India, Nov. 26 -- South Africa's crushing 408-run demolition of India in Guwahati has not merely concluded a series - it has cast an unforgiving glare on the Gautam Gambhir era. A side that once was regarded home Tests as an impregnable fortress has now accumulated a catalogue of "first time since..." and "biggest ever" distinctions that would unsettle any coach.

Here's how the unwelcome dossier reads across formats following the latest capitulation.

The 408-run massacre in Guwahati now stands as India's heaviest Test defeat by runs, surpassing every previous margin in their history. It sealed a comprehensive 2-0 sweep and delivered South Africa their first Test series triumph in India since Hansie Cronje's side achieved the feat in 200...