Matches (17)

Asia Cup (2)

IND-A vs AUS-A (1)

ZIM vs NAM (1)

CPL (1)

WCPL (1)

IRE vs ENG (1)

IND Women vs AUS Women (1)

County DIV1 (5)

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AFG

(11.5/20 ov) 78/5

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Schedule Table Videos Series

AUS-A

532/6d

IND-A

(103 ov) 403/4

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Schedule Report Videos Series

Karthik Krishnaswamy

Assistant editor, ESPNcricinfo

@the_kk

South Africa push for draw in epic blockathon

In their final innings of a long and wretched tour, South Africa's batsmen produced their most unyielding display, responding with dour defence in the face of a mountainous fourth-innings task

06-Dec-2015•The Report by Karthik Krishnaswamy

Kohli, Rahane lift India's lead to 403

An unbroken 133-run partnership between Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane - the first century stand of the series - deflated South Africa after Morne Morkel had given them a sliver of hope with three early top-order wickets

05-Dec-2015•The Report by Karthik Krishnaswamy

Jadeja grabs five, shell-shocked SA tumble

A five-wicket haul from Ravindra Jadeja spun South Africa out for 121 in good batting conditions after India posted a total of 334 in their first innings

04-Dec-2015•The Report by Karthik Krishnaswamy

World-class Ashwin overcomes South Africa's grit

India faced strong resistance from Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis on the third day, but R Ashwin, aided by a treacherous pitch, proved too relentless for them

27-Nov-2015•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Nagpur

'We've never complained before, and won't in the future either'

India's captain Virat Kohli said he had no problem with pitches like the one in Nagpur, calling them preferable to flat decks that produced 500-plus totals

27-Nov-2015•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Nagpur

The difference between Nagpur and Nottingham

One home advantage is not better or worse than the other, but this pitch had variable turn, bounce and pace to go with the fact that pitches that turn from ball one get worse with time

26-Nov-2015•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Nagpur

Familiar faults expose India in the middle

India took control in Nagpur but, on another day, the dismissals of Ajinkya Rahane and Virat Kohli could have more damaging consquences

25-Nov-2015•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Nagpur

India's rusty middle order gives SA a glimmer of hope

Virat Kohli's desire to play five bowlers leaves the already rusty middle order thinner, an area which South Africa will probably aim to exploit in the third Test in Nagpur

24-Nov-2015•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Nagpur

South Africa in need of batting revival

South Africa will look to lift their batting and post big partnerships when they clash with India on a dry pitch in the third Test in Nagpur

24-Nov-2015•The Preview by Karthik Krishnaswamy in Nagpur

India ponder options for another turner

Nagpur produced a dreary track in 2012 but this time the surface is expected to spin more. Will the hosts play an extra spinner or an extra batsman? Or both?

23-Nov-2015•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Nagpur

India's pace puzzle: Aaron or Umesh?

With India playing most of their Test cricket at home over the next 18 months, they will have to choose between their two quickest bowlers most of the time. A tricky choice, given Varun Aaron and Umesh Yadav's hit or miss tendencies

22-Nov-2015•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Nagpur

'Don't see any change in momentum' - Kohli

India's captain Virat Kohli has admitted to being disappointed after rain denied his team a chance to go 2-0 up against South Africa, but said his squad's mindset was still positive

18-Nov-2015•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Bangalore

A few wet patches cause a damp squib

While most of the ground at the Chinnaswamy Stadium was unaffected by rain, a few damp spots caused by sweating under the covers, played spoilsport

17-Nov-2015•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Bangalore

Bhuvneshwar will be back, says India bowling coach

Bhuvneshwar Kumar might have lost favour as a Test bowler, but India's bowling coach B Arun is backing the pacer to turn things around

15-Nov-2015•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Bangalore

Ashwin unhappy with SG ball's performance

Traditionally, spinners love the SG ball, but R Ashwin admitted that the quality of the SG in recent times has left him preferring the Kookaburra

14-Nov-2015•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Bangalore

Ashwin uses confidence and planning to trap batsmen

Three of R Ashwin's four victims on Saturday were left-handed batsmen - as are 89 of his 157 in all Tests - but there is growing evidence that he can get on top of the classiest right-handers as well

14-Nov-2015•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Bangalore

Will one-up India make positive push?

The series scoreline and injuries to key opposition bowlers mean the hosts go into the Bangalore Test with a distinct advantage. The question is, will they gamble or play it safe in a bid to seal the series?

13-Nov-2015•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Bangalore

Team dwelling on Mohali result, not pitch - Kohli

Virat Kohli's India lead against South Africa, but appreciation of his players' skills has been overshadowed by talk of the Mohali conditions in which they won; Kohli is not unduly bothered by this

13-Nov-2015•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Bangalore

Gurkeerat, latest piece in India's five-bowler jigsaw

Having Gurkeerat in their squad might help India hedge their bets to some extent on two seamers, two spinners, and a batting allrounder whose offspin is more than handy

12-Nov-2015•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Bangalore

Sound judgment key to tackle spin - Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara's ability to tackle spin on rank turners has come in for a lot of praise. The No. 3 batsman says his success stems from the confidence of scoring big runs in domestic cricket

12-Nov-2015•Karthik Krishnaswamy in Bangalore

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