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Philander to miss two England tests but Steyn may return

Vernon Philander will miss the first two tests against England because of injury.
South Africa’s Philander looks at the ball at his over during the fifth day of their first test cricket match against Sri Lanka in Galle

India’s Rahane learns virtue of patience versus South Africa

India's Ajinkya Rahane returned to pavilion with the first century of the series under his belt and a lesson in patience.

Rahane and Jadeja put India in box seat in Delhi test

India rode Ajinkya Rahane's cultured century to post a series-high 334 before returning to skittle out South Africa.

Gritty Rahane rescues India after Piedt shines

Rahane rescues India with a gutsy unbeaten 89, guiding the hosts to 231 for seven after the South African off-spinner Dane Piedt made a sparkling return.

Gritty Rahane rescues India after Piedt shines

Ajinkya Rahane rescued India with a gutsy unbeaten 89, after off-spinner Dane Piedt made a memorable return to the South African test side.

The Future of Indian Cricket: Is Rank turners the way to go?

Rank Turners or Sporting pitches, what's the solution to Indian Cricket? Let's find out!
India’s Mishra celebrates with his teammates after taking the wicket of South Africa’s Plessis during the third day of their third test cricket match in Nagpur

India will be ‘ruthless’ in dead Delhi rubber, says Kohli

Not content with an unassailable lead in the 4-match series, captain Virat Kohli promised India will be "ruthless" against South Africa in the final test.
India’s captain Kohli tries to catch a ball during a practice session ahead of their third test cricket match against South Africa in Nagpur

Injured Steyn to miss final test against India

South African speedster Dale Steyn will miss the fourth and final test against India with a lingering groin injury.
South Africa’s Steyn stretches during practice session ahead of second test cricket match against Sri Lanka in Colombo

Nagpur faces ICC sanction over ‘poor’ pitch

Indian cricket authorities face a fine after the pitch used for the spin-dominated third test between India and South Africa in Nagpur was rated as "poor".
South Africa’s Faf du Plessis sits after he was bowled out by India’s Amit Mishra during the third day of their third test cricket match in Nagpur

South Africa hope Delhi test will last more than three days

Looking at Delhi's pitch, South Africa is hoping to last longer than three days in this test match against India.
India’s Mishra celebrates with his teammates after taking the wicket of South Africa’s Plessis during the third day of their third test cricket match in Nagpur

Cerebral Ashwin spins his way to the top

A brilliant series for spinner Ravichandran Ashwin could make him the best spinner in cricket today,
India’s Ashwin celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of South Africa’s Vilas during the third day of their third test cricket match in Nagpur

No excuses please, say India after clinching series

Captain Virat Kohli said there were no demons in the pitch after his India team beat South Africa inside three days for the second time in the series.
India’s captain Kohli celebrates after their win over South Africa on the third day of their third test cricket match in Nagpur