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"Became Heated Discussion During...": Harbhajan Singh's Ashwin vs Shardul Verdict For First Test

Whenever the Indian team tours a SENA country, debate enrages in the world of social media over whether India should opt for two spinners or four seamers. As there remains a similar debate over the choice between Ravichandran Ashwin and Shardul Thakur, iconic spinner Harbhajan Singh gave his verdict on the chatter, while sending a reminder of the choice that was made during the World Test Championship final. For Harbhajan, while Shardul got the nod in the WTC final, Ashwin should be preferred for the Boxing Day Test.

India vs South Africa: Virat Kohli Looks To Surpass Dravid, Sehwag In Elite List

The 'final frontier' is here as India take on South Africa in the bid to win their first-ever Test series in the Rainbow Nation. In 8 attempts before, India have only managed to draw the Test series against the Proteas once, while suffering defeats in the other seven. While a series triumph will be the Indian team's focus, the talismanic Virat Kohli would be eager to go past the likes of Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid in the list of most Test runs scored by an Indian in South Africa.

"Not Sure How...": Rohit Sharma On KL Rahul 'New Role' In Test Cricket

India captain Rohit Sharma on Monday said, as a leader, he wants his team to "achieve" what others Indian sides in the past have failed to do in South Africa. Since their first Test series in South Africa in 1992, India have never achieved success there. India will play South Africa in the the first of the two Tests starting here on Tuesday. "Want to achieve what nobody has achieved in this part of the world," Rohit said during the pre-match press conference. Rohit also did not want to speak about his cricketing future, just saying that he wants to enjoy the game.

India vs South Africa Live Streaming 1st Test Live Telecast: Where To Watch For Free?

Dark clouds loom over the SuperSport Park in Centurion as India take on South Africa in the first Test of a two-match series, starting later on Tuesday. South Africa is the only regular Test-playing country where India are yet to win a Test series. Virat Kohli led a strong Indian team in 2021/22, with high expectations after successful tours of Australia and England. However, after winning the first game, India lost back-to-back games and conceded the series. Kohli and his men had accused the local broadcasters for favouring the home team during their defeat in the third and final Test.

India vs South Africa 1st Test, Centurion Weather Report: Washout Threat Looms On Opening Day

As Rohit Sharma's Indian team reaches Centurion for the first match of the 2-match Test series against South Africa, it's the rain threat that remains the biggest roadblock for the two sets of players. While winning the Test series in the Rainbow Nation remains the team's ultimate aim, the first day of the first Test is under the serious threat of a washout. Weather at the Supersport Park in Centurion paints quite a gloomy picture, denting players and fans' hopes of witnessing a thrilling Boxing Day Test action.

What Is Boxing Day Test? Why Day After Christmas Holds Such Significance?

As 'Boxing Day' arrives, so does cricketing action, with Australia scheduled to take on Pakistan in the 2nd Test of the series while India are set to square off with South Africa in the opening match of the 2-Test assignment. Every single year, cricketing bodies attempt to schedule important matches of global significance on this day, and the case this year is no different, with two big events scheduled. But what makes 'Boxing Day' so special in sports?

India's Predicted XI vs South Africa, 1st Test: Will Ravichandran Ashwin Get A Chance?

With an aim to register their maiden Test series win in South Africa, India will face the Proteas in the 1st Test of the two-match series, starting December 26 at SuperSport Park in Centurion. Veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be back in the team alongside pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah as India will restart their quest for the historic series win. India have played a total of 8 Test series in South Africa. Out of that, they lost 7 and drew 1. Under the captaincy of Rohit, the Indian team will aim to turn the tables this time.

Why Haven't India Won A Test Series In South Africa? Factors Explained

The Indian men's cricket team has demonstrated their dominance in various conditions across the globe. However, there remains an elusive quest haunting their illustrious Test cricket history - a series victory in South Africa. Despite India's remarkable achievements in Test cricket in recent years which include Test series victories in Australia, the Indian cricket teams have faced challenges in conquering the South African frontier. In fact, India have won only four Test matches in South Africa in three decades. Here's a look at the reasons behind this unattained feat.

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"Became Heated Discussion During...": Harbhajan Singh's Ashwin vs Shardul Verdict For First Test

India vs South Africa: Virat Kohli Looks To Surpass Dravid, Sehwag In Elite List

"Not Sure How...": Rohit Sharma On KL Rahul 'New Role' In Test Cricket

India vs South Africa Live Streaming 1st Test Live Telecast: Where To Watch For Free?

India vs South Africa 1st Test, Centurion Weather Report: Washout Threat Looms On Opening Day

What Is Boxing Day Test? Why Day After Christmas Holds Such Significance?

India's Predicted XI vs South Africa, 1st Test: Will Ravichandran Ashwin Get A Chance?

Why Haven't India Won A Test Series In South Africa? Factors Explained