India went down to South Africa by 408 runs in the second Test to suffer their biggest defeat by runs and a fifth loss in seven home matches. The hosts were whitewashed 3-0 by New Zealand a year ago and the heavy defeat in Guwahati has once again r...

It was South Africa's first series win in India in 25 years, after bowling the home team out for a dismal 140 in an unlikely chase of 549 on day five in Guwahati. India suffered their biggest Test defeat by runs and a fifth loss in seven home match...

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In the Champions League, Olympique de Marseille beat Newcastle 2-1 thanks to a brace from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Marseille are 19th in the table and still in contention for a playoff spot.

It was South Africa's first series win in India in 25 years, after bowling the home team out for a dismal 140 in a mammoth chase of 549 on day five in Guwahati. India suffered their biggest Test defeat by runs and a fifth loss in seven home Tests, ...