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"If They Get To...": Sanjay Bangar On Why India Haven't Won Test Series In South Africa

India will seek once again to breach the 'final frontier' for their Test team when they begin a two-match series at SuperSport Park on Tuesday. South Africa is the only regular Test-playing country where India have yet to win a series. India have played a total of 8 Test series in South Africa, out of which 7 went in the Proteas' favour with only one ending in a draw. Ahead of India's upcoming Test series in South Africa, former international batter Sanjay Bangar has opined why the team has not been able to win any Test series there.

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.

"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.

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.

"Not Sure How...": Rohit Sharma On KL Rahul 'New Role' In Test Cricket

India captain Rohit Sharma on Monday said, as a leader, he wants his team to "achieve" what others Indian sides in the past have failed to do in South Africa. Since their first Test series in South Africa in 1992, India have never achieved success there. India will play South Africa in the the first of the two Tests starting here on Tuesday. "Want to achieve what nobody has achieved in this part of the world," Rohit said during the pre-match press conference. Rohit also did not want to speak about his cricketing future, just saying that he wants to enjoy the game.

India vs South Africa Live Streaming 1st Test Live Telecast: Where To Watch For Free?

Dark clouds loom over the SuperSport Park in Centurion as India take on South Africa in the first Test of a two-match series, starting later on Tuesday. South Africa is the only regular Test-playing country where India are yet to win a Test series. Virat Kohli led a strong Indian team in 2021/22, with high expectations after successful tours of Australia and England. However, after winning the first game, India lost back-to-back games and conceded the series. Kohli and his men had accused the local broadcasters for favouring the home team during their defeat in the third and final Test.

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"If They Get To...": Sanjay Bangar On Why India Haven't Won Test Series In South Africa

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

"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

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

"Not Sure How...": Rohit Sharma On KL Rahul 'New Role' In Test Cricket

India vs South Africa Live Streaming 1st Test Live Telecast: Where To Watch For Free?