South Africa v India / Features

'One of the best sessions of my life'

Feb 21, 2012: Sachin Tendulkar goes over his epic battle with Dale Steyn and Co in Cape Town in 2011, the winner of ESPNcricinfo's Test Batting award for the year

The making of a marauder

Jan 29, 2011: Yusuf Pathan has turned himself from a bludgeoner into a world-class game-breaker, one who can make the opposition wish they had taken up a different sport

A question of greatness

Jan 27, 2011: Defining it is no easy task, since greatness can be reliant on time, place, context and memory. But it's time to acknowledge that Kallis has earned the mantle

Flea-market bargains, and Morne Streisand

Jan 24, 2011: Also, Dhoni's frank but unscientific knowledge, what to say in Port Elizabeth to show dislike, and why Jozi is like Delhi, kinda, in part three of the South Africa tour diary

South Africa v India, 5th ODI, Centurion

You have got to fear Yusuf Pathan

Jan 23, 2011: Yusuf Pathan has shrugged off blows to the shoulder, rescued India from dire situations, and proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with

South Africa v India, 5th ODI, Centurion

An effortless catch and some senseless running

Jan 23, 2011: ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the fifth ODI between South Africa and India, in Centurion

South Africa v India, 5th ODI, Centurion

Measured approach pays off for Amla

Jan 23, 2011: In Centurion the South African opener learnt how to combine Amla the one-day aggressor with Amla the anchor to set up a strong total

South Africa v India, 5th ODI, Centurion

Tough competition but still no winner

Jan 22, 2011: While the ODI series has not matched the three Tests in terms of quality of cricket, the fact that it has gone down to a decider provides a fitting end to a closely-contested tour

South Africa v India, 4th ODI, Port Elizabeth

Duminy is the real thing

Jan 22, 2011: JP Duminy's second successive half-century, both coming when South Africa were on the back foot, proves he is ready to take on responsibility in the middle order

South Africa v India, 4th ODI, Port Elizabeth

Powerless PE, and confusion on the pitch

Jan 21, 2011: Plays of the Day from the fourth ODI between South Africa and India in Port Elizabeth

South Africa v India, 4th ODI, Port Elizabeth

Smith aims to win key moments

Jan 20, 2011: Weakness against spin, two collapses and losing the key moments - these are the key issues that have dogged South Africa in their last two ODI defeats against India

No one like Steyn

Jan 20, 2011: He's the only one today who matches up to Lillee, Thommo, Maco, Wasim, Waqar and the other fast-bowling greats of the past

India in South Africa 2010-11

Harbhajan in comfort zone in South African conditions

Jan 19, 2011: Tracks with good bounce and lower expectations due to recent form have spurred Harbhajan Singh to put in an impressive performance on this tour

South Africa v India, 3rd ODI, Cape Town

If it's in his area, Yusuf will hurt you

Jan 19, 2011: Yusuf Pathan will struggle against the short ball, he will take blows on his body, but if you pitch it in his hitting area, he will make a clean connection and he will hurt you

South Africa v India, 3rd ODI, Cape Town

AB's gift, and Munaf surprises

Jan 18, 2011: ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the day of the third ODI between South Africa and India in Cape Town

South Africa v India, 2nd ODI, Johannesburg

India win with determination and a lot of luck

Jan 16, 2011: India never had a realistic chance of winning until Graeme Smith took the batting Powerplay when it wasn't needed and inside-edged on to his stumps

South Africa v India, 2nd ODI, Johannesburg

How not to use a Powerplay

Jan 15, 2011: Plays of the Day from the second ODI between South Africa and India at Wanderers

Tsotsobe steps up

Jan 15, 2011: Never mind the Ntini comparisons, Lonwabo Tsotsobe has not done badly for a bowler no one expected great things of

South Africa v India, 1st ODI, Durban

India's short-ball woes continue

Jan 13, 2011: While the Indian bowlers and fielders had a largely forgettable day, India's fortunes in this series rest on whether their batsmen can turn things around against the short ball

The win, the wind, the mountain

Jan 13, 2011: More South African delights in part two: Cape Town accents, meeting Big Dog and Big Rhino, mangoes for breakfast and more