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Watch: Mohammed Siraj Credits Jasprit Bumrah For Success, Latter's Translation Wins Hearts

During the post-match presentation of the second India vs South Africa Test at Newlands in Cape Town, Jasprit Bumrah showed his humility. The ace pacer was working as a translator for Mohammed Siraj when the latter credit Bumrah for helping him during bowling. While translating it to English, Bumrah rather credited the experience of the duo and the team management. The humble act from Bumrah didn't go unnoticed as the fans widely shared the video of the interaction on social media.

"Be Neutral": Rohit Sharma Slams ICC Match Referees, Indicates Bias Against India

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma was in an attacking mood after the second Test against South Africa at Newlands, Cape Town. With the Test ending in less than five sessions, making it the shortest match in the format ever (in terms of number of balls bowled), there have been question marks on the quality of the pitch. On the first day of the match 23 wickets fell. Both India and South Africa batters found the going tough. They gave better account of themselves in the second innings, yet a two-day Test match was beyond explanation.

"On Such Type Of Wickets...": Sachin Tendulkar Delivers Ultimate Guide On Much-Criticised Cape Town Pitch

Indian batting great Sachin Tendulkar credited Jasprit Bumrah's incisive bowling for the series-levelling seven-wicket win against South Africa in Cape Town on Thursday, saying the pacer was rewarded for consistently bowling in the channel. Bumrah produced a hostile spell of 6/61 in 13.5 overs as the Proteas were restricted to 176 in the second innings, setting India a mere 79-run target. India finished the job in 12 overs to record their first victory at Newlands in seven attempts.

Watch: Rohit Sharma's Animated Reaction After Taking Aiden Markram's Catch In Second Test vs South Africa

Emotions were heavily invested during the Indian cricket team's second and final Test match against South Africa at Newlands, Capetown. The guests suffered an innings-and-32-run drubbing in the first Test match in Centurion and this was their only chance to make up for it with a series-levelling win. Team India came with added energy and went on to win the game by 7 wickets that too within two days. What the win meant for the side was clearly visible when India skipper Rohit Sharma vented out his frustration with an animated celebration after taking the catch of Aiden Markram. The wicket more or less made sure that India had to chase a paltry total.

"Sorry, You're Not A Batter If...": Sunil Gavaskar's Attack Post India vs South Africa 2nd Test

The India vs South Africa 2nd Test ended inside two days. In all, only five days of cricket action was possible to see in the two-match Test series. While the first Test ended in three days, the second Test's duration was beyond explanation. Thrice the teams were all out in a span of five sessions. While the pitch at the Newlands Stadium is under question, there are those who have raised questions at the batters' technique too.

Watch: Major Injury Averted After Ball Hits Virat Kohli On The Face During Dramatic India vs South Africa Test

Fielding in the slips is never easy, with deliveries coming at pace after edging the blades of batters. On occasions, players fielding in the slips get hit on the body while attempting to catch or stop a ball. That is what happened with India star Virat Kohli in the second Test of the series against South Africa in Cape Town. The ball kissed the bat of Proteas batter David Bedingham's bat before awkwardly falling in front of Kohli. The India star tried to stop the ball but it bounced off his hand and hit him in the face.

"Can't Handle The...": Anand Mahindra's Epic Comment On 2-Day India vs South Africa Test Viral

For the first time in 23 years, India have drawn a Test series in South Africa. It happened in a dramatic situation as the Indian cricket team won the second Test of the two-match series in less than five sessions. Only 107 overs were played as it became the shortest ever match in the format's history. Right from Day 1 dramatic scenes started unravelling in Cape Town as 23 wickets fell. First South Africa got dismissed for 55, then India were bowled out for 153. After South Africa score 176 in the second innings, the match ended in the second session of the second day with India supassing the 79-run target with seven wickets to spare.

"It Is Dangerous...": Fuming Rohit Sharma Wants Indian Pitch Critics 'To Keep Mouths Shut' After 2-Day India vs South Africa Test

A two-day Test is bound to generate a lot of question marks. The same is happening with the India vs South Africa second Test that ended in less than five sessions on Thursday. As many as 23 wickets tumbled on day one with the hosts being bowled out for 55 and the visitors for 153 before India lost three more wickets in their second innings. In the second session of the second day, India completed the task in 12 overs. Only 107 overs were bowled - making it the shortest Test match ever.

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Watch: Mohammed Siraj Credits Jasprit Bumrah For Success, Latter's Translation Wins Hearts

"Be Neutral": Rohit Sharma Slams ICC Match Referees, Indicates Bias Against India

"On Such Type Of Wickets...": Sachin Tendulkar Delivers Ultimate Guide On Much-Criticised Cape Town Pitch

Watch: Rohit Sharma's Animated Reaction After Taking Aiden Markram's Catch In Second Test vs South Africa

"Sorry, You're Not A Batter If...": Sunil Gavaskar's Attack Post India vs South Africa 2nd Test

Watch: Major Injury Averted After Ball Hits Virat Kohli On The Face During Dramatic India vs South Africa Test

"Can't Handle The...": Anand Mahindra's Epic Comment On 2-Day India vs South Africa Test Viral

"It Is Dangerous...": Fuming Rohit Sharma Wants Indian Pitch Critics 'To Keep Mouths Shut' After 2-Day India vs South Africa Test