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India vs South Africa: Explaining Ravindra Jadeja's Absence From Playing XI For Boxing Day Test

The senior pros like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah marked their on-field return as the Indian cricket team took on South Africa in the first Test of te 2-match series in Centurion. However, as skipper Rohit Sharma announced the playing XI for the match, there was no mention of all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Ravichandran Ashwin and Shardul Thakur both found places in the team but Jadeja's name was absent. It was then revealed that the left-arm spinner couldn't feature in the XI because of an injury problem.

"I've Been Blocked From Everywhere...": Shikhar Dhawan's Emotional Post On Son Zoravar's Birthday

Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has been going through a torrid time off the field. Dhawan isn't in the Indian national team's plans in any of the three formats at present but is the captain of the Indian Premier League franchise Punjab Kings. Still rolling with his professional life, it's the personal life that has given Dhawan the most difficulties of late. Having been separated from his wife Ayesha Mukherjee, Dhawan hasn't been able to meet his son Zoravar in person for a year now. In an emotional social media post on Instagram, Dhawan even claimed that he has been blocked from all virtual platforms through which he could connect to his son.

"They Are Used To...": Faf Du Plessis' Crystal Clear Take On India's Troubles In South Africa

Former South Africa cricket team skipper Faf du Plessis explained why India batters find it difficult to negotiate the Proteas conditions. India have never won a Test series in South Africa and it will be an achievement that the Rohit Sharma-led side will look to finally conquer when the take the field in the Test series starting December 26 in Centurion. Faf explained that South African pitches provide an extra bounce in comparison to Indian pitches and that creates an 'additional risk' for Indian batters.

India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test, Day 1: Toss Delayed Due To Wet Outfield; Inspection At 1:30 PM

IND vs SA Live Updates, 1st Test Day 1: Hoping to breach the final frontier, India take on South Africa in the first Test of a two-match series at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. South Africa is the only regular Test-playing country where India are yet to win a Test series. However, rain is likely to play spoilsport in Centurion. According to the forecast, there remains a 96% chance of rain during the day. About 4 hours of rain is expected in Centurion on Tuesday during the day. Centurion has witnessed heavy rainfall over the past couple of days. (Live Scorecard)

"Became Heated Discussion During...": Harbhajan Singh's Ashwin vs Shardul Verdict For First Test

Whenever the Indian team tours a SENA country, debate enrages in the world of social media over whether India should opt for two spinners or four seamers. As there remains a similar debate over the choice between Ravichandran Ashwin and Shardul Thakur, iconic spinner Harbhajan Singh gave his verdict on the chatter, while sending a reminder of the choice that was made during the World Test Championship final. For Harbhajan, while Shardul got the nod in the WTC final, Ashwin should be preferred for the Boxing Day Test.

Australia vs Pakistan, 2nd Test: Frustrated Shaheen Afridi Sledges Marnus Labuschagne During Intense Duel On Day 1. Video Viral

Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi and Australia's Marnus Labuschagne were involved in a heated exchange on Day 1 of the ongoing Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Tuesday. Shaheen was seen sledging Labuschagne early in the second session as the Australian batter survived a fiery spell from Pakistan's pace ace. Shaheen showed a bit of aggression, trying to rattle Labuschagne, who showed great composure early on in his innings. Several pictures and videos of their intense battle have gone viral on social media.

India vs South Africa: Virat Kohli Looks To Surpass Dravid, Sehwag In Elite List

The 'final frontier' is here as India take on South Africa in the bid to win their first-ever Test series in the Rainbow Nation. In 8 attempts before, India have only managed to draw the Test series against the Proteas once, while suffering defeats in the other seven. While a series triumph will be the Indian team's focus, the talismanic Virat Kohli would be eager to go past the likes of Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid in the list of most Test runs scored by an Indian in South Africa.

Watch: Pakistan Star Abdullah Shafique's Dropped David Warner Catch Is Fodder For Memes

Catches win matches, as goes the saying but Pakistan didn't have the best of start in the field as they took on Australia in the second Test of series in Melbourne. The tourists let the chance of getting the dangerous Aussie opening batter David Warner out early as Abdullah Shafique dropped one of the easiest chances in the slips. David Warner edged a delivery from Shaheen Shah Afridi into the hands of Shafique who just coudn't grab the ball successfully, leaving his teammates disappointed and Warner amused.

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India vs South Africa: Explaining Ravindra Jadeja's Absence From Playing XI For Boxing Day Test

"I've Been Blocked From Everywhere...": Shikhar Dhawan's Emotional Post On Son Zoravar's Birthday

"They Are Used To...": Faf Du Plessis' Crystal Clear Take On India's Troubles In South Africa

India vs South Africa Live Score, 1st Test, Day 1: Toss Delayed Due To Wet Outfield; Inspection At 1:30 PM

"Became Heated Discussion During...": Harbhajan Singh's Ashwin vs Shardul Verdict For First Test

Australia vs Pakistan, 2nd Test: Frustrated Shaheen Afridi Sledges Marnus Labuschagne During Intense Duel On Day 1. Video Viral

India vs South Africa: Virat Kohli Looks To Surpass Dravid, Sehwag In Elite List

Watch: Pakistan Star Abdullah Shafique's Dropped David Warner Catch Is Fodder For Memes