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India vs South Africa: Shardul Thakur Cops Nasty Blow As SA Pacer's Bouncer Hits Him, Forehead Shows Swelling. Watch

The Indian cricket team batters faced a tough challenge from South African pacers on Day 1 of the first Test in Centurion on Tuesday. Kagiso Rabada struck with a five-wicket haul as top batters like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma could not deliver a big innings. With overcast conditions in Centurion, the South African pacers got bounce as well as lateral movement. South Africa is a place where India have never won any Test series, and the opening day of the current contest was not good for them either.

Rabada takes five as India struggle to 176-7

PRETORIA :South African seamer Kagiso Rabada grabbed a five-wicket haul and debutant Nandre Burger struck twice as India slumped to 176-7 at tea on the opening day of the first test at Centurion on Tuesday.

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.

"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.

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.

On Mohammed Shami's Replacement For Boxing Day Test vs South Africa, Rohit Sharma Said...

India pacer Mohammed Shami, who played a big role in the team's 2021 Test win at Centurion, will be missed during the two-match Test series against South Africa due to his left heel injury. At the beginning, Shami's participation in the Test series was subject to fitness but he failed to recover in time and therefore he was not cleared by the BCCI Medical Team. While admitting that Shami will be "big miss" during the Test series against South Africa, Rohit hinted that either of Mukesh Kumar or Prasidh Krishna will be filling in for the pacer while confirming the participation of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj.

Ahead Of First Test Match Against India, South Africa Coach's Big 'Kagiso Rabada' Warning

With his frontline pacers Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi hitting the nets ahead of the 'Boxing Day' Test, South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad on Saturday expressed confidence that India won't be able to breach their 'Final Frontier' in the upcoming series. Rabada was rested from the white ball leg as he was nursing a heel niggle while Ngidi pulled out after sustaining a left ankle injury ahead of the T20Is. On Saturday afternoon though, Rabada and Ngidi bowled full tilt at the centre training wicket of the Supersport Park and facing them was Dean Elgar, who is playing in his last series. The Centurion track is a pacer's dream although India did get the better of South Africa last time around. The head coach would want his lethal weapons to fire on all cylinders.

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India vs South Africa: Shardul Thakur Cops Nasty Blow As SA Pacer's Bouncer Hits Him, Forehead Shows Swelling. Watch

Rabada takes five as India struggle to 176-7

India fight back after Burger's fast start

"If They Get To...": Sanjay Bangar On Why India Haven't Won Test Series In South Africa

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

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

On Mohammed Shami's Replacement For Boxing Day Test vs South Africa, Rohit Sharma Said...

Ahead Of First Test Match Against India, South Africa Coach's Big 'Kagiso Rabada' Warning