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South Africa Coach's Bold "More Luck Than Skill" Remark As India Win 2nd Test In 1.5 Days

South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad Thursday termed the Newlands surface on which the shortest Test match in the history of the game was played as "not great" and where sheer luck trumped pure skill. India beat South Africa by seven wickets in a match that was played for just 106.2 overs and ended in a day and a little over one session. "I don't know what people want me to say. You only need to look at the scores. 1.5-day Test match! You need to look at how they chased 80 (79). Sad state when you need more luck than skill. All the ethics and values of Test cricket goes out the window," Conrad, a former Western Province cricketer, lashed out after the series ended in a 1-1 stalemate.

Watch: "Dimag Laga Rahe...", Rohit Sharma's Reply To T20I Future Question Leaves Reporters In Splits

India captain Rohit Sharma was at his best once again as he addressed the media after the team's memorable victory against South Africa in Cape Town. Rohit blasted the ICC match referees, and took on critics who often criticsise the Indian wickets when games conclude early. After the Cape Town Test ended within the first two days, Rohit didn't hesitate in calling out the match referees, asking them to be more neutral. In the presser, Rohit didn't just silence Indian wickets' critics but also stumped a reporter who tried to ask him about his T20I future, keeping the forthcoming series against Afghanistan in mind.

"Helps Me Maintain Positive Frame Of Mind": Yashasvi Jaiswal All Praise For Rohit Sharma

Yashasvi Jaiswal has no qualms in admitting that the South Africa series was a challenging one and said it was India skipper Rohit Sharma, who helped him maintain a positive mindset. Jaiswal managed only 50 runs in 4 innings on bouncy tracks at Supersport Park in Centurion and Newlands in Cape Town as the two-Test series ended in 1-1 draw. "Rohit Sharma helps me maintain a positive frame of mind and we needed to score runs quickly against new ball," said Jaiswal after his quickfire 28 off 23 balls set the tone during India's chase of 79.

India vs South Africa: Kevin Pietersen Explains How 3rd Test Can Be Played Without Flight Delay

Following India's win over South Africa in the second Test that lasted for just 1.5 days, former England batter Kevin Pietersen poked fun at the match's duration, saying that there is enough time to play a series decider at Cape Town in order to have a true winner in this series. Bumrah's second-inning six-wicket haul made all the difference as, despite Aiden Markram's ton, South Africa could set only 79 for India to wrap up this Test in around 1.5 days, which India chased down successfully.

"Not Pleasing To...": Rohit Sharma On India's 6-Wickets-For-0-Run Collapse vs South Africa In Second Test

Rohit Sharma's countenance reflected his pain at India's failure to win a Test series in South Africa and breach the team's 'final frontier' but the skipper said on Thursday they "would take pride" from their seven-wicket victory in the second Test in Cape Town. Coming off an innings and 32-run mauling in the series-opener in Centurion, India fought back strongly to emerge victorious here inside five sessions and share the spoils in the two-match rubber. "When you come to this part of the world, it's always difficult but we take pride in our performance outside of India. South Africa always challenge us and for us to come out here and win, we can take pride in this performance," Rohit said at the post-match presentation.

"5 For Dad!": Son Angad Watches On TV As Father Jasprit Bumrah Seizes Cape Town During Second Test vs South Africa

India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah had a ball on Thursday with the pacer registering a six-wicket haul. The right-arm pace spearhead extracted the most out of the surface at Newlands, Cape Town on Day 2 of the second Test against South Africa. Bumrah's terrific show kept the fans in the stadium on the edge of their seats while those outside the venue remained glued to their television screens. While Bumrah has a massive fan following, an infact watching him wreak havoc on South African soil must be special as the little one was none other than his own son Angad.

Virat Kohli's Special Gift To Keshav Maharaj Gets Epic Caption From South Africa Star

Following the end of the second Test match between India and South Africa on Thursday at Newlands, Virat Kohli gifted his signed jersey to Proteas spinner Keshav Maharaj. Keshav took to his official Instagram account and shared the picture of him receiving the former India skipper's 'number 18' jersey. "One for the Wall, Thank you @virat.kohli," the Proteas spinner wrote on Instagram while sharing the picture. On Thursday, Rohit Sharma and Kohli also gifted signed jerseys to Dean Elgar after he ended his international cricket career.

"Weren't Ready, It Was A Huge...": KL Rahul's Honest Admission On India's Defeat In First Test

India didn't have "extra fire" in the lost opening Test against South Africa but a "mental shift" turned things around, said KL Rahul after the visitors won the second game to level the two-match rubber. India had lost the opening Test by an innings and 32 runs in Centurion but the team regrouped to secure a seven-wicket win against South Africa within two days to record a memorable draw here on Thursday.

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South Africa Coach's Bold "More Luck Than Skill" Remark As India Win 2nd Test In 1.5 Days

Watch: "Dimag Laga Rahe...", Rohit Sharma's Reply To T20I Future Question Leaves Reporters In Splits

"Helps Me Maintain Positive Frame Of Mind": Yashasvi Jaiswal All Praise For Rohit Sharma

India vs South Africa: Kevin Pietersen Explains How 3rd Test Can Be Played Without Flight Delay

"Not Pleasing To...": Rohit Sharma On India's 6-Wickets-For-0-Run Collapse vs South Africa In Second Test

"5 For Dad!": Son Angad Watches On TV As Father Jasprit Bumrah Seizes Cape Town During Second Test vs South Africa

Virat Kohli's Special Gift To Keshav Maharaj Gets Epic Caption From South Africa Star

"Weren't Ready, It Was A Huge...": KL Rahul's Honest Admission On India's Defeat In First Test