Cricket review 2023: Australia's dominance, India's heartbreak and chaos in Pakistan
Cricket in 2023 was in many ways reassuring. As the world around us evolved at breakneck speed, a return to the "routine" had its own charm.
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India vs South Africa Two-Test Series "A Travesty": Ex India Star Slams Short Contest
The two-match India vs South Africa Test series started on Tuesday. The match has seen the South African pace bowlers dominate the contest. The going has been tough for India with top batters like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma back in the hut. Apart from England and Australia, South Africa is one side which has always been a tricky opponent for India. The Indian cricket team has never been able to win a Test series in South Africa. This series is an opportunity to change that record.
AUS vs PAK, 2nd Test: Marnus Labuschagne Immovable As Australia Frustrate Pakistan On Day 1
A stubborn Marnus Labuschagne weathered a storm to help steer Australia to 187-3 on a rain-disrupted opening day of the second Test in Melbourne Tuesday against a probing and resilient Pakistan attack. At stumps, he was unbeaten on a glacial 44 off 120 balls and Travis Head was not out on nine after nearly three hours' play were lost to rain. Pakistan's bowlers found plenty of movement in the overcast conditions and were rewarded with the wickets of David Warner (38), Usman Khawaja (42) and Steve Smith (26).
India fight back after Burger's fast start
PRETORIA :South African debutant Nandre Burger took two wickets with his first 13 balls before India fought back to reach 91 for three at lunch on the opening day of the first test at Centurion on Tuesday.
"If They Get To...": Sanjay Bangar On Why India Haven't Won Test Series In South Africa
India will seek once again to breach the 'final frontier' for their Test team when they begin a two-match series at SuperSport Park on Tuesday. South Africa is the only regular Test-playing country where India have yet to win a series. India have played a total of 8 Test series in South Africa, out of which 7 went in the Proteas' favour with only one ending in a draw. Ahead of India's upcoming Test series in South Africa, former international batter Sanjay Bangar has opined why the team has not been able to win any Test series there.
World Test Championship 2021-23 Rewind: A Look Back At Records And Unforgettable Moments Of Test Cricket
The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2021-23 cycle witnessed two years of enthralling cricket action among nine Test cricket-playing nations. As many as 57 out of 69 Tests produced results and only 12 matches ended in draws, proving that ICC's idea of adding context to the longest format with the World Test Championship turned out to be a masterstroke.
India vs South Africa: Explaining Ravindra Jadeja's Absence From Playing XI For Boxing Day Test
The senior pros like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah marked their on-field return as the Indian cricket team took on South Africa in the first Test of te 2-match series in Centurion. However, as skipper Rohit Sharma announced the playing XI for the match, there was no mention of all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Ravichandran Ashwin and Shardul Thakur both found places in the team but Jadeja's name was absent. It was then revealed that the left-arm spinner couldn't feature in the XI because of an injury problem.
South Africa win toss and elect to bowl at start of first test
PRETORIA :South Africa won the toss and put visitors India into bat at the start of the first test on Tuesday after a delay of 30 minutes because of a wet outfield at Centurion near Pretoria.