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Why Team India Doesn't Play First Class Practice Matches? Rohit Sharma's Honest Response

Was lack of practice matches the reason behind Team India's loss in the first Test against South Africa? India captain Rohit Sharma doesn't think playing First Class practice Tests would have given the team any benefit because of the 'contrasting difference' in the two situations. After India lost the opening Test to South Africa by an innings and 32 runs, Rohit was asked in the press conference about the team's decision to snub practice matches over intra-squad contests.

"Dominated The World Cup Only To...": Venkatesh Prasad's Heartfelt Post For Team India

Former India cricketer Venkatesh Prasad on Saturday hoped that Team India would start winning championships in the coming year. Prasad took to X and said that 2023 was a year of "What could have been" for Rohit Sharma's side. He added that the 'Men in Blue' dominated the whole ODI World Cup 2023 but had a bad day in the final match of the tournament against Australia. The former cricketer also pointed out India's sloppy performance in the World Test Championship (WTC) final.

Virat Kohli, Ravi Shastri Were "Trigger-Happy": Ex-India Star's Monumental Comment On Team Selection

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has opined that the team management could give a chance to Mukesh Kumar in the second Test against South Africa, starting January 3 in Cape Town. He, however, added that it would be unfair with Prasidh Krishna if he is dropped. Manjrekar also pointed out that had there been the previous management that was during the Ravi Shastri-Virat Kohli era, it would have made changes in the playing XI, saying that the former coach-caption duo was "trigger-happy".

Sanju Samson Swaps Cricket Bat With Football Boots. Video Takes Internet By Storm

Fresh from scoring his maiden ODI century, India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson was seen playing football during a local tournament in Kerala. Earlier this month, Samson scored his first hundred for India in the third and final ODI against South Africa at the Boland Park in Paarl, helping India win the series by a 2-1 margin. Current not part of the Indian team for the ongoing Test series against the Proteas, Samson is enjoying his time away from the sport by playing football at a local tournament in Kerala.

"PSL Is Like Mini IPL Of Pakistan": Wasim Akram Gives Blockbuster Verdict

There is no doubt that the Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the best T20 competitions in the world. Thanks to the kind of quality matches it offers and the players it features, IPL is always the talk of the town. Hence, it is quite understandable that the Indian tournament is often compared to various other marquee T20 events across the globe. During his recent interaction with media, legendary Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram said that IPL is bigger than the Pakistan Super League (PSL). He added that PSL is like mini-IPL of Pakistan.

"Ye Bhai Gaya...": Axar Patel Reveals New Details On Rishabh Pant's 'Fateful' Accident

Saturday marked one year of the horrific car crash suffered by India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant. The mishap took place as Pant's car hit a divider in the Delhi-Roorkee highway. The southpaw received serious injuries but was lucky to somehow escape from his burning car, thanks to the timely help given by a passerby. Pant's India and Delhi Capitals (DC) teammate Axar Patel has now revealed new details of the "fateful" accident that has still kept the wicketkeeper-batter away from competitive cricket.

South Africa name new skipper and seven uncapped players for New Zealand tour

CAPE TOWN : South Africa named uncapped Neil Brand as their captain for a two-match test tour of New Zealand next month where the majority of their team will be missing, competing instead in the domestic Twenty20 league.

Seven Uncapped Players Named In South Africa's Test Squad For New Zealand

Only two of the players who were in South Africa's Test win over India on Thursday are in a 14-man squad for two Tests in New Zealand in February. Cricket South Africa on Saturday named a squad which includes seven uncapped players, including a new captain in left-handed opening batsman Neil Brand. Batsman Keegan Petersen and David Bedingham are the only players who were part of South Africa's innings win in the first Test against India in Centurion. Due to a ruling by Cricket South Africa, no players contracted to franchises in the SA20 competition, which overlaps with the Tests, were eligible for selection.

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Why Team India Doesn't Play First Class Practice Matches? Rohit Sharma's Honest Response

"Dominated The World Cup Only To...": Venkatesh Prasad's Heartfelt Post For Team India

Virat Kohli, Ravi Shastri Were "Trigger-Happy": Ex-India Star's Monumental Comment On Team Selection

Sanju Samson Swaps Cricket Bat With Football Boots. Video Takes Internet By Storm

"PSL Is Like Mini IPL Of Pakistan": Wasim Akram Gives Blockbuster Verdict

"Ye Bhai Gaya...": Axar Patel Reveals New Details On Rishabh Pant's 'Fateful' Accident

South Africa name new skipper and seven uncapped players for New Zealand tour

Seven Uncapped Players Named In South Africa's Test Squad For New Zealand