South Africa hope to give Dean Elgar perfect farewell in second Test against India
A veteran left-handed Test opener with remarkable numbers will ride into the sunset having been the pillar of strength for his team’s batting line-up for years.
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Mohammad Hafeez Blames "Inconsistent Umpiring And Technology Curse" For Pakistan's Loss To Australia In Second Test
Pakistan suffered a 79-run loss to Australia in the second Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. The result saw the guests also losing the series with a match to go. Pakistan cricket team director Mohammad Hafeez believes that "inconsistent umpiring and technology curse" cost the side the match. It is worth noting that Pakistan needed 98 runs with 5 wickets in hand in the chase of 317 when Mohammad Rizwan was caught behind. The ball hit the wristband of Rizwan's glove and Alex Carey took the catch behind the stumps.
India call up Avesh for second test against South Africa
India reinforced their bowling attack by bringing in fast bowler Avesh Khan in place of Mohammed Shami for the second and final test against South Africa beginning in Cape Town on Wednesday.
Team India Could Get Ravindra Jadeja Boost For Second Test vs South Africa: Report
Amid the doom and gloom following a humiliating defeat, the Indian cricket team has some good news as senior all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja could be available for the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town, starting January 3. Jadeja missed the opening Test match after complaining of "upper back spasm" during the morning of the first day at the Supersport Park. However, on the third day of the first Test, those present at the ground saw Jadeja being a part of the warm-up session before the proceedings started in the middle.
Australia set Pakistan victory target of 317 in second test
MELBOURNE : Pakistan were set an imposing victory target of 317 runs on the fourth day of the second test on Friday after bowling Australia out for 262 before lunch.
South Africa skipper Bavuma to miss second test against India
PRETORIA : South Africa captain Temba Bavuma will miss next week’s second test against India after straining his hamstring in the first test, which South Africa won by an innings and 32 runs on day three at Centurion on Thursday.
India skipper Rohit promises second test fight back
PRETORIA : India promised to fight back hard after a devastating innings and 32 run defeat to South Africa on Thursday when they meet again in the second, and last, test of their short series next week.
Australia's Labuschagne relieved after being cleared for second test
MELBOURNE : With Cameron Green eager to break back into Australia's starting XI, Marnus Labuschagne felt a rush of relief when he was cleared to play in the 'Boxing Day' test against Pakistan after taking a nasty blow to his pinky finger in the hosts' series-opening win.