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"Aap Karo Toh Chamatkar...": Virender Sehwag's Sharp Verdict On '107 Overs' Test

Former Indian cricket team opener Virender Sehwag gave his trademark witty verdict on India's win over South Africa in the second Test match in Cape Town that lasted for just 107 overs. It was the shortest Test match in the history of the sport and the visitors emerged victorious in a little more than four sessions of play. While no much was spoken about the pitch at Newlands, Ravi Shastri and Shaun Pollock did point out that it was not fit for Test cricket. Sehwag referred to earlier instances when Indian pitches have come under the scanner due to short Test matches and put his own unique spin on the conversation.

Viral: Ravi Shastri's "Went For A Dump" Commentary On India's 153 All Out

Mohammed Siraj got six wickets in a breathtakingly menacing morning spell but to his horror found India losing six wickets in a space of eleven balls in the final session before regaining the advantage against South Africa on a rivetting day one of the second Test at Newlands in Cape Town. After Siraj's career-best 6 for 15 decimated South Africa for their lowest post-apartheid score of 55, India were 153 for 4 before losing six wickets without addition of single run in a space of 11 deliveries to end with a 98-run lead.

"If Someone Went For A Dump...": Ravi Shastri Sums Up India's 6-Wickets-For-0-Run Collapse

Mohammed Siraj got six wickets in a breathtakingly menacing morning spell but to his horror found India losing six wickets in a space of eleven balls in the final session before regaining the advantage against South Africa on a rivetting day one of the second Test at Newlands in Cape Town. After Siraj's career-best 6 for 15 decimated South Africa for their lowest post-apartheid score of 55, India were 153 for 4 before losing six wickets without addition of single run in a space of 11 deliveries to end with a 98-run lead.

11 Balls, 6 wickets, 0 Runs: India's Spectacular Collapse vs South Africa Is A First In 147 Years

It was one of those days, where unexpected things were always round the corner in Cape Town. On a bright sunny morning on Wednesday, South Africa capitulated for just 55 with fast bowler Mohammed Siraj breathing fire. He took six wickets as India bowled out its rivals for the lowest score ever by any team against the side. However, that was just the first part of the thriller that was about to unfold. India were expected to take a huge lead. Though the Rohit Sharma-led side took the lead comfortably, the incidents that began to unravel from the 34th over of the Indian innings was beyond any explanation.

Virat Kohli, Ravi Shastri Were "Trigger-Happy": Ex-India Star's Monumental Comment On Team Selection

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has opined that the team management could give a chance to Mukesh Kumar in the second Test against South Africa, starting January 3 in Cape Town. He, however, added that it would be unfair with Prasidh Krishna if he is dropped. Manjrekar also pointed out that had there been the previous management that was during the Ravi Shastri-Virat Kohli era, it would have made changes in the playing XI, saying that the former coach-caption duo was "trigger-happy".

"Tactically Big Mistake...": Ravi Shastri Underlines Fault In Rohit Sharma-led India's Strategy vs South Africa

The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team endured a tough second day in the first Test against South Africa in Centurion on Wednesday. When bad light forced early stumps, South Africa had already taken a 11-run lead with five wickets remaining courtesy Den Elgar's classy unbeaten 140. Before that KL Rahul's 101 had taken India to 245, which many experts felt was a decent enough total. The start of India's bowling was not bad either as Mohammed Siraj dismissed Aiden Markram cheaply.

"Only Indians Voting...": Ravi Shastri Not Impressed As Broadcasters ODI Team Of 2023 Has 8 From Team India

As the year 2023, draws to a close, it's a good time to look back at the last 12 months. The last year saw several good performances, with the highlight being Australia sixth ODI Cricket World Cup win. During the India vs South Test match, official broadcasters of series, displayed a ODI Team of the Year, which had eight Indians including Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul Kuldeep Yadav among others. Only one Australia Adam Zampa made the mark while from New Zealand Daryl Mitchell made the cut.

'Would Have Beaten South Africa But For This Fellow': Ravi Shastri's Blockbuster Verdict

Former Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri said on Tuesday that the Rohit Sharma-led side has the perfect chance to win their first Test series ever on South African soil because of the absence of a single cricketer. Shastri referenced the brilliant record of former Proteas cricketer Vernon Philander and said that the fact that he is not part of the team automatically gives India the advantage. The fast bowler enjoyed a tremendous run of form against India during his playing career and in the five Test matches that he played at home, he ended up taking 25 wickets at an average of 18.

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"Aap Karo Toh Chamatkar...": Virender Sehwag's Sharp Verdict On '107 Overs' Test

Viral: Ravi Shastri's "Went For A Dump" Commentary On India's 153 All Out

"If Someone Went For A Dump...": Ravi Shastri Sums Up India's 6-Wickets-For-0-Run Collapse

11 Balls, 6 wickets, 0 Runs: India's Spectacular Collapse vs South Africa Is A First In 147 Years

Virat Kohli, Ravi Shastri Were "Trigger-Happy": Ex-India Star's Monumental Comment On Team Selection

"Tactically Big Mistake...": Ravi Shastri Underlines Fault In Rohit Sharma-led India's Strategy vs South Africa

"Only Indians Voting...": Ravi Shastri Not Impressed As Broadcasters ODI Team Of 2023 Has 8 From Team India

'Would Have Beaten South Africa But For This Fellow': Ravi Shastri's Blockbuster Verdict