Bavuma: I’ll always back my defence

Proteas captain Temba Bavuma says his match-defining half-century at Eden Gardens was built on old-fashioned patience and trust in his defence.

Highlights: India vs Proteas (1st Test, Day 3)

Temba Bavuma scored a fighting 55* before the Proteas bowled India out for 93 to take a 1-0 series lead.

Harmer stars in famous Proteas win

Spinner Simon Harmer claimed a match haul of eight wickets to lead South Africa to a thrilling 30-run win over India inside three days of a low-scoring first Test.

Root chases elusive century in Australia

Joe Root heads into the Ashes ranked as the world’s best batsman with a colossal 39 Test hundreds to his name, but still waiting for his first ton in Australia.

RECAP: India vs Proteas (1st Test)

Follow the first Test between India and South Africa at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Highlights: India vs Proteas (1st Test, Day 2)

Simon Harmer and Javindra Jadeja each took four wickets at Eden Gardens on Saturday.

India close in on win after Jadeja heroics

Veteran spinner Ravindra Jadeja took four wickets to put India in sight of victory on a manic day two of a low-scoring first Test on Saturday.

Harmer leads Proteas fightback

Spinner Simon Harmer took four wickets as South Africa bowled out India for 189 on day two of the first Test at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens.

Hazlewood ruled out of first Ashes Test

Australia was dealt a huge blow on Saturday with pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the first Ashes Test against England with a hamstring strain.

Highlights: India vs Proteas (1st Test, Day 1)

The Proteas collapsed from 57-0 to 159 all out at Eden Gardens on Friday.

India seize advantage in Kolkata

Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah claimed a five-wicket haul as India took the opening day honours in the first Test against the Proteas.

Bumrah bags five as Proteas collapse

Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah claimed a five-wicket haul as India bowled out South Africa for 159 on day one of the first Test.

Elgar: Proteas to suffer India whitewash

Former Proteas captain Dean Elgar has tipped India to beat South Africa 2-0 in the upcoming two-Test series.

Bavuma: Winning in India top ambition

Proteas captain Temba Bavuma says the world champions are battle-ready to achieve their long-cherished ambition of winning a Test series in India.

Gill: Spinners decide Tests in India

India captain Shubman Gill says fast bowlers could play a key role in the opening Test against South Africa, although spinners usually have the final say in home conditions.