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New Zealand vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 4 Live Score Updates

NZ vs SA Live Updates, 2nd Test Day 4: New Zealand need 227 runs on Day 4 to complete a record run chase and a 2-0 series win over South Africa in Hamilton. The hosts will resume at 40/1 with Tom Latham unbeaten on 21, following Devon Conway's wicket on the stroke of stumps on Day 3. Earlier, David Bedingham's career-high 110 was comfortably the standout knock in South Africa's second innings of 235. The visitors set a 267-run target for the hosts. (Live Scorecard)

Sarfaraz Khan Equals Monumental Post-Independence National Record with Half-century On Debut

Sarfaraz Khan's much-awaited international debut was worth the wait as he scored a fine half-century on the first day of the third India vs England Test in Rajkot on Thursday. After years of consistent display in the domestic cricket tournaments, Sarfaraz Khan made his debut special with a knock of 62 in 66 balls, with nine fours and a six on the first day of the Test match. His runs came at a strike rate of 93.33.

With "Proudest Moment" Remark, Cheteshwar Pujara Makes Team India Intentions Clear

Away from the Indian Test team, Cheteshwar Pujara continues to construct a mountain of runs in First-Class cricket, with the hope that the doors for the Indian team would once again open for him. At the age of 36, it's difficult for any batter to make an international comeback, especially if the management is looking to give long rope to younger players. But, the fire hasn't yet died in the heart of Pujara, with the player eager to relive the 'proudest moment' of his career, which is to represent his nation.

Ravindra Jadeja Joins Kapil Dev, R Ashwin In Elite Test Club with Show vs England

India's star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Thursday showcased his prowess with the bat as he became the third Indian player to achieve over 3000 runs and more than 250 wickets in Tests. Jadeja achieved the milestone during the third Test against England in Rajkot, where he notched up a crucial century to entertain the home crowd. Former India captain Kapil Dev tops the elite list with 5,248 runs and 434 wickets in 131 matches while star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has so far slammed 3,271 runs and taken 499 wickets in 98 matches.

India vs England: Sarfaraz Khan Breaks Silence On Run Out Mix-Up, Reveals Ravindra Jadeja's Message

In recent history, rarely has any player's international debut made so much noise as Sarfaraz Khan's. And there was every reason for it to happen. Sarfaraz Khan has been one of the most consistent performers in Indian domestic cricket over the past few years. However, the BCCI selectors took their time to rope him in the Indian cricket team. When it happened in Rajkot in the third India vs England Test, there were emotional scenes as his father and wife could not stop their tears. Sarfaraz Khan repaid their faith with a confident innings.

"My Wrong Call": Ravindra Jadeja's Viral Apology After Sarfaraz Khan's Run Out

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has apologised to debutant batter Sarfaraz Khan after the latter got run out following a mix-up with him during Day 1 of the ongoing 3rd Test in Rajkot. Sarfaraz was batting on 62 before a terrible mix-up between him and Jadeja ended his innings prematurely. Mark Wood affected a direct run out with Sarfaraz well short of his crease at the non-striker's end. Jadeja took to social media after stumps on Day 1, admitting that it was his "wrong call" which led to Sarfaraz's dismissal.

Sarfaraz Khan shows what India were missing in third Test against England

India captain Rohit Sharma scored a fine century; all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja got promoted up the order after an early collapse and he also reached three figures on Thursday. But for India, the hero of the day was debutant Sarfaraz Khan.

Watch: Rohit Sharma Disgusted As On Song Sarfaraz Khan Departs After Mix-up With Ravindra Jadeja

A long-cherished dream for Sarfaraz Khan and his family came to fruition on Thursday as the Mumbai batter made his international debut. A consistent performer in doemstic cricket, Sarfaraz Khan had to wait for long for his international career to kick-start. When Anil Kumble handed him the Test cap, Sarfaraz Khan's family could not hold back their tears. Sarfaraz Khan then notched his maiden fifty in Test cricket in just 48 balls. He looked primed to play a big knock but then got run out after a horrible mix-up with Ravindra Jadeja.

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New Zealand vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 4 Live Score Updates

Sarfaraz Khan Equals Monumental Post-Independence National Record with Half-century On Debut

With "Proudest Moment" Remark, Cheteshwar Pujara Makes Team India Intentions Clear

Ravindra Jadeja Joins Kapil Dev, R Ashwin In Elite Test Club with Show vs England

India vs England: Sarfaraz Khan Breaks Silence On Run Out Mix-Up, Reveals Ravindra Jadeja's Message

"My Wrong Call": Ravindra Jadeja's Viral Apology After Sarfaraz Khan's Run Out

Sarfaraz Khan shows what India were missing in third Test against England

Watch: Rohit Sharma Disgusted As On Song Sarfaraz Khan Departs After Mix-up With Ravindra Jadeja