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"Left Much To Be Desired...": Sachin Tendulkar Pinpoints Reason Behind India's Crushing Loss

It was a forgettable outing for the Indian cricket team in their last international match of 2023. Against South Africa, India were expected to deliver a great show in what has been called the 'Final Frontier' of the team. However, what resulted on the ground can be called a listless show. After India's first innings ended on 245, South Africa notched a huge 408-run total, courtesy Dean Elgar's 185. In the second innings, Virat Kohli (76) waged a lone battle, as Indians were all out for just 131. India lost the match by an innings and 32 runs.

First Time In 146 Years: Virat Kohli Achieves A New High In World Cricket

Stalwart batter Virat Kohli became the first batter to score 2000 runs in seven different calendar years during India's crushing defeat to South Africa in the 1st Test on Thursday. Dean Elgar's elegant 185 combined with South Africa's precise pace flattened India within three days. When the rest of the batters failed to deal with the deadly pace trio of Kagiso Rabada, Marco Jansen and Nandre Burger, Kohli churned up runs with quick singles and boundaries.

India's wait for a series win in South Africa goes on as they are routed in first Test

India's dream of winning a Test series in South Africa for the first time was ended inside three days as they crashed to an innings-and-32-run defeat at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday.

Tunisia's Man Utd midfielder Mejbri opts not to play at AFCON

Tunisia will be without Manchester United's Hannibal Mejbri at the African Cup of Nations as the midfielder decided he was not ready to be in the squad, manager Jalel Kadri said on Thursday.

South Africa skipper Bavuma to miss second test against India

PRETORIA : South Africa captain Temba Bavuma will miss next week’s second test against India after straining his hamstring in the first test, which South Africa won by an innings and 32 runs on day three at Centurion on Thursday.

South Africa omit Foster from AFCON squad over mental health issues

JOHANNESBURG : South Africa have left Burnley striker Lyle Foster out of their squad for next month's African Cup of Nations after his club said mental health issues made it impossible for him to travel.

AFCON 2023: Nigeria ranked among top five teams with most match tickets sold

Nigeria celebrate during the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Final match between Nigeria and Burkina Faso from the National Stadium on Februray 10, 2013 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Photo: AFP

Updated World Test Championship Table: India Lose Top Spot After Crushing Defeat To South Africa, Slip To...

Intimidated by pace and scarred by extra bounce, an under-prepared India suffered an embarrassing innings and 32 run loss to a far superior South Africa in the opening Test which ended inside three days at SuperSport Park, Centurion. Having scored 245 in the first innings, the Indian batters managed only 131 in 34.1 overs in the second innings after South Africa managed a handsome 408 in its first essay. South Africa thus took an unassailable 1-0 lead in the two-match series and India's dreams of winning a Test series in Rainbow Nation for the first time in 31 years lay in tatters.

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"Left Much To Be Desired...": Sachin Tendulkar Pinpoints Reason Behind India's Crushing Loss

First Time In 146 Years: Virat Kohli Achieves A New High In World Cricket

India's wait for a series win in South Africa goes on as they are routed in first Test

Tunisia's Man Utd midfielder Mejbri opts not to play at AFCON

South Africa skipper Bavuma to miss second test against India

South Africa omit Foster from AFCON squad over mental health issues

AFCON 2023: Nigeria ranked among top five teams with most match tickets sold

Updated World Test Championship Table: India Lose Top Spot After Crushing Defeat To South Africa, Slip To...