Jansen's remarks came ahead of the Proteas semi-final clash against New Zealand at the same venue where he tried to replicate Bumrah's bowling technique, Kolkata's Eden Gardens.
India vs South Africa: India were tactically undone by South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match. Suryakumar Yadav's men seemed to have no answer to the Proteas' 'slower ball' ploy.
The Eden Gardens pitch that hosted the first India vs South Africa Test from November 14-16 drew a lot of flak after the hosts failed to chase a 124-run target
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma opened up on the controversial on-field remark made by Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah during the 1st India vs South Africa Test played at Kolkata's Eden Gardens last month.
Hardik Pandya won hearts after his stunning gesture towards a cameraperson who was struck by one of his massive sixes during the fifth T20I encounter against South Africa.
After smashing an explosive fifty in the fifth T20I against South Africa, Tilak Varma said he is flexible with his batting position, willing to adapt wherever the Indian team needs him.
After losing the fifth and final T20I by 30 runs against India, South Africa captain Aiden Markram said that this experience will prove valuable for them ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
Rampant India rode on smashing fifties from Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma, along with Varun Chakravarthy's four-for, to thump South Africa by 30 runs and end 2025 with a 3-1 series victory
India vs South Africa 5th T20I Highlights: All-round India defeated South Africa by 30 runs in the fifth and final T20I to clinch the series 3-1 in Ahmedabad on Friday.
India spinner Varun Chakravarthy says his T20 World Cup preparation is centred around backing his lengths, maintaining confidence and constantly challenging himself mentally even in matches that appear straightforward.