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Defeat To SA, 3-0 Loss To NZ Reflect Broader Issues Beyond Just Outcomes, Says Kumble
Barsapara Cricket Stadium: Former India captain and coach Anil Kumble said the team’s recent setbacks - a 2-0 series defeat to South Africa coming just a year after the 3-0 loss to New Zealand - point to deeper concerns within the Test team and that improvements are the need of the hour.
At the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, India were bowled out for 140 and lost to South Africa by 408 runs – their biggest Test defeat by runs. It’s also India’s fifth loss in their last seven home Tests, as South Africa clinched a Test series win in India for just the second time after 2000.
“The results, especially today’s defeat to South Africa and the 3-0 loss to New Zealand, reflect broader issues beyond just outcomes. India appeared well-positioned in parts, but ultimately faltered. What’s needed is a different mindset for Test cricket; constant changes to the playing XI, batting orders, and frequent rotations prevent stability. While injuries and form dips are understandable, India must take time to deeply reflect,” said Kumble on JioStar.
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2nd Test: Ashwin Raises Concerns Over India's ‘body Language’
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Breach Candy Hospital: Former India cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar posted a heartfelt note mourning the death of iconic actor Dharmendra on Monday, remembering him as a towering figure whose energy was “incredibly infectious.” Tendulkar paid a moving homage to the Bollywood star, calling him a true legend whose impact transcended generations and reached audiences across the world.
2nd Test: India’s Batting Effort Quite Poor, Application And Patience Required Were Missing, Says Kumble
Barsapara Cricket Stadium: Former India captain Anil Kumble was critical of the hosts' batting display in the ongoing second Test against South Africa, terming it as ‘quite poor’ and lacking the necessary discipline, application, and patience.
Timeless Icon, Touched Countless Hearts: Indian Cricket Fraternity Mourns Dharmendra’s Demise
Breach Candy Hospital: Tributes poured in from the Indian cricket community after one of India’s veteran actors, Dharmendra, passed away on Monday at the age of 89.
High Price Tag Likely Factor Behind RCB Releasing Livingstone: Anil Kumble
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Former India captain Anil Kumble believes that Liam Livingstone’s high price was likely a factor in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s decision to release him into the IPL 2026 auction pool.
If India Can Bat For Next Two Days, They Will Be In Stronger Position, Says Kumble
Following South Africa: Former India cricketer Anil Kumble asserts that India needs to bat through the next two days to stand a chance of survival in the second Test at Guwahati. Following South Africa's innings, where Senuran Muthusamy scored his first Test century (109) and Marco Jansen made an impressive 93, the visitors reached 489 before India finished Day 2 at 9/0, trailing by 480 runs.
2nd Test: Pleased That The Indian Bowlers Applied Consistent Pressure After Lunch, Says Anil Kumble
Barsapara Cricket Stadium: Former India skipper Anil Kumble said he was satisfied with India’s bowling efforts on the opening day of the second Test against South Africa at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, Assam, noting that the bowlers maintained consistent pressure after lunch and forced South Africa to take risks.
Give Sai Sudharsan Opportunity To Showcase His Talent, Says Saba Karim
Give Sai Sudharsan: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim has urged the Indian team management to give a consistent run to Sai Sudharsan in the Test format to showcase his talent.
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ODI World Cup: There are many vital elements of intrigue with the ACA Stadium in Guwahati becoming India's 28th Test venue when the second India-South Africa game begins on Saturday. With India having a 30-run humbling loss on a spin-friendly pitch inside three days at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, how the surface would behave in Guwahati is the cynosure of everyone’s eyes.
Anil Kumble Surprised by CSK Trading Jadeja to RR, Highlights Big Rebuild Ahead of IPL Auction
Former India cricketer Anil Kumble discussed Chennai Super Kings' strategy behind trading Ravindra Jadeja to the Rajasthan Royals and expressed his surprise at their decision while also questioning if the all-rounder would be given the captaincy at his new franchise.
India Still In Labour Pains, Before New Growth Emerges: Aakash Chopra On Team’s Transition Struggles In Tests
Nitesh Kumar Reddy: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra spoke in depth about India’s transition struggles in the red-ball format and how the Shubman Gill-led side has been trying different permutations and combinations to get a settled long-term XI. He said that while India drawing the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar trophy in England earlier this year was encouraging, the team is still experiencing ‘labour pains before new growth emerges.’
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