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Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen Put South Africa On Top Against Pakistan In 1st Test

Debutant Corbin Bosch hit 81 not out and left-arm fast bowler Marco Jansen claimed two late wickets as South Africa took control on the second day of the first Test against Pakistan at SuperSport Park on Friday. Bosch, batting at number nine, enabled South Africa to take a 90-run first innings lead -- and the bowlers made it count by taking three wickets before Pakistan could wipe out the deficit. Pakistan finished the day on 88 for three -- still two runs behind. South Africa would qualify for next year's World Test Championship final for the first time with a victory in either match of this two-Test series.

Sumit Nagal Refuses National Duty Again, Sasikumar Mukund Returns To Davis Cup Squad

Sumit Nagal has yet again refused to play for the country in the Davis Cup, putting "unreasonable conditions" for his return even as Sasikumar Mukund on Friday came back to the national squad for the tie against Togo after his suspension was revoked by the AITA Executive Committee. Nagal, who has been struggling on the ATP tour, had pulled out of the tie against Sweden in September citing a back strain. He had also refused to travel to Islamabad for the contest against Pakistan in January-February, saying the grass courts do not suit his style of play.

First Time In 147 Years: South Africa Debutant Corbin Bosch Scripts History, Achieves Unique Feat

South African cricket team all-rounder Corbin Bosch scripted history by achieving an unique feat on Test debut against Pakistan at the Centurion. Bosch registered a four-wicket haul and then went on to slam 81 while batting at No. 9. As a result, he broke a 122-year-old record for the highest score by a South African batter on debut while batting at No. 8 or below. This was also the first time in the history of Test cricket that a batter registered a 80-plus score on debut at No. 9. For South Africa, he became the first cricketer ever to score a half-century and take a four wicket haul on debut in Test cricket.

"You Can't Hang A Man...": India And Australia Ex-Cricketers Argue Over Virat Kohli's Fine For Sam Konstas Clash

Virat Kohli was not extended any special treatment, asserted Indian great Sunil Gavaskar but some former Australian players felt the batting superstar got away lightly for his physical altercation with debutant Sam Konstas in the ongoing Boxing Day Test here. Kohli was fined 20 per cent of his match fee and handed a demerit point for a brief face off with Konstas on Thursday during which the two players bumped shoulders and exchanged words. The run-in was initiated by Kohli but the 19-year-old Konstas insisted that their physical contact was accidental.

Rohit Sharma To Retire After Australia Test Series? Report Makes Big 'Ajit Agarkar' Claim

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma failed to score big once again as he was dismissed for just 3 on Day 2 of the fourth Test match against Australia in Melbourne on Friday. It was yet another disappointing show from Rohit who has scored just 22 runs in the last four innings. It has resulted in a lot of discussions regarding his future and a report by PTI said that it is possible that he can retire from the format after the ongoing series. According to the report, chief selector Ajit Agarkar is in Melbourne right now and it is possible that they will have a conversation about Rohit's future.

World Number Six Elena Rybakina Makes Winning Start At United Cup

World number six Elena Rybakina led Kazakhstan to a 2-1 defeat of Spain on Friday, as the former Wimbledon champion made a winning start to the season at the United Cup mixed-team event. The All England Club winner from 2022 clinched the opening tie of the 18-nation ATP-WTA event, which begins the 2025 year in Perth and Sydney. Each team features three men and three women, with ties comprising one men's and one women's singles and an often decisive mixed-doubles clash.

Arne Slot Says 'Too Early' For Liverpool Title Talk

Liverpool boss Arne Slot said it was "too early" to say his side were on course for the Premier League title after a 3-1 win over Leicester extended their lead at the top of the table. Liverpool moved seven points clear of second-placed Chelsea, with a game in hand, although Arsenal can climb to within six points when they host Ipswich on Friday. But Dutch manager Slot, in his first season in charge since succeeding Jurgen Klopp, remains cautious about the prospect of bringing the Premier League title to Anfield for the first time since 2020.

Assault On Jasprit Bumrah Was "Pre-Meditated": Australia Star Sam Konstas

"It was just another day for him" but not for a filled-to-capacity MCG as 19-year-old Sam Konstas went after a modern-day pace great with the ferocity of a Greek warrior, refused to back down from a confrontation and showed utter disdain for the archaic defence-first approach against India. It wouldn't be wrong to say that the sensation from Sydney, who is of Greek descent, made a debut to remember at the Boxing Day Test and created the impact that the Australian team management wanted from him.

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Corbin Bosch, Marco Jansen Put South Africa On Top Against Pakistan In 1st Test

Sumit Nagal Refuses National Duty Again, Sasikumar Mukund Returns To Davis Cup Squad

First Time In 147 Years: South Africa Debutant Corbin Bosch Scripts History, Achieves Unique Feat

"You Can't Hang A Man...": India And Australia Ex-Cricketers Argue Over Virat Kohli's Fine For Sam Konstas Clash

Rohit Sharma To Retire After Australia Test Series? Report Makes Big 'Ajit Agarkar' Claim

World Number Six Elena Rybakina Makes Winning Start At United Cup

Arne Slot Says 'Too Early' For Liverpool Title Talk

Assault On Jasprit Bumrah Was "Pre-Meditated": Australia Star Sam Konstas