India Tour Of South Africa 2021 22

India vs South Africa: Reactions like that showed they were frustrated, under pressure, says Lungi Ngidi

There was drama and constant chatter by captain Virat Kohli, his deputy KL Rahul and ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who seemed to suggest that broadcaster Supersport TV rigged DRS on stump mic.

India vs South Africa: Chastened Rishabh Pant sings the redemption song with innings of subliminal brilliance

Rishabh Pant showcased a maturity well beyond his 24 years and a temperament that would have done someone with twice as many as his 27 Test appearances proud

India vs South Africa: Virat Kohli, visitors angry over candid camera in third Test

Television viewers heard several players complaining within range of the stump microphone after what seemed a straightforward leg before wicket decision was reversed.

India vs South Africa: Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara have been a headache for us, says Keegan Petersen

India lost both their openers cheaply once again in the second innings but Pujara (9) and Kohli (14) thereafter took charge of the proceedings

India vs South Africa: I wasn't angry, just focussed on my job, says Jasprit Bumrah

Bumrah had a reasonably disappointing outing in India's defeat at the Wanderers and his performance came under a lot of scrutiny.

India vs South Africa: Back where it all started four years back, rejuvenated Jasprit Bumrah rediscovers feared zing

At the same venue where he cut his teeth in Test cricket four years back, Bumrah put South Africa through a searching examination on Wednesday.

India vs South Africa: Dean Elgar would be key to get us over the line, says Proteas' batting consultant

Elgar stayed unbeaten 46 at end of third day and during his defiant knock he received many a nasty blow including one on the grille of his helmet as the hosts reached 118 for 2 at stumps, 122 runs shy of a series-levelling win.

India vs South Africa: Old school values keep visitors in the hunt but mistakes leave second Test on the edge

Test cricket has evolved. This is not the game of past generations. Rahane’s six over cover-point proves that. But it still requires respect. Some old truths hold sway for a reason.

India vs South Africa: There’s something special about Shardul Thakur

Shardul Thakur's 7 for 61, the fourth best return of any bowler at the Wanderers and the first Asian seamer to take more than five wickets in an innings here, wrenched control from the hosts and placed it firmly in his own camp.

India vs South Africa: Anything under 200 would be a realistic target, says Keegan Petersen

Petersen credited his dad Dirk Petersen for his solid technique that was on full display on day two.