VIDEO SHOWS: PRESS CONFERENCE COMMENTS FROM INDIA COACH GAUTAM GAMBHIR AFTER 2-0 SERIES DEFEAT TO SOUTH AFRICA COMPLETE SCRIPT TO FOLLOW SHOWS: GUWAHATI, ASSAM, INDIA (NOVEMBER 26, 2025) (BCCI – Must on screen courtesy BCCI. No use social media. No monetisation.) SHOTLIST TO FOLLOW STORY: South Africa completed a memorable 2-0 series sweep against India after off-spinner Simon Harmer claimed 6-37 to bowl the Proteas to a comprehensive 408-run victory in the second test in Guwahati on Wednesday (November 26, 2025). Chasing an improbable 549, India were all out for 140 in the second session on the final day, with only Ravindra Jadeja (54) offering some resistance with the bat. Despite being the reigning world champions, few expected South Africa to dominate India in the way they did – winning the series opener in Kolkata inside three days before beating the hosts by 408 runs in the first-ever test at Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium. South Africa's first test series victory in India in 25 years looks even more special as it was achieved without pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada, who missed both tests with a rib injury. South Africa came prepared for spin-friendly wickets in India. Harmer was judged player-of-the-series for his haul of 17 wickets, including six in India's second innings in Guwahati. Head coach Gautam Gambhir reiterated the importance of the format at the post-match presser. "Start prioritising test cricket," he said. India remained unbeaten at home for 12 years until New Zealand blanked them 3-0 late last year. The defeat to South Africa in Guwahati was India's heaviest in terms of runs. This tour will be remembered as a landmark moment for South African cricket, proving that great preparation and execution can triumph even in the most challenging conditions. (Production: Bhagya Ayyavoo)
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