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Watch: Major Injury Averted After Ball Hits Virat Kohli On The Face During Dramatic India vs South Africa Test

Fielding in the slips is never easy, with deliveries coming at pace after edging the blades of batters. On occasions, players fielding in the slips get hit on the body while attempting to catch or stop a ball. That is what happened with India star Virat Kohli in the second Test of the series against South Africa in Cape Town. The ball kissed the bat of Proteas batter David Bedingham's bat before awkwardly falling in front of Kohli. The India star tried to stop the ball but it bounced off his hand and hit him in the face.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill Dance On The Field As India Move Into Driving Seat In 2nd Test

The Indian camp remained in a jubilant mood despite the epic batting collapse that saw them going from 153/4 to 153 all-out on Day 1 of the second Test against South Africa. After bowling out the Proteas for just 55 runs in the first innings, India managed to bag 3 wickets for 62 runs by the time stumps were called. Soon after India got the third wicket in the second innings, the duo of Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill were spotted dancing in the middle, celebrating the team's dominance.

Watch: Virat Kohli Helps Mohammed Siraj Dismiss Marco Jansen With A Perfect Plan

Virat Kohli is among the cricketers who enter the ground with terrific energy, doesn't matter what the role they are playing. While Kohli is one of the greats in batting, his fielding is neither less. From taking sharp and tough catches to effecting some crucial saves and run-outs, one can find Kohli deployed in all those works. But how about suggesting a bowler and helping him get a result out of it? It is not a never-seen-before sight but definitely a rare one.

Watch: Babar Azam In Disbelief As Teammate Saim Ayub Drops Absolute Dolly In Slips

Since the start of Pakistan's tour of Australia, the visiting team's fielding has been a constant talking point on social media. On Day 2 of the 3rd Test between the two teams, Pakistan star Saim Ayub dropped an absolute sitter in the slips, leaving all of his teammates with a facepalm moment. As Ayub gave Australia opener David Warner a lifeline, fans couldn't resist unleashing memes on social media and trolling Ayub, as well as his team, for the repeated fumbles in the field.

Watch: Virat Kohli Wins Hearts With Priceless Gesture For Retiring South Africa Star Dean Elgar

The India vs South Africa second Test at Newlands, Capetown is being played with both sides giving their all on the field. While the Indian bowlers, especially Mohammed Siraj, did a commendable job to bowl out South Africa for 55 runs after getting an invitation to bowl first, the South African pacers bounced back and bundled India out for 153 runs. Dean Elgar then came out to bat for a final time in international cricket and scored 12 runs before becoming a victim of Mukesh Kumar.

Watch: Virat Kohli Uses 'Bail-Swap' Mindgame Again, This Happens Next

During the India vs South Africa second Test match at Newlands in Cape Town, Virat Kohli was once again seen using his 'bail-swap' move. Ahead of Stumps on Day 1, Aiden Markram seemingly tried to waste some time to avoid another over. This is when Kohli got near the stumps and swapped the bails. Kohli playfully switching the bails during fielding is not new. The player had done this during the first Test against South Africa in Centurion too. However, unlike last time where Kohli's move saw India getting a wicket in the same over, it failed to provide the guests breakthrough as Markram comfortably defended the last ball.

Watch: South Africa Pacer Tries To Scare Virat Kohli. Sunil Gavaskar's Reaction Is Gold

It will be a day which will etched in the history of Indian cricket forever. Dismissing a team for a double digit figure is a big feat, and India did it in emphatic fashion against South Africa on Day 1 of the second Test. A career-best six-wicket haul from Mohammed Siraj helped India dismiss South Africa for a lowly 55 before the visitors were dismissed for 153.

Watch: Retiring David Warner Gets Guard Of Honour From Pakistan Players. Usman Khawaja's Gesture Cannot Be Missed

Set to retire after the ongoing third Test against Pakistan, David Warner walked out to bat at the Sydney Cricket Ground, his home stadium, with a rousing reception from fans. Warner acknowledged the gesture of the fans as he waved his bat in air. The 37-year-old also received a special guard of honour from the Pakistan players, who congratulated the star batter. However, before making his way into the playing field, Warner received a warm embrace from his opening partner and childhood friend, Usman Khawaja.

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Watch: Major Injury Averted After Ball Hits Virat Kohli On The Face During Dramatic India vs South Africa Test

Watch: Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill Dance On The Field As India Move Into Driving Seat In 2nd Test

Watch: Virat Kohli Helps Mohammed Siraj Dismiss Marco Jansen With A Perfect Plan

Watch: Babar Azam In Disbelief As Teammate Saim Ayub Drops Absolute Dolly In Slips

Watch: Virat Kohli Wins Hearts With Priceless Gesture For Retiring South Africa Star Dean Elgar

Watch: Virat Kohli Uses 'Bail-Swap' Mindgame Again, This Happens Next

Watch: South Africa Pacer Tries To Scare Virat Kohli. Sunil Gavaskar's Reaction Is Gold

Watch: Retiring David Warner Gets Guard Of Honour From Pakistan Players. Usman Khawaja's Gesture Cannot Be Missed