2nd Test: To beat a very good Indian team is a hell of an effort, says Harmer

IANS | November 26, 2025 2:27 PM

Guwahati, Nov 26 (IANS) South Africa off-spinner Simon Harmer hailed the team’s emphatic 2-0 series sweep over India, calling it as ‘a hell of an effort’. On day five’s play at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Harmer picked a match-winning six-for to ensure South Africa thrashed India by 408 runs.

We did not capitalise as a team, which cost us the series: Pant

IANS | November 26, 2025 1:48 PM

Guwahati, Nov 26 (IANS) India stand-in captain Rishabh Pant admitted his side had been thoroughly outplayed by South Africa after crashing to a 408-run loss and a 2-0 series loss, saying the side did not "capitalise as a team", which "cost us the series".

Venkatesh Prasad 'disappointed by how India is going about in Tests,' Ashwin hails SA for historic win

IANS | November 26, 2025 1:40 PM

Guwahati, Nov 26 (IANS) Former cricketer Venkatesh Prasad did not hold back his criticism after India suffered a crushing 408-run defeat in the second Test against South Africa here at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Calling it a "disappointing display of tactics and skills", he expressed deep concern as India endured their biggest-ever loss at home.