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Virat Kohli's Simulation, Shreyas Iyer Faces... - India's Tactics For South Africa 2nd Test Revealed

Virat Kohli looked a million dollars as he did extensive simulation for South Africa's left-arm pacer Nandre Burger but Shreyas Iyer's problems seemed to continue while facing a barrage of short balls at nets on Monday. On the New Year's Day, it was business as usual for Kohli, who had an extended session lasting close to an hour. First, he was at the centre nets against bowlers and then he faced high-intensity throwdowns for about 20 to 25 minutes at outside nets. Kohli is known to come to nets with specific purpose and on Monday, it seemed he wanted to extensively bat against a left-arm pacer. Since the Indian team's pace bowling roster doesn't include a left-armer, a net bowler was summoned and Kohli faced a good 25 to 30 deliveries from him in between playing against Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, R Ashwin and Avesh Khan.

Watch: Virat Kohli Smashes Ravichandran Ashwin For A Big Six Ahead Of 2nd Test. Video Viral

After a crushing loss against South Africa in the first Test, the Indian cricket team is gearing up for the second and final match that starts on Wednesday in Cape Town. For India it's a do-or-die match if they are to draw the series. In the first Test, Dean Elgar hit 185 while the South African bowlers were on song too as India crumbled to a loss by innings and 32 runs. The second Test gives them an opportunity to set the record straight.

What Makes Kagiso Rabada A "Special Bowler"? South Africa Great Explains

Kagiso Rabada's hunger for success and an impeccable technique to release the ball easily makes him a modern-day South Africa legend, reckons former fast bowling great Allan Donald. Explaining what makes Rabada special, Donald said Rabada's hip-rotation is like a javelin thrower and that adds pace to his bowling. Donald said Rabada's bowling style is similar to the past legends of the game. The 28-year-old, who has competed in 61 matches, is just 13 scalps away from completing 300 Test wickets.

"Was Hardly Used...": Sunil Gavaskar Predicts Two Changes In XI For India's Must-Win 2nd Test vs South Africa

The New Year brings in new hopes for Indian cricket team fans. The year 2023 promised a lot for India for there were heartbreaks too. The losses in the finals of the World Test Championship and the ODI Cricket World Cup were heavy blows for the team. 2023 ended on a sour note for the Rohit Sharma-led team as it lost by an Innings and 32 runs in the first Test against South Africa. The second and final Test of the series starts on January 3 and they have to win it to draw the series.

"Don't Really Think About Her When...": KL Rahul Intriguing Reason On Why Wife Athiya Shetty Might 'Kill' Him

KL Rahul's performance was one of the few positive for India in the first Test against South Africa. The batter scored a terrific ton which was praised by Sunil Gavaskar as one of top 10 centuries for India in Test cricket. KL Rahul also had a good outing for India at the ODI World Cup 2023 where he donned the wicketkeeper's gloves as well. KL Rahul recently revealed the support he received from his wife, Athiya Shetty during injury and rehabilitation and her little superstition.

Dinesh Karthik Questions Shubman Gill's Place In Indian Team With Big 'Sarfaraz, Patidar' Reminder

The Indian cricket team's horrific show in the first Test against South Africa in Centurion raises many questions on the team's ability to win in SENA countries. Since Kohli stepped down as India's Test skipper, the national team hasn't managed to register a single win in any of the SENA nations. Though ther remain many areas of improvements, veteran wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik has raised questions on Shubman Gill's place in the team, with a reminder of some domestic stars who are waiting for an opportunity in the whites.

Irfan Pathan Suggests Changes For 2nd Test vs South Africa, Says This Player "Should Come Back In The Team"

South Africa spoiled India's dream of winning a Test series in the Rainbow Nation for the first time by handing an innings and 32-run defeat to the guests at SuperSport Park in Centurion. With the series consisting of only two matches India can at best earn a share of the honours if they win the second Test starting in Cape Town on Wednesday. Ahead of the final game, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has suggested some changes in the team. He wants India to replace Ravichandran Ashwin with Ravindra Jadeja in the playing XI.

"Keep That In Mind...": Sunil Gavaskar's Suggestion For "Too Aggressive" Shubman Gill

India were outplayed in both batting and bowling department as South Africa won the first Test by an innings and 32 runs in Centurion last week. While the visitors put up 245 runs on the board in the first innings, South Africa, led by Dean Elgar's 185, piled up 408 runs on the board. In the second innings, India collapsed to 131, succombing to an innings defeat. While KL Rahul hit a century in the first innings, Virat Kohli top-scored with a gutsy 76. Openers Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal failed to impress in both the innings, while Shubman Gill's struggles as India's new no. 3 in Tests continued.

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Virat Kohli's Simulation, Shreyas Iyer Faces... - India's Tactics For South Africa 2nd Test Revealed

Watch: Virat Kohli Smashes Ravichandran Ashwin For A Big Six Ahead Of 2nd Test. Video Viral

What Makes Kagiso Rabada A "Special Bowler"? South Africa Great Explains

"Was Hardly Used...": Sunil Gavaskar Predicts Two Changes In XI For India's Must-Win 2nd Test vs South Africa

"Don't Really Think About Her When...": KL Rahul Intriguing Reason On Why Wife Athiya Shetty Might 'Kill' Him

Dinesh Karthik Questions Shubman Gill's Place In Indian Team With Big 'Sarfaraz, Patidar' Reminder

Irfan Pathan Suggests Changes For 2nd Test vs South Africa, Says This Player "Should Come Back In The Team"

"Keep That In Mind...": Sunil Gavaskar's Suggestion For "Too Aggressive" Shubman Gill