India Vs South Africa, 1st Test: IND Cricketers Sweat It Out At Eden Gardens

Indian cricketers were snapped ahead of the 1st Test against South Africa at Kolkata's Eden Gardens starting on November 14 India talisman Rishabh Pant is back for the two-test series against South Africa that starts in Kolkata on November 14. The wicketkeeper-batter has been out since injuring his foot during the five-test series in England earlier this year. He was vice-captain to Shubman Gill on that tour and will be the deputy again on his return. Mohammed Shami is a notable omission. He continues to be out of favour despite decent first-class performances in the Ranji Trophy.

Updated on: 11 November 2025 5:45 pm

India Vs South Africa, 1st Test Training session Shubman Gill, Gautam Gambhir

India's captain Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir during a training session ahead of the first Test match between India and South Africa, at Eden Gardens, in Kolkata. The match is scheduled to be held from November 14 to 18, 2025. | Photo: PTI/Swapan Mahapatra

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South Africa vs India, 1st Test Training session Sai Sudharsan, Gautam Gambhir

India's Sai Sudharsan with head coach Gautam Gambhir during a training session ahead of the first Test match between India and South Africa, at Eden Gardens, in Kolkata. | Photo: PTI/Swapan Mahapatra

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Training session ahead of India vs South Africa Test

Indian cricketers practice during a training session ahead of the first test match between India and South Africa, in Kolkata. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das

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Training session ahead of South Africa vs India Test Nitish Kumar Reddy

Nitish Kumar Reddy bowls at net during a practice session ahead of the first test match between India and South Africa, in Kolkata. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das

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Training session ahead of IND vs SA Test

Indian cricketers practice ahead of the first test match between India and South Africa, in Kolkata. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das

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Training session ahead of SA vs IND Test Washington Sunder

Washington Sunder bowls at net as chief coach Gautam Gambhir, left, looks on during a practice session ahead of the first test match between India and South Africa, in Kolkata. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das

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Training session ahead of India vs South Africa Test Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal, right, talks with captain Subman Gill as chief coach Gautam Gambhir, second left, watches during a practice session ahead of the first test match between India and South Africa, in Kolkata. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das

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Training session ahead of South Africa vs India Test Jasprit Bumrah

Bowler Jasprit Bumrah, center, runs as Ravindra Jadeja, right, walks during a practice session ahead of the first test match between India and South Africa, in Kolkata. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das

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Captain Shubman Gill, right, takes a physical training during a practice session ahead of the first test match between India and South Africa, in Kolkata. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das

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Chief coach Gautam Gambhir, right, followed by captain Shubman Gill inspects the pitch during a practice session ahead of the first test match between India and South Africa, in Kolkata. | Photo: AP/Bikas Das

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