Pant to captain India in the Guwahati Test against South Africa in Gill’s absence

IANS | November 21, 2025 12:26 PM

Guwahati, Nov 21 (IANS) Rishabh Pant will captain India in the second Test against South Africa beginning at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday. Pant steps in to lead India in the must-win game following regular skipper Shubman Gill suffering a neck injury in the first Test at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Roach, Hodge return to West Indies squad for NZ Tests

IANS | November 21, 2025 9:31 AM

St John's (Antigua), Nov 21 (IANS) Kemar Roach has been brought back into the West Indies Test squad for their December tour of New Zealand. The veteran fast bowler features in a 15-man group for the three-match series, stepping in as Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph remain sidelined with injuries.