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"Virat Kohli Told Camerapersons To...": Intriguing Details Of India's Practice Before Do-Or-Die Test vs South Africa

The first Test of 2024 for the Indian cricket team is a do-or-die one. Against South Africa in Cape Town, the Rohit Sharma-led side needs a win to draw the series. after an embarrassing loss by an innings and 32 runs, the Indian cricket team has its task cut out for the second Test. There will be much intrigue surrounding India's playing XI too. Many experts have predicted that there will be two changes in the XI. Ravichandran Ashwin may make way for Ravindra Jadeja while Mukesh Kumar may replace Prasidh Krishna.

"IPL Mein Comeback": Internet Breaks As Hardik Pandya Posts Training Video. Watch

The fitness of Indian cricket team all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been the subject of a lot of speculation in the recent past. Pandya was ruled out midway into the Cricket World Cup 2023 after suffering an ankle injury during the match against Bangladesh. The injury meant that he also ended up missing the tour of South Africa and several reports suggested that he can even end up missing the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 along with his national team duties.

South Africa hope to give Dean Elgar perfect farewell in second Test against India

A veteran left-handed Test opener with remarkable numbers will ride into the sunset having been the pillar of strength for his team’s batting line-up for years.

India vs South Africa 2nd Test: Match Preview, Pitch Report, Weather Report, Predicted XIs

Rohit Sharma, the leader, will need to channelise the champion tactician that resides in him as India look to restore parity against South Africa and remain consequential in the World Championship points table when the second Test starts here on Wednesday. India are sixth in the nine-team table with 14 points (38.89 PCT) and a defeat will dent their standing further. Ravindra Jadeja, India's "Most Valuable Player" across formats, will come back to add the requisite middle-order batting balance and steady overs with the old Kookaburra but it will be the skipper's choice of third and fourth speed merchants that will define the embattled team's response.

"He Pressed Forward...": Allan Donald Decodes Sachin Tendulkar's Tremendous Record In South Africa

Legendary South Africa cricket team fast bowler Allan Donald decoded the reason behind Sachin Tendulkar's tremendous form against the Proteas. While India batters have historically struggled in South Africa, Sachin has scored four Test centuries in five tours to the nation. “It's not an easy place to combat. We see that daily in South Africa, the ball does nip around more than it does in Australia or England. If your footwork isn't 100 percent then you are in trouble,” Donald told PTI in an exclusive interview.

'Sab Sledging Karenge': Young Captain's Pep Talk Ahead Of Match Goes Viral

When we hear the word sledging in cricket, it reminds us of the Australian team during the late 90s and early 2000s. Australia, under the leadership of Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting, was not only famous for their skills on the field, but also their aggressive sledging of opponents. The side from Down Under won several games with their skills on the field, but there were times when the Australian team of the past had to take a different approach to gain an advantage over their opponents. Ponting's Australia had mastered the art of sledging, winning two World Cup titles under that period.

Waugh slams S Africa for prioritising domestic T20 tournament over NZ tests

SYDNEY : Former Australia captain Steve Waugh said South Africa's decision to send a shadow side to New Zealand for a test tour while their top players take part in a domestic T20 tournament shows the longest format of the game is under threat.

"Death Of Test Cricket...": Australia Great Warns ICC, BCCI Over 'Irrelevant Legacy'

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh has raised concerns over the future of Test cricket after South Africa named a second-string squad for their upcoming Test tour of New Zealand. The Proteas will play two Tests against the Kiwis, with uncapped batter Niel Brand will lead the side consisting of just three players -- Keegan Petersen, David Bedingham and Zubayr Hamza -- from the ongoing home series against South Africa. The top South African cricketers are contracted to play in the second season of the SA20, the T20 league launched by CSA and Indian Premier League investors, which clashes with the tour.

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"Virat Kohli Told Camerapersons To...": Intriguing Details Of India's Practice Before Do-Or-Die Test vs South Africa

"IPL Mein Comeback": Internet Breaks As Hardik Pandya Posts Training Video. Watch

South Africa hope to give Dean Elgar perfect farewell in second Test against India

India vs South Africa 2nd Test: Match Preview, Pitch Report, Weather Report, Predicted XIs

"He Pressed Forward...": Allan Donald Decodes Sachin Tendulkar's Tremendous Record In South Africa

'Sab Sledging Karenge': Young Captain's Pep Talk Ahead Of Match Goes Viral

Waugh slams S Africa for prioritising domestic T20 tournament over NZ tests

"Death Of Test Cricket...": Australia Great Warns ICC, BCCI Over 'Irrelevant Legacy'