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Nagpur Test Preview: With overseas record on the line, South Africa need a batting masterclass against India

Now, as Nagpur gets ready to host the third Test of this Freedom series, all the focus is on the mental makeup of the No. 1 Test side in the world and how their batsmen respond against India.

Dale Steyn is dying to get out there, says Morkel as South Africa hope for pace spearhead's return

On Steyn's back-up Marchant de Lange, Morkel said: "He can be quite tricky to face. He's been busy with one-day competitions at home. Of late he's not played much of four day cricket, (but) he knows what to do."

South Africa vs India: There wasn't enough on offer for spinners, Ashwin says despite taking four wickets

Both Ashwin and Jadeja now have 12 wickets from three completed innings.

Spinners, openers put India in command despite majestic innings from De Villiers

Once De Villiers was out off the last delivery before tea, mopping up the tail was a mere formality for India.

India vs South Africa, 2nd Test Day One as it happened: Spinners, openers put India in command

Live updates of day one action from Bengaluru in the second Test between India and South Africa

'ABD! ABD! ABD!': In his 100th Test AB de Villiers blurred the lines between 'supporters' and 'fans'

AB de Villiers is a special player, who has crossed the barrier with his skill and goodwill to transform himself from a star cricketer into a loved cricketer as he walked in for his 100th Test match.

Bengaluru Test preview: Pressure firmly on injury-hit South Africa in AB de Villiers' 100th Test

AB de Villiers – the man who everybody loves unconditionally in India, it seems – will walk out for his 100th Test when India take on South Africa in the second match of the Gandhi-Mandela series.

Absolutely nothing wrong with home team changing conditions to favour their strengths, says De Villiers

Just like India Test captain Virat Kohli, De Villiers too said that there were no demons in the Mohali pitch.

India vs South Africa 2nd Test: Ishant likely to replace Umesh, Steyn still a doubt

Ishant's counterpart Dale Steyn, however, is still battling against time to get fit for the important encounter.

South Africa pacer Philander ruled out of India Test series, Abbott called in as replacement

With Philander declared unfit, Kyle Abbott, 28, will replace him in the squad.