South africa vs india 2013-14 Features

Jacques Kallis: The quiet conqueror steps down

Jacques Kallis is, perhaps, no Sachin Tendulkar or Don Bradman. His worth to his team though has been as much as that of any other legend.

Jacques Kallis, the greatest all-rounder of the game

The 38-year-old Jacques Kallis, who made his debut against England in December 1995, is the third big player to quit Test cricket this season after Ricky Ponting and Sachin Tendulkar.

A fitting finale awaits Jacques Kallis

The 38-year-old all-rounder will play his last Test for South Africa against India in Durban on Boxing Day.

ODI sensation Quinton de Kock looks to claim Test spot

After impressing in the three-match ODI series against India, South Africa's Quinton de Kock will look to carry the momentum in the domestic circuit with the Highveld Lions to stake a claim in the national Test side.

How India almost beat South Africa in 2010-11

After suffering a massive innings defeat in the first Test, India made a stellar comeback to win the second. However, chasing a stiff total in the third, they settled for a draw to end the three-match Test series at 1-1 in 2010-11.

Statistical highlights ahead of South Africa vs India Test series

The Johannesburg Test starting on December 18 will be Mahendra Singh Dhoni's 50th assignment as India's captain. He would become the first captain to lead India in 50 Tests.

Quinton de Kock, South Africa's baby-faced assassin

Left-handed batsman Quinton de Kock, who scored three consecutive centuries against India, proved his worth at the top of the order and showed why he is the best bet for opener's slot at the moment.

South Africa vs India: Highlights from the ODI series

The India-South Africa Test series begins December 18 and India will look to leave behind the ODI series loss and start afresh. India were beaten comprehensively in all departments by the Proteas and bouncing back for the Test series will not be easy. NDTV takes a look at the top five things that the hosts were better at during the ODIs.

What India should do to win the 3rd ODI vs South Africa

NDTVCricket has put together five things India needs to do to finish the limited-overs series on a high:

BCCI's scheduling of South African tour has left MS Dhoni & Co. in the lurch

Thursday's 141-run defeat in the first ODI at Johannesburg may be blamed on a poor Indian bowling performance but the plan to land in South Africa just three days before a challenging series is not a very good idea.