From 2000-01 to 2023-24 home season, India played 32 Test series, lost only two, drew five, won 25. Since 2024-25 home season, India has played four Test series and have already lost two of them. The series wins came against weakened Bangladesh and WI sides while the losses were vs NZ and SA.

Ravi Ashwin tags India as one of 'poorest spin-playing nations' after series loss vs SA

Ravindra Jadeja reached a major landmark on day 2 (Nov 15) during the first Test between India and South Africa, becoming just the fourth player in Test history to complete the double of 4,000 runs and 300 wickets. Now let's glance at the other players who have achieved this rare double feat.

4 players with 4,000 Test runs and 300 wickets: Jadeja joins elite list

CAB President Sourav Ganguly confirmed that the coin was specially crafted for this series and will make its debut during the toss in Kolkata. He said the gesture adds a symbolic meaning to a contest that already celebrates the strong bond between the two nations, both on and off the field.



Ind vs SA, 1st Test: Eden Gardens toss to feature gold coin honouring Gandhi and Mandela

Dhruv Jurel's inclusion means all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy will be missing out from the playing XI as Rishabh Pant makes a comeback after recuperating from toe injury sustained on England tour earlier this year.

IND vs SA, 1st Test: Jurel to play in Kolkata even as Pant makes comeback, confirms India assistant coach

As India vs South Africa Test series is approaching, let's have a look at all the important information required to know before the start of the series.

India vs South Africa, Test series: All you need to know about fixtures, live streaming, timings & squads

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Ravi Ashwin tags India as one of 'poorest spin-playing nations' after series loss vs SA

4 players with 4,000 Test runs and 300 wickets: Jadeja joins elite list

Eden Gardens toss to feature gold coin honouring Gandhi and Mandela

Jurel to play in Kolkata Test even with Pant back, says India assistant coach

India vs South Africa, Test series: All you need to know