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"Not An Ideal Situation": Dean Elgar's Honest Take On 'Test Cricket Is Dying' Discussion

With nothing to lose on the eve of his final international outing, Dean Elgar didn't hold back while expressing his disgust about Cricket South Africa sending a third-string squad to New Zealand under an uncapped captain just because the series is coinciding with the cash-rich SA20. It is a situation the 36-year-old Elgar, the stand-in captain for the second, and final, Test against India at Newlands, termed as "not ideal." "I still think Test cricket will have a future and in speaking to the younger guys in the dressing room, they still live for the format," Elgar said on Tuesday during his last pre-match conference. "The situation we've been put in from a cricketing fraternity perspective isn't ideal and maybe the team that's selected to go to New Zealand isn't ideal for the conversation of how I see Test cricket," Elgar was straightforward in his observations.

"Ravichandran Ashwin Better Than Shardul Thakur": India Great's Suggestion Ahead Of 2nd Test vs South Africa

Former India batter Krishnamachari Srikkanth has backed veteran all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin to retain his place in the playing XI for the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town. South Africa defeated India by an innings and 32 runs at the SuperSport Park in Centurion last week. Ashwin was India's most economical bowler in the Boxing Day Test, giving away just 41 runs in 19 overs, while claiming a solitary wicket. With Ravindra Jadeja likely to return for the game at the Newlands, Srikkanth feels Ashwin is better than Shardul Thakur, who pretty expensie in the first Test.

IPL Auction Draws Increase Of 57 Per Cent In Viewers As Compared To 2022 Edition

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah on Wednesday said that the recently-held Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction recorded an increase of 57 per cent from the previous auction's viewers. Shah took to X (Formerly Twitter) to announce that the IPL auction drew a total of 22.8 million viewers, higher than those for auctions held in the 2022 auction. The IPL auction 2024 was held in Dubai on December 19.

'Did Not Support Jasprit Bumrah Much...': Ex-India Coach On Pacers Poor Outing During SA Test Loss

Former India bowling coach Bharat Arun was all praise for star pacer Jasprit Bumrah following his performances in the 1st Test against South Africa in Centurion last week. Bumrah was India's most successful bowler during the humiliating innings-and-32-run defeat to South Africa in the Boxing Day Test. He picked up four wickets and conceded just 69 runs in 26.4 overs on a track where rest of the India bowlers struggled. Arun was mightly impressed by Bumrah's bowling, but rued the fact that he did not get any support from his fellow pacers.

"Didn't Happen In 1st Game...": Rohit Sharma's Honest Admission As India Make Big Changes For 2nd Test

South Africa stand-in captain Dean Elgar won the toss and opted to bat against India in the second Test in Cape Town on Wednesday. Elgar, who slammed 185 in the first Test as South Africa defeated India by an innings and 32, runs, will retire from international cricket after the match at the Newlands. The Proteas made three changes with wicketkeeper-batter Tristan Stubbs making his Test debut. Lungi Ngidi and Keshav Maharaj have also been included in the playing XI while Bavuma, Keegan Petersen and Gerald Coetzee miss out. India also made a couple of alterations from the side which was humbled by Proteas on Boxing-Day week.

Watch: MS Dhoni's New Year Celebration Is All Fireworks With Sakshi And Ziva

Former Indian cricket team skipper MS Dhoni was in Dubai for vacation and he celebrated the new year with wife Sakshi Dhoni and daughter Ziva. In a video posted by Sakshi on her Instagram profile, Dhoni was seen attending a party along with his family where they experienced a brilliant fireworks show to ring in 2024. There were performances by a number of artists during the celebrations and Dhoni was seen spending time with daughter Ziva as they had dinner with friends.

Australia vs Pakistan 3rd Test Day 1 Live Score Updates: Aamer Jamal Leads Pakistan Fightback After Pat Cummins Takes 5

Australia vs Pakistan 3rd Test Day 1 Live Score Updates: Pakistan are nine wickets down against Australia on Day 1 of the ongoing third Test in Sydney. Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha hit half-centuries to keep Pakistan afloat after top-order collapse. For Australia, Pat Cummins bagged a five-wicket haul, while Mitchell Starc also bagged a couple. Earlier, Pakistan had won the toss and opted to bat first. David Warner will be looking to bid farewell to his red-ball career with a victory as Australia take on Pakistan in the third Test match in Sydney on Wednesday. Australia opted for an unchanged side while Pakistan decided to make two changes. (Live Scorecard)

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd Test Day 1: India Aim To Bounce Back After Dismal Show

IND vs SA, 2nd Test Day 1, Live Updates:Team India will be squaring off against South Africa in the second Test of the two-match series on Wednesday in Cape Town. The hosts have taken an unassailable 1-0 lead in the series after a massive win in the first match. The Rohit Sharma-led side will aim for redemption as they eye improvement in their World Test Championship points table. India are currently sixth in the points table with 14 points (38.89 PCT) and a defeat will dent their position further. India are also likely to make changes in their Playing XI as there are chances of all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja making a comeback in the team. (Live Scorecard)

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"Not An Ideal Situation": Dean Elgar's Honest Take On 'Test Cricket Is Dying' Discussion

"Ravichandran Ashwin Better Than Shardul Thakur": India Great's Suggestion Ahead Of 2nd Test vs South Africa

IPL Auction Draws Increase Of 57 Per Cent In Viewers As Compared To 2022 Edition

'Did Not Support Jasprit Bumrah Much...': Ex-India Coach On Pacers Poor Outing During SA Test Loss

"Didn't Happen In 1st Game...": Rohit Sharma's Honest Admission As India Make Big Changes For 2nd Test

Watch: MS Dhoni's New Year Celebration Is All Fireworks With Sakshi And Ziva

Australia vs Pakistan 3rd Test Day 1 Live Score Updates: Aamer Jamal Leads Pakistan Fightback After Pat Cummins Takes 5

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd Test Day 1: India Aim To Bounce Back After Dismal Show