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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.

"Became Heated Discussion During...": Harbhajan Singh's Ashwin vs Shardul Verdict For First Test

Whenever the Indian team tours a SENA country, debate enrages in the world of social media over whether India should opt for two spinners or four seamers. As there remains a similar debate over the choice between Ravichandran Ashwin and Shardul Thakur, iconic spinner Harbhajan Singh gave his verdict on the chatter, while sending a reminder of the choice that was made during the World Test Championship final. For Harbhajan, while Shardul got the nod in the WTC final, Ashwin should be preferred for the Boxing Day Test.

India's Predicted XI vs South Africa, 1st Test: Will Ravichandran Ashwin Get A Chance?

With an aim to register their maiden Test series win in South Africa, India will face the Proteas in the 1st Test of the two-match series, starting December 26 at SuperSport Park in Centurion. Veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be back in the team alongside pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah as India will restart their quest for the historic series win. India have played a total of 8 Test series in South Africa. Out of that, they lost 7 and drew 1. Under the captaincy of Rohit, the Indian team will aim to turn the tables this time.

R Ashwin Reveals "One Of The Biggest Enemies Of Indian Cricket Team". Know More About The Man

The Indian cricket team is currently gearing up for the two-Test series against South Africa, starting on December 26. The white ball-leg of the tour saw many young faces getting a chance as the veterans were rested. However, for the Test series, all the big boys are back including the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravichandran Ashwin among others. India have never won a Test series in South Africa, and according to former South Africa pacer Fannie de Villiers this is India best chance to clinch their maiden series win in the Rainbow nation.

RR Full Squad IPL 2024: List Of Players Rajasthan Royals Bought In Auction

Rajasthan Royals (RR) splashed Rs 7.4 crore on West Indies all-rounder Rovman Powell, who became the first buy at the IPL Players Auction 2024. RR were involved in a bidding war for Powell with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), who had made the first bid. Powell, who was released by Delhi Capitals ahead of the auction, had a base price of Rs 1 crore.

R Ashwin Picks Two Stars Who Will Breach Rs 14 Crore Mark In IPL Auction

Indian cricket team spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes that the Australian pace duo of Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc can end up fetching prices above INR 14 crore in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Auction. The Rajasthan Royals cricketer took to social media to make various predictions about the auction and he thought that both Starc and Cummins can go for massive money after their Cricket World Cup 2023 triumph on Indian soil. He also tipped all-rounder Shahrukh Khan, who was released by Punjab Kings, to fetch a price between INR 10 and 14 crores in a proper bidding war.

On Nathan Lyon Completing 500 Test Wickets, Ravichandran Ashwin's Massive 'GOAT' Reaction

Indian cricket team spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was all praise for Nathan Lyon after the Australia cricketer completed 500 wickets in Test cricket. Lyon achieved the feat during the first Test match against Pakistan which Australia went on to win by 360 runs. Lyon took two wickets in the second innings as Pakistan were bundled out for just 89. Ashwin took to social media to congratulate Lyon on his sensational achievement and even went to call him a 'GOAT' after completing 500 wickets.

"Even If Rain Stops...": Ravichandran Ashwin Tells All To 'Hang Tight' As Cyclone Michuang Impacts Lives

Cyclone Michuang has caused mayhem in Tamil Nadu and other states. On Monday, it severely affected lives in Tamil Nadu. Other Indian states like Andhra Pradesh and Odisha is likely to be heavily impacted by the storm. So far, at least eight people have died in rain-related incidents in Chennai. A severe cyclonic storm has the potential to cause uprooting of small and medium trees, large-scale damage to hutments and mud houses, and partial damage to telephone and electric poles.

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India vs South Africa: Explaining Ravindra Jadeja's Absence From Playing XI For Boxing Day Test

"Became Heated Discussion During...": Harbhajan Singh's Ashwin vs Shardul Verdict For First Test

India's Predicted XI vs South Africa, 1st Test: Will Ravichandran Ashwin Get A Chance?

R Ashwin Reveals "One Of The Biggest Enemies Of Indian Cricket Team". Know More About The Man

RR Full Squad IPL 2024: List Of Players Rajasthan Royals Bought In Auction

R Ashwin Picks Two Stars Who Will Breach Rs 14 Crore Mark In IPL Auction

On Nathan Lyon Completing 500 Test Wickets, Ravichandran Ashwin's Massive 'GOAT' Reaction

"Even If Rain Stops...": Ravichandran Ashwin Tells All To 'Hang Tight' As Cyclone Michuang Impacts Lives