end to the proceedings, South Africa ended by being in complete command, dismissing India for 201 and reaching 26/0 in eight overs, extending their lead over India to 314 runs.

Tabraiz Shamsi withdraws from SA20 due to personal reasons, Thomas Kaber named replacement

IANS | November 24, 2025 4:47 PM

Cape Town, Nov 24 (IANS) Tabraiz Shamsi, the seasoned South African wristspinner and recent MI Cape Town acquisition, will not take part in the upcoming SA20 season after making himself unavailable due to personal circumstances. His withdrawal has opened the door for all-rounder Thomas Kaber, another left-arm wristspinner, who has been drafted in as his replacement.

2nd Test: Rickelton, Markram swell SA’s lead to 314 after Jansen's six-for bowls out India for 201

IANS | November 24, 2025 4:42 PM

Guwahati, Nov 24 (IANS) The chatter ahead of day three’s play in the second Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium was whether India could make runs quickly to claw back in the game they need to win to level the series. But by the time bad light brought an early end to the proceedings, South Africa ended by being in complete command - reaching 26/0 in eight overs to extend their lead over India to 314 runs.

Ashes: Bethell, Potts, Tongue added to England Lions squad for two-day game vs PM’s XI

IANS | November 24, 2025 3:56 PM

London, Nov 24 (IANS) Amid calls from experts and pundits for England players to participate in the two-day pink-ball Test against the Prime Minister’s XI ahead of the second Ashes Test in Gabba, the visitors have released three players – Jacob Bethell, Matthew Potts and Josh Tongue – to join the England Lions for the fixture that is set to be played on November 29 and 30 in Canberra.

2nd Test: Washington-Kuldeep take India to 174/7, but follow-on cloud looms large for India

IANS | November 24, 2025 1:55 PM

Guwahati, Nov 24 (IANS) South Africa maintained their dominance in the ongoing second Test by reducing India to 174/7 in 67 overs at lunch on day three at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Monday. India still trail South Africa by 315 runs, though Washington Sundar’s unbeaten 33 and Kuldeep Yadav’s resistance for 14 not out meant they are keeping the hosts in a fight through an eighth‑wicket stand worth 52 runs.