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With Wicket On Maiden Test Delivery, South Africa Debutant Corbin Bosch Hits Jackpot Against Pakistan

Debutant Corbin Bosch became only the fifth South African bowler to take a wicket with the first ball of his Test career for the Proteas on Thursday. The right-arm quick made his Test debut for South Africa in the series opener against Pakistan in Centurion. He was introduced in the 15th over to break up Pakistan's opening partnership of Saim Ayub and skipper Shan Masood. With Masood looking resolute in his approach, Bosch's first Test delivery turned both his and South Africa's wish into reality. He pitched the ball up and caught Masood off-guard just after the drinks break.

Dream start for Bosch as Pakistan lose four wickets in opening session

PRETORIA :South African fast bowler Corbin Bosch took a wicket with his first ball in test cricket as Pakistan were left reeling on 88 for four at lunch on the opening day of the first test at Centurion on Thursday.

South Africa win toss and choose to bowl first in Boxing Day test

PRETORIA : South Africa won the toss and put Pakistan into bat on the opening day of the first test at Centurion on Thursday, hoping to make early inroads with an all-out pace attack.

Underfire Babar Azam On Cusp Of Scripting Historic 1st In Boxing Day Test vs South Africa

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam is set to make his Test comeback, with the team set to take on South Africa in the first Test of a two-match series, starting Boxing Day. Babar was dropped from the Test team for the last two Tests against England at home, following a string of poor scores. Babar has not scored a century in any format since August last year. During that phase, he played 43 innings across formats. However, Babar will be eyeing a big milestone when the Boxing Day Test gets underway in Centurion.

Star, Who Last Played In 2021, Returns As Pakistan Name Playing XI For Boxing Day Test vs South Africa

Pakistan have named the 34-year-old pacer Mohammad Abbas in the playing XI for the opening Test of the two-match series against South Africa, starting December 26 at SuperSport Park. Abbas, a stalwart of Pakistan's Test setup with 90 wickets in 25 matches, last donned the whites in August 2021 against the West Indies in Kingston. Pakistan's batting lineup for the Centurion Test has undergone significant reshuffling. Abdullah Shafique, who scored 132 runs in the home Test series against England last October, has been left out.

Babar Azam's Inclusion, Shaheen Afridi's Removal Questioned As Pakistan Pick Squad For South Africa tour

Former cricketer Basit Ali has questioned the inclusion of Babar Azam in Pakistan's squads for South Africa tour and star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi being dropped from the Test fold. Pakistan unveiled its squads for the multi-format tour of South Africa which will kick off on December 10 in Durban. A couple of surprises came along with the decision as Babar returned to the Test side after being dropped from the second and third Tests against England. While Shaheen, who was also dropped alongside the former Pakistan skipper, still remains sidelined from the red-ball cricket. Basit criticised the selection committee's decision to include Babar and dropping Shaheen from the Test side.

"Lock The Kit Bag Away...": Ricky Ponting Suggests Babar Azam To Take Virat Kohli's Way To Regain Form

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has suggested former Pakistan skipper Babar Azam to replicate Virat Kohli's approach in a bid to rejuvenate his lost form. Babar was rested for the last two Tests against England after his poor form. Pakistan won both matches and secured the series 2-1, the first under Shan Masood's rein. In 55 Tests, Babar has scored 3,997 runs at an average of 43.92. However, he had not scored a Test half-century in 18 innings stretching back to late 2022 and has seen a dip in form in a year where he was made captain and then left the post after Pakistan suffered a group-stage exit in this year's T20 World Cup in June.

Pakistan captain Shan backs Babar to return stronger after drop

Babar Azam could benefit from a break after being dropped from the Pakistan test squad, red-ball captain Shan Masood said as he backed the batter to rediscover his best form.

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With Wicket On Maiden Test Delivery, South Africa Debutant Corbin Bosch Hits Jackpot Against Pakistan

Dream start for Bosch as Pakistan lose four wickets in opening session

South Africa win toss and choose to bowl first in Boxing Day test

Underfire Babar Azam On Cusp Of Scripting Historic 1st In Boxing Day Test vs South Africa

Star, Who Last Played In 2021, Returns As Pakistan Name Playing XI For Boxing Day Test vs South Africa

Babar Azam's Inclusion, Shaheen Afridi's Removal Questioned As Pakistan Pick Squad For South Africa tour

"Lock The Kit Bag Away...": Ricky Ponting Suggests Babar Azam To Take Virat Kohli's Way To Regain Form

Pakistan captain Shan backs Babar to return stronger after drop