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AITA Seeks Sports Ministry's Advice On India Davis Cup Team's Tour To Pakistan

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Tuesday sought the Sports Ministry's advise on the national team's travel to Pakistan for the Davis Cup World Group 1 Play-off tie against the neighbours at Islamabad in February next year. The AITA's move came after the International Tennis Federation Tribunal rejected its request to shift the tie to a neutral venue. "We have asked for Sports Ministry's advise as to what is the policy on travelling to Pakistan. It's a World Cup of tennis. We are awaiting reply," AITA Secretary General Anil Dhupar told PTI. The tie is scheduled to be played at the Pakistan Sports Complex on February 3 and 4. Dhupar had earlier told PTI that the AITA will approach the Sports Ministry on Monday and seek guidance if they can send a team.

Five-star Rabada shrugs off the ring rust

PRETORIA : South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada shrugged off any ring rust after a long absence from the test arena to claim a five-wicket haul and put South Africa in a strong position against India in the first test on Tuesday.

Ex-India Star's Reply To Fan Trolling Him For Comment On KL Rahul Goes Viral

Former Indian cricket team wicket-keeper Parthiv Patel took to social media to express his views regarding KL Rahul potentially keeping wickets in the first Test match between India and South Africa starting December 26 in Centurion. Parthiv said that in his opinion, India's wicket-keeper in Tests should be a player who has kept wickets regularly in Ranji Trophy or first-class cricket - something that Rahul has never done. "india's test match wicketkeeper should be someone who is keeping regularly in ranji trophy or first class cricket….#imho #INDvSA #IndianCricket," he posted on X (formerly Twitter).

Five-Star Kagiso Rabada Rattles India As KL Rahul displays Grit On Rain-Hit Day

Kagiso Rabada was at his lethal best, knocking the stuffing out of India's batting ‘prima donnas' with a fifer on a track offering extra and variable bounce as South Africa took control of the proceedings on the opening day of the first Test on Tuesday. KL Rahul (70 batting, 105 balls) continued his love affair with Supersport Park, displaying excellent temperament on a difficult pitch taking India to 208 for 8 in 59 overs when rain forced early stumps. Rabada (5/44 in 17 overs) bowled two of the most intimidating and incisive spells witnessed in recent times to completely rock the Indian batting line-up, which struggled to cope with the conditions. One of the finest fast bowlers in contemporary cricket, Rabada bowled an absolute peach to dismiss Virat Kohli (38 off 64 balls) with the old ball after having bounced out Indian skipper Rohit Sharma (5) in his first spell.

"It's A Tough One": David Warner Picks His Replacement As Australia Opener

Veteran Australian opener David Warner has picked Marcus Harris as his replacement at the top of the order after he quits the longest format of the sport. Warner had already said that the ongoing three-Test series against Pakistan will be his last in the format. While there have been talks about his ideal replacement in red-ball cricket, Warner vouched for the 31-year-old Harris, who he feels has been around for a long time and that the selectors need to show faith in him. "It's a tough one. It's obviously up to the selectors. But from my position, I feel like the person who's worked their backside off and has been there for a while in the background," Warner was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo on Tuesday.

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.

Watch: Marco Jansen Loses Temper Against KL Rahul In 1st Test. India Star Responds By...

In conditions which aided fast bowlers, Indian cricket team batters were put to test by South Africa on the first day of the first test in Centurion on Tuesday. Kagiso Rabada took a five wicket haul as star Indian batters Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma could not convert their starts. However, KL Rahul played solid innings and stitched stands with Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. He even scored a half-century and helped India go past 200.

India vs South Africa: Shardul Thakur Cops Nasty Blow As SA Pacer's Bouncer Hits Him, Forehead Shows Swelling. Watch

The Indian cricket team batters faced a tough challenge from South African pacers on Day 1 of the first Test in Centurion on Tuesday. Kagiso Rabada struck with a five-wicket haul as top batters like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma could not deliver a big innings. With overcast conditions in Centurion, the South African pacers got bounce as well as lateral movement. South Africa is a place where India have never won any Test series, and the opening day of the current contest was not good for them either.

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AITA Seeks Sports Ministry's Advice On India Davis Cup Team's Tour To Pakistan

Five-star Rabada shrugs off the ring rust

Ex-India Star's Reply To Fan Trolling Him For Comment On KL Rahul Goes Viral

Five-Star Kagiso Rabada Rattles India As KL Rahul displays Grit On Rain-Hit Day

"It's A Tough One": David Warner Picks His Replacement As Australia Opener

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

Watch: Marco Jansen Loses Temper Against KL Rahul In 1st Test. India Star Responds By...

India vs South Africa: Shardul Thakur Cops Nasty Blow As SA Pacer's Bouncer Hits Him, Forehead Shows Swelling. Watch