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Rishabh Pant faced criticism for reckless batting in the Guwahati Test, edging Marco Jansen while playing an aggressive shot on seven. Washington Sundar defended the captain, saying execution failed, not intent.
Australia maintained their perfect 100 PCT in the WTC standings after thrashing England by eight wickets in Perth. England's percentage dropped to 36.11 following the two-day defeat.
Shreyas Iyer is ruled out until March 2026 due to a ruptured spleen injury. He will miss ODI series against South Africa and New Zealand, and is doubtful for the start of IPL 2026.
Sourav Ganguly was extremely dissatisfied with the Eden Gardens pitch but complied with Team India's demand for four days without water to maintain BCCI relations. CAB sources reveal pitch politics behind India's defeat.
Shubman Gill ruled out of the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati due to neck injury. Sai Sudharsan will replace the captain in the XI, with Rishabh Pant leading India in the must-win match.
Shubman Gill is desperate to play the Guwahati Test despite being far from 100% fit with a neck injury. India captain needs 10 days recovery but wants to lead in series decider against South Africa.
Hardik Pandya will miss India's ODI series against South Africa as BCCI prioritizes T20 World Cup preparation. The all-rounder recovers from quadriceps injury at Centre of Excellence, will play SMAT before T20I return.
South Africa have added Lungi Ngidi to their squad for the Guwahati Test, indicating Kagiso Rabada remains doubtful with rib injury. The 29-year-old last played in WTC final against Australia in June.
Sourav Ganguly told Gautam Gambhir to "win Test matches in five days, not three" after India's three-day defeat at Eden Gardens. The CAB president confirmed the pitch was prepared as Gambhir requested.
Irfan Pathan has delivered a scathing critique of India's pitch strategy after their shocking 30-run defeat to South Africa at Eden Gardens, warning that the team's batting skills have "downgraded" due to excessive white-ball cricket and reliance on rank turners.
Cheteshwar Pujara delivered a rare on-air meltdown after India's 30-run defeat to South Africa, rejecting the transition excuse. He said losing at home with such talent cannot be digested.
Ashwell Prince blamed Eden Gardens pitch's inconsistent bounce for South Africa's collapse to 159. The batting coach said the "trust deficit" prevented batters from settling despite quality starts.
Mohammed Siraj revealed Jasprit Bumrah told him to attack the stumps, leading to his wicket-taking burst against South Africa. The advice helped Siraj claim 2/47 after an expensive start at Eden Gardens.
Shubman Gill lost the toss for the seventh time in eight Tests as captain but responded with swagger, saying the only toss he'll win is hopefully in the WTC final. India dominated day one at Eden Gardens.
Jasprit Bumrah claimed his maiden Eden Gardens five-wicket haul, taking 5/27 as South Africa collapsed from 57/0 to 159 all out. The pacer's 16th Test fifer dominated day one in Kolkata.
