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On India's Troubles In 1st Test Against South Africa, Sunil Gavaskar Namedrops Out-Of-Favour Star

Legendary Indian cricket team batter Sunil Gavaskar believes that the presence of veteran star Ajinkya Rahane could have boosted India's top order in the first Test match against South Africa in Centurion on Tuesday. India struggled to get going after the rain-delayed start on Day 1 and none of the top-order batters were able to capitalise on their starts with Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal all losing their wickets early. Rahane has fallen out of favour with the team management and was not included for the South Africa series after less than satisfactory performances in the past. However, Gavaskar said that his overseas record would have proven crucial in the South African conditions.

Watch: Big Moment In 1st Test as Virat Kohli Is Let Off On 4 By South Africa Star

The India vs South Africa Test series is here! After July, the Indian cricket team is back in the whites for the fist time against the formidable South Africa. The Indian cricket team has never won a Test series in South Africa and captain Rohit Sharma on Monday said that their aim was to achieve something greater this time. After wet outfield forced the match to start 30 minutes late on Tuesday, South Africa bowlers Nandre Burger and Kagiso Rabada struck with wickets of Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal. However, after that Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill stitched a good stand as India reached 91/3 at Lunch after being reduced to 24/3 at one stage.

"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.

No Ashwin-Jadeja Pairing? Gautam Gambhir Picks India's XI for 1st Test Against South Africa

As the Indian cricket team gears up for the ultimate test in South Africa, a country where it has never won a series in the longest format, the debate over the team's best XI has engaged social media, with fans contemplating if India should go with two spinners or just one. When it comes to SENA countries, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja haven't played together a lot, and ahead of the first Test, former India opener Gautam Gambhir feels only one of the two spinners will get the team management's nod.

Watch: Rahul Dravid Frustrated As Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal's DRS Blunder Costs India A Wicket

India head coach Rahul Dravid wasn't a happy man after seeing Shubman Gill lose his wicket in the 3rd T20I against South Africa after failing to review an LBW call. Gill did consult the matter with his non-striker partner Yashasvi Jaiswal, who also seemed to have voted against the idea of using a DRS referral. But, when the replay was shown on the big screen, it was found out that Gill would've survived the LBW call, leaving the Indian camp, including head coach Rahul Dravid frustrated.

India outclass South Africa to square Twenty20 series

JOHANNESBURG - Captain Suryakumar Yadav smashed a brilliant 100 from 56 balls as India squared the series against South Africa with an emphatic 106-run win in the third and final Twenty20 International in Johannesburg on Thursday.

"Got The Boldness Of Youth": India Great's Massive Praise For Yashasvi Jaiswal

Young India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal showed his batting prowess in the recently concluded five-match T20I series against Australia. In five matches, he scored 138 runs at a strike rate of 168.29, including one half-century. The Rajasthan Royals star, who made his international debut against West Indies in July this year, is widely known for his powerful hitting. He has registered one century in T20Is and one ton in Tests and has emerged an one of the most talented batters of the upcoming generation.

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On India's Troubles In 1st Test Against South Africa, Sunil Gavaskar Namedrops Out-Of-Favour Star

Watch: Big Moment In 1st Test as Virat Kohli Is Let Off On 4 By South Africa Star

"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

No Ashwin-Jadeja Pairing? Gautam Gambhir Picks India's XI for 1st Test Against South Africa

Watch: Rahul Dravid Frustrated As Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal's DRS Blunder Costs India A Wicket

India outclass South Africa to square Twenty20 series

"Got The Boldness Of Youth": India Great's Massive Praise For Yashasvi Jaiswal