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Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Sweat It Out In Nets Ahead Of 1st Test vs South Africa

India's veteran batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli sweated it out in companionable silence in the nets during team's practice session on Sunday. India will be aiming for their maiden Test series win in South Africa when they take on the Proteas in a two-match series, starting December 26. There's a 31-year jinx in Indian cricket having missed out on a Test series win in the 'Rainbow Nation' and in the twilight zone of their careers, both Rohit and Kohli would want to achieve which no other Indian teams could.

Pakistan's Injury Issues Mount With Another Star Player Ruled Out Of Second Australia Test

Pakistan's injury woes went from bad to worse Sunday with off-spinner Abrar Ahmed the third player in as many days to be ruled out of the second Test against Australia. Ahmed missed their 360-run defeat in Perth with leg discomfort, and while improving, he has not recovered sufficiently to take part in the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne. "Considering the nature of the injury and the workload required from a spinner in a Test match, Abrar is not yet ready and will therefore not be available for the second Test," the Pakistan Cricket Board said.

Shubman Gill To Not Open, Virat Kohli At No. 4: Sunil Gavaskar Picks India XI For 1st Test Against South Africa

Legendary Indian cricket team Sunil Gavaskar picked the playing XI for the first Test match against South Africa starting December 26 in Centurion and there were a couple of massive changes in the batting order. Gavaskar picked Rohit Sharma and youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal as the openers with Shubman Gill coming out to bat at No.3.and Virat Kohli at No. 4. KL Rahul was his wicket-keeper pick with Shreyas Iyer accompanying him in the middle order. Gavaskar said that both Rahul and Shreyas are good batters and it will depend on the situation to decide who bats at No. 5 and who comes out at No. 6.

"Everyone Was Slightly Surprised": Mitchell Starc On Pakistan's Lack Of Pace In 1st Test Against Australia

Australia's experienced left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc was "surprised" to see Pakistan's lack of pace in the first Test which was one of the most talked about points. Pakistan are quite restricted in terms of putting up a quality pace bowling line-up with Naseem Shah nursing an injury and Haris Rauf opting out of the Test series. Without experience, the majority of the burden fell on Shan Masood's deputy Shaheen Shah Afridi, but even he struggled to generate pace. "I think everyone was slightly surprised at the lower pace of the Pakistan bowlers, when you're generally used to some guys getting in the 150s [kph]. I don't think that pace is the be all and end all but it certainly plays a part and can help," Starc said, speaking to media as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.

"Toota Hai Australia Ka Ghamand!": IPL Team Lauds Harmanpreet Kaur And Co After Historic Test Win

The Indian women's cricket team clinched a historic maiden Test victory over Australia in the one-off encounter in Mumbai on Sunday. Sneh Rana took two wickets early on Day 4 to dismiss Australia for 261 and chasing a target of just 75 runs, Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues were able to guide their side to a sensational win. Indian Premier League (IPL) team Rajasthan Royals took to social media to pay a special tribute to Harmanpreet Kaur and Co following the huge achievement. RR posted a picture of the win on X with the caption - "Toota hai Australia ka ghamand (Australia's pride is broken)".

"Sheer Discrimination": Ex-Pakistan Star Slams PCB For Ignoring His Test Record

Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria accused the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) of discrimination for allegedly ignoring his bowling records against Australia in Test cricket. Kaneria took to social media to share a graphic showing statistics of highest wicket-takers for Pakistan in Australia and despite taking 24 wickets in 5 matches, his name did not feature in the list. “Just look at the audacity of Pakistan Cricket Board. I took 24 wickets in 5 matches in Australia but they removed my name from the list. The living example of sheer discrimination against me,” he posted on X (formerly Twitter).

India chase history in test series in South Africa

PRETORIA : India go in search of history when they face hosts South Africa in two tests starting in Pretoria on Tuesday, hoping to claim a first ever series victory in a country where they have come close before only to fall agonisingly short.

India vs Australia, Women's One-Off Test, Day 4 Highlights: Sneh Rana Shines As India Register Historic 8-Wicket Win

India vs Australia Women's One-off Test Day 4 Highlights: Sneh Rana shone as India Women comfortably chased down a 75-run target in the fourth innings to register a historic Test win over Australia in the one-off game in Mumbai. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side reached home with 8 wickets in hand. After opting to bat first in the game, Australia were bundled out for 219. India posted 406 runs in reply, taking a lead of 157 runs. Australia were all out for 261 in the second innings setting a paltry target that failed to trouble India. (SCORECARD)

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Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Sweat It Out In Nets Ahead Of 1st Test vs South Africa

Pakistan's Injury Issues Mount With Another Star Player Ruled Out Of Second Australia Test

Shubman Gill To Not Open, Virat Kohli At No. 4: Sunil Gavaskar Picks India XI For 1st Test Against South Africa

"Everyone Was Slightly Surprised": Mitchell Starc On Pakistan's Lack Of Pace In 1st Test Against Australia

"Toota Hai Australia Ka Ghamand!": IPL Team Lauds Harmanpreet Kaur And Co After Historic Test Win

"Sheer Discrimination": Ex-Pakistan Star Slams PCB For Ignoring His Test Record

India chase history in test series in South Africa

India vs Australia, Women's One-Off Test, Day 4 Highlights: Sneh Rana Shines As India Register Historic 8-Wicket Win