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'Did Not Support Jasprit Bumrah Much...': Ex-India Coach On Pacers Poor Outing During SA Test Loss

Former India bowling coach Bharat Arun was all praise for star pacer Jasprit Bumrah following his performances in the 1st Test against South Africa in Centurion last week. Bumrah was India's most successful bowler during the humiliating innings-and-32-run defeat to South Africa in the Boxing Day Test. He picked up four wickets and conceded just 69 runs in 26.4 overs on a track where rest of the India bowlers struggled. Arun was mightly impressed by Bumrah's bowling, but rued the fact that he did not get any support from his fellow pacers.

"Didn't Happen In 1st Game...": Rohit Sharma's Honest Admission As India Make Big Changes For 2nd Test

South Africa stand-in captain Dean Elgar won the toss and opted to bat against India in the second Test in Cape Town on Wednesday. Elgar, who slammed 185 in the first Test as South Africa defeated India by an innings and 32, runs, will retire from international cricket after the match at the Newlands. The Proteas made three changes with wicketkeeper-batter Tristan Stubbs making his Test debut. Lungi Ngidi and Keshav Maharaj have also been included in the playing XI while Bavuma, Keegan Petersen and Gerald Coetzee miss out. India also made a couple of alterations from the side which was humbled by Proteas on Boxing-Day week.

Australia vs Pakistan 3rd Test Day 1 Live Score Updates: Aamer Jamal Leads Pakistan Fightback After Pat Cummins Takes 5

Australia vs Pakistan 3rd Test Day 1 Live Score Updates: Pakistan are nine wickets down against Australia on Day 1 of the ongoing third Test in Sydney. Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha hit half-centuries to keep Pakistan afloat after top-order collapse. For Australia, Pat Cummins bagged a five-wicket haul, while Mitchell Starc also bagged a couple. Earlier, Pakistan had won the toss and opted to bat first. David Warner will be looking to bid farewell to his red-ball career with a victory as Australia take on Pakistan in the third Test match in Sydney on Wednesday. Australia opted for an unchanged side while Pakistan decided to make two changes. (Live Scorecard)

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd Test Day 1: India Aim To Bounce Back After Dismal Show

IND vs SA, 2nd Test Day 1, Live Updates:Team India will be squaring off against South Africa in the second Test of the two-match series on Wednesday in Cape Town. The hosts have taken an unassailable 1-0 lead in the series after a massive win in the first match. The Rohit Sharma-led side will aim for redemption as they eye improvement in their World Test Championship points table. India are currently sixth in the points table with 14 points (38.89 PCT) and a defeat will dent their position further. India are also likely to make changes in their Playing XI as there are chances of all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja making a comeback in the team. (Live Scorecard)

India vs South Africa Live Streaming 2nd Test Live Telecast: Where To Watch For Free?

After facing a shocking defeat in the first match, Team India is all set to face South Africa in the second Test of the two-match series on Wednesday in Cape Town. The Rohit Sharma-led side got lost by an innings and 32 runs in the first match. KL Rahul was the only positive for Team India as he scored 101 runs. However, Kagiso Rabada's five-wicket haul and Dean Elgar's massive knock of 185 runs, helped India register a comfortable win. The visitors will now aim for redemption in the next match, in order to end the series with a draw.

'Do You Want To Be A Millionaire': Wasim Akram's Straight Talk As Shaheen Afridi Misses 3rd Test, Blasts T20 Cricket

Former Pakistan pace greats Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis criticised the decision to rest fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi in the third and final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), with Akram warning players to decide if they want to be the greats of their sport or a millionaire by playing T20 cricket. After Pakistan lost the series 2-0, Shaheen has been rested from the final Test at Sydney, which is also Australia opener David Warner's farewell Test.

"We Need To Protect It": Rohit Sharma's Blunt Take On Future Of Test Cricket

Indian captain Rohit Sharma feels that it is each and every ICC member's duty to protect the sanctity of Test cricket as it remains the ultimate format. Cricket South Africa selected seven uncapped players, including an inexperienced first timer Neil Brand, for the upcoming tour of New Zealand to accommodate top stars for the cash-rich SA20, which is coinciding with the Test series. All the SA20 franchises are owned by IPL team owners and the move to prioritize franchise cricket has earned widespread criticism. “For me, Test remains ultimate challenge and we would like to see best players playing that format but everyone has own problems to deal with and make sure there is a reason behind it,” Rohit reacted when asked about the CSA move.

India vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 1, Cape Town Weather Report: Will Rain Force Delayed Start?

India vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 1, Cape Town Weather Report: Will Rain Play Spolisport?

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'Did Not Support Jasprit Bumrah Much...': Ex-India Coach On Pacers Poor Outing During SA Test Loss

"Didn't Happen In 1st Game...": Rohit Sharma's Honest Admission As India Make Big Changes For 2nd Test

Australia vs Pakistan 3rd Test Day 1 Live Score Updates: Aamer Jamal Leads Pakistan Fightback After Pat Cummins Takes 5

India vs South Africa Live Score, 2nd Test Day 1: India Aim To Bounce Back After Dismal Show

India vs South Africa Live Streaming 2nd Test Live Telecast: Where To Watch For Free?

'Do You Want To Be A Millionaire': Wasim Akram's Straight Talk As Shaheen Afridi Misses 3rd Test, Blasts T20 Cricket

"We Need To Protect It": Rohit Sharma's Blunt Take On Future Of Test Cricket

India vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 1, Cape Town Weather Report: Will Rain Force Delayed Start?