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"Franchise Cricket Has Surpassed Test Cricket In Priority": Ex-India Star's Blunt Opinion

In the past decade or so, the franchise cricket has definitely impacted the international circuit with many players choosing to play the cash-rich tournaments rather than being on national duty. At times, players with a national team contract don't hesitate from leaving their side's game for playing in events like the Indian Premier League or the Big Bash League. Reacting to a user's query regarding the comparison between franchise cricket and Test cricket, former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad came out with a blunt reply.

Elgar looking to bow out on top

CAPE TOWN : Dean Elgar will looking to conclude his international career on another high as he unexpectedly captains South Africa in the second and last test against India, which starts at Newlands on Wednesday.

Sunil Gavaskar Rues "One Bad Day" That Hit Team India Hard In 2023

While the Indian men's and women's cricket teams might have lost their last matches of 2023, it is fair to say that the Rohit Sharma-led side and the Harmanpreet Kaur-led sides have had some memorable results in the past 12 months. As we said goodbye to 2023 on Monday, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar analysed the performances of both, the men's and women's team. The batting great hailed the women's team for their historic wins over England and Australia earlier. Under the leadership of Harmanpreet, the women's team defeated England and Australia in one-off Tests, also outplaying the two best teams in the world.

Watch: Batters Run 5 Between Wickets Due To Poor Fielding. Internet Slams "Never Been Coached"

In cricket, fielding is an important aspect. It is often said catches win matches. Despite good bowling or batting, sometimes it is the fielding which sometimes helps a team nose ahead at crucial junctures. So how crucial is fielding exactly? Recently, former Indian cricket team opener Gautam Gambhir said that the chances of Pakistan at the 2024 T20 World Cup is less as it has got the 'worst fielding' in international cricket. A video from the European Cricket Championship is going viral on social media which might be the epitome of poor fielding.

Virat Kohli's Simulation, Shreyas Iyer Faces... - India's Tactics For South Africa 2nd Test Revealed

Virat Kohli looked a million dollars as he did extensive simulation for South Africa's left-arm pacer Nandre Burger but Shreyas Iyer's problems seemed to continue while facing a barrage of short balls at nets on Monday. On the New Year's Day, it was business as usual for Kohli, who had an extended session lasting close to an hour. First, he was at the centre nets against bowlers and then he faced high-intensity throwdowns for about 20 to 25 minutes at outside nets. Kohli is known to come to nets with specific purpose and on Monday, it seemed he wanted to extensively bat against a left-arm pacer. Since the Indian team's pace bowling roster doesn't include a left-armer, a net bowler was summoned and Kohli faced a good 25 to 30 deliveries from him in between playing against Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, R Ashwin and Avesh Khan.

Watch: Virat Kohli Smashes Ravichandran Ashwin For A Big Six Ahead Of 2nd Test. Video Viral

After a crushing loss against South Africa in the first Test, the Indian cricket team is gearing up for the second and final match that starts on Wednesday in Cape Town. For India it's a do-or-die match if they are to draw the series. In the first Test, Dean Elgar hit 185 while the South African bowlers were on song too as India crumbled to a loss by innings and 32 runs. The second Test gives them an opportunity to set the record straight.

What Makes Kagiso Rabada A "Special Bowler"? South Africa Great Explains

Kagiso Rabada's hunger for success and an impeccable technique to release the ball easily makes him a modern-day South Africa legend, reckons former fast bowling great Allan Donald. Explaining what makes Rabada special, Donald said Rabada's hip-rotation is like a javelin thrower and that adds pace to his bowling. Donald said Rabada's bowling style is similar to the past legends of the game. The 28-year-old, who has competed in 61 matches, is just 13 scalps away from completing 300 Test wickets.

"ICC, India...Must Step In": Australia Great Blasts South Africa For Naming Weak Test Squad vs New Zealand, Namedrops 'Pakistan'

Former Australia skipper Steve Waugh has slammed the International Cricket Council and top cricket boards, including the BCCI, for not caring about Test cricket after South Africa named a depleted red-ball squad for the tour of New Zealand, prioritising its T20 league over the longest format. Cricket South Africa (CSA) have named a second-string Test squad which has seven uncapped players, including a new captain, for next month's two-Test series against New Zealand.

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"Franchise Cricket Has Surpassed Test Cricket In Priority": Ex-India Star's Blunt Opinion

Elgar looking to bow out on top

Sunil Gavaskar Rues "One Bad Day" That Hit Team India Hard In 2023

Watch: Batters Run 5 Between Wickets Due To Poor Fielding. Internet Slams "Never Been Coached"

Virat Kohli's Simulation, Shreyas Iyer Faces... - India's Tactics For South Africa 2nd Test Revealed

Watch: Virat Kohli Smashes Ravichandran Ashwin For A Big Six Ahead Of 2nd Test. Video Viral

What Makes Kagiso Rabada A "Special Bowler"? South Africa Great Explains

"ICC, India...Must Step In": Australia Great Blasts South Africa For Naming Weak Test Squad vs New Zealand, Namedrops 'Pakistan'