Former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble, a leading wicket-taker, has expressed disappointment with India's "complete surrender" to South Africa.

South Africa coach Shukri Conrad sparked controversy by saying he wanted India to grovel during the second Test in Guwahati.

Former India cricketer and head coach Anil Kumble questioned the shot selection of India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal on Day 4 of the second Test against South Africa.

Former India cricketer Anil Kumble delivered a scathing critique of KL Rahul's dismissal, calling it "surprising" and avoidable given the match situation.

Before the start of action on the next day, India head coach Gautam Gambhir was seen giving a serious pep talk to the home team players.

India all-rounder Washington Sundar's batting position in the ongoing two-match Test series against South Africa has become a major talking point.

On the third day of the match in Guwahati, India were bowled out for 201, leaving South Africa with a first-innings lead of 288.

Indian batters were guilty of poor shot selection on a good batting track as pacer Marco Jansen used the short ball exceptionally well to reduce the hosts to 174 for 7 at lunch on 3rd day of 2nd Test

Former India captain Anil Kumble believes that Liam Livingstone's high price was likely a factor in the Royal Challengers Bengalurus decision to release him into the IPL 2026 auction pool.

Former India captain Anil Kumble criticised Rishabh Pant's captaincy for a lack of early aggression, urging more attacking strategies to create wicket-taking chances on a flat pitch.