India Vs South Africa 2019
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R Ashwin, the Test colossus: Graphical comparison of joint-fastest bowler to 350 wickets with top-10 wicket-takers in Tests
Jigar Mehta •R Ashwin became the joint-fastest to 350 wickets in Tests, equalling Muttiah Muralitharan's record of achieving the milestone in 66 matches. Here's a comparison of Ashwin with the top-10 wicket-takers in their first 66 matches of their Test careers.
India vs South Africa Test series Stats Review: Rohit Sharma scales new heights as Test opener, Proteas sinking under Faf du Plessis and more
Umang Pabari •Rohit Sharma established himself as a Test opener by the end of the series, Rahane showed his worth, Jadeja is now India’s No.1 Test all-rounder but Indian pacers were the real difference between the two sides.
India vs South Africa: Proteas' cricketing freefall an apt reflection of country's socio-economic crises and administrative apathy
Telford •This South Africa side, wounded by the retirements of Hashim Amla and Dale Steyn, was not among the best. But they should have done better than become the first South Africa team to suffer innings defeats in consecutive matches since 1936.
Mark Boucher should take over as South Africa coach, suggests Michael Vaughan after India clean sweep
•India completed a 3-0 series whitewash of South Africa with a comprehensive innings and 202 runs win in the final Test in Ranchi on Tuesday.
India vs South Africa: Virat Kohli says credit goes to Rohit Sharma for overcoming anxiety and hesitation
•Skipper Virat Kohli feels that no one but Rohit Sharma alone "deserves credit" for overcoming "anxiety and hesitation" while performing commendably in his new role as an opener.
India vs South Africa: Shambolic, spineless, shocking; where it all went wrong for Proteas in the series
Yash J •South Africa might have had to contend with hotels that apparently weren’t of the highest standards – but even that, they will probably admit to themselves on the flight back home, wasn’t as bad as the standards they themselves set while out on the field.
India vs South Africa: Brexit will boost South African cricket in rebuilding, says Faf du Plessis
•Any tougher immigration controls after the British withdrawal from the European Union will mean fewer South African players in the County Championship, according to Faf du Plessis.
India vs South Africa: Hosts take huge lead at the top of ICC World Test Championship points table after completing 3-0 clean sweep
•India on Tuesday consolidated their position at the top of the International Cricket Council's World Test Championship table, clinching the maximum points with the 3-0 whitewash of South Africa at home.
India vs South Africa: Skipper Virat Kohli urges BCCI to follow English, Australian model of five permanent Test centres
•India captain Virat Kohli feels that time has come for the BCCI to zero in on five permanent Test centres for future home series, similar to the English and Australian model when top teams tour those countries.
India vs South Africa: Rohit Sharma's reincarnation to pacers outshining spinners, key takeaways for Virat Kohli and Co from series
Jigar Mehta •Rohit Sharma's reincarnation as opener, pacers outshining the spinners, Jadeja emerging as No 1 all-rounder at home and other takeaways for India from the South Africa series.