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Avesh Khan Added To India Squad For 2nd Test Against South Africa

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the decision to add pacer Avesh Khan to India's squad for the second Test against South Africa as a replacement for Mohammed Shami who remains unavailable due to an injury. Shami was picked for the tour of South Africa but couldn't prove his fitness in time for the start of the series. Shami missed the first Test in Centurion as the BCCI waited for him to regain full fitness. But, he was ruled out of the second Test too, prompting the board to name Avesh as his replacement.

Rauf should be in Pakistan test side, says ex-captain Afridi

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi said fast bowler Haris Rauf should be playing in the three-test series against Australia, where conditions would suit him, instead of the Big Bash League (BBL).

Brendan Rodgers is facing his toughest Rangers test yet in iron fist Philippe Clement – Chris Sutton

Brendan Rodgers is facing his biggest-ever Old Firm examination.

Australia set Pakistan victory target of 317 in second test

MELBOURNE : Pakistan were set an imposing victory target of 317 runs on the fourth day of the second test on Friday after bowling Australia out for 262 before lunch.

"When You Get Opportunity...": Rohit Sharma's Blunt Message To "Other 3" Pacers After 1st Test Loss

Jasprit Bumrah lacked support from other end as there was no reason to concede 400 plus runs on a bowling friendly track where South African speedsters showed how to go about the job, a dejected Indian skipper Rohit Sharma said on Thursday. India lost the opening Test inside three days by an innings and 32 runs after scoring 245 and 131 in the two innings but the game-changer certainly was being taken for 408 runs by South Africa in their first innings.

"Has To Keep Getting Runs": Shubman Gill Issued Big Warning Over Dwindling Test Form

Batting in South Africa is never easy but a player like Shubman Gill, touted to be the next big thing in Indian cricket, is expected to deliver. As India took on South Africa on Day 1 of the first Test in Centurion, Gill's bat went silent once again, scoring just 2 runs off 12 balls. With the dismissal, Gill's Test average dropped to a poor 31.23, prompting former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar to remind him of the competition that exists in the Indian team.

Watch: MCG Crowd Dances To Hasan Ali's Moves During Boxing Day Test. Video Breaks Internet

The Boxing Day Test in Melbourne between Pakistan and Australia has produced several impressive performances till now but on Thursday, the crowd were witness to hilarious scenes as a section of fans danced to Hasan Ali's moves. During the action on Day 3, Ali was fielding at the boundary and he decided to try out some dance moves. The spectators behind him did not hesitate and they also joined in with the Pakistan cricketer. Ali ended up doing a couple of moves that the fans replicated and at the end of it, he applauded the fans for their effort. The video of the entire incident has already gone viral on social media.

India's wait for a series win in South Africa goes on as they are routed in first Test

India's dream of winning a Test series in South Africa for the first time was ended inside three days as they crashed to an innings-and-32-run defeat at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Thursday.

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Avesh Khan Added To India Squad For 2nd Test Against South Africa

Rauf should be in Pakistan test side, says ex-captain Afridi

Brendan Rodgers is facing his toughest Rangers test yet in iron fist Philippe Clement – Chris Sutton

Australia set Pakistan victory target of 317 in second test

"When You Get Opportunity...": Rohit Sharma's Blunt Message To "Other 3" Pacers After 1st Test Loss

"Has To Keep Getting Runs": Shubman Gill Issued Big Warning Over Dwindling Test Form

Watch: MCG Crowd Dances To Hasan Ali's Moves During Boxing Day Test. Video Breaks Internet

India's wait for a series win in South Africa goes on as they are routed in first Test