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IND vs SA: How Has Jasprit Bumrah Performed In Boxing Day Tests? Here's A Look At Statistics

During the first Test between India and South Africa at Centurion, a much-anticipated Boxing Day affair, Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will be wearing the whites for the first time in around one and the half years. The first Test of the two-match series will be starting from Tuesday at Centurion. Bumrah, who last played a Test for India against England at Birmingham in July last year as a captain, will be playing his first Test in a long while after struggling with injuries that kept him out for much of this year.

Australia vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 1 Live Score Updates

Australia vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 1 Live Updates: Australia will aim for a series-clinching victory as they take on Pakistan in the second Test of the three-match series at Melbourne Cricket Ground. On the other hand, Pakistan aim to bounce back and keep the series alive. The hosts won the first game by 360 runs to take a lead of 1-0 in the series. In that contest, Pakistan pacers faced a lot of flak for their lack of pace. (Live Scorecard)

India vs South Africa: How Has Virat Kohli Performed In Boxing Day Tests? Here's A Look At Statistics

A month after a heartbreaking ICC Cricket World Cup final loss to Australia, star India batter Virat Kohli will take to the field in whites during the first Test against South Africa in Centurion, a Boxing Day affair, on Tuesday. As it has been with Virat over the years, the weight of expectations, the cheers of fans, and the anticipation of a century or record break will be at their highest when he takes to the field. Virat has great Test stats against South Africa and in South Africa as well. In 14 Tests against the Proteas, he has scored 1,236 runs at an average of 56.18, with three tons and four fifties in 24 innings. His best score is 254 not out.

"KL Rahul's Instinct Similar To That Of MS Dhoni": Ex-India Star's Massive Comparison

The Indian cricket team, led by KL Rahul, defeated South Africa 2-1 in the ODI series that concluded on Thursday. India won the series-decider by a margin of 78 runs at Boland Park, Paarl. While speaking after the game, former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar opined that KL Rahul's instinct is equal to that of MS Dhoni. The cricket veteran made the comments while analysing the captaincy of the player during the series against South Africa. Rahul took some really good DRS (Decision Review System) calls from behind the stumps during the third ODI against the Proteas and Manjrekar was duly impressed with his performance.

'That's Uzzy': Australia skipper Cummins backs Khawaja on Gaza views

Australia captain Pat Cummins threw his support behind star opener Usman Khawaja Monday, saying his bid to bring attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza was "not offensive".

"Sometimes You Just Gotta Laugh": Usman Khawaja's 'Double Standards' Dig At ICC

Usman Khawaja took to social media to take a dig at the International Cricket Council (ICC) amid the controversy surrounding the governing body's decision to not allow him to sport a 'symbol of peace' on his bat during the second Test match between Australia and Pakistan in Melbourne starting December 26. The Australian cricket team opener earlier wanted to wear shoes that had the messages “all lives are equal” and “freedom is a human right” during the first Test in support of the victims who suffered as a result of the Israel-Hamas conflict. ICC denied that request from Khawaja and later, when he asked for permission to sport the 'dove' symbol on his bat, his request was once again denied.

Watch: Pakistan's Christmas Gesture For Australian Cricketers Wins Hearts

Australia will face Pakistan in the second Test match in Melbourne starting December 26 but ahead of the game, a special gesture from the Shan Masood-led side has won hearts. Masood, along with former skipper Babar Azam and few members of the team management, visited the Australian team during their indoor practice session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground with gifts and candies for everyone. The cricketers interacted with each other and gave out lollipops for all the kids present. The gesture won many hearts online and Australia skipper Pat Cummins could not stop praising the effort.

"Itna Mehnat Kia Hain Toh...": Rohit Sharma's Quip Leaves Reporters In Splits Ahead Of South Africa Tests

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma made it clear that a win in the Test series against South Africa will not compensate for the pain caused by the team's defeat in the Cricket World Cup 2023. However, in his trademark witty style, Rohit said that they have put a lot of effort in the past few months and they deserve to win something. Ahead of the first Test match between India and South Africa starting December 26 in Centurion, Rohit was asked about his feelings after the World Cup final loss against Australia and he said that all the players will surely be desperate to bounce back from that defeat.

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IND vs SA: How Has Jasprit Bumrah Performed In Boxing Day Tests? Here's A Look At Statistics

Australia vs Pakistan 2nd Test Day 1 Live Score Updates

India vs South Africa: How Has Virat Kohli Performed In Boxing Day Tests? Here's A Look At Statistics

"KL Rahul's Instinct Similar To That Of MS Dhoni": Ex-India Star's Massive Comparison

'That's Uzzy': Australia skipper Cummins backs Khawaja on Gaza views

"Sometimes You Just Gotta Laugh": Usman Khawaja's 'Double Standards' Dig At ICC

Watch: Pakistan's Christmas Gesture For Australian Cricketers Wins Hearts

"Itna Mehnat Kia Hain Toh...": Rohit Sharma's Quip Leaves Reporters In Splits Ahead Of South Africa Tests