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Venkatesh Prasad Picks India's 5 Most Prolific Test Batters Ever. Internet Says...

Former Indian cricket team fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad picked Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Virender Sehwag and Virat Kohli as Top 5 most prolific batters for the national side in Tests. While there have been debates over this topic for quite some time, the former pacer was quite clear about his choices during a Q&A session on social media. Prasad was asked by a fan on X (formerly Twitter) to name his Top 5 and his answer was - "Sunny G, Sachin, Rahul, Viru , Virat". While all five batters are legend in their own ranks, some social media users were not happy with the exclusion on stalwarts like VVS Laxman and Sourav Ganguly. They responded to the post with some suggestions of their own.

South Africa defend weakened test squad for New Zealand series

Test cricket remains the pinnacle of the game, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said after it was criticised for selecting a second-string squad featuring seven debutants for the country's two fixtures in New Zealand next month.

"Getting Paid A Truckload...": Usman Khawaja On Picking T20 Leagues Over Test Cricket

Australia batter Usman Khawaja has admitted that he would have stopped playing Test cricket by now, had he been asked to play for inferior wages by the board of any other cricketing nation. Ever since South Africa announced their squad for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand, several former cricketers have raised concerns over the future of the 'purest format of the game'. For context, Proteas have named a second string squad for the two match Test series against the Kiwis. Uncapped batter Neil Brand is set to lead out the South African team, consisting of just three players from the ongoing Test series against India.

India back to full strength as Jadeja returns for Newlands test

CAPE TOWN : Ravindra Jadeja has returned to full fitness after missing the first test against South Africa with back spasms and could be in line for selection as India seek to level the two-match series in the second test that starts at Newlands on Wednesday.

"We Are Overrated": 1983 World Cup Winner Blasts Team India Ahead Of South Africa 2nd Test

Legendary Indian cricket team batter Krishnamachari Srikkanth criticised the Rohit Sharma-led side and said that the Test team has been 'overrated' in the recent times. During a recent interaction, Srikkanth pointed out that India were outstanding when Virat Kohli was skipper but since then, the form has deteriorated drastically. Under Kohli, India won Test series in Australia and England. However, since then, they have lost in South Africa and England as well as in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final.

"I Personally Hated...": Rohit Sharma's Big Revelation On Past Batting Position Ahead Of South Africa 2nd Test

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma is well known for his witty quips during press conference and ahead of the second Test match against South Africa, he came up with another gem of a comment with regards to batting positions. During the pre-match press conference on Tuesday, Rohit was asked about Shubman Gill batting at No. 3 instead of his preferred opening position. Rohit was quick to state that he believes that it is an individual decision on how batters decide to look at certain positions in the batting order and even quipped that since he started opening, the other positions seem wrong to him.

"Kitna Peeche Ho...": Rohit Sharma's Honest Take As India Attempt To Salvage Test Series vs South Africa

All eyes will be on the Indian cricket team's performance as it takes on South Africa in the second Test, starting in Cape Town on Wednesday. India lost the first Test by an innings and 32 runs. The Rohit Sharma-led team needs a win in order to draw the series. India have had a poor record in South Africa and have never won a Test at the venue. India have also fallen to no. 6 position in the World Test Championship points table. A win will boost their chances of qualifying for the WTC final.

"Virat Kohli Told Camerapersons To...": Intriguing Details Of India's Practice Before Do-Or-Die Test vs South Africa

The first Test of 2024 for the Indian cricket team is a do-or-die one. Against South Africa in Cape Town, the Rohit Sharma-led side needs a win to draw the series. after an embarrassing loss by an innings and 32 runs, the Indian cricket team has its task cut out for the second Test. There will be much intrigue surrounding India's playing XI too. Many experts have predicted that there will be two changes in the XI. Ravichandran Ashwin may make way for Ravindra Jadeja while Mukesh Kumar may replace Prasidh Krishna.

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Venkatesh Prasad Picks India's 5 Most Prolific Test Batters Ever. Internet Says...

South Africa defend weakened test squad for New Zealand series

"Getting Paid A Truckload...": Usman Khawaja On Picking T20 Leagues Over Test Cricket

India back to full strength as Jadeja returns for Newlands test

"We Are Overrated": 1983 World Cup Winner Blasts Team India Ahead Of South Africa 2nd Test

"I Personally Hated...": Rohit Sharma's Big Revelation On Past Batting Position Ahead Of South Africa 2nd Test

"Kitna Peeche Ho...": Rohit Sharma's Honest Take As India Attempt To Salvage Test Series vs South Africa

"Virat Kohli Told Camerapersons To...": Intriguing Details Of India's Practice Before Do-Or-Die Test vs South Africa