Freedom Series

Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith hints at return after Proteas' India debacle

Disappointed by South Africa's meek surrender in the just-concluded Test series against India, retired former captain Graeme Smith said after seeing his ex-teammates struggle so much, he might consider returning to international cricket.

Series sweep against South Africa start of a wonderful journey: Ashwin

India's star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin feels the 3-0 win over South Africa is the start of a 'wonderful journey' for the current Test team and the series sweep against the number one side will help them improve on their dismal overseas record.

Kotla win most special of the series, had to work harder: Virat Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli on Monday described their 337-run win at Ferozshah Kotla in New Delhi as the most special of the four-Test series against South Africa, saying his team had to work harder to achieve the result as compared to the previous matches.

India vs South Africa: Kohli and Co showed patience to prowl before going for the kill

In his second series win as captain, Kohli’s team has shown that they can win convincingly even when the conditions aren't entirely in their favour and the opponents offers a fight.

Nobody wants to block everything, needed to bat as long as we can: Hashim Amla

South African skipper Hashim Amla on Monday justified his side's defensive strategy in the fourth and final cricket Test against India, stating that "no team wants to block half volleys" but the situation warranted that risky shots be taken out of equation.

Rahane a rare balance of intent and solid technique: Virat Kohli

India Test captain Virat Kohli on Monday hailed 'Man of the Match' Ajinkya Rahane, terming him as one with rare qualities of "intent backed by solid technique".

India cut through South African grit to win Kotla Test by 337 runs, clinch Freedom series 3-0

Indian bowlers, led by Ravichandran Ashwin, showed outstanding perseverance to end South Africa's dogged resistance and register a comprehensive 337 run victory in the final Test, winning the four-match Freedom series by a historic 3-0 margin.

Always knew the answer, hope you guys got it now: Kohli over pitch controversy

India's Test captain Virat Kohli was at his jovial best as he took a dig at the media stating that his team always "had answers" when it came to winning matches irrespective of the playing conditions.

India rise to second in ICC Test rankings after 3-0 series win over South Africa

India moved into the second place of the ICC Test Championship table after completing a 3-0 drubbing of South Africa in the four-Test series, which concluded with the fourth match in New Delhi on Monday.

'I don't find it logical': Virat Kohli slams criticism of pitches ahead of fourth Test

India's Test captain Virat Kohli today took a dig at the ICC, which rated the Nagpur track as "poor", and wondered why nothing is written when teams get out for under 50-100 runs on South African pitches.