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Ind vs SA
Wed, December 27 2023
Sunil Gavaskar gives a sharp reminder about a missing player as Indian Batsmen struggle to score runs against SA
Even though India managed to cross the 200-run mark but the batting lineup struggled to maintain a partnership against South Africa
Tue, December 26 2023
Prominent South African players compliment Virat Kohli ahead of the Centurion Test
“The biggest threat in the Indian batting lineup, you obviously can’t rule out Virat Kohli," said Temba Bavuma.
Tue, December 26 2023
‘I think India should go with two spinners’: Harbhajan backs Ashwin over Thakur for 1st Test against the Proteas
According to Harbhajan, the team should support Ashwin over Thakur in Tuesday's Test series opener in Centurion against South Africa.
Mon, December 25 2023
Temba Bavuma feels India’s strong bowling attack can “nullify” SA’s advantage
South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma, ahead of the Boxing Day Test on Tuesday, said that India's strong bowling attack can nullify the advantage of the experience that the hosts have in Centurion. Bowlers like Mohammed Siraj, Gerald Coetzee, Jasprit Bumrah and Kagiso Rabada are likely to star on a surface that will more or less play in their favour. In such a situation, it will be up to the batters to take up the challenge and deal with the threat posed by the bowlers. "We understand conditions a lot better so you'd expect us to adapt a lot better but their bowling is quite strong. The fact that they've been able to achieve such success is because of their bowling attack and that kind of nullifies the advantage we have. It's more between the batters and how the batters take on that challenge," Bavuma said as quoted from ESPNcricinfo. India's top six features four batters - Rohit Sharma, Yashavi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer who average more than 40. None of the Proteas batters has an average that can match this. However, if one digs deep only Kohli stands out with a stunning average of 51.35 in South Africa. The rest of the batters have struggled to put up runs as Rohit has an average of 15.37 in four Tests. Jaiswal and Iyer have yet to play a single Test in South Africa. On the other hand, South Africa have two batters Aiden Markram (43.92) and Dean Elgar (46.16) who average more than 40. Skipper Temba Bavuma is just shy of the 40 mark as he averages 39.11 on his home soil in red ball cricket. Their performance could play a vital role as South Africa look to maintain their unbeaten home record against India. "There's a lot of pride attached to that - that we've been able to keep that record intact as a South African team... all of us as players also feel that. But we understand playing against India comes with certain challenges and it's those types of challenges we would like to focus on. Playing against India comes with a lot more eyes and a lot more scrutiny in terms of everything we do," Bavuma said. "So it's accepting that. And the other, more obvious one, is the skill factor on the field. For me as a batter, the bowlers are going to put you under pressure and their batting line-up as well, they've got renowned Test players and guys who performed in all conditions. They are a determined team as well, who want to be able to say they've won a Test series here in South Africa so with that extra bit of drive and motivation, we'll really need to be at our best," Bavuma added. India's Test squad: Virat Kohli (Captain), Rohit Sharma (vice-captain), KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer, Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant (wk), Wriddhiman Saha (wk), R Ashwin, Jayant Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Mohd. Shami, Umesh Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, Md. Siraj. South Africa Test squad: Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Tony de Zorzi, Dean Elgar, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Keegan Petersen, Kagiso Rabada, Tristan Stubbs, Kyle Verreynne (wk).
Fri, December 22 2023
This Indian Legend was the First player to be given out by 3rd Umpire | 3rd Umpire | Ind vs Sa |
It was a game-changing moment in cricket as it was the first time technology played a significant role in dismissing a cricketer. It was November 14, 1992, and the third umpire was Karl Liebenberg who made the decision.
Mon, December 18 2023
“IND vs SA Showdown: Sai Sudarshan’s Thrilling Cricket Journey Unfolds After a Sensational Debut”
While many cricket fans are aware of this 22-year-old's journey to international cricket, including his breakthrough 96-run knock in the Indian Premier League final this year for the Gujarat Titans against the Chennai Super Kings, a lot of hard work and donning of cricketing jerseys went into the eventual fulfilment of his India dream.
Wed, December 13 2023
Suryakumar’s fifty, Rinku’s blitz power India to 180/7 against South Africa in 2nd T20I
Suryakumar and Rinku starred with the bat as they slammed 56 and 68 respectively guiding their team's total to 180/7. For South Africa, Gerald Coetzee bagged three wickets.
Wed, December 13 2023
“They batted beautifully in the first 5-6 overs “: Suryakumar lauds South Africa’s batting unit after defeat in 2nd T20I
Despite defeat against South Africa, India captain Suryakumar Yadav lauded Proteas' batting unit and stated that the way hosts beautifully batted in the first 5-6 overs
Wed, December 13 2023
SA vs Ind, 2nd T20I: Hendricks, Coetzee shine as South Africa beat India by 5-wicket in rain-curtailed match
South Africa registered an incredible win to take a 1-0 lead against India. Hendricks scored the highest for the Proteas with 49 off 37 while captain Aiden Markram slammed 30 in 17 deliveries. For India, Mukesh Kumar bagged two wickets, conceding 34 runs.
Mon, December 11 2023
“He will play a major role in helping India win the series,” says Jacques Kallis on Virat’s form ahead of South Africa Tests
India will re-commence their ICC World Test Championship campaign with two Tests against a powerful South Africa line-up away from home over the Christmas and New Year period and Kohli's form with the bat is likely to be pivotal to their fortunes